From 1991 through 1994, Jamie Foxx consistently drew laughs as a cast member of the hit comedy sketch show, In Living Color. Among Foxx’s arsenal of impersonations both during his standup set and on In Living Color was then-heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson. Foxx is set to take on the role of Tyson in a […]
French luxury brand Dior got a boost of diversity this week when Barbadian singer and occasional actress Rihanna was named the face of the label’s “Secret Garden” campaign. The move makes Rihanna the first African-American woman to serve as a spokesperson for Dior, which counts actresses Natalie Portman and Jennifer Lawrence as representatives. According to […]
Entertainment Tonight and Variety have confirmed Eddie Murphy is scheduled to join the cast of Richard Pryor’s upcoming biopic. Murphy, who like Pryor has enjoyed his own success as both a standup comic and actor, is slated to play the role of Pryor’s father, LeRoy “Buck Carter” Pryor. Empire co-producer Lee Daniels is on board […]
It’s been an eventful week for Azealia Banks. After forcing herself on a break from Twitter in observance of Lent, the Harlem, New York native recently returned to debut her interactive “Wallace” video. Banks is also covering the Evening Standard, and there’s the matter of her Playboy magazine shoot. Friday evening, Banks revealed the upcoming […]
For the second Friday in a row, the Internet has delivered more material related to Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming album. A week ago, Kendrick announced his new album would hit retailers March 23, and the past week has seen him reveal it will be titled To Pimp A Butterfly. Late Friday afternoon, the track “King Kunta”—which […]
The downward spiral of headlines related to Bobbi Kristina Brown being found face down and unconscious in her Georgia home continues. A perceived rift among members of the Brown family allegedly caused by suspicion over Nick Gordon’s involvement in the incident, hotel fights, and alleged reality show aspirations have taken a backseat to any possible […]
While approaching his pending free agency, Detroit Lions linebacker Ndamukong Suh was rumored to desire a warm weather destination and no state taxes. Barring a breakdown in negotiations, Suh will accomplish both en route to joining the Miami Dolphins and becoming one of the NFL’s highest paid players. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports Suh will agree […]
Approximately $400 million is expected to change hands strictly because of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao bout on May 2 in Las Vegas. Expect that figure to grow, as both Snoop Dogg and DJ Khaled have announced residency performances at Tao nightclub at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. While Vegas has hosted […]
Former New York Jets running back Chris Johnson is reportedly recovering in a Florida hospital after a drive-by shooting left two passengers in his vehicle injured and killed a third passenger. The Orlando Sentinel reports Johnson’s vehicle was targeted at 4:09 am in Orlando. More from The Sentinel: “Deputies responded to a shooting call and […]
Fox’s Empire put up record-setting ratings for an eighth consecutive week with Nielsen reporting 14.2 million viewers during last week’s episode. Such a dominant position within the pop culture zeitgeist usually means a parody is in full play, and Saturday Night Live was happy to oblige. Thor star Chris Hemsworth manned the role of Chip, […]
While Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks both take self-imposed breaks from Twitter, Saturday Night Live elicited some laughter at both their expense with an “Iggy Azalea Show” sketch. The bit initially poked fun at Iggy Azalea’s faux accent, with SNL player Kate McKinnon exhibiting an aw-shucks persona before dropping the following in her affected Southern […]
CBS affiliate WRGB out of Albany, New York reports police are investigating six stabbings and one robbery after a Migos’ Friday night performance at Albany’s Washington Avenue Armory. According to WRGB, a 21-year-old man, a 23-year-old man, a 17-year-old-teen, and a 28-year-old man all suffered stab wounds from separate altercations. Police later reported similar wounds […]