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Why is Everyone Livid About Usher’s New ‘Vogue’ Cover?

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Usher’s first VOGUE cover has become one of the most memorable moments of his career—but for all of the wrong reasons.

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Fashion Icon Andre Leon Talley’s Best Style Statements

The baffling image from the Jan. 17. publication includes the description: “For Vogue’s Winter 2024 Digital issue, Usher discusses his 30-year career, his lifelong love of fashion, and what fans can expect at halftime next month.” – Candace McDuffie Read More

It’s Time for Marla Gibbs to Get the Betty White Treatment

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At Sunday’s 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, one star had everyone talking, and they weren’t from “Succession,” “The Bear” or “BEEF.”

The star of the 2023 Emmys was actually the one and only Marla Gibbs. As TV royalty, she received an extremely well-deserved extended standing ovation, then went on to proclaim that it was “the wage gap” that kept her working all these years. She jokingly announced that she needed the writers in the room to create more roles for her. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Mo’Nique Has Some Words for Steve Harvey

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“What’s done in the dark shall come to light.”

Mo’Nique recalled the famous proverb during our interview when I asked about her issues with Black Hollywood’s titans, including Steve Harvey.

During his now-viral Jan. 10 interview with Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Katt Williams claimed Harvey stole much of his comedy routine from other comedians — most notably Mark Curry. – James R. Sanders Read More

What the Hell Was Kanye West Thinking With These New ‘Teeth?’

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Kanye West is such an interesting figure. Despite his constant controversy, he has an insane amount of fans who’ll continue to buy into whatever he does, whether it’s selling $200 socks or attending an unorganized listening event. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Chris Rock Isn’t The Only Award Show Host Getting Slapped Lately … Is Black Comedy Dead?

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With back-to-back award shows making waves, there’s been a lot of talk about what it takes to be a good host. At their core, the host is the emcee who keeps the proceedings moving along while also entertaining the audience in the room and at home. It sounds easy enough, but it’s not. Hosts of big events like The Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes and Emmys are juggling a lot of balls at once — something that often goes unappreciated. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Mess! Watch Fantasia Hilariously React to the Bagged Food at the Critics Choice Awards

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Celebrities, they’re just like us. And Fantasia Barrino-Taylor’s hilarious and very relatable reaction to the food at the Critics Choice Awards has now gone viral. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Hear Katt Williams’ Reply to Ludacris’ ‘Club Shay Shay’ Freestyle Response

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Katt Williams is multi-talented.

We already knew he has tremendous charisma and presence on and off stage. But did you also know that he has talent as a musical artist?

On the same episode of Suge Knight’s “Collect Call” podcast in which he shared that he’s working on a posthumous 2pac album featuring Cardi B, the veteran comic also responded to one of the most successful rappers of the 21st century with some bars of his own. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Black Celebrity Look-Alikes That Will Make You Do a Double Take

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They say everyone has a doppleganger, a person who looks like them but is not related. You can look no further than Black Hollywood to see lots of examples of folks who look like they could be members of the same gene pool. Andra Day and Rihanna, Anthony Anderson and Michael Strahan, and GloRilla and Lil Mama – these celebrity doppelgangers will blow you away. – Angela Johnson Read More

2023 Primetime Emmys: The Best and Worst Moments of the ‘Chocolate Emmys’

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Awards shows can be an entertaining evening with fan favorites or a cringe fest of weird banter and unfunny jokes. Honestly, there’s no in between. On Monday, the 75th Primetime Emmys served as a celebration of televisions history with cast reunions and legends receiving their well-deserved flowers. Host Anthony Anderson made the show fun, but all the jokes weren’t winners. To that end, check out the best and worst moments of the 2023 Primetime Emmys. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Wait, Why Is Katt Williams Working On a 2pac Album? With Cardi B?

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Katt Williams has his hand in everything nowadays. Not only has he been the most talked about comedian over the last two weeks, but now he has his sights set on the music industry with alleged plans of releasing a new 2Pac album. – Noah A. McGee Read More

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