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Honoring Virgil Abloh: A Legacy to be Remembered
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How Insecure Teaches Us the Importance of a Good Soundtrack
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Why Parris Goebel is Important to the Dance Community
If you haven’t heard of Parris Goebel, you may not be a dancer. Even if that is the case, you have definitely seen her moves. The New Zealand mu…
Sofi, AKA “The Odditty,” Is Every Girl’s Ultimate BFF!!!
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Our Favorite Couples From Around the World!
Despite the world being abruptly paused by Covid-19 and people going into isolation, the universe still brought some people more closely together than…
Jayda Cheaves: A Life on Display
Anyone with an Instagram account knows who Jayda Cheaves is. Jayda Cheaves is a brand. Jayda Cheaves is an Entrepreneur. Jayda Cheaves is a social med…
Five of Our Favorite Celebrity Couples
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Nia DaCosta’s Chilling “Candyman”
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The Gossip Girl Reboot: Do We Love It Or Hate It?
A New Era of Gossip The Gossip Girl 2021 reboot has graced our televisions over ten years after the original, featuring an entirely new group of wealt…
Sha’Carri Richardson: The Fastest Woman in America!
EN ROUTE TO TOKYO! H.gendary performance on Saturday (June,19). She is going to be a part of the Olympics this year. Let us introduce Sha’Carri …
5 Movies to Watch With Dad on Father’s Day
There are multiple ways you can show your father just how much you appreciate him. You could buy him some of his favorite cologne, or tickets for a sp…
Get Ready for Another Spicy Season of ‘Too Hot to Handle’ ?
June has finally arrived and it’s time for another hot summer full of romantic reality TV. A year and some change has passed since the Netflix h…
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Skits We Can Finally Relate To ?
If you haven’t watched A Black Lady Sketch Show, then what exactly are you waiting on? This HBO hit series comically taps into some of the most …
Nigerian Artists Dominate The 2021 Forbes List
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Meet SA’s First-Ever Bachelorette, Qiniso Van Damme!
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How Rollerskating Can Help You Get Into The Groove Mentally and Physically
The skating rink has always been a place in the community where creators can express themselves through movement and dance. However, the roller rinks …
10 South African Influencers to know in 2021 ?
The changes and advancements in technology have opened the world to easier access to trending information. You can now follow influencers, bloggers, a…
☕️Teacap: The Real Housewives Of Atlanta Season 13
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Let’s Discuss SNL’s Gen Z Hospital Skit?
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Thuso Mbedu leads The Underground Rail Road
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RED TABLE TALK: EXPLORING THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOND THROUGHOUT THE SERIES
It’s Mother’s Day month and we want to talk about the love and bond expressed between a mother and a daughter. In order to illustrate that, we w…
Like Mother, Like Daughter: 10 Mother and Daughter Duos We Love
We wish there were enough beautiful words to define the strong bond of a mother and daughter! The love of a mother is a reflection of a woman’s …
“Zola” is the Most Anticipated Movie of the Summer
If you were on Twitter in 2015, chances are that you remember the infamous thread that broke twitter wide open. Black Twitter was in a frenzy as we fo…
T.V. Shows We NEED Back on our Screens ASAP❗
Television has always left an impact on us. From the actors to the setting and the storyline, t.v is a big part of our lives. Trust me, we all shows w…
Let’s Talk About the Drama from Season 3 of Grown-ish
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Nomzamo Mbatha: From SA to Hollywood
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DOJA CAT AND SZA ? Are We Feeling “Kiss Me More” ?
The girls are here to dominate the charts this spring and we cannot help but stan! The single, along with the visual, “Kiss Me More” is ou…
MEFeater Man Crush Monday: Which King Are You Crushing On??
Every time we turn on the television, we experience a new wave of FINE. Ladies, let’s talk about it! We are so happy to see our Kings flourish in musi…
Black Twitter Influencers Campaign Towards Free Education
The era of Influencers has certainly come with a huge impact globally. Not only do they impact our social lives, but they have now become so powerful …
Let’s Talk About This Season of The Bachelor ?
