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Nathaniel Taylor, best known for his role as “Rollo Lawson,” from the 70’s television show “Sanford and Son” has passed away. Taylor played the role of “Rollo,” friend of Lamont Sanford (played by Demond Wilson) on the classic Redd Foxx show from 1972 to 1977.  Taylor’s death was confirmed by promoter and family friend, Alonzo […]

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Former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen calls the President a “racist,” a “conman” and a “cheat.” Today on Capitol Hill he will say more about #45 Cohen is set to speak to the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning. Cohen is expected to give insight on Trump and divulge information including his knowledge of Roger […]

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  Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice kicked off on Monday, February 25th with Blind Auditions and newcomer John Legend joining the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as a musical Coach. So far, we’ve seen some really talented artists, but there’s one with a notable distinction that is worthy to keep […]

National

The White House is denying a former campaign staffer’s report that he kissed her without her consent. Alva Johnson is suing Donald Trump alleging that he kissed her at a small event for supporters at a Florida rally. In an interview with the Washington Post, Johnson says “Trump grabbed her hand and leaned in to […]

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We knew Donald Trump would have something to say about the 91st Annual Academy Awards and he picked the person may have the most to say about #45. Trump blasted Lee over what he described as a “racist hit” during his acceptance speech after winning the Academy Award for Best-Adapted Screenplay for his movie “BlacKkKlansman.” […]

Black History

Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an American actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest paid man in entertainment, earning $130 million USD between May 2010 and 2011. Perry created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly black woman. Perry’s films vary in style […]

Black History

Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, film director, and writer. Townsend is best known for directing the films Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), The Meteor Man (1993), and various other films and stand-up specials, especially his eponymous self-titled character as the starring role as Robert Peterson on The […]

Black History

Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known for directing New Jack City in 1991. He is the son of actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom he portrayed in the 2003 biopic Baadasssss!, which he also co-wrote and directed.

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The Chicago Police Department has a question to ask Jussie Smollett: Did you set up your own attack? Police officials in Chicago denied an early report that stated that the Empire star may have set up his own attack but now CNN is reported that they are investigating if it indeed happened. The news network […]

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The Jussie Smollett assault case is getting stranger by the day. According to reports, the two men arrested in the assault case of Empire actor/singer Jussie Smollett was released on Friday. CBS News Chicago’s Anthony Guglieimi reported that due to “new evidence” in interrogations, the two men were released without being charged. The two men […]