KRS-One once rapped, “If you want to get away with murder, kill a rapper.” With that sentiment, several popular Hip-Hop artists have been murdered over the years and the killers have been elusive as the killings have remained unsolved. Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. come to mind. Now, rapper and entertainment executive Curtis “50 Cent”… Continue reading 50 Cent and Mona Scott-Young Team Up To Produce ‘Hip Hop Homicides’
Category: TV/Film
Spike Lee Will Become First Black Director to Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Directors Guild of America Awards
The accolades and acknowledgments keep coming for the New York Knicks’ biggest fan! Filmmaker and esteemed director Spike Lee has another award being bestowed upon him this year. The Directors Guild of America will be presenting the proud Brooklyn, New Yorker with the Guild’s top honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Motion… Continue reading Spike Lee Will Become First Black Director to Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Directors Guild of America Awards
Showtime Debuts ‘We Need To Talk About Cosby’ Trailer
Showtime Networks has released the trailer for the upcoming Bill Cosby documentary, We Need To Talk About Cosby that will debut at the end of the month on January 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. We Need To Talk About Cosby is a four-part docuseries that is directed by Emmy winner W. Kamau Bell (United Shades… Continue reading Showtime Debuts ‘We Need To Talk About Cosby’ Trailer
Garcelle Beauvais Launches Own Jewelry Line, Garcelle x Roni Blanshay, as She Prepares Book Release
Garcelle Beauvais Launches Own Jewelry Line, Garcelle x Roni Blanshay, as She Prepares Book Release You may have seen her several years ago on the Jamie Foxx Show, NYPD Blue, and/or recently on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Real. She has built a successful career as an actor and she is also… Continue reading Garcelle Beauvais Launches Own Jewelry Line, Garcelle x Roni Blanshay, as She Prepares Book Release
‘The Story Of Hip-Hop’ Will Be Told By Public Enemy’s Chuck D
One of Hip-Hop’s most recognizable voices will again use it to showcase and bring The Story Of Hip-Hop to television screens everywhere. PBS and BBC Studios have recently announced that legendary Hip-Hop artist Chuck D of the influential Hip-Hop group, Public Enemy will be bringing a new four-part series to fruition this upcoming fall. “The… Continue reading ‘The Story Of Hip-Hop’ Will Be Told By Public Enemy’s Chuck D
Grammy Awards Rescheduled for April and Relocated to Las Vegas
Earlier this month, with the rise in coronavirus cases, the Grammy Awards ceremony was postponed from the originally scheduled date of January 31. It was announced that the awards show was given another air date as well as a change in venue. On April 3, CBS and the Recording Academy have revealed that the 64th… Continue reading Grammy Awards Rescheduled for April and Relocated to Las Vegas
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Had I Not Been Vaccinated, I Wouldn’t Be Here’
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Had I Not Been Vaccinated, I Wouldn’t Be Here’ After a successful bout with COVID-19, ESPN sports commentator Stephen A. Smith returned to his First Take show and revealed that doctors had informed him that he could have died while in the hospital. He stated that they also told him that if… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith: ‘Had I Not Been Vaccinated, I Wouldn’t Be Here’
Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions Announces Audible Podcasts
Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions Announces Audible Podcasts AUDIBLE ANNOUNCES THREE AUDIO ORIGINALS PRODUCED BY KERRY WASHINGTON’S SIMPSON STREET PRODUCTIONS GREENLIT PROJECTS INCLUDE: PROPHECY, BETWEEN ME AND YOU, AND THE LAST BLACK QUEEN WASHINGTON WILL JOIN HEAD OF AUDIBLE STUDIOS ZOLA MASHARIKI AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL FOR A SPIRITED VIRTUAL CONVERSATION AROUND INNOVATIVE AUDIO STORYTELLING NEWARK, NJ –… Continue reading Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions Announces Audible Podcasts
Brandy Sued for $45,000 ‘Borrowed’ Ring
Brandy Sued for $45,000 ‘Borrowed’ Ring Singer and actress Brandy Norwood is being sued due to a missing $45,000 ring that was supposed to adorn her finger for an awards show but never made it to the show or back to its owner. According to TMZ, the I Wanna Be Down singer is being accused… Continue reading Brandy Sued for $45,000 ‘Borrowed’ Ring
Steve Harvey: Cancel Culture and ‘Political Correctness has Killed Comedy’
Steve Harvey: Cancel Culture and ‘Political Correctness has Killed Comedy’ Comedian and television game show host Steve Harvey probably won’t be doing any stand-up specials anytime soon or at all. The Family Feud host is blaming the climate surrounding the world today as “cancel culture” is taking over and destroying people’s careers and lives. According… Continue reading Steve Harvey: Cancel Culture and ‘Political Correctness has Killed Comedy’
‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Documentary Will Hit Theaters Before Netflix Debut in February
As Kanye West, excuse me, Ye prepares to go back into the studio to start work on the follow up to his latest music project, Donda, fans of his will be able to see the “jeen-yuhs” of the oft-controversial, yet talented artist who has made strides with his natural creativity. Iconic Events Releasing has announced… Continue reading ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Documentary Will Hit Theaters Before Netflix Debut in February
Here’s The Trailer for the Dramatic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Reboot
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sitcom that we all know and love was a nice side of relief, laughs, and comedy interjected with serious issues that surrounded the fictional character that Will Smith, who was also known as rapper Fresh Prince had portrayed. With the antics and fun times we witnessed, the show became a… Continue reading Here’s The Trailer for the Dramatic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Reboot
Jim Jones Admits to Learning How to ‘French Kiss’ From Mother’s Tongue
Harlem Hip-Hop artist and reality TV personality Jim Jones revealed a little tidbit earlier this week on a popular podcast that has people scratching their heads as it became a trending topic on social media Thursday. Rapper Jim Jones, who is a member of Harlem, NY-bred Hip-Hop group, Dipset and has starred on several reality… Continue reading Jim Jones Admits to Learning How to ‘French Kiss’ From Mother’s Tongue
Jada & Will Smith’s Media Company, Westbrook Inc. Gains New Investors
Actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have gained new partners in their media company this week. Their company, Westbrook Inc. has announced that a minority stake has been invested in the media company by Candle Media, which is a media company that is backed by industry executives Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs, and Blackstone (the… Continue reading Jada & Will Smith’s Media Company, Westbrook Inc. Gains New Investors
CLEO TV’s Just Eats With Chef JJ Is Back
CLEO TV’S JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ IS BACK WITH SEASON 4 PREMIERING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 9 P.M. ET/8C WATCH CHEF JJ AND TV PERSONALITY BEVY SMITH MAKE TRUFFLED SPATCOCK CHICKEN WITH OLIVE-OIL POACHED CARROTS SILVER SPRING, MD – January 4, 2022 – TV ONE announced today that JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ returns for season 4 on CLEO TV.… Continue reading CLEO TV’s Just Eats With Chef JJ Is Back