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America’s Oldest Black Town Relocating Due To Flooding Risk
A North Carolina town founded by formerly enslaved people just after the Civil War has survived environmental degradation, racism and governmental inaction. Now, the oldest Black town in the United States seeks to relocate entirely in order to survive the growing impact of climate change.
'Deb's House' Season Finale Exclusive Preview: Deb Antney Is Not Impressed With Her Rap Proteges In We TV Series
Deb Antney is not letting anyone humiliate her in the exclusive clip from the July 17 season finale of We TV‘s Deb’s House. The series follows music mogul Antney as she looks for the next female rap superstar. The exclusive clip shows Antney as she listens to new...
‘Who Made The Potato Salad?’: 10 Things You Will Find At Every Black Family Cookout
Nothing says summertime like a good cookout. Food on the grill, loud music, line dances, card games and more set the tone for the season. The connection between Black people and cookouts is deeper than the spread of delicious food. According to Food 52, European explorers witnessed the Táino tribe, indigenous to the Caribbean, cooking their food on “long wooden frames.”… Continue reading ‘Who Made The Potato Salad?’: 10 Things You Will Find At Every Black Family Cookout
In 'Raising Fame,' Steph Curry And Shaq's Moms Share Insights On Celebrities And The People Who Raised Them
Behind almost every successful superstar is a strong family foundation. For NBA stars Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal, a lot of their favorable outcomes in life are in part due to their loved ones — which is why their mothers, Sonya Curry and Lucille O’Neal, have teamed up with TV One to shine a light on the families of superstars across all industries, including sports, music and beyond.
Will A Run In The Olympics Fatigue The Las Vegas Aces?
Amid one of the biggest WNBA seasons ever, the Paris Olympic games take place. There are four women on Team USA Basketball from the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces: A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. From the outside looking in, it’s quite the flex. What does it say about your squad that four players from it make up a third of the women representing the U.S.?! It means you all are unequivocally, damn good. But on the flip side, these same players have a basketball season to finish once they leave Paris. Can this help or hurt them?
2024 Emmy Nominations Highlights: 'The Bear,' 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Shōgun,' 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' And More
Diversity is shining at the 76th Emmy Awards Nominations announcement, with Shōgun leading the pack with 25 nominations. The period drama showing the age of the shogunate in Japan earned nominations including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Hiroyuki Sanada). Meanwhile, The Bear, starring Ayo Edebiri, earned the second highest number of noms at 23, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Edibiri) and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jeremy Allen White). Liza Colón-Zayas and Lionel Boyce were nominated in supporting categories.
Is 50 Cent Really Performing At The Republican National Convention?
Former President Donald Trump was shot at just days before receiving the Republican presidential nomination at this week’s Republican National Convention. In the midst of these occurrences, rapper 50 Cent has found himself connected to the events of the past few days.
'The Killer' Trailer: Natalie Emmanuel And Omar Sy In English-Language Remake Of His Classic Film
The film also stars Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, Eric Cantona, Saϊd Taghmaoui Tchéky Karyo and Grégory Montel. Angeles Woo and Aurélia Agel are also featured. The kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known, and feared, in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead. But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman (Silvers) in a Paris nightclub, the decision will disintegrate Zee’s alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator (Sy), and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy that will set her on a collision course with her own past.
'Loot' Starring Maya Rudolph Renewed For Season 3 At Apple TV+
Maya Rudolph is coming back for more Loot. The critically acclaimed Apple TV+ workplace comedy has been renewed for a third season. Created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, Loot stars Rudolph as the self-absorbed Molly Wells, the divorcee of a wealthy tech billionaire who decides to utilize her money to run a foundation she forgot she founded. The series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Joel Kim Booster. Guest stars also include Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer and O-T Fagbenle.
Larry Morrow Plans To Establish ‘Largest Black-Owned Hospitality Group In The Country’ As He Unveils New NOLA Steakhouse
Larry Morrow has been an entrepreneur for quite some time and understands what it takes to succeed in an industry driven by trial and error. With the recent opening of his new steakhouse, Morrow is resolute in making his mark on his hometown of New Orleans.
Play Pits Is Changing The Deodorant Industry And Revolutionizing Personal Care
In the realm of natural beauty/personal care products, a Black-owned brand stands out as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity. Founded by Chantel Powell, a dedicated mother and entrepreneur, Play Pits has redefined the deodorant industry by offering effective, chemical-free solutions that cater to diverse communities. Powell’s entrepreneurial journey exemplifies the power of passion, perseverance… Continue reading Play Pits Is Changing The Deodorant Industry And Revolutionizing Personal Care
'The Morning Show' Season 4 Casts Aaron Pierre
Aaron Pierre is joining the world of The Morning Show. Deadline reports that the Genius: MLK/X star will join the fourth season of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series. Pierre will play a character named Miles, “an acclaimed visual artist who moves through the circles of the New York elite,” according to the outlet. Nothing more was given about how he will interact with the other characters of the series.
'Catfish: The TV Show' Exclusive Preview: Kamie And Nev Help Reign's Anime Connection With Piers
Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford are helping another forlorn lover in MTV’s upcoming Catfish: The TV Show episode. This week, the two hosts counsel Reign, a young woman who found an anime connection with Piers. However, after the relationship stalled for seven years, Piers is now back trying to connect. Reign asks Schulman and Crawford to help her before Piers decides to ghost again.
'The Agency': Jodie Turner-Smith To Star Alongside Jeffrey Wright In Political Thriller Series For Showtime
Paramount+ has announced that Jodie Turner-Smith will star alongside Jeffrey Wright and Michael Fassbender in the espionage political thriller The Agency as a series regular. The all-new political thriller follows Martian (Fassbender), a covert CIA agent, ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
Jordan Bentley Opens First Physical Location For Hypland, His Brand Merging Streetwear, Anime And Gaming
Jordan Bentley, one of the original stars of the beloved Issa Rae-produced reality series Sweet Life: Los Angeles, has launched the first brick-and-mortar location for his brand Hypland. The brand, which brings together streetwear, anime and gaming through apparel, accessories and home goods, was firstfounded in 2010 and has collaborated with Hello Kitty, Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh, the NBA,… Continue reading Jordan Bentley Opens First Physical Location For Hypland, His Brand Merging Streetwear, Anime And Gaming
Lifetime Drops Trailer For Miss Cleo Film Starring The Lady Of Rage And Directed By Tim Reid
Lifetime has announced a new biopic and documentary on late ’90s icon Miss Cleo. Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall stars Robin “The Lady of Rage” Allen as Miss Cleo, with Power’s Shane Johnson and Yellowstone’s Ian Bohen joining the cast. Directed by Sister, Sister star Tim Reid, the film follows the life of Youree Dell Harris, who goes from being in need of work to finding a career and infamy as part of the Psychic Readers Network. According to the logline:
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