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‘Red Table Talk’ Addresses Will Smith’s Oscar Slap In Season Premiere
The ladies of The ‘Red Table Talk’ are making audiences wait for them to address the infamous Oscar’s slap that took place between Will Smith and Chris Rock.
By Brooks Welch
The ladies of The ‘Red Table Talk’ are making audiences wait for them to address the infamous Oscar’s slap that took place between Will Smith and Chris Rock.
According to The Root, the Facebook Watch talk show returned for Season 5 on Wednesday and welcomed guest Janelle Monae. Right at the beginning of the episode, words flashed on the screen.
“Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focused on deep healing. Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls,” the message revealed. “Until then the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest.”
As revealed by Shadow and Act, the season 5 premiere was taped prior to the Oscars.
Further reported by the Root, as a result of Smith’s altercation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences shared its decision to ban Will Smith from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years.
“The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” The Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson explained in a statement.
Instead of addressing the Oscar’s slap head on, the ‘Red Table Talk’ episode focused on Janelle Monae, who while a guest on the show, came out as non-binary and shared intimate details about her family, including her father’s drug addiction.
The ‘Red Table Talk’ season 5 premiere is now available to stream on Facebook Watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-bbL4Qx088
So You Want To Be An Actor/Director In Hollywood
We talk to those who have done it and guided those who desire it.
Lights, camera, action! The lure of Hollywood stardom is intoxicating. The journey to get there can be a long one. But it can be done. We talk to those who have done it and guided those who desire it.
Isaiah Washington, Actor, Director, Producer (not pictured)
Van Ness Street, Connecticut Avenue Shooting
Two men and a girl were shot.
Police have evacuated dozens of people near the scene of a shooting in northwest Washington. Police say at least three people were injured in a shooting and city officials are warning people in the area to stay inside because of an “active threat.” Dozens of law enforcement officers responded to the scene near Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness St. in the Van Ness neighborhood of Washington.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs To Host 2022 Billboard Music Awards
Music executive, rapper, and businessman Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will host the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, airing May 15.
By Brooks Welch
Music executive, rapper, and businessman Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will host the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, airing May 15.
According to Billboard, the legendary music mogul/producer/rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will host and executive produced the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The hosting duties for the Bad Boy boss comes exactly 25 years after Combs took home his first BBMA in 1997 for his multi-platinum ‘No Way Out’ album.
“This will be unlike any awards show – I’m bringing the love and setting the frequency at an all-time high,” said two-time BBMA winner Combs in a statement. “The Billboard Music Awards truly represent the artists and where music is today, so I’m excited to curate the biggest live performances and surprises. The world has to tune in to see.”
As reported by People, the multi-hyphenate announced the big news an Instagram post on Friday.
“BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!” Diddy wrote alongside a video.
In the clip, Diddy loudly announced to his neighbors, “I’m the host with the most, I’m the executive producer that calls all the shots, that means I’m the ringmaster, P.T. Barnum style.”
“Ain’t no party like a Diddy party,” he added. “We’re gonna come through with one of the most disruptive lineups in music history with one of the most controversial hosts in musical history — Me!”
Last year’s host for the BBMAs was Nick Jonas, hosting from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. And in 2020, Kelly Clarkson returned to host the award show for the third time in a row, E! reports.
The May 15 event that will air live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET on NBC; it will also stream on the Peacock service.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgreEHJ5EQ0
Al Sharpton, Ben Crump Speak At Lyoya’s Funeral
Patrick Lyoya was pulled over by a Grand Rapids police officer earlier this month. He was shot during a struggle with the officer.
(Grand Rapids, MI) — Reverend Al Sharpton says the death of a Black man killed by a white police officer in Michigan doesn’t end today. Speaking at Patrick Lyoya’s funeral, Sharpton said it’s a disgrace that the Grand Rapids Police Officer has not been identified yet by the department. He added it will not stand and called for the release of the officer’s name. Sharpton said every time a Black person commits a crime, their name is broadcast immediately. He asked if it was 2022 in Michigan or Mississippi in 1952. Sharpton said just like people are standing up for those victimized in Ukraine, people need to stand for Patrick who was also victimized. The Reverend said Congress needs to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and added this election year should be a test to see who stands for people of color.
