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Issa Rae of HBO series “Insecure” celebrates Golden Globe nomination

Insecure fans celebrate as our girl Issa Rae gets a well-deserved Golden Globe nomination! Issa, the creator of Youtube series Awkward Black Girl, has turned HBO upside down in a major way while taking viewers on a journey in the day-in-the-life of a black woman just trying to get it right and find her way in a weird, confusing and frustrating world. The self-proclaimed "Awkward Black Girl" was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical Series for the hit series. ... Read More...

Let’s Get It On!!! Jamie Foxx gets the blessing by Marvin Gaye’s family to star in series

Playing a musician seems to be a breeze to singer and actor Jamie Foxx! He is now executive producing the story and also playing the character of Marvin Gaye in a new television series based on the late vocalist’s life. This series is the first to get the approval of Gaye’s family. According to Gaye’s son, Marvin Gaye III, the series “will be a powerful and definitive telling of Marvin Gaye's life story.”... Read More...

Lady Gaga gets real about her battle with PTSD in an open letter

This seems to be a season where many of our favorite celebrities are getting real with the effects that trauma has on our minds and emotions. Unfortunately, many stressful and and disturbing experiences can result in mental illnesses and disorders that several people are afraid and ashamed to discuss. Lady Gaga has broken yet another barrier by speaking about her experiences while living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Read the open letter she wrote on her experience with this mental illness here. ... Read More...

Shirley Caesar files lawsuit over viral #UNameIt Challenge

She's got beans, greens, potatoes and tomatoes, but now filing a lawsuit has been added to that list! Legendary gospel singer and pastor Shirley Caesar is now suing DJ Suede over the video challenge that led to many remixes and tons of laughter! Although Caesar was overwhelmed with joy due to the popularity of her famous, unexpected line while performing the song “Hold My Mule,” she is showing much disapproval for DJ Suede’s unauthorized remix of the song. Suede made a video that included drinking and unfavorable dancing that ultimately upset Caesar.... Read More...

’Tis the season for justice: Rapper Nas is selling kneeling Santa sweaters in support of justice reform

Rapper 2 Chainz had everybody on board with the dabbing Santa sweaters, and now legendary rapper Nas is spreading the love this holiday season in the form of creative sweaters that have a kneeling Santa created by his clothing company HSTRY. The proceeds will go towards Center for Court Innovation, a non-profit organization that is focused on reducing incarceration and justice reform. ... Read More...

Get your popcorn and tissue ready! Lifetime is remaking film “Beaches,” starring Nia Long and Idina Menzel

Lifetime is allowing all “Beaches” fans to relive the amazing, touching bond between best friends C.C. and Hillary, but in a different way with different actors. Originally played by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey, Nia Long and Idina Menzel have a true task to make this another memorable tearjerker, however, we think they won’t disappoint! ... Read More...