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Earlier this year, when the Roots remake was announced, people wondered who would play the iconic role of Kunta Kinte in the Will Packer and LeVar Burton production. The role, made famous by Burton, will now be played by up-and-coming British actor Malachi Kirby, according to Deadline. In April, Burton spoke about his role in…

When law-enforcement officers make an effort to involve themselves in the community they police, it makes their job easier and the residents feel more comfortable to be around them. And that’s exactly what happened when an officer in Maryland’s Prince George’s County joined folks Saturday at Victorious Life of Faith Church in District Heights, Md.,…

At first glance, Minister Louis Farrakhan and Eminem may look like an odd pairing. But not so much, when you think about how Detroit is such a significant starting point for the Nation of Islam. Both men—Minister Louis Farrakhan and rapper Eminem—have strong ties to the city.  The minister and Eminem met in Detroit earlier…

The late, great Ray Charles could have seen this coming.  Nothing has been confirmed by network executives or producers associated with the show, but a little birdie told the New York Post’s Page Six that Terrence Howard’s screen time on Empire this upcoming season has been drastically reduced because of all the messy details spilling out from his…

We know Dave Chappelle has jokes, but who knew he also had bars? A young Dave Chappelle actually didn’t do a bad job rapping in an awareness ad for HIV/AIDS prevention that has recently resurfaced. Chappelle, who graduated from Washington, D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts, is seen in the video talking about hooking…

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is being sued by a woman who claims the NBA All-Star drugged and gang-raped her with a few of his friends a few years ago. In the court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, the woman—who is referred to as Jane Doe—alleges that she dated Rose from 2011 and 2013.…

On Twitter, not a week goes by in which the infamous $200-date subject doesn’t come up. What started out as a simple question has now turned into a meme. If you’re not familiar with the conversation, basically it’s a bunch of people arguing about the idea of $200 dates with those who feel “money ain’t…

If tennis doesn’t work out for Serena Williams (sarcasm), she may want to consider being a professional karaoke singer. In preparation for the U.S. Open, which starts Aug. 31, Williams blew off some steam and performed karaoke at Delta Air Lines’ U.S. Open pre-event, the second annual Delta Open Mic. Williams, 33, performed “Under the Sea” from…

The world was in tears from shock and horror after news spread that two journalists were killed Wednesday morning during a live news broadcast in Virginia. WDBJ7 TV reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot dead by Vester Lee Flanagan II, a disgruntled former employee of the station, known professionally as Bryce Williams, who committed…

Janet Jackson took to social media Monday to express her condolences for the late, great Aaliyah. Jackson tweeted a photo of a brief, handwritten note she wrote. In it she described the “sacred,” “everlasting” and “pure” bond that she and Aaliyah shared. A bond that she said “will endure.” She ended it with: “I love…