Lyoya was pulled over by a Grand Rapids police officer earlier this month because his license plate didn’t match his car, and was shot during a struggle with the officer. An independent autopsy concluded that Lyoya, whose family came to America to escape violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was shot in the back of the head.
Sasha Obama And Clifton Powell’s Son Are Dating
Puppy love is in the air! Sasha Obama and actor Clifton Powell’s son Clifton Powell Jr.
By Brooks Welch
Puppy love is in the air! Sasha Obama and actor Clifton Powell’s son Clifton Powell Jr are a rumored couple.
According to The Cut, last August, the former first daughter moved to L.A. after transferring to USC, and now, she reportedly has a boyfriend. The Daily Mail claims she’s dating Clifton Powell Jr., a commercial director and the son of actor Clifton Powell.
Powell Jr, who goes by the nicknames ‘Cliff’ and ‘CP3’, attended Village Christian High School in the San Fernando Valley. The 24-year-old never made any secret of his ambition for a life outside of sport, writing in his basketball bio that he hoped for a career as a broadcaster.
His mom, Kimberly Powell, reportedly runs a few businesses including an interior design company called ‘whateverUneed Designs’ and a catering company called Chef Kim. Powell Jr. also has a 29-year-old sister, May Powell, who also an entrepreneur and runs her own beauty business called Suga Honey Glam Incorporated
The outlet also reported that both Sasha and her sister Malia, 23, are now based on the West Coast with the older Obama sibling taking a job as a script writer for Donald Glover’s new Amazon project after graduating from Harvard last year. Sasha’s older sister Malia has been dating Brit Rory Farquharson since meeting him at Harvard in 2017.
On Tuesday, former First Lady Michelle gave an update on her daughters during an appearance on the Ellen Show.
She told the host, “They loved the Jonas Brothers. Now they are bringing grown men home.”
“Before it was just, like, pop bands. Now they have boyfriends and real lives,” she continued.
Blac Chyna Has No Bank Account and Has Not Paid Taxes in a Couple Years
She admitted the last time she filed taxes was in 2015.
Thursday was Day #2 of Blac Chyna‘s testimony in her civil case against the Kardashian‘s. Here’s what was revealed: She admitted the last time she filed taxes was in 2015. She does not have any personal bank accounts. Chyna made $2 million in 2018, 2019, 2020 and makes more money through celebrity appearances. She makes $1 million from OnlyFans. Admitted to posting some nudity on her OnlyFans page. Chyna cried while giving her testimony about Rob Kardashian posting nudes of her online. Chyna went on Good Morning America after the nude incident and she told the jury she did not do the interview for headlines but did it so everyone could hear her side of the story.
Do you think Chyna’s testimony is hurting or helping her case?
Anthony Anderson Didn’t Expect To Be So Emotional On Set Of ‘black-Ish’ Finale
Emotions are running high for actor Anthony Anderson as ‘black-ish” wrapped the series after an astonishing 8-year run.
By Brooks Welch
Emotions are running high for actor Anthony Anderson as ‘black-ish” wrapped the series after an astonishing 8-year run.
As reported by People, during a recent appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ the actor, 51, opened up about filming the final episode of the hit ABC series, revealing that he wasn’t able to hold back the tears.
“I did [cry]. I didn’t cry as much as Tracee Ellis Ross, though. She cried every day,” Anderson said. “Actually the last day, I think I cried a little bit more than [Ross] did, and I didn’t think it was going to hit me the way that it did.”
Anderson said he thought he was emotionally prepared to wrap the series — but he was quickly proven wrong.
“We knew what the last day was,” he said. “I had been prepping myself for it, and in the last scene on the last day is when I lost it, and it was unexpected for me. I didn’t expect to lose it the way that I did, but that just goes to show how much I love what I do [and] love doing it with the people that I did it with for the last eight years.”
The series was nominated for Best Comedy series four times during its run, reports Shadow And Act.
‘Black-ish,’ premiering back in 2014 with two spinoffs, ‘Grown-ish’ and ‘Mixed-ish,’ follows Andre Johnson (Anderson) the father of an upper class Black family who struggles to ensure his children remember their heritage despite growing up privileged in a predominantly white neighborhood (via Screen Rant).
During the interview with DeGeneres, Anderson said the series was the product of a conversation about what television was missing in terms of representation.
