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Influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles dies at 89
izzzy71/iStock Influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom many consider the godfather of modern Black cinema, has died at age 89. On behalf of his family, The Criterion Collection and Janus Films confirmed his passing in [Read More…]
First ‘SNL’ guests of the season: Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian West, Rami Malek, and Jason Sudeikis
NBCUniversal On social media, Saturday Night Live has revealed the hosts and guests for the first month of its 47th season. Loki star Owen Wilson leads things off on October 2, with musical guest Kasey Musgraves; October 9 will see Kim Kardashian West take [Read More…]
Jada Pinkett Smith celebrates 50th birthday on ‘Red Table Talk’; ABC to adapt Baratunde Thurston’s ‘How to Be Black’
Credit: Max Goodrich The latest episode of Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk, is definitely a star-studded one. In celebration of Jada’s 50th birthday on September 18, the actress-turned talk show host had [Read More…]
“No one is safe. Not one of you.”: Johnny Depp decries ‘cancel culture’
ABC/Randy Holmes After the one-time box office champ claimed he was being boycotted by Hollywood following his messy legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp is speaking out again. At a press conference at the San Sebastian [Read More…]
Ray J responds to rumors of a second sex tape with Kim Kardashian: “This ain’t cool”
Smallz & Raskind/Oxygen Ray J‘s former manager claims he has a second sex tape of him with Kim Kardashian, and Ray isn’t happy about it. During a podcast, Wack 100 stated that he had a tape that “was more [Read More…]
“You’re kidding me!” Stunned Ashley Graham confirms she’s having twin boys in sweet video
Freeform/Tony Rivetti Ashley Graham‘s upcoming bundle of joy is actually two — she’s confirmed she’s pregnant with twin boys. The model took to Instagram on Monday to share a video that starts out with her and her [Read More…]
Congrats! Jeannie Mai reveals she’s expecting first child with Jeezy
ABC/Christopher Willard The Real‘s Jeannie Mai is going to be a first-time mom. After previously saying she didn’t want to have kids, Mai reveals to Women’s Health magazine that she and husband, Jeezy, actually started trying [Read More…]
Cynthia Erivo salutes Michaela Coel on her historic Emmy win: “Proud is an understatement”
Photo: Terrell Mullin Cynthia Erivo had a special message for fellow Brit and I May Destroy You creator Michaela Coel following her historic Emmy win for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or [Read More…]
Gillian Anderson’s Emmy night: Yes, she’s American; no, she hasn’t spoken with long-dead Margaret Thatcher
NETFLIX/Des Willie The Crown‘s Gillian Anderson first came to fame in her 20s with The X-Files and won her first Emmy Award in 1997 — but this was apparently news to some fans. Believe it or not, when Anderson [Read More…]
Emmy celebs rock the rare red carpet with scene-stealing looks
L-R: Porter, Rodriguez — Cliff Lipson/CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. While Sunday night’s Emmys had some surprises for nominees and fans, it wasn’t a surprise that the stars wouldn’t squander the rare [Read More…]
Drake Bell posts to Instagram following guilty plea on child endangerment charges
iStock/demaerre Drake Bell took to Instagram Friday to explain his guilty plea in June for improper conduct with an underage girl. The 35-year-old former Drake & Josh star also wanted to address what he called, “entirely false” reports regarding his plea, [Read More…]
‘Law & Order: SVU’ co-star Denmore Barnes on his “surprise” exit: “I don’t totally know why this happened”
NBC/Virginia Sherwood Law & Order: SVU co-star Demore Barnes, who played Deputy Chief Christian Garland on the long-running series, says he was just as surprised as his fans were about news he won’t be returning for season [Read More…]
Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer says he’s committed to improving conditions for Black comedians
Cliff Lipson/CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After more than 30 years in show business, Cedric the Entertainer wants to do more than just make people laugh. The five-time NAACP Image Award winner is hosting [Read More…]
Angela Bassett is amazed by her Madame Tussauds wax figure: “Oh Lord! I’m a twin!”
FOX Angela Bassett‘s Madame Tussauds wax figure was unveiled Thursday in Hollywood, and the 9-1-1 star was in awe of it. “Oh, Lord! I’m a twin,” Bassett said with a laugh in an Instagram video as she admired her [Read More…]
Report: Wendy Williams taken to hospital to receive “psychiatric services”
Wendy Williams on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” in January, 2021; Bravo Wendy Williams was reportedly taken to a New York City hospital for a mental health check-up. According to The Sun, a 911 call [Read More…]
Now you can own James Bond’s DB5 — the book, that is
Hero Collector For car collectors and movie fans, there are few automobiles as iconic as James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5, and now you can own it — well, at least in coffee table book [Read More…]
Kevin Hart’s ‘True Story’ drama gets November release date; Giancarlo Esposito joins Netflix ‘Jigsaw’ series; and more
Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has set a November 24 release date for True Story, an upcoming limited series loosely based on the life of Kevin Hart. The seven-episode drama follows Hart as Kid, a world [Read More…]
Andrew Garfield details the “amazing, beautiful way” he honored his late mother with musical film ‘Tick Tick… Boom!’
NETFLIX/Macall Polay In a revealing interview with The New York Times, Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield explained how his work in the Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed movie musical Tick Tick…Boom! was a tribute to Garfield’s late mother. The musical was created by Rent phenom Jonathan Larson, who died [Read More…]
Happy Halloween! Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart reunite to bring tasty treats with new food competition
Nicole Weingart/Peacock Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are reuniting to celebrate Halloween. The 49-year-old rap icon and the 80-year-old lifestyle guru are judging a new food competition inspired by Halloween. Snoop and Martha’s Very Tasty Halloween is being produced [Read More…]
Brie Larson flaunts ‘Captain Marvel’-ous six-pack: “Felt cute, might delete later””
Marvel Studios Brie Larson has been showing off her rigorous training sessions as she prepares to get back into superhero shape for the sequel The Marvels, so who can blame her for showing off her #gains? The Oscar-winning Captain Marvel actress posted [Read More…]