Entertainment
ESPN: Spike Lee to Direct Colin Kaepernick Documentary
Hollywood director Spike Lee will helm a documentary about the life of NFL anthem kneeler and former San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, ESPN films announced on Wednesday. For the full article, click here.
LGBTQ Human Rights Campaign Shuns Netflix over Dave Chappelle Special After Helping Andrew Cuomo Smear Accuser
The LGBTQ Human Rights Campaign is punishing Netflix for its handling of Dave Chappelle’s The Closer by taking away the streamer’s “Best Places to Work” distinction in its annual ratings of companies. In its announcement, the activist group accused Netflix of actually...
Insecure star Jay Ellis says a disgruntled Lawrence fan slapped him at the airport – Yahoo! News
Nathan Campbell would probably enjoy this anecdote: AnInsecurefan slapped actor Jay Ellis at the airport because "she got mad at Lawrence for something he did in season 3." For the full article, click here.
International Outrage Halts Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Items – EBONY Magazine
An auction of Nelson Mandela’s prized possessions has been canceled due to international outrage, Page Six reports. For the full article, click here.
Sen. Tim Scott Set to Release Memoir ‘America, A Redemption Story’ in August – EBONY Magazine
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to release his memoir this summer titled America: A Redemption Story, ABC News reports. For the full article, click here.
Vogue Slammed for Cover Imposing Unnatural Style on African Models: ‘This Is an Insult’
The February 2022 cover of British Vogue featuring nine African models is being slammed by critics who say the issue’s photo makes the women appear unnatural. For the full article, click here.
BLACK-ISH STAR TRACEE ELLIS ROSS SUED BY EX-ASSISTANT WHO ALLEGES WORKING 12+ HOUR DAYS, UNPAID WAGES – Black Enterprise
Tracee Ellis Ross and her company, Joy Mill Entertainment, have reportedly been sued by her former assistant after she allegedly failed to pay overtime wages. According to Radar Online, the “Black-ish” star is currently denying all claims and is pushing for the...
James Bond Producer Says Idris Elba Has ‘Been Part of the Conversation’ for Next 007 – IndieWire
2021’s “ No Time To Die ” marked Daniel Craig’s fifth time playing James Bond , as well as his final appearance as the iconic secret agent, which means one of Hollywood’s most coveted roles is vacant again for the first time in nearly two decades. Daniel Craig’s long...
New Bill Cosby doc: ‘A lot of people knew’ about sex assault allegations
Bill Cosby’s fall from Hollywood grace will be chronicled in an upcoming four-part Showtime documentary series hailing from comedian W. Kamau Bell. For the full article, click here.