The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire” and “The Color Purple,” opened up about the substantial pay gap that Black women face in the...
Manny Otiko | California Black Media On Nov. 8, San Bernardino County voters will be presented with a choice on their ballot — leave the state of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — OWN was Tuesday night’s #2 cable network among women 25-54 with “Greenleaf” the #1 cable telecast in the key demo. OWN was Tuesday...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Following news that the Fox Network cancelled the music drama Star after three seasons, comes word from producer Lee Daniels that the series will be making a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "It breaks my heart to know that 5-year-old children are contemplating life and death, I just...I'm sorry. That one is tough for me....
ROLLINGOUT — After initially and reflexively jumping in to defend “Empire” star Jussie Smollett after he was charged with allegedly staging a fake homophobic and racist...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It is not just that the DJ Pryor and son video is adorable. It reminds the viewer of the components of love that...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — After the cancellation of Lee Daniels’ FOX series Star, the internet called for Daniels to shop the show to the other networks, and he listened. Unfortunately,...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — The 2018-2019 TV season won’t be ending until this August, but the major broadcast networks have already decided on the future of many...
Rollingout.com — Smollett initially faced 64 years in prison after prosecutors claimed that he lied about an attack he reported as a hate crime. He had told...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — “Empire” returned from its winter break on Wednesday. It was also the first episode that aired since co-star Jussie Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct,...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — The immaturity Smollett displayed in creating this scene is disturbing, if true.
ROLLINGOUT.COM — The 36-year-old actor who plays Jamal Lyon on the show has been written out of the finale.
ROLLINGOUT.COM — The Chicago Police have officially named Smollett as a suspect for filing a false report.
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Jussie Smollett could possibly face time in jail for allegedly filing a false police report.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I want to say to all of the little brown babies all over the world, ‘Look at me and see you,’” the 48-year-old...
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Taraji P. Henson wouldn’t wish being a single mother on her “worst enemy.”
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — In modern media, you’ll see the powerful stereotype of the unwavering successful, strong black woman on every TV shows and...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES— Erin Mitchell, 29, is set to have two pieces from her “Kinship” collection debut on the Fox television network’s fifth-season premiere of “Empire”...
(The Washington Post) – One of the many reasons to hope for more diverse pop culture is that in a world with more than one television...
(Rolling Stone) – Terrence Howard is standing in front of a mirror inside his extra-deluxe, penthouse-level Chicago apartment, looking at himself looking back. You could say...
HOLLYWOOD (UPI) — Actress Vivica A. Fox will be starring in the second season of Empire as Cookie Lyon’s oldest sister, it was announced Thursday. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox’s character seeks out...
(Glamour) – The music-biz drama Empire demolished TV ratings with its debut season: It’s the most watched new show in 23 years. The character fueling all of those...
(BET) – Terrence Howard’s personal drama may be costing him his Empire. According to Page Six, the actor’s role in the upcoming second season of hit series...