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“The View” co-host and Emmy-award-winning legal journalist Sunny Hostin is set to speak at Jackson State University this Fall, per a statement by the institution. Hostin will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon. This highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Jackson Convention […]

Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to revoke the honorary degree of Sean “Diddy” Combs, per a statement by the institution released on Friday evening. Today, Howard University announced that the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to accept the return of Sean Combs’ honorary degree, originally conferred in May 2014. The vote took […]

Rihanna, the multifaceted entertainer and fashion icon, sparked intrigue during a recent outing in New York City with her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, per Pagesix. Sporting a blue T-shirt emblazoned with bold white text declaring, “I’m retired,” accompanied by the message, “This is as dressed up as I get,” Rihanna made a sartorial statement that caught […]

Ray J’s “Sexy Can I” wasn’t just a chart-topping hit; it was a lucrative investment opportunity for basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent appearance on Club Shay Shay, Ray J revealed the surprising details behind Shaq‘s $1.5 million investment in his music career. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spiritual Word […]

Will Smith, a name synonymous with blockbuster hits and unforgettable performances, recently opened up about what he considers the pinnacle of his film career, Gamesradar reports. In a candid discussion on First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series, Smith delved into the movies that he believes define his illustrious journey in Hollywood. When host Sean Evans […]

U2 may be returning to the Las Vegas Sphere along with The Wizard of Oz with new film projects. A new report from Vital Vegas reveals that a 60-minute film that will “feature” U2 is in the works. It also appears that it will be footage from their 40-night residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at […]

Since the Young Sheldon series finale aired almost a month ago, it has remained on my mind. While it delivered some of the series’ best emotional moments, it missed the mark in other aspects. Perhaps that’s just an example of the series being a victim of circumstance. After all, Young Sheldon is a 30-minute single-camera […]

KAYTRANADA returns to the spotlight with his highly anticipated third solo album, “Timeless”, Rapradar reports. This project marks his first solo release in nearly five years and showcases his unmatched versatility and adventurous production style. The Haitian-Canadian producer, known for pushing boundaries in hip-hop and R&B, has once again demonstrated his ability to craft captivating […]

Dame Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records alongside JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, made an unexpected move on social media, extending an offer to Kendrick Lamar. This offer came after an old tweet resurfaced, where Lamar expressed his preference for JAY-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” over Nas’ “Illmatic,” Vibe reports. In response, Dash took to Instagram, inviting Lamar […]

It was inevitable that Taylor Swift and her “Eras” tour was going to become the highest-grossing concert tour ever. She beat out the likes of Elton John, Coldplay, and U2 for the honor. And the tour isn’t over yet. In a new report from the BBC, they reveal that Swift’s “Eras” tour has sold 11 […]

Rumors swirled that Oscar-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele met with Marvel Studios — and it’s now know that it was about their upcoming MCU X-Men film. According to One Take News, Peele met with Marvel Studios to discuss their upcoming X-Men film. However, OTN notes that the meeting took place “a long time ago” and “didn’t […]

Welcome to the second weekend of June! Again, couch potatoes. You have three new projects to choose from this weekend… sort of. Just Friday. Netflix is just getting into the swing of things with three different kinds of viewing pleasure. If you’re more inclined to watch a Korean limited series, Hierarchy is for you, with […]

The forthcoming Lionsgate-distributed Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is the studio’s “biggest movie” yet. Antoine Fuqua is directing the film with Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, set to star as him. During a webcast with Gabelli Media and Entertainment Symposium (via The Hollywood Reporter), Lionsgate’s Jim Packer revealed his high hopes for the biopic. He also had […]

Will Smith kinda-sorta addresses the slap heard around the world in his newest film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Variety reported. WARNING: Possible spoilers for Bad Boys: Ride or Die The Bad Boys, Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowery (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), spend most of the movie running — either away or toward […]

Primetime Emmy Award-winner Lee Jung-jae told Entertainment Weekly that when he was cast to play a Jedi Master he focused on one thing: Star Wars. “I didn’t really want to be influenced by anything outside of the Star Wars world,” he said. What he wanted to do was delve into a galaxy far, far away […]

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is mulling on the possibility of including an stunt work category at the Oscars, Empire Magazine reported. There has been pressure for years now for the Academy to tangibly celebrate the work that stunt performers do for the film industry. For almost a century now, it has […]

Michael B. Jordan exclusively spoke to People Magazine about working with Will Smith in the upcoming movie I Am Legend 2. The sequel to Smith’s 2007 film was announced to be in development with the two stars attached in 2022. Jordan said that the film is “something that is in the works.” “We’re still working […]

Apple TV+’s The Morning Show is adding Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard to its fourth season, Variety reported. Cotillard will appear in the new season with stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, as well as Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Jon Hamm and Nicole Beharie. The actress is set to star […]

At one time, Angry Birds was one of the biggest pop culture sensations as the popular mobile game spawned an entire franchise of comics, toys, cartoons, and even two animated theatrical releases in 2016 and 2019. The franchise looks poised to hit the big screen once again as one of the films’ producers has confirmed […]

The critics’ reviews are in for HBO | Max’s House of the Dragon season two. Most have overwhelmingly positive things to say about the long-awaited installment of the Game of Thrones prequel. It currently has a 90% Tomatometer ahead of its June 16 premiere. Out of 21 critic reviews, the series only had two negative ones […]

