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This week’s episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, a Wave Sports + Entertainment original, features NBA legend Carmelo Anthony hosting Bronx icon Fat Joe alongside Rudy Gay and Kazeem Famuyide. The group dives into New York Knicks basketball and Fat Joe’s World Series experience. During the discussion, Fat Joe shares his perspective on the infamous pre-game…
Actor Jamie Foxx required stitches after a physical altercation during his birthday dinner at a Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday, his spokesperson confirmed. When the incident occurred, Foxx, the Oscar-winning star of Ray and Django Unchained, was celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow, a high-end Chinese restaurant on the 300 block of North Camden Drive. Beverly Hills Police…
New York Attorney General Letitia James responded Monday to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against a New York doctor who provides telehealth abortion services. “Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York,” James said in a statement. “As other states move to attack those who provide…
Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to share heartfelt and humorous moments from his life, including taking his children to the Oscars. Wright described how meaningful it was to share the experience with his kids, calling it a special memory. He also shared a funny story about a prank his son…
LL COOL J has partnered with The SkateRoom to release a collection of limited-edition skate decks celebrating his latest album, The FORCE. The collection combines music, art, and skateboarding culture, with proceeds supporting youth empowerment programs and skatepark construction worldwide. The collection includes two designs: the Solo Deck, limited to 200 pieces, and the Triptych,…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make her first appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday, Dec. 17, for an exclusive interview with fellow Chicago native Jennifer Hudson. The conversation will spotlight Obama’s latest book, Overcoming: A Workbook, a companion to her #1 best-seller, The Light We Carry. The pair will also…
Fans of the iconic love story Jason’s Lyric can prepare for an electrifying stage adaptation as Je’Caryous Johnson, an award-winning playwright and producer, brings the beloved film to life. Premiering February 13, 2025, at The Hobby Center, the production celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios motion picture written by Bobby Smith Jr. Launching…
Nikki Giovanni, a trailblazing poet and key figure in the Black Arts Movement, died on Dec. 9 at the age of 81. Her passing was confirmed by her lifelong partner, Virginia “Ginney” Fowler, who was by her side. Giovanni, who had faced cancer for the third time, died peacefully, according to a statement from author…