British actor Earl Cameron, a breaker of entertainment barriers dead at 102
Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British film, died Friday at his home in Warwickshire, England. He was 102.
Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British film, died Friday at his home in Warwickshire, England. He was 102.
Cosby citing systemic racism as he fights assault conviction
Bill Cosby has long championed personal responsibility in the Black community. It's a stance that's troubled Blacks who felt the comedian was ignoring structural barriers to success. But now the imprisoned 82-year-old Cosby is calling out systemic racism as he appeals his 2018 sex assault conviction.
Bill Cosby has long championed personal responsibility in the Black community. It's a stance that's troubled Blacks who felt the comedian was ignoring structural barriers to success. But now the imprisoned 82-year-old Cosby is calling out systemic racism as he appeals his 2018 sex assault conviction.
Kanye West tweets he's 'running for president of the United States,' references '2020 vision'
Rapper Kanye West said on Twitter Saturday that he's running for president, and not long after, Space X and Telsa CEO Elon Musk backed him with support.
Rapper Kanye West said on Twitter Saturday that he's running for president, and not long after, Space X and Telsa CEO Elon Musk backed him with support.
Neil Young upset Trump event used his song: ‘This is NOT ok with me’
Neil Young made clear once again Friday that he doesn’t like it when one of his songs is used during a public appearance by President Trump.
Neil Young made clear once again Friday that he doesn’t like it when one of his songs is used during a public appearance by President Trump.
Daveed Diggs asks: 'What to my people is the Fourth of July?'
Speaking against a backdrop of historical images including the civil war to present-day photos of a kneeling Colin Kaepernick, Daveed Diggs talks of Black people being "terrorized" and "failed every day."
Speaking against a backdrop of historical images including the civil war to present-day photos of a kneeling Colin Kaepernick, Daveed Diggs talks of Black people being "terrorized" and "failed every day."
Singer Prince Royce recovering from coronavirus
Bachata singer Prince Royce says he got a wake-up call with a COVID-19 diagnosis and now he wants to try and wake others too.
Bachata singer Prince Royce says he got a wake-up call with a COVID-19 diagnosis and now he wants to try and wake others too.
The cinemas are still closed, but here are great Fourth of July movies you can watch at home
From wartime epics to beloved baseball yarns, these cinematic gems set off some storytelling fireworks.
From wartime epics to beloved baseball yarns, these cinematic gems set off some storytelling fireworks.
Vanilla Ice cancels Texas show because of coronavirus surge
Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that drew fierce criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that drew fierce criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
Union seeks federal bailout for Broadway actors, workers
A union representing more than 51,000 Broadway actors and stage managers is asking for $4B in loans to help theaters start productions as Broadway remains in crisis due to COVID-19.
A union representing more than 51,000 Broadway actors and stage managers is asking for $4B in loans to help theaters start productions as Broadway remains in crisis due to COVID-19.
Appeals court lifts restraint against Trump tell-all book publisher
A New York appeals court has cleared the way for a publisher to distribute a tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece over the objections of the president's brother.
A New York appeals court has cleared the way for a publisher to distribute a tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece over the objections of the president's brother.
Fans of slain rapper Pop Smoke angry over cover art for upcoming album
Fans are angry over the album cover for the new posthumous album from rapper Pop Smoke.
Fans are angry over the album cover for the new posthumous album from rapper Pop Smoke.
Essence Magazine CEO steps down after sexual harassment allegations
Essence Magazine CEO Richelieu Dennis has stepped down amid anonymous allegations against the company.
Essence Magazine CEO Richelieu Dennis has stepped down amid anonymous allegations against the company.
Motion Picture Academy invites more than 800 members in efforts to diversify Oscars selection process
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the new members in its continued effort to emphasize diversity.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the new members in its continued effort to emphasize diversity.
Backlash over Pop Smoke album cover
Fans are angry over the album cover for the new posthumous album from rapper Pop Smoke.
Fans are angry over the album cover for the new posthumous album from rapper Pop Smoke.
Cinemark pushes ahead with phased reopening of movie theaters amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
Jury awards Weinstein survivors $19M settlement
The women who experienced sexual misconduct and harassment by Harvey Weinstein, were awarded a nearly $19 million settlement on Tuesday in New York.
The women who experienced sexual misconduct and harassment by Harvey Weinstein, were awarded a nearly $19 million settlement on Tuesday in New York.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to give keynote address for virtual NYC graduation
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
TV legend Carl Reiner dead at 98
Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight man to Mel Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man,” has died. He was 98.
Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight man to Mel Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man,” has died. He was 98.