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Teyana Taylor Inside Her New Film ‘A Thousand and One’

Teyana Taylor recently spoke about her role in the film, “A Thousand and One,” about a young mother who spent years and jail and, upon her release, plans to kidnap her son from the foster care system. 

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Judge Joe Brown Threatens To Sue Over Rumors He Assaulted Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph recently shared that she was allegedly assaulted by a TV judge, but she never mentioned anyone by name. Now, Judge Joe Brown is threatening to sue her over these comments.

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Questlove Named Director Of Disney’s Live-Action Remake Of ‘The Aristocats’

Questlove has signed on to direct Disney’s Live-Action remake of The Aristocats. Quest will also serve as the executive producer for this remake, which will be written by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin.

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Viola Davis Was Vital In Getting Michael Jordan’s Approval For ‘Air’

Ben Affleck recently shared that Viola Davis was a key component in convincing Michael Jordan to approve the movie Air.

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Frozen Strawberries Recalled Over Hepatitis A Infection

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of frozen strawberries after they were tied to a hepatitis A outbreak in Washington state.

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Dear Sis,

During Women’s History Month, we believe that this was a better time than ever to empower women by women here in the DMV area. 

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Omar Epps Recalls Embarrassing Prank Tupac Played On Him

This week, Marlon Wayans took over as The Daily Show’s guest host, welcoming several guests, including his close buddy Omar Epps.

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Howard University Bison Men’s Basketball In NCAA Tournament For The First Time In Over 30 Years

It’s been a historic time for Bison as the men’s Basketball Team enter the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1992. They look forward to face-off with the Kansas Jayhawks.

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Jimmy Kimmel Comes Out Swinging In Monologue That Tackles Will Smith’s Oscars Slap

Jimmy Kimmel addressed the elephant in the room several times during Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony.

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Oscars 2023: Angela Bassett’s Reaction To Losing Goes Viral

Of course, cinema’s biggest night set trends across social media on Sunday night (March 12).  One of the viral moments came after Angela Bassett lost Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

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WHUR, WHUT-TV Daily Drum Special : DC’s Forgotten Gem… Ward 8 Rising 

Join Harold Fisher Wednesday, March 15th at 7 pm for “DC’s Forgotten Gem.”  It’s our monthly WHUR, WHUT-TV edition of the Daily Drum. Hear from long-time Ward 8 residents, newcomers, and local leaders trying to carry out the delicate balance of revitalizing the East of the Anacostia River.  

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BREAKING: Memphis Council Approves Police Reforms After Tyre Nichols Death

 The Memphis City Council has approved a series of police reforms in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols earlier this year.

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Chris Rock Takes Aim At Meghan Markle In New Standup Special

Chris Rock recently dropped his new Netflix special Selective Outrage, where he responded to Will Smith and the infamous Oscars slap.

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‘I Need A Hug Too’: Lizzo Hugs Crying Fan In Crowd At Milan Show

During her tour, Lizzo hugged a teary-eyed fan at her show in Milan.

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Chris Rock Ready To Clap Back At Will Smith With ‘Emancipation’ Joke

Chris Rock is gearing up for his new Netflix special, where he will reportedly address Will Smith’s slap.

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‘Sweetie Pie’ Star Gets Life in Prison

The verdict is in, and it’s life in prison for the former Sweetie Pie’s star, Tim Norman.  A federal jury convicted Tim last year on two counts of federal murder-for-hire and another count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.

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Vanessa Bryant Settles Crash Photo Lawsuit

The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a 28.5 million dollar settlement with Los Angeles County.

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Jonathan Majors Pitches Romantic Comedy With Issa Rae

Jonathan Majors recently shared how he feels about romantic comedies and wants to work with Issa Rae on one in the future.

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Master P Gets Response From Jess Hilarious Over $15K Debt Claim

Master P has been in the hot seat this week over claims he stiffed comedian Jess Hilarious over money owed for her participation in the film ‘I Got The Hook-Up 2’. 

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R. Kelly Sentenced To Additional Year In Prison In Illinois Sex Crimes

R. Kelly recently received a 20-year jail sentence in Chicago for his federal sex offenses prosecution.

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Halle Bailey Expected The Little Mermaid Racist Backlash

Halle Bailey, who is playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid, recently addressed the racist backlash she has received online and said she expected it.

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Queen Latifah To Host NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards are officially getting the Queen Latifah treatment.

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NBA All-Star Game Draws Record Low Rating

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game made history on Sunday – but not the kind of history the league was hoping for.

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Helping Hands Radiothon

The WHUR Helping Hands Radiothon helps to support the Howard University Alternative Spring Break (HUASB) Program in which students volunteer and render needed services in marginalized communities around the nation and the world.

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Tyler Perry Shuts Down Rumors That ‘House of Payne’ Actress Cassi Davis Died

Tyler Perry took to social media Monday to shut down rumors of actress Cassi Davis being dead.

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Don Lemon Drops Out of Moderating NYC Event Amid Backlash

CNN’s Don Lemon has dropped out of an event to honor Black History Month following misogynistic comments about Nikki Haley.

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Happy Birthday, Rihanna!

Happy Birthday, Rihanna! Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, turns 35 years old today.

