Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Actor Billy Porter will appear as James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic based on the defining biography of the legendary novelist, essayist, and playwright. The star will also co-write the script with Dan McCabe. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming. Porter has his…
Denzel Washington may not always remember meeting other celebrities before they become famous. But he has a unique history with rapper Drake that has fans raising questions. The “Equalizer” star spoke about their encounter during a recent interview with “Good Morning America” to celebrate the opening of The Boys and Girls Club’s 5,000th location in Elgin, Illinois….
Source: Prime Video / Prime Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers for “Swarm.” “Swarm,” the new streaming series created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, centers on a deranged superfan named Dre who becomes a serial killer. Dre longs to meet a global pop star named Ni’Jah, who’s based on Beyoncé, and Dre’s obsession…
Speaking about someone’s larger or smaller physical appearance has been a controversial topic on social media. That is why fans are treading lightly after noticing Meek Mill’s seemingly thinner form. Meek Mill’s latest video has fans showing concern. (Photo: @meekmill/Instagram) The Philadelphia native, whose name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, was recently captured enjoying a night…
Chris Tucker’s unforgettable foray into sci-fi as Ruby Rhod in “The Fifth Element” was almost given to Prince. Tucker opens up about his time as the eccentric game host on Planet Fhloston during a recent chat with GQ about his most iconic characters. By any measure, Ruby is unlike any other role he has ever…
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Roland Martin recently joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to share his comments on Mark Taylor, the racist Georgia football coach who has gone viral online for his blatant bigotry. Shocking–or not so shocking, as Rickey explained—footage surfaced showing the white athletic coach has social media outraged. In multiple videos,…
A Black man who was terrorized by prison guards as an inmate at the Northeast New Mexico Correctional Facility in Clayton during a shakedown has filed a lawsuit against several guards. Carl Berry was an inmate at the facility on April 15, 2021, when prison guards announced a shakedown. After Berry called out for another…
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Social justice, police reform, and empowerment were key topics at Rev. Al Sharpton’s NAN Convention 2023 in NYC this weekend. The star-studded four-day summit, which took place at the Times Square Hotel, brought out Black leaders in entertainment, business, civil rights, education and other fields, to discuss the state of…
Idris Elba might be an actor by day, but at night he’s mixing music and getting an audience riled up. The British star uploaded a video on Instagram that gave fans an inside glimpse of his life as a DJ called DJ Big Driis. In the video, Elba is seen performing at various events while…
As online dating apps become increasingly popular, many are considering proper in-person dating etiquette for first-date meetups. One woman took to social media and sparked a conversation after blasting a guy for picking a meet-up spot an hour away from her home — but only two minutes from his. Clarke Peoples says she is a…