“When Kenya [Barris] and I sat down almost 10 years ago now, we looked at what was missing from the landscape of television for us — he and I as viewers — and we wanted to make an important show that had an impact,” he said.
“We took a page from Norman Lear’s book with ‘The Jeffersons,’ ‘Good Times,’ ‘All in the Family,’ and we wanted to do a show like that — a show that had social commentary, with unapologetic lead characters — and I believe we were successful.”
The final episode of “black-Ish” is available for streaming on Hulu.
Singer and performer, Alicia Keys, is heading on a world tour.
She will perform in the UK, Spain, France and more. The tour will end in the United States.
In a post shared to Instagram, Keys promised the tour would be “crazzzyyyy” and said that she “Can’t wait to see your beautiful faces again soon!”
Keys will be in Baltimore August 3rd and Washington D.C. August 5th.
Tickets are already on sale.
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Snoop Dogg Reveals He Charges $250K for a Guest Verse
& That’ll only get you 16 bars.
Snoop appeared on the Full Send Podcast. He shared how much he charges for a guest verse. 16 bars will cost you $250,000 You want more than 16 bars? Then you will pay more. Oh, you want him in the music video too? That is an additional $250,000 and you only get him for one hour so you better get to filming and quickly.
Do you think Snoop’s price is fair?
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‘The Equalizer 3’ Starring Denzel Washington Set for Fall 2023 Release
Hollywood legend Denzel Washington will return in ‘The Equalizer’ franchise in its third edition in Fall of 2023.
By Brooks Welch
Hollywood legend Denzel Washington will return in ‘The Equalizer’ franchise in its third edition in Fall of 2023.
As reported by Movie Web, Sony confirmed that ‘The Equalizer 3‘ will screen in theaters on September 1, 2023. Denzel Washington will return as the mysterious master of action hero antics and righting wrongs.
Deadline also reported that director Antoine Fuqua will return as well.
The plot of the franchise, as detailed by Movie Web, began in its 2014 release with the first installment in ‘The Equalizer.’ The films rebooted the 1980s TV series of the same name, and follows Academy Award winner Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put his violent past behind him and has dedicated himself to a quiet new life.
Washington confirmed earlier this year that the film was being made and spoke about his preparations for the role.
“They have written the third Equalizer, so I’m scheduled to do that,” the actor said. “So I gotta get in shape and start beating people up again. I get to beat people up again. The tragedy of Macbeth and then going and beating some people up. Can’t get any better, right?”
‘The Equalizer 3‘ will screen in theaters on September 1, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyNJ3UrGk_I
Janelle Monáe Comes Out As Nonbinary
“I feel all my energy. I feel like God is so much bigger than the ‘he’ or the ‘she.'”
Janelle Monae was the first guest of the new season on Facebook Watch Red Table Talk. During her sit down she revealed she identifies as nonbinary. She said, I’m nonbinary so I just don’t see myself as a woman, solely. I feel all my energy. I feel like God is so much bigger than the ‘he’ or the ‘she.’ If I am from God , I am everything but I will always stand with women. I will always stand with Black women. She said when she sees people she sees their energy first. Monae has described herself in the past as a, free-a** mother f—er.
‘The Chi’ Season 5 Premiere Date Set At Showtime
Showtime is making a return to the Southside of Chicago with season 5 of ‘The Chi’ airing Friday, June 24.
By Brooks Welch
Showtime is making a return to the Southside of Chicago with season 5 of ‘The Chi’ airing Friday, June 24.
According to Deadline, series regulars Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook are back along with returning guest stars Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Jason Weaver and Iman Shumpert.
The outlet also reported a statement from Showtime.
“‘The Chi‘s’ fourth season ended as one of the network’s most-streamed series ever, averaging 4.2 million weekly viewers,” the network said.
“We’re so honored to be in our fifth season and grateful to the fans that show up for us and make sure people know about ‘The Chi,’” ‘Chi’ creator Lena Waithe said. “We appreciate the fans so much and hope everyone enjoys this upcoming season.”
Filmed in Chicago and produced by 20th Television, the coming-of-age story revolves around a group of South Side residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. Season 4 spotlighted the benefits and challenges of community policing on the South Side after Jake (Epps) has a fateful run-in with a group of officers, reports Yahoo!
