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Jennifer Lopez Inks First-Look Deal with Netflix

By Shawn Grant / June 8, 2021

Jennifer Lopez is officially doing business with Netflix. Variety reports the actor, singer, and CEO of Nuyorican Production has entered...

Tahj Mowry Announces Smart Guy Reboot In The Works

By Nailah Spencer / June 6, 2021

Tahj Mowry confirmed 90's sitcom Smart Guy is heading back to television. The actor made a guest appearance on KTLA...

‘Insecure’ Star Yvonne Orji On Navigating Sex Scenes While Being Celibate

By Sentwali Holder / June 3, 2021

Insecure star, Yvonne Orji, is celibate and she isn't playing around when she says she will remain so until marriage....

H.E.R., Kid Cudi, and Billie Eilish Set to Star in Amazon’s Prime Day Show

By Shawn Grant / June 3, 2021

Amazon has announced H.E.R., Kid Cudi, and Billie Eilish are set to star in the Prime Day Show, a three-part...

Black Panther’s Danai Gurira to Star in Marvel Spinoff Series on Disney+

By Sentwali Holder / May 31, 2021

As originally reported by a deep-diving feature in The Hollywood Reporter, revealed Danai Gurira's involvement in a Black Panther ”origin...

5 New Tulsa Race Massacre Documentaries and Trailers for the Tragic 100 Year Anniversary

By Sentwali Holder / May 29, 2021

1. ’Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ Premiere Date: 7 p.m. May 30. Where: The History Channel. Executive Produced by...

Nas, Sacha Jenkins, Mass Appeal Team Up For ‘Hip Hop 50’ on Showtime

By Sha Be Allah / May 27, 2021

From its humble beginnings in a South Bronx community center room at 1520 Sedgewick Avenue to a billion dollar industry...

Jennifer Lopez Inks First-Look Deal with Netflix

Shawn Grant

June 8, 2021

Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, TV

Jennifer Lopez is officially doing business with Netflix. Variety reports the actor, singer, and CEO of Nuyorican Production has entered a multi-year, first-look deal with the streaming giant. Lopez, along ... Read Article

Tahj Mowry Announces Smart Guy Reboot In The Works

Nailah Spencer

June 6, 2021

Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, TV

Tahj Mowry confirmed 90's sitcom Smart Guy is heading back to television. The actor made a guest appearance on KTLA 5 Morning News Wednesday, June 2, where he announced the news. "We are working, we're wor... Read Article

'Insecure' Star Yvonne Orji is New Amabassador for Colgate Total

‘Insecure’ Star Yvonne Orji On Navigating Sex Scenes While Being Celibate

Sentwali Holder

June 3, 2021

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Insecure star, Yvonne Orji, is celibate and she isn't playing around when she says she will remain so until marriage. Respect! But when it comes to acting through those passionate sex scenes on Insecure, Issa ... Read Article

H.E.R., Kid Cudi, and Billie Eilish Set to Star in Amazon’s Prime Day Show

Shawn Grant

June 3, 2021

Amazon has announced H.E.R., Kid Cudi, and Billie Eilish are set to star in the Prime Day Show, a three-part immersive musical event presented by Amazon Music that features some of the best in music and entert... Read Article

Black Panther’s Danai Gurira to Star in Marvel Spinoff Series on Disney+

Sentwali Holder

May 31, 2021

As originally reported by a deep-diving feature in The Hollywood Reporter, revealed Danai Gurira's involvement in a Black Panther ”origin spinoff series for Disney+" Although there is no official confirmation... Read Article

5 New Tulsa Race Massacre Documentaries and Trailers for the Tragic 100 Year Anniversary

Sentwali Holder

May 29, 2021

Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, TV

1. ’Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ Premiere Date: 7 p.m. May 30. Where: The History Channel. Executive Produced by NBA All Star Russell Westbrook, this highly anticipated documentary is ... Read Article

Nas, Sacha Jenkins, Mass Appeal Team Up For ‘Hip Hop 50’ on Showtime

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2021

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From its humble beginnings in a South Bronx community center room at 1520 Sedgewick Avenue to a billion dollar industry over the past 47 years, Hip Hop has earned its space in American pop culture. Now, almost... Read Article

