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T.I. Bails Out 23 Nonviolent Offenders for Easter

T.I. Announces Scholarship in Honor of Late Sister

May 10, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Events, featured, Hip Hop Community News, TV

Rapper T.I., real name Clifford Harris Jr., has partnered with VH1 and the United Negro College Fund to launch the Precious Chapman Scholarship Fund, which is named after his sister Antoinette Precious Harris C... Read Article

‘What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali’ to Premiere on HBO

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May 10, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Hip Hop Film and Movie News, Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends, Source Sports | Sports News, TV

Muhammad Ali is arguably the most iconic figure in the history of sports. His name is synonymous with the phrase, “The Greatest of All-Time." Almost 40 years since his retirement, he is still regarded as the be... Read Article

‘Billions’ Renewed For a Fifth Season

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May 9, 2019

Entertainment/TV, TV

It looks like Chuck, Wendy, Axe, and Taylor are coming back for one more go at it. It’s been confirmed that Showtime has picked up the fifth season of its hit drama series Billions. Starring Oscar nominee an... Read Article

Showtime’s Newest Drama ‘City On A Hill’ to Be Released in June

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May 9, 2019

Entertainment/TV, TV

Showtime has released a new trailer for its upcoming one-hour drama series City On A Hill starring Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kevin Bacon (The Following) and Screen Actors Guild® Award winner Aldis Ho... Read Article

Dave Chappelle to Receive the Mark Twain Prize for Comedy

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May 8, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends, TV

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is an American award presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to it is presented to individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways... Read Article

The Best Dressed Celebrities at Met Gala 2019

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May 7, 2019

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The 2019 Met Gala, an annual fundraiser that benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York, was as flamboyant as ever last night. This year’s theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashio... Read Article

Family and Friends Gather to Celebrate the Life of John Singleton

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May 7, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

A host of family, friends, celebrities, and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Tarij P. Henson, Stevie Wonder gathered to celebrate the life of director John Singleton. Others who were present to pay their last... Read Article

Kevin Hart’s ‘Laugh Out Loud’ to Make Premiere on Bounce TV

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May 6, 2019

Entertainment/TV, TV

Comic Kevin Hart is one of the hardest working entertainers in the industry. The Philly native is arguably one of the most popular and successful stand-up acts today, with most his success coming from the big s... Read Article

Comedian Byron Allen is a Partner in $9.6 Billion Sports Deal

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May 6, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Hip Hop Community News, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Source Sports | Sports News, TV

Comedian Byron Allen has quietly become one of the most successful entertainment moguls. As CEO of Entertainment Studios, his company owns cable networks such as Automotive.TV, Cars.TV, Comedy.TV, MyDestination... Read Article

Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard and More 'Empire' Stars Pen Letter to FOX Execs for Jussie Smollett's Return

‘Empire’ Has Been Renewed For Sixth Season Without Jussie Smollett

Symone Daniels

May 1, 2019

Entertainment/TV, TV

Fox’s Wednesday night hit show Empire has been renewed for a 6th season. In a statement, president of Fox entertainment, Micheal Thorn, says, "Empire continues to break barriers with its emotionally powerf... Read Article

‘Desus & Mero’ to Air Two Nights a Week During the Summer

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April 30, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, TV

Showtime is bringing fans more Desus & Mero. The network announced it’s expanding the show to two nights a week for a special summer run. After leaving Viceland, Desus & Mero jumped to Showtime and b... Read Article

Mellody Hobson and George Lucas Plan to Purchase Ebony and Jet Archives

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April 29, 2019

Digital, Entertainment/TV, Film, Her Source, Lifestyle, Photos

In an effort to save the historic publications, business mogul Mellody Hobson and her husband, Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas, filed a court motion seeking control of the Ebony and Jet archives. It was a just... Read Article

The African American Film Critics Association to Launch TV HONORS Awards

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April 29, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Film, TV