You can stream the premiere of The Chi on Showtime at 9 p.m. Friday, June 24.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1I0_HZuAA0
Effective April 22, Comedian and Steve Harvey Morning Show cohost J. Anthony Brown has retired from our hit radio show. Mornings will not be the same. We will definitely miss you J! “Watch out deh now!”
Stacey Abrams, Kandi Burruss To Headline CultureCon Atlanta 2022
The Creative Collective NYC’s annual event for creatives and entrepreneurs has a star-studded lineup for this year’s Atlanta attendees.
By Brooks Welch
The Creative Collective NYC’s annual event for creatives and entrepreneurs has a star-studded lineup for this year’s Atlanta attendees.
According to Black Enterprise, on Wednesday, The CCNYC announced the official 2022 lineup that will include speaking appearances and performances from the likes of Stacey Abrams, Kandi Burruss, Omeretta The Great, Carlos King, and more. Past speakers include Will Smith, Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Keke Palmer, and more. The conference will have three stops in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles.
From May 2 through 6, entrepreneurs and young professionals can take part in CultureCon week, which includes exclusive events, workshops, parties and experiences in Atlanta leading up to the weekend, reports People.
The outlet also reported that HBO Max is the presenting partner for all three CultureCon 2022 conferences and will host VIP lounges along with talent from the network. Twitter is hosting an open mic night on Twitter Spaces on May 2 as well as the panel, “Show Me the Receipts,” to talk all things wealth building and pay.
Wieden+Kennedy is providing free conference tickets to HBCU students, exhibiting their immersive Museum of Culture and leading a panel on how creatives can protect their brands.
CultureCon will then return this summer in Los Angeles from June 16 to 18 with pop-up experiences ahead of Juneteenth. The final stop on the tour will be in New York City from October 3 to 7 for another week of events ahead of CultureCon New York on October 8.
Tickets can be purchased on The CCNYC website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is0oPaRt0IE
Tomorrow is earth day. The is day designated to focus on green energy, conservation and saving the planet. For many Black homeowners… solar energy is part of that. What do you need to know before jumping on the sunny side of this growing trend?
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Miscommunication Blamed For Capitol Evacuation
Agencies are now working to figure out what caused the confusion prompting the evacuation.
(Washington, DC) — A miscommunication between U.S. Capitol Police and organizers of a Washington Nationals baseball game event is being blamed for Wednesday’s evacuation of the Capitol. Officials were tracking an aircraft flying near the Capitol building prompting an evacuation of the building. According to police the aircraft was thought to pose a possible threat. It turns out the aircraft was taking part in Military Appreciation Night at the Nationals game. Agencies are now working to figure out what caused the confusion prompting the evacuation.
MLK Jr. and Malcolm X As Focus Of Disney+ ‘Genius’ Series
National Geographic has announced that season four of the anthology series ‘Genius’ will center around Martin Luther King, Jr and Malcolm X.
By Brooks Welch
National Geographic has announced that season four of the anthology series ‘Genius’ will center around Martin Luther King, Jr and Malcolm X.
According to Deadline, ‘Genius: MLK/X’ will explore the formative years, pioneering accomplishments, dueling philosophies and key personal relationships of the pair. While King advanced racial equality through nonviolent protest, Malcolm X argued forcefully for Black empowerment, identity and self-determination.
With their formidable wives, Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz, by their sides, King and Malcolm X became synonymous with the civil rights era and the fight for racial and economic justice. While they met only once and often challenged each other’s views, neither would have been as successful without the other.
The series show runners are Raphael Jackson and Damione Macedon (Starz’s ‘Power’). Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood (‘Love & Basketball’) have joined as executive producers, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
“Malcolm and Martin are staggering icons, and we have been eager to explore the genius of these two very real men in a way that has not yet been seen,” said the Bythewoods in a statement. “We are excited to team up with Imagine Entertainment and 20th Television to reflect their amazing lives and contributions to civil rights and the urgency of today.”
Money Talk… Eliminating The Black/White Wealth Gap. What’s It Going To Take?
We take the issue of financial literacy to higher level.
What’s in your wallet? What’s in your purse? What’s in your bank account? Are you saving? Are you investing? Or are you living pay check to pay check and can’t seem to make any money moves beyond that? We have some money talk for you. Eliminating the black/white wealth gap. What’s it going to take?We take the issue of financial literacy to higher level…. talking about everything from investing in real estate and the stock market to the cryptocurrency craze.
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