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BET Creating Series Celebrating HBCU Homecoming

Each episode will examine how the schools shine during homecoming, from the football game that brings the glory, to the tailgate that brings the fellowship, and the Greek life that represents a lasting generational connection.

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Gabrielle Union Will Not Be Returning To ‘AGT’

“Gabrielle Union’s contract was not renewed, she was on a one year deal and NBC decided not to pick her up again.” Insiders are now speculating that her “firing” may be racially motivated. 

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NFL Teams Have Not Contacted Colin Kaepernick Post Workout 

In a statement he made to the media after his workout he says, “I’ve been ready for three years. I’ve been denied for three years. We all know why I came out here today…”

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Diahann Carroll’s Legacy As A Trailblazer Remembered

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Winners At The 2019 American Music Awards

A list of the winners at the 2019 American Music Awards, held Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Victoria’s Secret Cancels Fashion Show

Victoria’s Secret announced that it will be cancelling its annual fashion show, due to a decrease in viewership.

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Model Slick Woods Shares She’s Fighting Stage Three Cancer

“How I feel about chemotherapy, shout out to everyone that gotta go through it #AtLeastImAlreadyBald”

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Floyd Mayweather Announces Coming Out Of Retirement

Iconic boxer, Floys Mayweather, announced i na surpise Instagram post that he would be retruning to fighting in 2020.

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Mini-Series About James Comey Finds Their Barack Obama

Comey’s book covers his time as FBI director from 2013-2017, his role in the 2016 election and his relationship with Donald Trump, who fired him in 2017, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

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Eddie Murphy, Lizzo To Appear On ‘SNL’

Saturday  Night Live tweeted their lineup for December shows. Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, Dababy, and Eddie Murphy will appear for the upcoming shows.

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Jermaine Dupri To Host Vegan Thanksgiving

PETA says they will serve “delicious vegan meals—including roasted vegan turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and pumpkin pie—to families and folks in need on Saturday, in honor of Thanksgiving.

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Tiffany Haddish Partners With Dating App

“Whatever that first thought is in that first 10 seconds [of seeing a profile], that’s what it is,” she advises. “Swipe right or left. Whatever the first thought is, move on.”

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Male Birth Control Injection On The Way

“The product can safely be called the world’s first male contraceptive.”

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Kerry Washington To Direct An Episode of ‘Insecure’

“I’m a little INSECURE about my Mirror B*tch. But I’m excited for @IssaRae to show me how it’s done. #KerryDirectsInsecure”

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Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Lands Grammy Nomination

Past winners include The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton.

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Not So Fast Mr. West

Kanye West has been denied a permit to build an amphitheater on his ranch in Wyoming.

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Jussie Smollett’s Suing Chicago

Smollett’s attorneys filed a response Tuesday in federal court. It said the city should not be allowed to recover costs from Smollett because it accepted $10,000 from the actor “as payment in full in connection with the dismissal of the charges against him.”

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T.I. To Join ‘Red Table Talk’

Jada Pinkett Smith revealed to People.com that T.I and his wife would be joining her and said, “They came on today and he addresses the controversy that is happening right now in regards to his daughter — and me and Tiny also talk about how they survived their challenges in their marriage.” The Red Table Talk has become a popular safe zone to make amends and open up.

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LeBron Sets Triple-Double Mark, Lakers Hold Off OKC 112-107

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Nipsey Hussle Receives Three Grammy Nominations

The Grammy’s are set to premiere on CBS on January 26, 2020.

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‘Bring It’ Dance Coach Pleads Guilty To Rape Charges 

“Coach John” and his team were featured on “Bring It” several times. Connor currently has two other cases pending that involve sexual partners.

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Michelle Obama, J. Lo To Join Oprah On Wellness Tour

“Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus” will also include guest appearances from Jennifer Lopez, Dwayne Johnson, Amy Schumer, Tina Fey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Kate Hudson.

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2020 Grammy Awards: Nominees In Top Categories

A list of nominees in the top categories at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, announced Wednesday by The Recording Academy.

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‘It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood’

“Director Marielle Heller frames “ A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ” as if it were an episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”.

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More Red Table Talks

“I think it’s more of a storytelling show. …

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Jay-Z Raises $6 Million at Shawn Carter Foundation Gala

Hip Hop powerhouse, Jay-Z held an inaugural gala to support his Shawn Carter Foundation. The event raised millions and brought celebrities together to support the cause.

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Jay-Z Thinks Kaepernick Turned Workout Into Publicity Stunt

An anonymous source claimes that Jay-Z was disappointed in Kaepernick for choosing to turn his first NFL workout since 2016 into a publicity moment.

