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There’s an elite list of Black actors who have made big bank in Hollywood.

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Heath Ledger set an unbelievable precedence when it comes to playing a villain who was reserved for the comic books. If you’re going to play The Joker, you better bring it, as well as having a bit of merit to your name. That message was received loud and clear when Jared Leto was cast to […]

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The promo run for PRhyme, the self-titled upcoming collaborative album from DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9”, continues. Teaming up with Funny or Die, the duo appear in a hilarious bit alongside rising comedian Jerrod Carmichael.

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A.J. Cooper, a former host of BET’s Teen Summit and a rising political star in Washington, died Wednesday of a heart attack. He was 34.

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Let’s head to New York City and go to the borough where Prince Akeem went to find his queen. It’s the same place that you’ll find our latest Bangin Candy, Yarrisa G.

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Tracy Morgan was spotted walking, with the aid of a walker, while running an errand to a post office in New Jersey. It’s the first time the comedian has been seen on his feet since the tragic traffic accident that almost cost him his life six months ago. 

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If there is one hardened fact regarding the ongoing Bill Cosby sexual assault saga, it’s that the slandered cultural icon has yet to be to charged with any crimes. There was an out-of-court settlement years ago and a lawsuit filed earlier this week, but still no charges or convictions. Nonetheless, his reputation has been damaged […]

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Bill Cosby may have a couple of famous friends in this world, but the court of public opinion has already tried him, found him guilty, and burned his body at the stake.

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In the wake of national protest over the deaths of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, Alicia Keys remains consistent in her recent wave of conscious music and urges a call for divine intervention in “We Gotta Pray.”

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During a live broadcast regarding the Staten Island grand jury’s decision to not indict the cop responsible for the fatal chokehold on Eric Garner, a couple mocked the incident on camera.

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Jameis “Mr. FHRITP” Winston may be a magnet for controversy but according to him, a rapist he is not.

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With so much drama in the N-F-L, Michael Sam’s first gay-to-play story is becoming a mere afterthought.