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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 21, 2022
NeNe Leakes filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing the production companies behind the hit Bravo reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta of having a work environment that was both hostile and racist.
Leakes, 54, claims that her former co-star Kim Zolciak-Biermann made racist remarks towards her, as well as other members of RHOA’s cast for years. According to the Associated Press, only Leakes was
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Photo Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic By Okla Jones ·Updated April 20, 2022
Oprah Winfrey and Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis discussed her new memoir, Finding Me in a Netflix special airing on April 22.
During the candid interview, Davis shares some of her childhood experiences with unimaginable poverty, disturbing abuse and “all the things that cause you pain.” She also said that “giving up hope that the past could be different” has
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Photo Credit: Scott Olson By Okla Jones ·Updated April 21, 2022
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are ending their exclusive podcast deal with Spotify.
According to Bloomberg, Barack and Michelle’s media company Higher Ground could not come to an agreement with the popular streaming service, stating that they wanted their content to reach a larger audience. The former First couple’s production company signed a three-year agreement with Spotify in
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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 19, 2022
Today, the man who pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of Jacqueline Avant during a burglary at her residence in Beverly Hills, was sentenced to life in prison.
According to KABC, Aariel Maynor, 30, shot and killed Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence, in the early hours of Dec. 1, 2021, in her home. He also admitted to firing at the family’s security
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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 18, 2022
Nia DaCosta has been tapped by MGM to direct the upcoming adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ novel, The Water Dancer.
The movie will be produced by Maceo-Lyn and Plan B, alongside Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coates’ New York Times bestseller was the first book to be featured in Oprah’s Book Club, a partnership with Apple.
The Water Dancer is based on the
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Photo by: FilmMagic for Outside Lands By Okla Jones ·Updated April 15, 2022
We’re back! As April reaches its midway point, some of the best artists in the game are releasing the finest tunes in hip-hop and R&B. This isn’t just Good Friday – it’s the best Friday because we’ve got a whole list of new music for your listening pleasure.
Fresh off of the success of her reality series
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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 14, 2022
It’s been five years since Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album, DAMN. To this day, it has been examined from start to finish and praised for its introspective lyrics, stellar production, and Lamar’s fearlessness in his approach to exploring the many flaws in a human being’s psyche.
To a certain extent, DAMN. is a reflection of us all. Each of the album’s 14 tracks
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Photo Credit: Will Sterling By Okla Jones ·Updated April 14, 2022
Today, NBC and MRC Live & Alternative announced that the iconic singer and songwriter Mary J. Blige will be the recipient of the Billboard Icon Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Blige finds herself in good company, as she will become only the eleventh musician to ever receive the Billboard
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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 14, 2022
Today, Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick announced that award-winning actress, filmmaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson will address Howard University’s graduating class of 2022 at the 154th Commencement Ceremony on May 7.
“It is with great pleasure that the Howard University community will welcome alumna Taraji P. Henson back home to deliver the 2022 Commencement address,” said Dr. Frederick, president of Howard University. “An accomplished