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced the creation of the AAFCA TV HONORS, an annual awards fete celebrating outstanding achievement in television. The first annual event will take pl... Read Article

Deiondra Sanders Stars as Contestant in FOX’s New Reality Show ‘Paradise Hotel’

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April 29, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Her Source, Her Source | Beauty and Fashion Trends, Her Source | Women's Hip Hop Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, TV

Deiondra Sanders, daughter of NFL legend and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, will be a contestant on FOX's newest unscripted competition where contestants compete for a cash prize on a beautiful resort island. Hos... Read Article

PBS Releases New Documentary ‘Boss: The Black Experience In Business’

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April 25, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Her Source, Lifestyle, Politics, TV

PBS has released a new documentary Boss: The Black Experience in Business which highlights the entrepreneurial drive and business acumen of African Americans in America. Directed and produced by Peabody and Emm... Read Article

W. Kamau Bell Returns With Fourth Season of ‘United Shades of America’

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April 23, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Politics, Politics, TV

Stand-up comedian and social commentator W. Kamau Bell makes his return with the fourth season of his Emmy-award winning series United Shades of America. Throughout the series, W. Kamau Bell explores various co... Read Article

New Book About the Relationship Between Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford To Be Released

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April 23, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Her Source, Lifestyle

Robyn Crawford will allegedly give all the details on the relationship the iconic singer Whitney Houston in her new book, A Song for You: My Life With Whitney Houston. The friendship between Robyn Crawford a... Read Article

Showtime Producing Documentary on Legendary L.A. Venue ‘The Comedy Store’

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April 23, 2019

Entertainment/TV, TV

Showtime Documentary Films announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder and executive produce... Read Article

Showtime to Produce New Show Based on ‘Halo’ Game Series

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April 19, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Tech, TV

For gamers who love the Xbox series Halo, we have some good news. Showtime has announced that Emmy and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber (First Man, Orange Is the New Black) has been cast as the lead in the highly a... Read Article

New Documentary Focuses on the History of Bay Area Hip-Hop

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April 18, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Her Source | Women's Hip Hop Lifestyle, Hip Hop Art and Design | Urban Arts, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop Film and Movie News, Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Lifestyle, Politics, TV

NBC Bay Area’s Emmy Award-winning series Bay Area Revelation returns with Culture of Hip Hop premiering Saturday, April 27 at 10 p.m. The one-hour documentary will explore how Hip-Hop has influenced the Bay Are... Read Article

Holla If Ya Hear Me: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Talks Tupac's Prophetic, Self-Destructive Work

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

T.I. Announces Scholarship in Honor of Late Sister

‘What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali’ to Premiere on HBO

‘Billions’ Renewed For a Fifth Season

Showtime’s Newest Drama ‘City On A Hill’ to Be Released in June

Dave Chappelle to Receive the Mark Twain Prize for Comedy

The Best Dressed Celebrities at Met Gala 2019

Family and Friends Gather to Celebrate the Life of John Singleton

Kevin Hart’s ‘Laugh Out Loud’ to Make Premiere on Bounce TV

Comedian Byron Allen is a Partner in $9.6 Billion Sports Deal

‘Empire’ Has Been Renewed For Sixth Season Without Jussie Smollett

‘Desus & Mero’ to Air Two Nights a Week During the Summer

Mellody Hobson and George Lucas Plan to Purchase Ebony and Jet Archives

The African American Film Critics Association to Launch TV HONORS Awards

Deiondra Sanders Stars as Contestant in FOX’s New Reality Show ‘Paradise Hotel’

PBS Releases New Documentary ‘Boss: The Black Experience In Business’

W. Kamau Bell Returns With Fourth Season of ‘United Shades of America’

New Book About the Relationship Between Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford To Be Released

Showtime Producing Documentary on Legendary L.A. Venue ‘The Comedy Store’

Showtime to Produce New Show Based on ‘Halo’ Game Series

New Documentary Focuses on the History of Bay Area Hip-Hop