In the world of South Korean cinema, director Yeon Sang-ho has emerged as one of the premiere names in the space thanks in no small part to critically acclaimed zombie film Train to Busan. The director looks poised to take his talents to Hollywood on the back of his success and has lined up his […]

Paramount+ recently announced that it’s renewing Criminal Minds: Evolution for a third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The renewal comes ahead of the series’, which is a continuation of CBS’ long-running crime procedural, second — but technically 17th — season. The upcoming season’s logline reads: “As the conspiracy unfolds, the BAU is met with […]

Carrie-Anne Moss, renowned for her iconic role in The Matrix franchise, recently shared her journey of leaving Los Angeles after nearly three decades for a quieter life in New Hampshire. In an interview with PEOPLE, Moss revealed that the decision to relocate with her husband and three children in 2020 was driven by a desire […]

Invest Fest returns with unprecedented energy this year, introducing the inaugural Nipsey Hussle Business Grant: $100,000 Invest Fest Pitch Competition. This event, in partnership with Microsoft and The Marathon, celebrates and supports remarkable entrepreneurs who demonstrate unwavering purpose and commitment to excellence. The top four finalists will compete for the grand prize on the main […]

Ashton Kutcher‘s recent endorsement of OpenAI’s generative video tool, Sora, as the future of filmmaking has sparked a heated debate within the industry, Variety reports. At a conversation with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Kutcher touted Sora’s capabilities, praising its ability to generate realistic footage quickly and affordably. However, his enthusiasm for AI-driven filmmaking has […]

During a recent show on Taylor Swift‘s 2024 European leg of the “Eras” tour, a mysterious figure was seen attending the show. A video from @everaishamore on X shows the figure (which they credited to @/thekillerqueen_ on TikTok). The fan was recording Swift’s performance of “Delicate.” It then pans up to the very top of […]

PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy is taking on the Memorial Pro-Am Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. McIlroy hopes to have a standout showing against elite competition, but professional golfers were not the only ones in his company. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and actor Chris Pratt highlight some of the big […]

The Star Wars universe has always been ripe with twists and surprises, but none may have been as well-kept as the revelation of the twin characters in “The Acolyte.” Amandla Stenberg, who portrays the enigmatic Mae in the series, recently opened up about the unexpected secrecy surrounding her character’s dual identity, along with creator Leslye […]

Suzanne Collins announced a new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Shortly after, a film adaptation of the new book has been announced. Lionsgate will again adapt one of Collins’ books and it’s coming shortly after it is released. When is the Sunrise of the Reaping film coming out? Lionsgate announced that a film […]

Martin Lawrence, the beloved actor and comedian, recently revealed a surprising tidbit about his career during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, PEOPLE reports. Lawrence, 59, disclosed that he had turned down an opportunity to star alongside Jackie Chan in the iconic buddy cop franchise, Rush Hour. The revelation sheds light on […]

Dua Lipa has kicked off her “Radical Optimism” tour with a show in Berlin, Germany, and a 17-song setlist. The tour was highly anticipated after the May 3 release of her third album, Radical Optimism. But what songs did she perform in the setlist? Fans hoping for Radical Optimism to be well represented may be […]

Pharrell Williams, the renowned musician and creative visionary, is embarking on an extraordinary journey through the colorful realm of LEGO animation in his latest project, “Piece by Piece.” Directed by the acclaimed Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, this innovative biopic promises to revolutionize the cinematic landscape with its playful and imaginative approach, per IndieWire. Alongside […]

Fandango broke a new clip from Pixar’s upcoming Inside Out 2. In it, Anxiety (Maya Hawke) bottles up some of the other Inside Out emotions such as Joy (Amy Poehler) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The Inside Out 2 clip begins with Anxiety talking to the crew. She is a new character/emotion introduced in the sequel. […]

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes star Tom Blyth recently told ClutchPoints that a sequel is up to Suzanne Collins writing another book. His wish has come true as Collins is returning to the iconic franchise with another novel: Sunrise of the Reaping. The Associated Press is reporting that Collins is writing […]

Glen Powell will adapt Eli Manning’s ESPN Chad Powers sketch into a Hulu series. The series has added a White Lotus star: Steve Zahn. Deadline reported the Zahn casting. He will play Jake Hudson, the Head Coach of the series’ football team. “He’s about to be out to pasture when along comes the talented oddball […]

Universal Pictures is going back to school, specifically Mattel’s Monster High, as the studio and toy manufacturer team up for a movie produced by Academy Award winner Akiva Goldsman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The American multimedia-supported fashion doll line was created by toy designer Garrett Sander, which Mattel launched in 2010. It centered around […]

For better or worse, Zach Dean, who developed the story of Fast X, is writing Fast and Furious 11 (aka Fast X: Part Two), per Vin Diesel. In an Instagram post, Diesel shared an image of him with Paul Walker in a past Fast and Furious film. “While doing ADR this week on the Universal […]

Over Memorial Day weekend, filmmaker David Lynch teased his fans about a new project. The project has been unveiled as Chrystabell’s new album. The singer is the actress who played the 2018 third season known as Twin Peaks: The Return’s FBI Agent Tammy Preston, Variety reported. In the teaser video, Lynch said, “Ladies and gentlemen. […]

At the last episode of the first season of HBO | Max’s hit Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, the stage was set for an all-out familial civil war pitting Targaryens against Targaryens, Rhaenyra Targaryen’s (Emma D’Arcy) Team Black vs. Alicent Hightower’s (Olivia Cooke) Team Green. Prior to that, in a misunderstanding of […]