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Author: Toni Akindele

Jurnee Smollett-Bell on the Physical Challenges of Filming ‘Underground’
Entertainment

Jurnee Smollett-Bell on the Physical Challenges of Filming ‘Underground’

By Toni Akindele · Mar 18, 2016
Rihanna Shuts Down Beyoncé Feud Rumors
Celebrity · News

Rihanna Shuts Down Beyoncé Feud Rumors

By Toni Akindele · Mar 18, 2016
Michelle Obama Shares How She Shook off Sexist Haters
News

7 Things You Could Learn About Social Media from Michelle Obama

By Toni Akindele · Mar 17, 2016
Kanye (Sort of) Apologizes to Amber and Wiz
News

Kanye West, Johnetta Elzie, Angie Nwandu and More Make TIME’s ’30 Most Influential People of the Internet’

By Toni Akindele · Mar 17, 2016
Jussie Smollett Has Choice Words For Trump Supporters
News

Jussie Smollett Has Choice Words For Trump Supporters

By Toni Akindele · Mar 16, 2016
Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder Attend Lupita Nyong’o’s Belated Birthday Celebration
Celebrity

Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder Attend Lupita Nyong’o’s Belated Birthday Celebration

By Toni Akindele · Mar 16, 2016
Michael Brown’s Mother, Lezley McSpadden, Endorses Hillary Clinton
News

Michael Brown’s Mother, Lezley McSpadden, Endorses Hillary Clinton

By Toni Akindele · Mar 16, 2016
‘Black Lives Matter’ Co-Founder on Hair Tales: ‘There Has to be More Than My Hair’
News

‘Black Lives Matter’ Co-Founder on Hair Tales: ‘There Has to be More Than My Hair’

By Toni Akindele · Mar 15, 2016
'Underground' Recap: The Makings of Rosalee
Entertainment

‘Underground’ Premiere Breaks Network Record

By Toni Akindele · Mar 15, 2016
John Boyega Visits Children’s Hospital in ‘Star Wars’ Costume
News

John Boyega Visits Children’s Hospital in ‘Star Wars’ Costume

By Toni Akindele · Mar 15, 2016
'Empire' Cast Wants Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar to Guest Star
Celebrity · Entertainment · News

'Empire' Cast Wants Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar to Guest Star

By Toni Akindele · Mar 14, 2016
LisaRaye Confesses She’s the Reason Stacey Dash was Fired from 'Single Ladies'
News

LisaRaye Confesses She’s the Reason Stacey Dash was Fired from 'Single Ladies'

By Toni Akindele · Mar 14, 2016
President Obama at SXSW: It’s ‘Easier to Order a Pizza Than Vote’
News · Politics

President Obama at SXSW: It’s ‘Easier to Order a Pizza Than Vote’

By Toni Akindele · Mar 14, 2016
Watch Ariana Grande’s Brilliant Impersonations of Rihanna, Whitney Houston, and More
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Watch Ariana Grande’s Brilliant Impersonations of Rihanna, Whitney Houston, and More

By Toni Akindele · Mar 14, 2016
Kerry Washington Talks ‘Social Stardom’ at SXSW
Celebrity

Kerry Washington Talks ‘Social Stardom’ at SXSW

By Toni Akindele · Mar 14, 2016
MSNBC Claims They Wouldn’t Have Cancelled Melissa Harris-Perry’s Show
News

MSNBC Claims They Wouldn’t Have Cancelled Melissa Harris-Perry’s Show

By Toni Akindele · Mar 11, 2016
Watch Shondaland Stars Viola Davis and Kerry Washington Endorse Hillary Clinton
Celebrity · News · Politics

Watch Shondaland Stars Viola Davis and Kerry Washington Endorse Hillary Clinton

By Toni Akindele · Mar 11, 2016
Gospel Singer James Fortune Pleads Guilty to Assaulting His Wife
News

Gospel Singer James Fortune Pleads Guilty to Assaulting His Wife

By Toni Akindele · Mar 10, 2016
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