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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Texts Leaked, Refers to Jussie Smollett as a 'Washed Up Celeb' and R. Kelly as a 'Pedophile'
Shortly after Kim Foxx agreed to an independent investigation of her involvement in the Jussie Smollett case, texts between herself and communications team staff members leaked. The texts reportedly occurred after the Cook County State’s Attorney recused herself from working on the case. The texts were initially obtained by CNN, as The Root reported back…
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Angela Bassett and DeWanda Wise Named as Jurors For the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
The historic New York neighborhood known as Tribeca is gearing up for the 18th edition of its annual popular film festival. In addition to showcasing their hard-earned work to eager audiences, filmmakers are also excited about competing for coveted awards and honors. Of course, we need a team of jurors to make that decision, and…
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Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Continues To Walk The Walk—Will Build a New Theater and Implement Grants for Filmmakers of Color
If there’s one thing to take from Ava DuVernay’s career journey, it’s that she has proven she is here to create a true legacy. Having already positioned herself as a huge film juggernaut, the award-winning filmmaker has made history (and bank!) in various ways, but always makes a note to pause and pass the baton…
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Chicago Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Confirms Jussie Smollett's Case 'Doesn't Rank as a Matter of Any Importance'
As we continue to follow along with the soap operatic saga known as Jussie Smollett’s Chicago case, many have expressed a desire for it all to be over. The rollercoaster of plot twists — including the biggest of them all, when all charges were dropped, abruptly — sent everyone in a tailspin, and frankly, it…
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Suspect Identified in Fatal Nipsey Hussle Shooting, Autopsy Report Reveals Details [Updated]
As fans, family, loved ones and Los Angeles residents alike mourn the tragic killing of rapper and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle, new investigation information has surfaced. The LAPD has identified a suspect, named Eric Holder. Holder is 29 years old. “He was last seen in a 2016 white 4 door Chevy Cruze CA license plate 7RJD742,”…
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2019 NAACP Image Awards: 'We Have the Gavel and We Know How to Use It!'
There is nothing like celebrating our own and highlighting black excellence amongst our family. The NAACP Image Awards is just that—a family reunion that is black as hell. I appreciate that. This year is a special one—the 50th NAACP Image Awards, once again celebrating the best in film, television, music, literature, and social justice figures.…
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Dis Tew Much: Mayor Rahm Emanuel Plans to Bill Jussie Smollett, Illinois Could Withhold Tax Credits From Empire, and the Osundario Brothers May Have Worn Whiteface?
Charges have been dropped, but it doesn’t look like this entire Jussie Smollett saga has any plans of slowing down any time soon. Smollett claimed back in January that he was the victim of a homophobic and racist attack. Disorderly conduct and false police report charges against the 36-year-old stemming from that disputed claim were…
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Prosecutor Who Dropped Charges Still Believes Jussie Smollett Lied, Chicago Police Union Want the Feds Involved
In a plot twist most didn’t see coming, all felony charges against Jussie Smollett were abruptly dropped on Tuesday morning. However, the very prosecutor who dropped the charges—Cook County first assistant state’s attorney Joe Magats—wants to clear up one thing: this doesn’t mean he believes Smollett actually told the truth. “We believe he did what…
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Charges Against Jussie Smollett Dropped, Record Expunged
Plot twist. The charges against Jussie Smollett have been dropped, according to CBS Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar, who tweeted the breaking news on Tuesday morning. Earlier this month, a Cook County jury indicted the 36-year-old on 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct and filing a false police report in relation to his claim that…
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R. Kelly Had Dubai Plans, but Dubai Government Officials Never Got the Memo
Robert “R.” Kelly wanted to go to Dubai to meet the royal family and perform a concert, so that he could make funds to pay his outstanding child support fees. He wished, he wished, he wished. However, his itinerary hasn’t been corroborated with Dubai government officials at all. “Authorities in Dubai have not received any…
