Wendy Williams is taking an extended leave from her talk show due to serious complications from her thyroid condition and Graves’ Disease. A statement posted to her Instagram page stated that Williams continues to be under medical supervision and that more time is needed before she is able to return to live hosting duties. It… Read more »
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Usher & Girlfriend Welcome Baby Boy!
Congratulation to Usher and girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea on the birth of their baby boy! Sire Castrello Raymond was born September 29th and is the second child for Raymond and Goicoechea who also parents to one year old daughter Sovereign. Raymond is also father to 13 year old Usher V, and 12 year old Naviyd who… Read more »
Arlington Church to Host A Conversation on Youth Gun Violence
Cornerstone Church in Arlington will host “Faith & Blue” Community Conversations Part 1: Integrating Faith and Preventing Youth Gun Violence. “We actually planned this event two months ago, not knowing that the conversation will now have a fresher tone in light of the shooting at Timberview High School”, said Veronica Griffith, Director of Communications and… Read more »
R Kelly Found Guilty of All Counts in Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Case
R Kelly have been found guilty of all counts in the racketeering and sex trafficking case. The R&B has been convicted of charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, kidnapping, racketeering and sex trafficking involving six victims. Kelly faces a possible sentence of 10 years to life in prison.
Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes and Kim Fields Star In New Sitcom!
Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, and Kim Fields are returning to TV in the hilarious new sitcom, “The Upshaws!” This classic-style black family sitcom features Epps as Bennie Upshaw, Fields as his wife Regina, and Sykes and his sister-in-law who all navigate though life in a very funny way! “The Upshaws” will premiere May 12th on… Read more »
ICYMI – EW&F & Isley Brother’s Verzus Battle!
Last night’s Verzus Battle with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Isley Brothers was the most watched and most talked about for so many reasons! Great music, as great host with Steve Harvey, and the great looking Ronald Isley according the ladies on Black Twitter! If you missed it, check out how it all went… Read more »
Nischelle Turner Makes History As The First Black Woman to host ‘Entertainment Tonight!’
Congratulations to Nischelle Turner who has been named co-host of Entertainment Tonight, making her the first Black woman to anchor the program in its 41-season history. “Make no mistake about it: I believe and have always believed that I was the best person for the job, but it was never lost on me that it… Read more »
AT&T Stadium To Be Used As Mega COVID-19 Vaccination Site
AT&T Stadium in Arlington will soon become a COVID-19 vaccination site, according to the White House. This move which is part of President Biden’s national plan for COVID-19 response will allow for 10,000 shots per day. The stadium site is expected to open February 24th and details about signing up for appointments will be release… Read more »
ICYMI – Check Out Tyler Perry’s COVID-19 Vaccine Special
Tyler Perry hosted a special in which he got answers to some of the questions that African-American’s have about the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Vaccine And The Black Community: A Tyler Perry Special which aired on BET featured Perry, medical experts Carlos del Rio, MD Executive Associate Dean, Emory School of Medicine at Grady Health System,… Read more »
Amanda Gorman To Perform Original Poem At The Super Bowl!
Poet Amanda Gorman has captured the attention of the world since she did her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the Presidential Inauguration, now the 22-year-old poet laureate has caught the attention of the NFL. Gorman has been tapped to perform an original poem about the three honorary captains selected for the game’s coin toss… Read more »