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Orlando Jones joins Gabrielle Union in making allegations of racism and discriminatory practices involving the production company Fremantle Media. Jones was recently dropped from the cast of Starz’s American Gods in what the studio claims to be due to “… The complex mythology of the source material…” SAG-AFTRA today released the following statement: “After initial…
Celebrating 15 years, Arts, Beats and Lyrics (AB+L) made a stop in November in the historic hip-hop mecca of Brooklyn, New York during its nation-wide tour – bringing fusions of urban art and music to create a one-of-a-kind cultural experience to everyone from the seasoned art collector to the social media enthusiast. AB+L featured interactive…
Def Jam founder and hip hop legend Russell Simmons has responded to news of a forthcoming Oprah Winfrey powered documentary. The Apple+ film focuses on sexual abuse allegations against the 62-year-old entertainment executive, made primarily by former Def Jam A&R Drew Dixon. In the letter below, Simmons mockingly comparing Public Enemy member Flavor Flav’s reality…
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after Donald J. Trump was forced to pay more than $2 million in court-ordered damages to eight different charities for illegally misusing charitable funds at the Trump Foundation for political purposes: “Not only has the Trump Foundation shut down for its misconduct, but the president…
To all the fans of Ari Lennox who have been body shaming Lizzo since the latter won Best Album of Year at the Soul Train Awards, the soul singer wants no part of it. “Tearing a woman down to build up another is not true praise.I don’t want praise if it’s not positive and genuine….
Accused child molester R. Kelly is finally facing charges from marrying then 15-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah in 1994. The charge is part of bigger 12-count racketeering case filed yesterday in New York City and stems from his role in helping her acquire fake identification to obtain a marriage license. On top of his own personal…
Billy Dee Williams is not gender fluid according to the Star Wars actor despite recent reports stating the otherwise. The 82-year-old iconic thespian responded to a recent coverage of viral interview with Esquire “I was talking about men getting in touch with the female side of themselves.” It appears the actor may have made a…
Today, the most successful rapper in history of hip hop, Jay-Z celebrates his 50th birthday as his discography returns to Spotify. Born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4th, 1969, Jay-Z has accomplishments in and outside the booth. This includes multiple platinum number-one albums and becoming the genre’s first billionaire. He removed a vast majority of…