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Serena Williams’s ESPY Awards Monologue Breakdown: Hits At Drake, Caitlin Clark’s Fans And More
Serena Williams created quite a buzz when she hosted the ESPYs on Thursday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The tennis legend showed off her sense of humor, took some shots at a few other celebrities and made some strong statements in her monologue at the annual sports award show.
'The Big Cigar': Richard Pryor Actor Inny Clemons On The Relationship Between The Comedian And Huey P. Newton
Inny Clemons’ latest work is channeling Richard Pryor and bringing the iconic comedian to life in in the Apple TV+ historical drama series, The Big Cigar. His resume as a producer includes Next Day Air, starring Mike Epps and Wood Harris, and the Netflix series Sneakerheads. His 30-plus television and movie credits include memorable roles in Straight Outta Compton and his latest as Richard Pryor.
Is ‘Longlegs’ a True Story? New Horror Movie Envokes Serious Satanic Panic
After a busy 4th of July long weekend, Hollywood clearly knew people would be ready to spend some time inside and relaxing based on the current lineup gracing theaters. For parents and animation lovers, Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 have been blowing up the box office, meanwhile The Bikeriders and Fly Me to… Continue reading Is ‘Longlegs’ a True Story? New Horror Movie Envokes Serious Satanic Panic
The Unbelievable Real-Life Story Of Netflix's 'The Man With 1000 Kids'
Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch man known for his extensive sperm donations is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries, The Man With 1000 Kids, released earlier this month. The three-part docuseries explores Meijer’s journey into sperm donation and details how he has fathered around 550 children since he began participating in the practice in his 20s.
Barack Obama Unintentionally Recreates Viral ‘Key & Peele’ Sketch
Barack Obama has unintentionally recreated the popular Key & Peele handshake sketch that is now used often as an internet meme. The real-life version of the famous skit happened on Wednesday when Obama met with the USA men’s basketball team in Las Vegas. The former president first showed brotherly to the Black players, greeting each… Continue reading Barack Obama Unintentionally Recreates Viral ‘Key & Peele’ Sketch
'Three Women' Trailer: DeWanda Wise, Betty Gilpin And Shailene Woodley Share Dramatic Stories In Starz Drama
DeWanda Wise becomes intertwined with the lives of other women with vastly different lives in the new Starz series, Three Women. The newly-released first trailer for the series shows just how the women illustrate some of the problems occurring in everyday women’s lives. Based on the book by Lisa...
'Captain America: Brave New World' Trailer: Sam Wilson Finds Himself In The Middle Of An 'International Incident'
Marvel Studios has dropped the first teaser trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie. After the character of Sam Wilson official took over the mantle of Captain America in the series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, this marks Wilson’s first film appearance as Cap. Here’s...
A Film Festival For HBCU Students Is Coming To Detroit This Summer
A film festival for HBCU students is being hosted at Michigan Central Station in August. The Autumn Sun film festival will take place on Aug. 23 and 24 and includes film screenings, panel discussions and gala, according to Axios. 2024 marks the event’s third installment.
These Two HBCUs Have Been Upped To NCAA Division II Status
The NCAA has announced that four new schools are now Division II members. Allen University, Edward Waters University, Emory and Henry University and Westmont College completed the preliminary membership process, the organization announced on July 11.
AOC Files Articles Of Impeachment Against Supreme Court’s Clarence Thomas And Samuel Alito
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The two conservative justices are accused of accepting lavish gifts and are alleged to have biases and conflicts of interest concerning cases that they are considering before the court.
Is 'Your Honor' Getting A Season 3? Well, We Just Got An Update Of Sorts
Your Honor, starring Bryan Cranston and Isiah Whitlock Jr. could be the next cancelled series that comes back from the dead. Deadine reports that the series, which lasted for two seasons on Showtime between 2020 and 2023, has become the number one streamed show on Paramount+. According to the outlet, the series accrued 1.5 billion minutes in its first week of being available on Paramount+ and Netflix. Its success on Netflix is particularly notable since Deadline reports that it became the second most-streamed show on the service after Bridgerton.
'Tyler Perry's Bruh' Season 4 Trailer: Here's When The BET+ Series Will Return
A premiere date has been announced for the fourth season of the BET+ comedy series Tyler Perry’s Bruh, and the trailer has also been released. Executive produced by Tyler Perry, the fourth season of is directed by Mark E. Swinton and Derrick Doose and stars Barry Brewer, Mahdi Cocci, Phillip Mullings Jr., Monti Washington and Shawn Vaughn.
Prime Video Hit Essence With A Genre-Bending Showcase, A Celebration Of Black Men And More
Prime Video made a huge splash at the 2024 Essence Fest with a showcase of their content with Black leads and more. Talent from several series hit the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for programming on Saturday featuring current series The Boys, new film Tyler Perry’s Divorce and the Black, and new/returning series Cross and The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.
This Black Greek Org Is Reportedly Considering A Proposed Transgender Ban; Members Are Upset And Say It Doesn’t Reflect Their Broader Membership
Black Greek organizations are known for fostering brotherhood and sisterhood, community service and more, as they were created during a time when Black people were excluded from other orgs of this nature. However, the oldest historically Black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., could possibly become the first Black Greek-letter fraternity to implement a ban… Continue reading This Black Greek Org Is Reportedly Considering A Proposed Transgender Ban; Members Are Upset And Say It Doesn’t Reflect Their Broader Membership
Ice Spice Drops New Single ‘Did It First,’ Featuring Central Cee, Ahead Of Debut ‘Y2K!’ Album
Ice Spice is back with her new single, “Did It First.” The song comes ahead of her highly anticipated debut album, Y2K!, which is slated for a July 26 release. For the track, the Bronx rapper collaborated with Central Cee and dropped an accompanying video, which has already received over 1 million YouTube views.
Dia Nash On The Call She Had With Mom Niecy Nash Before Role In Lifetime's 'Sister Wife Murder': 'You Were Praying For This'
Dia Nash, daughter of Emmy winner Niecy Nash, is the star of Lifetime’s newest crime thriller, Sister Wife Murder. Nash portrays Chloe, a young woman seeking purpose who finds it in the teachings of a young, handsome pastor. Chloe becomes enraptured by the pastor and enters a torturous marriage with only her other sister-wives for comfort. But then, one of the wives vanishes without a trace, and now Chloe has to ensure she’s not the next one missing.
'The Boys' Stars Jessie T. Usher And Susan Heyward On A-Train And Sister Sage As We Approach Season 4 Finale
Jesse T. Usher and Susan Heyward are breaking down the inner workings of their characters, A-Train and Sister Sage, in this fourth season of Prime Video’s The Boys. The actors spoke to Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor Trey Mangum at the 2024 Essence Fest. about how they have approached their characters’ thought processes. While A-Train has always seemed to question his role within The Seven and appeared to have regrets, this reaches a new peak this season and he decides to change course.
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville': Amid Keke Jabbar's Death, Fans Upset With Maurice Scott
Love & Marriage: Huntsville fans still have questions and want answers about Keke Jabbar’s death. Meanwhile, her family simply wants peace. In a social media post, Wanda Moore, Keke’s aunt and Latisha Scott’s mother, expressed her thanks for fans’ support amid her unexpected death. Per Urban...
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