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Jackson State pulls out of Southern Heritage Classic

Jackson State pulls out of Southern Heritage Classic

Jackson State says it won’t be participating in the Southern Heritage Classic against Tennessee StateAnother rivalry game featuring Jackson State is about to undergo a change. JSU has announced that it will be pulling out of the Southern Heritage Classic, its annual rivalry game against Tennessee State University, according to WRG. According to Jackson State,…MORE

“Love & Hip Hop” Star Hazel-E Speaks On Astroworld Tragedy: “It’s Giving Initiation”

“Love & Hip Hop” Star Hazel-E Speaks On Astroworld Tragedy: “It’s Giving Initiation”

The reality star compared Scott’s apology to Alec Baldwin’s from the “Rust” shooting incident.It’s been nearly three months since the tragedy that took place at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival shocked the world, ultimately resulting in the death of 10 people and the injury and traumatization of countless more. Following the deadly crowd surge, people from…MORE

Taraji P. Henson to star as Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical

Taraji P. Henson to star as Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical

Taraji P. Henson is expanding her empire.The 51-year-old will star as Shug Avery in a new film adaption of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple,” based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, according to Variety.The Warner Bros. movie will be directed by Blitz Bazawule, who is known for his skills in Beyoncé’s “Black is King” production.The…MORE

The Obamas’ Production Company Is Bringing the Hit Sundance Film ‘Descendant’ to a Screen Near You

The Obamas’ Production Company Is Bringing the Hit Sundance Film ‘Descendant’ to a Screen Near You

Descendant, one of the most anticipated films at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, will be presented by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground Productions. The film is planned to be released through Netflix as a part of their multi-year production deal, Deadline reports.Directed by Margaret Brown, the documentary follows the lost narratives of…MORE

R. Kelly Contracts COVID In NYC Jail, Speech Reportedly Impaired

R. Kelly Contracts COVID In NYC Jail, Speech Reportedly Impaired

More troubles for disgraced singer R. Kelly.According to his lawyer, the Grammy award-winning singer has contracted COVID-19 in a Brooklyn jail while awaiting sentencing for his racketeering conviction. Court reports revealed that Kelly’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean is asking for a two-week extension to speak about his appeal because of his diagnosis saying the COVID-19 has…MORE

FANS LITERALLY CAN NOT HANDLE RIHANNA’S PREGNANCY NEWS

FANS LITERALLY CAN NOT HANDLE RIHANNA’S PREGNANCY NEWS

They’ve got love on the brain.RiRi is expecting! The Savage x Fenty founder revealed her pregnancy on Jan. 31 after pictures of her, her baby bump, and A$AP Rocky were taken in New York City over the weekend. And I can confirm I’m not the only one thinking that this baby won the gene pool…MORE

Da Brat And Jesseca Dupart Announce They Are Expecting Their First Child Together—Days Before Their Wedding!

Da Brat And Jesseca Dupart Announce They Are Expecting Their First Child Together—Days Before Their Wedding!

“We are EXTENDING the family,” the couple announced on Instagram.Da Brat and Jesseca Dupart are expanding their family! Days before their 2.22.22 wedding, the pair announced they are expecting their first child together with adorable new images.Below, check out the heartwarming photos that show Da Brat cradling her soon-to-be wife’s baby bump.“We are EXTENDING the…MORE

Anthony Hamilton And Musiq Soulchild To Face Off In Valentine’s Day ‘Verzuz’

Anthony Hamilton And Musiq Soulchild To Face Off In Valentine’s Day ‘Verzuz’

Now, this is what we call an equally-yolked match.What happens when an endearing Southern charmer battles a soulful Philly jawn hit-for-hit? We get a Verzuz matchup between R&B heavyweights, Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild.After a brief run on the rumor mill, the news was confirmed on Monday (Jan. 31). The crooners will face off on…MORE

Lil Wayne Is Looking For A Wife — Because He’s Too Rich

Lil Wayne Is Looking For A Wife — Because He’s Too Rich

It looks as though Lil Wayne wants to fulfill the age-old saying, “Happy wife, happy life,” by settling down once and for all.The “Love Me” rapper posted to Twitter early Saturday (January 29) letting his 34.8 million followers know he’s looking for Mrs. Carter.“I need a wife man I’m getting too wealthy. Stfu,” Wayne wrote…MORE

A&E announces Bobby Brown documentary and reality series

A&E announces Bobby Brown documentary and reality series

Both projects will be premiering in May.Bobby Brown is coming to a television screen near you! The “My Prerogative” singer will be the focus of two projects slated to premiere on the A&E network in May.According to a release, the first — a two-part documentary titled Biography: Bobby Brown — is an “up-close and personal…MORE

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CHRIS BROWN DOES IT AGAIN

CHRIS BROWN DOES IT AGAIN

Chris Brown’s success continues to impress. The singer recently hit a mark that no other singer has. Breezy became the first artist to have 50 top ten songs on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. The song that pushed Brown to the mark was Jeremih’s “Wait On It,” with features from Breezy and Bryson Tiller.

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Sexyy Red’s upcoming tour is in trouble. According to Touring Data, Sexyy’s has only sold 37.1 percent of tickets for her Sexyy Red 4 President tour. The tickets dropped to the general public on June 28th. There’s online speculation that the low sales could lead to Sexyy canceling some, if not all, of the 24…

SHAY SHAY APOLOGIZES TO MEGAN THEE STALLION

SHAY SHAY APOLOGIZES TO MEGAN THEE STALLION

An epic moment occurred on the latest Club Shay Shay podcast. Shannon Sharpe invited Megan Thee Stallion on the show for a conversation, but the Pro Football Hall of Famer wanted to make his peace. Last November, during his Nightcap show with Chad Ochocinco, Sharpe said he would have Meg “stretched out like a quarter…

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER DENIED BAIL

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER DENIED BAIL

The man believed to be Tupac Shakur’s killer has been denied bond once more. Although Duane “Keefe D” Davis reportedly put together the $750,000 he needed through a deal with Wack 100, the judge rejected the proposal, questioning the source of the three-quarters of a million dollars. Lawyer Carl Arnold says, “We are disappointed with…