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“Law & Order: SVU” Actor and Comedian Richard Belzer Has Died

Comedian and Actor Richard Belzer, best known and loved for his role as Detective John Munch on NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” had died,  He was 78.

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39th President Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice

Jimmy Carter, the 39th and oldest living President enters hospice according to a statement from the family made on Saturday.

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Chris Brown Asks Where’s Cancel Culture For White Artists As People Bring Up His Past Abuse Against Rihanna

Chris Brown responded to people who still haven’t forgotten his assault on Rihanna almost 15 years ago.

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Michael Jordan Turns 60: Here Are 5 Fun Facts +2 Bonus

As the NBA All-Star heads into his 60th birthday and in his career he’s been labeled as a legend. Born Michael Jeffrey Jordan on February 17, 1963. He was born in New York but grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina where we all know he played for the University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Check out these fun facts about the Jumpman

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Rihanna And ASAP Rocky Grace The Cover Of British Vogue

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky show off their beautiful family on the cover of British Vogue

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Police Officer Arrested In Connection With 16-Year-Old’s Murder

A week after the body of a missing Georgia teen was found, a police officer has been arrested in connection with her murder.

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John David Washington Shares How He Felt Watching Denzel Washington Act For The First Time

Denzel Washington’s son, John David Washington, recently opened up about the first time he saw his father act on stage.

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The Daily Drum Special: To Love and To Cherish

Join Harold Fisher for “To Love and To Cherish,” Wednesday, February 15th at 7pm for our monthly WHUR-WHUT special edition of the Daily Drum. 

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Missy Elliott Honored To Be Part Of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Celebration At Grammys

Missy Elliott joined LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Ice-T, Busta Rhymes, and many more to represent Hip-Hop in a once in a lifetime performance at the 2023 Grammys.  Elliott took great pride in participating in Hip-Hop’s 50th-anniversary tribute at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

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#Pregnant Trends After #Rihanna’s Halftime Performance: Confirms Pregnancy Of Her Second Child

Rihanna fans everywhere tuned in live to watch the business mogul perform for the first time since 2016 at Super Bowl LVII halftime show.

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Founding Member Of De La Soul, Trugoy The Dove Has Died

De La Soul legend Trugoy The Dove, also known as Dave or Dave Jolicoeur, has died at 54. 

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2023 Super Bowl Half-Time Show: Here Are 3 Things To Know

Super Bowl LVII starts at 6:30 pm ET. For those not seeking to keep up with the game, be aware that there are 4 quarters in the game. The quarters can last a minimum of 15 minutes each.

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5 Worst And Weird Super Bowl Halftime Shows In NFL History, From New Kids On The Block To Maroon 5

There have been some amazing halftime performances, think Prince, Michael Jackson, and Beyoncé with Destiny’s Child. With the good comes the bad, and here are the five worst halftime shows, according to “The Sporting News.”

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Erykah Badu Will Grace The Cover Of Vogue

Erykah Badu and her daughter, Puma, will be featured in Vogue for its march issue. Puma’s father, D.O.C., is hugely excited to see his daughter in Vogue.

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{WATCH} 78-Year-Old Patti LaBelle Is Single And Ready To Mingle

Legendary singer Patti LaBelle made an appearance on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ to let her fans know she is ready to get out there and date!

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LeBron James , Breaks NBA All-Time , Scoring Record

On February 7, LeBron James broke the NBA’s scoring record with his 38,388th point. NBC reports that the record-breaking points came during the 20th season of his career in front of a home crowd against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James surpassed a milestone that stood for almost 39 years and was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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Children’s Robes Recalled Over Fire Hazard

 An Ohio-based children’s clothing company is recalling 5,000 children’s robes over a possible fire risk.

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Tristan Thompson Apologizes To Late Mom For Causing ‘Embarrassment’

Tristan Thompson finally broke his silence after the unexpected death of his mother, Andrea, last month. He took to Instagram to share several photos, including one with his ex Khloé Kardashian.

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10 Largest U.S. Lottery Jackpots Ever Won

If you’re hesitant to play the lottery, these stats may help. These are the ten largest U.S. lottery jackpots ever won and the states they where they were won.

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Lizzo Gives Emotional Grammys Speech, Credits Prince For Inspiring Her & Calls Beyoncé “The Artist Of Our Lives”

“About Damn Time” won Grammy Record of the Year for Lizzo. The artist gave a heartfelt speech about Prince and Beyoncé.

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Couple Boards Flight, Leaves Baby At Check-In Counter

A couple flying from Israel to Belgium left their baby at the check-in counter after an employee told them the infant couldn’t fly without a ticket. One would think, they knew this before planning their trip.

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#GrammyNominations 2023: All The Nominated Artists, From #Beyoncé To #TobeNwigwe

Undoubtedly, 2022 was the year of a lot of great music. Not sure what the inspiration was behind many of these projects but you can see a lot of well-deserved artists made it. Now we wait until The Grammys air on Sunday, February 5 at 8 pm EST on CBS for the big wins!

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202 Day

Just in time for Black History Month, talented artists and independent creators across the Washington, D.C. area are being showcased in a much-anticipated programming lineup on WHUT-TV Channel 32.

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