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2019 BET Soul Train Awards Performers & Winners

The 2019 BET Soul Train Awards performances and winners were aired last Saturday, and featured an array of artists from Chris Brown to Kirk Franklin.

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Spike Lee To Direct ‘Prince of Cats’ Film Adaptation

Prince of Cats is originally a 2012 graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly. The novel tells the Shakesperian tragedy set in Brooklyn’s vibrant 80’s hip hop scene.

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Ayanna Pressley Introduces New Criminal Justice Bill

“Our resolution calls for a bold transformation of the status quo – devoted to dismantling injustices so that the system is smaller, safer, less punitive, and more humane.”

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Vivica Fox Doesn’t Approve Of ‘Set It Off’ Remake

“There’s absolutely no reason to try to redo it,” said Fox. “It’s been done, and we did it so well, that people are absolutely going to compare it to that and I think that’s her taking on a tremendous chore because that film has become a cult classic and some things are just better left [alone].”

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‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis Welcomes A Baby Girl

Last June, Senicar also announced that she and Ellis were engaged and planning to get married this summer. However, no official confirmation of their wedding has yet been given. Either way, it seems that the new family is very happy together.

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ABC To Recreate ‘Good Times’ For A Holiday Event

“The holiday season is the perfect time for families to come together and enjoy another ‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ special on ABC,” said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment in a statement.

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Alicia Keys Returns As 2020 Grammy Awards Host

 “At first, I did think last year was a one-time thing, but when the opportunity came back around, there was no question about returning as host.”

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Black News Channel To Launch In January

“BNC will offer real, responsive, reliable and relevant news coverage by and for African Americans.”

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Kanye West To Bring Sunday Service To Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church

“Kanye used to be about nothing greater than himself. Now it’s all about a higher power.”

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Colin Kaepernick Invited To Private Workout For NFL Teams 

Kaepernick posted, “I’m just getting word from my representatives that the NFL league office reached out to them about a workout in Atlanta on Saturday. I’ve been in shape and ready for this for 3 years, can’t wait to see the head coaches and GMs on Saturday.”

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John Legend Named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 

Legend is currently a coach on the hit-show, ‘The Voice,’ and just released the new deluxe edition of his holiday album A Legendary Christmas.

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Dems, GOP Argue Over Whistleblower ID At Impeachment Hearing

It was a remarkable moment, even for a White House full of them. The hearing is the first chance for America, and the rest of the world, to see and hear for themselves about Trump’s actions toward Ukraine and consider whether they are, in fact, impeachable offenses.

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Barbers Trained To Monitor Customers’ Blood Pressure

“Equipped with a blood pressure monitor and driven by purpose, our barbers can now empower, encourage, and enable their clients to better manage their health conditions and live a healthier life.”

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OWN Joins Initiative To Bring More Diversity To Advertising

“It’s a beautiful moment in media when national blue-chip brands support a deliberate intention to engage with Black women and boldly declare that not only do we see her, but we celebrate her.”

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What You Get For $7-A-Month Disney Plus Subscription

The service will cost $7 a month, or $70 for the year if paid up front. Four people can stream simultaneously on a single subscription. Disney Plus is also offering downloads for offline viewing on up to 10 devices.

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Oprah To Speak At Upcoming Toni Morrison Tribute

Morrison, known for novels such as “Beloved” and “The Bluest Eye,” died in August at age 88.

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Disney Plus Suffers Some Technical Difficulties At Launch

Disney is working to resolve the issue after consumer demand exceeded its expectations, said spokeswoman Karen Hobson. The company did not say what caused the problem.

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Veterans Day Freebies & Deals

Allow us to honor you today on Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

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‘Soul’ Trailer Starring Jaime Foxx, Phylicia Rashad Released

“We only have a short time on this planet,” Foxx’s character Joe Gardner says in the new trailer released Thursday. “You want to become the person you were born to be. Don’t waste your time on all the junk of life.

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LeBron James’ ‘I Promise’ School To Provide Housing For Students

According to the statement, the hotel will be renovated to include individual living units for students and their families. 

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Democratic Presidential Debate To Be Held At Tyler Perry Studios

“With people of color being the cornerstone of the Democratic Party, Atlanta remains set to provide a large portion of votes for our eventual nominee,” Mayor Bottoms said in her pitch.

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Courtney B. Vance Named SAG-AFTRA President

“When you start to hear about the cases of members in need, who have turned to our foundation and received this support, their lives change. And we want to keep changing lives.”

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‘Bad Boys For Life’ Trailer Released

This will be the third and final film from the “Bad Boys” franchise.

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