Smollett directed the film ‘B-Boy Blues’ for BET+, his first project following his conviction. Jussie Smollett will be making his directorial debut on BET+. Following his conviction for making a false report about a hate crime, the actor/singer will be helming B-Boy Blues for the streaming service. B-Boy Blues will premiere on June 9, according…
Through her parent-run Instagram account, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s daughter Kaavia James Union Wade showcases countless adventures she’s encountering in her young years. Among Kaavia James’ milestone moments, which have included the toddler learning to use the restroom by herself, a recent video featuring Queen Latifah may have taken the top spot — at least…
Though the quarterback will not face criminal charges in allegations he assaulted 22 women, he still faces civil trials and a response from the league that could include suspension Deshaun Watson was impossible to miss in his orange jersey, pants and helmet — the one with “Watson” taped on the front just in case anyone…
OPINION: Refusing to show the victims of mass shootings shields us from the reality of the violence this country seems willing to live with. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Americans are treated like babies by our media. We’re a violent society where…
Despite the constant threat of gun violence, many states are not interested in changing laws Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was quick to react to this week’s carnage at a Texas elementary school, sending a tweet listing the gun control measures the Democratic-controlled state has taken. He finished with: “Your turn Congress.” But gun control measures…
Attorney Ben Crump holds up a diagram explaining Jalen Randle’s gunshot wound during a news conference on May 11, 2022, in Houston, Texas. | Source: Brandon Bell / Getty At the beginning of this month, we reported on the police shooting of 29-year-old Jalen Randle in Houston. Since then, the account by Houston police on…
Salvador Ramos reportedly shot his maternal grandmother in the face prior to the school shooting The mother of the teenage gunman who opened fire at a Texas elementary school this week, killing 21 people, is sharing her disbelief that her son could carry out such a heinous act of violence. Salvador Ramos reportedly shot his…
Former rapper and culture commentator N.O.R.E. has an issue with celebrities and artists doing interviews with mainstream outlets. On Wednesday night, May 25, the “Drink Champs” co-host went into a rant on Twitter alleging his hip-hop peers prefer to do interviews to non-hip-hop outlets. He expressed his confusion over why they would rather do interviews…
A rap music studio employee will receive a settlement from the City of New York after it has been determined he was wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for a 1996 killing he did not commit. Years after his conviction, attorneys for Grant Williams were able to prove there was no physical, forensic or digital evidence connecting…
“Smart Guy” was a hit television series that followed Tahj Mowry‘s character T.J. Henderson. Henderson is a 10-year-old genius who faces new challenges as he enters high school after being previously enrolled in elementary school. The sitcom also starred John Marshall Jones, Jason Weaver, Essence Atkins, and Omar Gooding. “Smart Guy” originally premiered on the WB…
