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2019 So Black: 10 Black Films and TV Shows Worth Looking Forward To
As 2018 gets ready to make her final curtain call curtsy, 2019 is about to strut onto the stage with a fierceness rivaling your favorite diva. We’ve looked back; we’re looking forward. Back back, forth and forth. Since President Processed Cheese is still in office, there may not be much to look forward to in…
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Black Girl Magic Indeed: Letitia Wright is Crowned 2018's Queen of the Box Office
Letitia Wright did the damn thing this year. Whether it was stealing scenes with her acerbic wit as Shuri in Black Panther, popping up as the evocatively named Jules Skateboarder in The Commuter, portraying the rebellious Reb in Ready Player One, or giving Thanos the business in Avengers: Infinity War, this was unquestionably a breakout…
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Bandersnatch Stole 3 Hours of My Life Last Night, and Will Get Even More of My Time Over the Weekend
Let me tell you how I am operating on about four hours of sleep right now. My night started out with an Erykah Badu concert at the Novo in Los Angeles, but that is a story for another time. My only point in mentioning it is that I got home rather late—at 1 a.m. to…
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In Honor of His Birthday, Let’s Celebrate the Most Denzel Washington Moments of All Time
Hi, Denzel is better than you. Note: “You,” in this instance, does not include Monique Judge. Today, on the day of Denzel Washington’s 64th birthday, Dec. 28, 2018, we salute the man who is not simply a highly lauded thespian and filmmaker. He is a brand. How is he a brand, you probably didn’t ask?…
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The IRS Wants All of Its Money From Aretha Franklin, Who Reportedly Owed Millions in Back Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is a goon when it comes to its money. The tax org gets its money in life…or in death. Sigh. Aretha Franklin’s estate reportedly owes $6.3 million in unpaid taxes and $1.5 million in penalties attributed to the late legendary singer from 2012 to 2018, according to TMZ. The huge tax…
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Settle Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Black Panther Music Video
Just in time for the Grammys… Black Panther earworm, “All The Stars” from Kendrick Lamar & SZA is having a good year, having just secured Grammy nominations. But a serious lawsuit hanging over their heads likely tainted things a bit. However, it looks like a settlement has been reached. The copyright infringement lawsuit, filed by…
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Tyler Perry Presents Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul—Starring Perry and Featuring SZA, John Legend, Common and More
The Queen of Soul is getting a night of honor, thanks to the Recording Academy. According to Deadline, Tyler Perry will be hosting Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul, a concert specially designed to honor the late Aretha Franklin. “Aretha Franklin’s reign as the ‘Queen of Soul’ is incomparable and undisputed,” Neil…