[WATCH] Jay-Z Says He Used to Forget His Lyrics While Performing

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2021

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It has been known for well over two decades that Hov is one of the rare emcees who don't write their lyrics, but still recite them with fervor when in the booth. Even in the song "Welcome To New York City" fea... Read Article

Tulsa Massacre Limited Series Coming From Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, and MTV Entertainment Studios

Sentwali Holder

May 26, 2021

The Tulsa Race Massacre has received more attention than ever before as of late and now a Hollywood treatment is coming to audiences starring Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance. Bassett Vance Produc... Read Article

‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Coming Back For A Third Season At HBO

Sentwali Holder

May 26, 2021

The hit HBO series A Black Lady Sketch Show has been renewed for a third season. The hilarious show is in its second season currently, which saw cast members Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Ashley Nicole B... Read Article

VH1 Black Ink’s Ceaser: “I’m No Abuser”

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2021

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Founder of VH1's Black Ink Crew Ceaser Emanuel held a press conference on May 20, 2021 in New York, NY to address the lawsuit he recently filed to end defaming statemen... Read Article

Monster’s Kelvin Harrison Jr. No Longer Attached To ‘Euphoria’ Season 2

Sentwali Holder

May 25, 2021

Rising star Kelvin Harrison Jr., known for Waves and Monster, was gearing up for a role in Euphoria season 2, but his schedule as one of the most in-demand Hollywood actors has caused him to pull out of a role... Read Article

‘Black Lightning’ Spinoff: ‘Painkiller’ Not Moving Forward At The CW

Sentwali Holder

May 25, 2021

Rumors are circling and as sources have reported to Shadow and Act it seems Painkiller, the supposed Black Lightning spinoff series, is not being set up at The CW network. Production studio Warner Bros. TV wi... Read Article

Julio Jones Will Not Report to Atlanta Falcons Training Camp

SOURCE SPORTS: Julio Jones Admits to Wanting Out Of Atlanta On Live Television

Jason Cordner

May 25, 2021

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Sometimes you need to break a story n television for all to see. That's exactly what Julio Jones did. Shannon Sharpe called Jones during Monday morning’s edition of “UNDISPUTED” on FS1 and asked him if he want... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Charles Barkley Believes The NBA Ain’t Got the Balls to Step to LeBron James For Breaking COVID-19 Protocols

Jason Cordner

May 25, 2021

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Charles Barkley believes LeBron James violated an NBA policy but nothing will happen to him because of his name. James violated the NBA’s health and safety protocols last week when he attended a promotional... Read Article

‘The Fresh Prince’s Alfonso Ribeiro On Memorable Scene About Racial Profiling

Sentwali Holder

May 21, 2021

If you think back to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or just stream it on HBO Max, there was usually a relatable social commentary message built into the script. Sometimes it was worked into the wardrobe while o... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Lakers Vs Warriors Play in Game Got Massive Ratings

Jason Cordner

May 21, 2021

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The NBA got everything it wanted and then some on Wednesday with the play-in game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. The league added the play-in tournament for ratings and that is what ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: CJ McCollum Believes LeBron James Was Flopping Towards The End Of The Play In Game

Jason Cordner

May 20, 2021

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LeBron James was fouled late by Draymond Green and had his vision impaired for a while, but Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum was among those who felt LeBron embellished a little bit. James drove to t... Read Article

Kenya Barris Developing ‘Brown-Ish’ With Eva Longoria, ABC Gives Update On ‘Old-Ish’

Sentwali Holder

May 20, 2021

So black-sh is ceremoniously ending after their eighth season and mixed-ish was canceled, which begs the question, how is Kenya Barris' super franchise resonating at the network. But that isn't stopping Barri... Read Article

Hulu Announces Onyx Collective For Creators Of Color

Sentwali Holder

May 18, 2021

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As reported in Shadow and Act Walt Disney Television has announced an Onyx Collective, new content brand for Hulu. The content house will be a slate that curates premium entertainment by underrepresented voic... Read Article