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Yes, Pictures! Royal Baby Sussex Makes His Editorial Debut, Name Revealed [Updated]
The wait is over! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have revealed their new son to the public, two days after his birth. According to ABC News, the royal couple gathered with press at Windsor Castle. “He has the sweetest temperament,” Meghan beamed, as she stroked her new son’s head. The couple also chatted…
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Game, Blouses: Dave Chappelle to Receive Kennedy Center's 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
He ain’t just rich, bitch … He’s a winner. This year, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be presenting its 22nd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the honoree is none other than: Dave Chappelle. Per the announcement press release: The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who…
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Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long and More Attend John Singleton's Private Funeral, Public Memorial Service to Be Held in Coming Weeks
On Monday, May 6, friends and family gathered in Los Angeles to pay their respects to iconic filmmaker John Singleton. Singleton was taken off of life support and died on April 29 after suffering a major stroke on April 17. He was 51 years old. Cast members of Singleton’s directorial debut, Boyz n the Hood,…
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Remy Ma's Publicist Releases Statement On 'Baseless' Assault Case, Calls Brittney Taylor's Allegations a 'Money Grab'
A few days after Reminisce “Remy Ma” Mackie turned herself into New York City police, her publicist, Ernest Dukes has released a statement regarding the alleged incident involving the 38-year-old rapper and Love & Hip-Hop co-star Brittney Taylor in April. Remy faces a misdemeanor assault charge for allegedly punching Taylor in the face. Dukes says…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: Phillip Youmans Wins Best Narrative Feature for Burning Cane, 1st Black and Youngest-Ever Director to Win Top Prize
The 18th Annual Tribeca Film Festival is wrapping up on May 5, and I’m happy to report that black history has been made. I attended the awards ceremony on Thursday evening and I must say, experiencing the pure joy of creators being recognized for the blood, sweat and tears they injected into their work never…
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2019 Billboard Music Awards: Drake Takes Home 12 Awards, Breaks All-Time Record
The 2019 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) ceremony has come and gone. The big winner of the night? Mr. Aubrey Drake Graham. Sure everyone couldn’t stop talking about a certain bootleg Beychella performance or Cardi’s red carpet slip, but let’s roundup the actual wins! It’s why we’re here, after all. Well, maybe. Certainly why they’re (the…
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Regina King Lands First-Look Deal at Netflix, Proceeds to Sit on the Industry's Iron Throne
Regina (The) King has some prosperous news. Per an official press release from Netflix: Netflix has entered into a multi-year first look deal with director, producer, and award winning actress, Regina King. King’s production company Royal Ties is entering into the first-look deal to produce films and series for Netflix. Her sister, Reina King, will…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: Free Screening of Boyz n the Hood Added to Honor the Legacy of John Singleton
From South Central to Tribeca, both U.S. coasts are coming together to honor late director John Singleton with Boyz n the Hood, the movie that ushered in his historic career. Singleton died at the age of 51 on April 29, 2019, after suffering a stroke on April 17. To honor Singleton, on Friday, May 3,…
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R. Kelly Didn't Show Up to Court for Civil Sex Abuse Case Because He Can't Read, Lawyers Confirm
Robert “R.” Kelly’s illiteracy has been long reported, and the R&B artist has been transparent about such, particularly in that 19-minute song he asked people to suffer through. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, his lawyers are citing said literacy struggles in connection with his failure to appropriately respond to a sex abuse complaint. “Robert Sylvester…
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Temptations, Forever: Ain’t Too Proud Scores 12 Nominations for the 2019 Tony Awards
Nominations are in for the biggest night in Broadway and members of the Tony Awards committee really are coming to see Otis. (*wink*) On Tuesday, the 73rd annual Tony Awards dropped its list of contenders vying for that coveted statuette named for Antoinette Perry. The nominations announcement was brought to us by Gayle King (CBS…
