Everywhere you looked; smiling faces, hugs from new and old friends and a genuine spirit of camaraderie, friendship and love in a family reunion like atmosphere filled the room. From the shimmering gold carpet to inside the gorgeous event room, the annual American Black Film Festival Honors (ABFF) reigned supreme this weekend at the Beverly Hilton in […]
20 years. It’s been two decades since hip hop lost two of it’s biggest stars and their slayings continue to go unsolved. Enter USA Networks- who’s had massive success with it’s true crime series, is now tackling Tupac and Notorious BIG murders in a scripted limited series. The USA series tackles a different- and refreshing […]
It’s still Black History Month, and NASCAR is making a splash of it’s own. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For one moment, abandon all your preconceived notions about the sport. Whether you grew up with boiling passion for racing or never found an interest, the auto-racing sports giant is changing the game. NASCAR, known mostly […]
Uncle Sam may be radically changing the federal government’s SNAP program. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Trump Administration is proposing to slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and replace it with America’s Harvest Box, a pre-packaged container of food delivered directly to recipients’ front doors, controlling what 16 million low-income households eat. The current SNAP program allows recipients […]
Essence magazine has announced the honorees for its prestigious “Black Women in Hollywood Awards” and it’s full of major power players in entertainment. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The annual event, hosted during Oscar’s week, will honor Emmy-award winning writer/actress Lena Waithe; actress/award-winning playwright Danai Gurira; actress/activist Tessa Thompson and comedian/award-winning actress Tiffany Haddish. Advertisement “As the […]
Tis the season for reboots, spin-offs and remakes. Now add the popular Men in Black franchise to the growing list. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Deadline, F. Gary Gray, director of Set it Off, Straight Outta Compton and The Fate of the Furious, is currently in negotiations to helm the action sci-fi series. Sony Pictures, fresh off […]
Looks like Martin Lawrence and Will Smith will be reuniting for the long awaited, on-again-off-again Bad Boys sequel. After much back and forth, Sony Pictures are currently in talks with Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to bring the action comedy back to life, as Jerry Bruckheimer, who also produced the original Bad Boys film […]
Grab your Flossy Posse’ and start planning your trip to the 2018 Essence Festival in New Orleans, as the magazine just announced the initial line up of performers. The headlining performances include Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, a set featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, with special guests Snoop Dogg and many others in a special curation […]
Not long after retail fashion powerhouse H&M came under fire for it’s controversial “coolest monkey in the jungle” hoodie and Dove‘s ad promising visibly lighter skin, Italian beauty brand Wycon Cosmetics has joined the cancelled list. The brand, which launched a new line of nail polishes, named it’s black polish: “Thick As A N*gga.” Visit […]
“Sister, sister! Never knew how much I missed ya!” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After speculation and rumors, Hollywood veteran Jackee Harry has confirmed there will be a “Sister, Sister” reboot 20 years after its debut. Harry, who played the blended families matriarch along side Tia Mowry-Hardrick and Tamera Mowry-Housley, confirmed the news about the revival […]
Awards season is in full effect and BET has added another event to the celebrity-crazed season. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Om January 9, BET announced the “Social Awards,” the first of it’s kind, hosted by comedian and actor Michael Blackson. The event will celebrate the very best- and worst, in social media over the past year. […]
Wells Fargo is lending a helping hand to help minority business thrive. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The bank, which is the country’s third largest, will share $6.6 million dollars to provide tailored investment and debt strategies in both rural and urban communities, by financing affordable housing, community facilities, in addition to small and micro […]
2018 is starting out great for the ladies over at “The Real.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information FOX Television Studios has ordered two more seasons of the hit talk show, renewing it through the 2019-2020 season, reaching 17 markets and over 37% of television homes. Hosted by Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera […]
Stomp it like it’s hot. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Netflix released the official trailer to their new comedy, Step Sisters, directed by Drumline’s Charles Stone III. The dance film will follow a black sorority leader who agrees to help a rhythmically challenged sorority win a step dance championship. Advertisement Megalyn Echikunwoke stars in Step Sisters as […]
After admitting to slowing down older model iPhone’s batteries, Apple has issued an apology, in addition to a $50 off discount for battery replacements. The new cost for a new battery will now cost $29, instead of $79, for iPhone 6 and older out-of-warranty models beginning late January, lasting through December 2018. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
The Chicago Bulls is in the Christmas spirit! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Bulls mascot, Benny the Bull, took to Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Chicago to film a hilarious Home Alone holiday movie, in the same mansion the real movie was filmed in, over 25 years ago. See Also: Chicago Bulls Host 29th […]
Golden Globe-winning star of “EMPIRE” and co-star of blockbuster smash Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson, is back this holiday season to spread goodwill and some holiday magic in the third annual music and variety special. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spreading holiday cheer, FOX is celebrating the festive season Thursday, December 14 with “Taraji White […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information FOX is in the holiday spirit, getting festive with a night of holiday programming on Thursday, December 14 at 8pm/7 central time with a brand new special, “Showtime at the Apollo: Christmas in Harlem” on FOX. Advertisement Hosted by Steve Harvey, the celebration will feature some of the nation’s […]
The Source has exclusively learned that Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors and Bebe Rexha will perform their new single “Home” on THE VOICE next week. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Home” by Cleveland, Ohio native MGK, X Ambassadors & Rexha is one of the lead singles from BRIGHT: THE ALBUM, the official soundtrack for the upcoming […]
Major key alert! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Source has received the exclusive first photo of all four judges for FOX’s new hit singing competition series. DJ Khaled, alongside music mogul Diddy, Meghan Trainor and Republic Records Group President Charlie Walk has joined the panel of judges for FOX’s new singing competition, “The Four: Battle […]
