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‘Paying Musicians a Fraction of a Penny? And Him $100M’: India Arie Threatens to Pull Music and Podcast from Spotify Following Joe Rogan’s Comments About Race and COVID

February 1, 2022
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India Arie is the latest musician to join the group of singers and songwriters threatening to pull their catalog from Spotify. The streaming giant and home to Joe Rogan has come under fire after the controversial podcaster has repeatedly made false claims on several issues involving COVID-19 and race. Earlier this week, the Grammy Award-winning…

‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ goes number one on Billboard 100 chart

February 1, 2022
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The song is from the animated film, ‘Encanto,’ currently streaming on Disney+. Disney’s latest animated film, Encanto, has hit big with fans, and so has its music. One of the film’s songs, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” has become a surprise hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, becoming Disney’s…

Chris Rock, Byron Allen among those at star-studded farewell concert for Bob Saget

February 1, 2022
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Jim Carrey, Michael Keaton and John Mayer also appeared at the tribute to Saget, who passed away in January. Many are still grieving the sudden and tragic loss of Bob Saget last month. A group of comics, singers and some of his talented friends gathered to celebrate his life at a farewell concert in Los…

Yes, Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month—but it’s also World Hijab Day

February 1, 2022
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This year marks the 10th annual celebration honoring the hijab and combatting anti-Muslim sentiment, now recognized in over 150 countries. “Hijab is our crown, not a crime.” That is the tagline of World Hijab Day, established in 2012 by Nazma Khan in an effort “to fight discrimination against Muslim women through awareness [and] education.” Now…

Black History Month has a theme…who knew?

February 1, 2022
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The theme for 2022 focuses on Black health and wellness. I was today years old when I learned each Black History Month has a theme. I called my grandmother and asked her why no one had ever told me; she didn’t know either. I’ve been celebrating Black History Month all my life and never knew…

Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores files lawsuit against NFL for racist hiring

February 1, 2022
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“In certain critical ways, the NFL is racially segregated and is managed much like a plantation,” the lawsuit said. Brian Flores, let go by the Miami Dolphins last month, was expected to be among the top candidates for one of the open NFL head coaching jobs available at the end of the regular season. But…

Alyssa Scott speaks out about Nick Cannon’s baby announcement months after son’s death

February 1, 2022
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Scott took to Instagram following Cannon’s baby announcement, revealing that currently she feels “surrounded by love” Months after the loss of her son, Alyssa Scott is speaking out about Nick Cannon‘s latest baby announcement, sharing that “she is at peace.” Scott and Cannon tragically lost their 5-month-old son Zen to brain cancer in December, theGrio…

‘Never Have I Seen You Iron’: Gabrielle Union’s Fashion Video Goes Left After Dwyane Wade and Fans Zoom In on This Minor Detail

February 1, 2022
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Gabrielle Union‘s behind-the-scenes look at her photo shoot on Jan. 30 took a bit of a detour after fans noticed a slight mishap when the actress ironed her pants. In the Instagram reel, a 15-second multi-clip video, Union was seen wearing a dark navy blue blazer and black heels. In the first half of the…

Don Cornelius accused of sexually assaulting Playboy bunnies in new docuseries

February 1, 2022
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A&E is currently airing ‘Secrets of Playboy‘, which explores “hidden truths” behind Hugh Hefner and the Playboy empire he created. In the new docuseries, Secrets of Playboy, Soul Train creator and host Don Cornelius is accused of sexually assaulting Playboy bunnies. The A&E series “explores the hidden truths behind the fable and philosophy of the…

‘Maya & Her Lover’ stars talk about their chemistry and the movie that won fans over at ABFF

February 1, 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: Ashanti J’Aria and Shomari Love break down this “coming of age story” and reveal a connection that helped them bond at the beginning of filming. Maya & Her Lover, a stirring film that reexamines the traditional coming of age story in a non-traditional way, was nominated for the Fan Favorite Award at the American…