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Living Out Her Role: How Mariana Sanjuan Transforms Into Character

By Shawn Grant / February 26, 2024

Films and television shows have been a constant part of our lives for many years. We consume content avidly, especially...

Drake ‘For All The Dogs’ Review: What Type of Dogs Are We Talking About?

By Shirley Ju / October 19, 2023

When you’re the biggest artist in the world, aka Drake, it’s a huge deal anytime you drop music. Not only are...

Sherri Shepherd Shows Off Breast Reduction, Jokingly Offers to Donate Old 42DD Bras to Drake

By Zoe Zorka / September 19, 2023

"New Season, New Boobs!" That was the announcement that Sherri Shepherd made to open Season 2 of her namesake "Sherri"...

‘BMF’ Adds Ne-Yo And 2 Chainz To Third Season

By Courtneyb / February 23, 2023

Rapper/TV mogul Curtis Jackson is back again with his critically acclaimed series and he just brought two more notables to...

Gothic Style Inspired by Tim Burton’s Wednesday Hits the Streets

By Meadow Milana / December 5, 2022

Netflix’s new original series “Wednesday,” directed by Tim Burton, was released on Nov. 23. This eight-episode series offers a fresh...

‘First Wives Club’ Returns To BET+ for Season 3

By Jiggy Jones / December 5, 2022

The "First Wives Club" is back for another go around on BET+. This time around the cast take their relationships,...

Kelly Rowland tells AMA Audience to Chill Out

By Melissa Sanchez / November 22, 2022

Kelly Rowland addressed a booing audience when she presented the award for the Favorite Male R&B Artistduring this year’s 2022...

Dave Chappelle Gets Backlash For Trans Comments In New Special

Kim SoMajor

October 7, 2021

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Dave Chappelle's new comedy special is now streaming on Netflix. The hour-long special called "The Closer" was recorded just last August, and features Chappelle covering the latest controversies. He says... Read Article

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‘BMF’ Actor Demetrius Flenory Jr. Reveals The Pressure He Felt Playing His Dad’s Real Life Story

Kim SoMajor

October 4, 2021

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Demetrius Flenory Jr. Aka Lil Meech reveals the pressure he felt taking on the role of playing his father, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory. Founder of the "Black Mafia Family," Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory w... Read Article

Tamil-Canadian Artist Shan Vincent de Paul Releases New Hit Record “Die Iconic II”

Sha Be Allah

September 24, 2021

Hip Hop Music Reviews

A strong follow-up to his original single "Die Iconic", Tamil-Canadian Hip Hop artist Shan Vincent de Paul drops a raw and captivating new hit "Die Iconic II" on all streaming platforms. Paired with a stunning... Read Article

‘Candyman’ Grosses $22.3 Million Opening Weekend, First #1 Film Directed by a Black Woman

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2021

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Looks like Candyman did sweet numbers at the box office. The new Universal Pictures horror movie is the new top film in the U.S. and Canada earning just over $22 million in its first weekend in theaters. Ni... Read Article

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ICYMI: Michael B. Jordan Set to Star in Denzel Washington Directed Film “A Journal for Jordan”

Kim SoMajor

August 15, 2021

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Michael B. Jordan will play the lead in the new Denzel Washington directed film. Yesterday the official trailer for A Journal for Jordan was released. Actor, Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Fruitvale Statio... Read Article

Michael B. Jordan Set to Star in Denzel Washington Directed Film “A Journal for Jordan”

Kim SoMajor

August 12, 2021

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ICYMI: Angela Bassett Secures The Bag as TV’s Highest-Paid Woman of Color Drama Actor

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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Angela Bassett continues to break barriers. During the Civil Rights movement, Gil Scott-Heron said the revolution will not be televised, Bassett is helping to prove him wrong. Actor Angela Basset... Read Article

Angela Bassett Secures The Bag as TV’s Highest-Paid Woman of Color Drama Actor

Kim SoMajor

August 5, 2021

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‘Love Craft Country’ Not Returning For Season 2

Nailah Spencer

July 2, 2021

Entertainment/TV, TV

HBO's Love Craft Country reportedly won't be returning for a second season, according to Deadline. “We will not be moving forward with the second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement to Dea... Read Article

Vic Mensa To Star In Biopic Film About Late Rapper ProKid

Kim SoMajor

June 30, 2021

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Vic Mensa is taking his talents to the big screen. Vic Mensa is set to star in the upcoming feature film African/American. A biopic based on the life of the late rapper ProKid. Just recently we cau... Read Article

Kevin Hart & Snoop Dogg To Recap The 2021 Olympics

Kim SoMajor

June 24, 2021

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“Kevin Hart and Snoop will be your comedy guides through the Tokyo Olympics,” Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg are lending their comedic skills to a new project. The pair will offer commentary throughout th... Read Article

How ‘Dave’ Star GaTa Landed the Role as Himself on Lil Dicky’s Hit FX Series

Jiggy Jones

June 21, 2021

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There's more to know than meets the eye with GaTa Ganter. The Dave co-star is a music industry veteran, with an ability to seamlessly transition when necessary. While the hit FX series has made him a risin... Read Article

5 Reasons to Watch: ESPN The Undefeated “Black History Always” Collection

Kim SoMajor

June 17, 2021

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ESPN The Undefeated "Black History Always" Collection. Through Black History, We All Win. In a world where there are many content offerings to choose fro... Read Article

Kylie Jenner Allegedly Deletes DMs with Victoria Vanna

Mira B

June 13, 2021

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Kylie Jenner and Victoria Vanna update. Just a few weeks ago, a model by the name of Victoria Vanna went viral after telling a story about Kylie Jenner and her friends being mean towards her at a video shoo... Read Article

50 Cent Teamed Up With Cooper Films For New Series

Nailah Spencer

June 12, 2021

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50 Cent has a new series, Let Me Hear A Rhyme, a novel by Tiffany Jackson is being brought to Television. Deadline reports the project will be created by Morenike Balogun, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G... Read Article

Sharon Osbourne Won’t Be Returning to ‘The Talk’

Nailah Spencer

March 27, 2021

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After 11 years as a co-host of The Talk, CBS announced that Sharon Osbourne will not be returning. The decision to part ways comes after a nearly two-week show hiatus, following an on-air confrontation betw... Read Article

On ‘When It’s All Said And Done…Take Time,’ Giveon Issues a Reminder of Longevity

Sourcestaff

March 18, 2021

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Words by Brittany Burton Last week, R&B's latest golden child, Giveon, blessed the general public with a new offering in the form of his When It's All Said and Done…Take Time album. The project was a fu... Read Article

Kerry Washington Secures First Emmy at 2020 Creative Arts Awards

The Source’s Favorite Celebrity Tweets from International Women’s Day 2021

Nailah Spencer

March 9, 2021

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Today, Monday, March 8, women around the world celebrated International Women's Day. The day recognizes the social, cultural, political, and economic achievements of women around the world, and includes a call... Read Article

NBC To Give Late Night Writer Amber Ruffin Her Own Show

Comedy Writer Amber Ruffin to Co-Author ‘Some Like it Hot’ Broadway Musical

Roman White

February 11, 2021

Entertainment/TV, Her Source

In the face of the pandemic, Amber Ruffin owned 2020 making incredible strides by starring in her own Late Night show "The Amber Ruffin Show" on Peacock streaming service and co-authoring a new book titled You... Read Article

On ‘Nightmare Vacation,’ Rico Nasty Finds Home

Milca P.

December 13, 2020

Hip Hop Music Reviews, Reviews

On 'Nightmare Vacation,' Rico Nasty masters an artful balance between comfortable and unfamiliar.