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Joseph Sikora Talks Tommy Taking The Driver's Seat For 'Power Book IV: FORCE'
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Joseph Sikora Talks Tommy Taking The Driver's Seat For 'Power Book IV: FORCE'

'Power Book IV: FORCE' finds Tommy Egan in a brand new big rich town, with a clean slate and new, unfamiliar territory primed for takeover. Joseph Sikora is more than ready.
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 4, 2022
50 Cent On Why 'Power Book IV: Force' Is The Best Spinoff Yet
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50 Cent On Why 'Power Book IV: Force' Is The Best Spinoff Yet

The "Power" Universe's executive producer and co-creator explains why he's personally excited to see Tommy Egan's story continue
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 4, 2022
Pregnant Rihanna Strutted Through NYC Before Her Big Announcement (And No One Had A Clue)
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Pregnant Rihanna Strutted Through NYC Before Her Big Announcement (And No One Had A Clue)

The superstar songstress and mogul was able to keep her good news private for weeks on end before graciously sharing her joy with fans and supporters
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 4, 2022
Thandiwe Newton Apologizes To Darker-Skinned Women For Taking "Their Roles, Their Men"
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Thandiwe Newton Apologizes To Darker-Skinned Women For Taking "Their Roles, Their Men"

The actress opens up about how Hollywood's colorist practices have provided her both privilege and pain, knowing she can't always effectively represent Black women
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 3, 2022
Star Gazing: Kelly Rowland, Halle Berry, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and More Hit The Red Carpet
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Star Gazing: Kelly Rowland, Halle Berry, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and More Hit The Red Carpet

From Atlanta to LA, stars shut the red carpet down for movie premieres and birthday celebrations as they closed out the first month of 2022
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 3, 2022
4 Men Charged In Narcotics Conspiracy That Led To Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death
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4 Men Charged In Narcotics Conspiracy That Led To Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death

One member of the alleged drug distribution ring was caught on camera giving Michael K. Williams suspected fentanyl-laced drugs directly, just hours before his passing
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 2, 2022
28 Movies Everyone Should Watch This Black History Month
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28 Movies Everyone Should Watch This Black History Month

From documentaries and biopics to fictionalized slices of Black life, these are the films to watch to get in tune with our rich history and culture
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 2, 2022
Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From 'The View' Over Classifying The Holocaust As "Evil" Rather Than "Racial"
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Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From 'The View' Over Classifying The Holocaust As "Evil" Rather Than "Racial"

Whoopi Goldberg's comments classifying the Holocaust as an act of "inhumanity" rather than racism has landed her in hot water with ABC
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 2, 2022
Lashana Lynch, Ariana DeBose Nominated for BAFTA EE Rising Star Awards
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Lashana Lynch, Ariana DeBose Nominated for BAFTA EE Rising Star Awards

The actresses earned nods as rising stars after outstanding performances in breakout roles in two of 2021's top films
By Rivea Ruff · Feb 1, 2022
Nick Cannon Confirms Baby #8, Admits Feeling Guilt Over Celebrating New Son's Arrival
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Nick Cannon Confirms Baby #8, Admits Feeling Guilt Over Celebrating New Son's Arrival

The host confirmed the baby rumors, and opened up about feeling conflicted about sharing the joy of his newest child so soon after laying his youngest to rest
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 31, 2022
TikTok Kicks Off Black History Month With Recognition of Black TikTok Trailblazers
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TikTok Kicks Off Black History Month With Recognition of Black TikTok Trailblazers

TikTok is recognizing the Black creators that set the trends on social media, making the platform one of the hottest apps in existence
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 31, 2022
Kel Mitchell Makes Devotion His Cornerstone While Mentoring The Next Generation
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Kel Mitchell Makes Devotion His Cornerstone While Mentoring The Next Generation

The actor, host and youth pastor takes lessons learned from a lifetime in entertainment to help others foster a personal relationship with God
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 31, 2022
Ten Things We Learned From Night One Of Lifetime's 'Janet Jackson' Documentary
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Ten Things We Learned From Night One Of Lifetime's 'Janet Jackson' Documentary

Check out vintage photos of the international music sensation, alongside ten revelations from parts 1 and 2 of her documentary special event, 'Janet Jackson.'
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 29, 2022
Watch: Franklin Saint Returns In 'Snowfall' Season 5
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Watch: Franklin Saint Returns In 'Snowfall' Season 5

Damson Idris stars as kingpin Franklin Saint in the gritty crime drama, returning to FX in February
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 28, 2022
Yara Shahidi Talks Getting ‘Grown-ish’ Alongside Her Collegiate Character
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Yara Shahidi Talks Getting ‘Grown-ish’ Alongside Her Collegiate Character

The actress discusses spending four seasons on the ‘Grown-ish’ Cal U campus and becoming a college senior at the same time as Zoe Johnson
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 27, 2022
Star Gazing: Rihanna, Pharrell, Shenseea, and More Brave The Cold In Style
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Star Gazing: Rihanna, Pharrell, Shenseea, and More Brave The Cold In Style

Stars stepped out from Paris to LA, keeping it cozy and fly while bundled up against the late January cold snap
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 27, 2022
Ruth E. Carter, Derica Cole Washington Each Nominated For Costume Designers Guild Awards
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Ruth E. Carter, Derica Cole Washington Each Nominated For Costume Designers Guild Awards

Each of these innovative costume designers was nominated for their Excellence in Contemporary Film
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 26, 2022
Trevor Jackson Talks Examining Black Masculinity and Manhood Via His ‘Grown-ish’ Character
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Trevor Jackson Talks Examining Black Masculinity and Manhood Via His ‘Grown-ish’ Character

The actor says despite his ‘character’s ups and downs, he’s “Team Aaron” – for better or for worse
By Rivea Ruff · Jan 26, 2022
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