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Glen Wilson/Netflix Netflix has released first-look images of Regina King, who’s tapping into her inner politician to play Shirley Chisholm in the upcoming biopic about the congresswoman’s trailblazing life and career. In addition to a 19-second teaser shared to X, formerly Twitter, the streaming giant announced the film will premiere on March 22.  Shirley, directed by 12 Year’s a Slave Oscar winner John Ridley, chronicles Chisholm’s groundbreaking run for president as […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Teyana Taylor got teary when trying to articulate what a true sisterhood in Hollywood means to her during an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show.  She joined Tuesday’s show to chat about her new film, The Book of Clarence, but became emotional when Hall flashed a picture onscreen of Taylor alongside stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay and Regina King. “All of you are at the top of the game […]

Glen Wilson/Netflix Netflix has released first-look images of Regina King, who’s tapping into her inner politician to play Shirley Chisholm in the upcoming biopic about the congresswoman’s trailblazing life and career. In addition to a 19-second teaser shared to X, formerly Twitter, the streaming giant announced the film will premiere on March 22.  Shirley, directed by 12 Year’s a Slave Oscar winner John Ridley, chronicles Chisholm’s groundbreaking run for president as […]

Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Amid the viral back-and-forth between Katt Williams and all of his adversaries — specifically Kevin Hart— Torrei Hart, Kevin’s ex-wife, has entered the chat.  She announced that she’ll be joining Katt on his Dark Matters Tour with a few scheduled shows in Charlotte, Orlando and Tampa.  “Come see me live with my good friend,” Torrei wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of her […]

Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Fantasia Barrino-Taylor might’ve acquired a new fanbase of sports lovers after she delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” during Monday night’s college champion football game.  Ahead of the Michigan Wolverines win over the Washington Huskies, the Grammy winner took center stage on the field at the NRG Stadium in […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Mary J. Blige has been announced as the 2024 Urban One Honors‘ Entertainment Icon. The sixth annual event, which films at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta on January 20, will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black creators in entertainment. Mary, a nine-time Grammy winner, is being honored as […]

FAX Records/Epic Records It seems Tyla‘s hit single, “Water” is the musical gift that keeps on giving.  The viral track, which earned the South African rising star many firsts on the Billboard charts, has reached new heights with a #7 peak on the all-genre Hot 100. It’s an increase of 25 spots on the chart after sitting at #32 last week — […]

Burak Cingi/Getty Images for Live Nation After teasing fans with a poster of his upcoming biopic, 21 Savage has released the official trailer. Directed by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori and Fam Udeorji, the trailer for American Dream sees Donald and Caleb McLaughlin take on the role of 21. McLaughlin plays a young Savage, a victim of bullying who later tries his hand at rap and gets multiple tattoos. Played by […]