Jurnee Smollett-Bell: The Temptation Interview
Born in New York City on Oct. 1, 1986, Jurnee Smollett-Bell is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction. She recently starred in the Emmy Award-winning series "Friday Night...
View ArticleAtlanta Rapper Gucci Mane Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charge
Radric Davis, also known as rapper Gucci Mane, was indicted Tuesday on one count of aggravated assault. Davis' charge follows after an incident in March at Harlem Nights on Courtland St., where he is...
View ArticleJay-Z Raps 'Open Letter' to Critics of His Cuba Trip With Beyonce
Do not annoy Jay-Z. The rapper has recorded a song that appears to take on those who criticized his recent trip to Cuba with wife Beyoncé. Hip-hop site Global Grind reported that Jay-Z recorded "Open...
View Article2 Chainz to Appear on 'Law & Order: SVU'
After making his acting debut on CBS’ comedy “2 Broke Girls,” Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz is returning to the small screen for a guest role on “Law & Order: SVU.” Aside from his character’s name, NBC...
View ArticleNeNe Leakes Inks Million Dollar Deal for Another Season of RHOA - Report
NeNe Leakes has become the consensus star of the reality series “The Real Housewives” and she has reportedly also become the highest paid star of the franchise. According to reports, Leakes inked a $1...
View ArticleLauryn Hill Says She Skipped Out on Taxes to Protect Her Family
Rapper-singer Lauryn Hill is set to be sentenced for tax evasion next week. In a last minute attempt for leniency, Hill filed documents to further explain why she failed to file tax returns from 2005...
View ArticleLove and Hip Hop Atlanta’s Season 2 Has Little Love and Lots of Drama
Presented by Myx lounge, Monday’s “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” season two press reception was an exclusive premiere for members of the press to meet the LHHATL cast and to preview the show to give...
View ArticleVanessa Lynn’s ‘Boss Lady’ - A Play With a Purpose
Vanessa Lynn’s “Boss Lady” is more than a play, it’s an experience. After viewing “Boss Lady” at its premier on April 13 at the Midtown Arts Cinema it left me inspired, cleansed, rejuvenated and so...
View ArticleDamien Wayans Gets Personal with the Wrap of His First Season of Second...
Wayans. The mere mention of the name likely brings to mind the talented siblings who took Hollywood by storm in the 1990’s and successfully created a dynasty that traversed the decade and reigns to...
View ArticleLisaRaye McCoy, Her Star Style, Get Ready For Season 3 of VH1 Series, 'Single...
There is much you can say about LisaRaye. You can say that she always looks good – because she does – when she steps out on the red carpet and at galas globally. From her hair to her shoes, this style...
View Article‘The Couple’ Reveals Honest Portrait of Black Love
If there ever was a show that positively represented the elements of what Black relationships should be, then YouTube sensation ‘The Couple’ is that show. ‘The Couple’ is apart of Black and Sexy TV, a...
View ArticleJada Pinkett Smith Responds to Rumors of Open Marriage
For years there were whispers—amused, condemning, even envious—about the supposed “open” marriage of entertainment super couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Some have theorized that the...
View ArticleEPIC Conference Examines Blaming Reality TV For Negative Portrayal of African...
On a recent episode of a reality television show filmed in Atlanta, an argument ensued between two women— one White and the other African American. The White woman called the African-American woman a...
View ArticleHip Hop Controversy: Rap Music May be Facing New Challenges
(FinalCall.com) – Rappers and music audiences appear to be engaged in a battle over freedom of speech and consumerism with a backlash against negative lyrics. The latest to feel public pressure is...
View ArticleJailed Gang Leader Accused of Fathering 5 Kids With 4 Prison Guards
Thirteen female correctional officers, seven inmates and five others with gang ties have been charged with plotting to smuggle drugs, cellphones and other contraband into Baltimore’s jail and other...
View ArticleRihanna Causes Controversy Over Celebrity Use of Instagram and the N-Word
Pop singer Rihanna has stirred up controversy about celebrity use of Instagram and the N-word. The singer recently posted a picture of herself with a young boy on her lap. The photo, posted to...
View ArticleVogue Uses Blackface in Clumsy Tribute to Black Fashion Icons
The fashion community is in an uproar over Vogue Netherlands’ attempt to pay homage to Black icons in a feature with a White model in Blackface in its May 2013 issue. The editorial “Heritage Heroes”...
View ArticleWhat?! Lil Wayne Suffers Another Seizure
New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized in Los Angeles, CA after experiencing another seizure, reports the NY Daily News. The rapper was taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital late Tuesday night by his...
View ArticleLil Kim Sued By Former Manager For $15 Million
Rapper Lil Kim has reportedly been hit with a $15 million lawsuit by her former business manager amid claims that her diva-like behavior cost him a ton of money in lost endorsement deals, according to...
View ArticleBuffalo Bills' $100 Million Man Mario Williams Sues Ex-Fiancee For Engagement...
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams, who recently signed a six-year, $100 million contract with $50 million guaranteed, wants the $785,000 10-carat engagement ring he gave to former fiancée,...
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