This season of The Bachelor is over but it’s been one of the most controversial seasons ever. This season dealt with racism, bullying, the pande…
Protect Black Women — Past, Present, and Future: Tina Turner Deserves More
The culture of lyricism in Hip Hop and Rap music has a long history of obsession with Tina Turner. It’s so prevalent that we hardly even notice …
Historic ?Diamond-Certified Albums by Black Recording Artists
February may be over, but we continue to celebrate Black History. We honor music industry icons who have influenced pop culture as well as the music i…
Ava DuVernay’s “ARRAY Crew” Is Looking to Hire You
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Meet Elsa Majimbo – Rihanna’s new bestie
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Billie Holiday: A Song She Fought to Sing
Imagine yourself in one of New York’s finest nightclubs, the Café Society, in March 1939. You are dressed in your best evening attire as you enjoy the…
Get Ready for Season 4 of “Snowfall” with this Recap
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Let’s Talk About Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes
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Reminiscing on the Conclusion of “To All The Boys I Loved Before: Always and Forever”
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A Round of Applause for Black Women in Hollywood: We Are The Future
It has not been easy grabbing a seat at the table in Hollywood. For the past 92 years, only one black woman has won an Academy Award (Oscar) for Best …
Watch Out World: Grown-ish? ‘Aha’ Moments Don’t Resonate with Black Collegiates
Kenya Barris’ Grown-ish may not be as forward as he thinks. On a regular day at California University, a brown-skinned man stood hesitantly in f…
Happy Black History Month: 10 Facts About Josephine Baker!
Josephine Baker was an international celebrity and a pioneer in Black film history. Born in St. Louis, MO in 1906, Josephine Baker was an American-bor…
Black Women in Mythical Roles
We all know and love those cartoons, films, and series that rocked our youth and molded our childhood. However, seeing black women as the main charact…
Judas and the Black Messiah: The Legacy of Fred Hampton
“You can murder a revolutionary but you can’t murder a revolution.” – Fred Hampton Fred Hampton was a groundbreaking Chairmen …
10 Black Love Movies to Binge Right Now
After the crazy year of 2020, it’s time to celebrate love in many ways whether it’s self-love or love for your significant other. A movie …
Malcolm & Marie: The Review
This is not a Malcolm review, this is a review about Malcolm & Marie. We love the idea of two people being madly in love on film. Most theatrical …
The Goat Season is Here! 15 Famous and Influential Capricorns to Celebrate
The most hard-working zodiac season is here and we’re celebrating them! It’s that seasonnn, for Capricorns of course! Capricorns are the last zodiac s…
ICYMI: Jackie Aina to Executive Produce ‘Social Beauty’
After recently launching her lifestyle brand that hosts a candle collection this past summer, Jackie Aina is primed to add another accolade …
Is Cancel Culture Real?
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Behind ye Blueprint: Gabrie Bassett, The Originator Behind the “European Victorian Ruff” Viral Fashion Moment
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Gather ‘round and bow down to thy new Queen of England! We live in a moment in time where “viral moments” are subjectively constant,…
ICYMI: Zendaya & John David Washington Filmed a Secret Quarantine Flick
In July, actress Zendaya Coleman posted a black and white still, captioned “Malcolm & Marie,” of herself intimately poised atop “BlacKkKlansman” s…
MAAD Blesses Us With Feel-Good Anthems on New EP Eventually PT. 1
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iHeartMedia Launches 24/7 Black News Outlet
Joining the band of mass media giants who have pivoted their attention towards the Black community, iHeartMedia has officially launched BIN: Black Inf…
SAY THEIR NAMES: Don’t Forget About Black Trans Lives ✊?✊?✊?
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#ICYMI: NAACP Calls for the Aid of the United Nations in Response to Police Brutality in the US
In response to the many protests over police brutality following the death of George Floyd, the NAACP is calling on the United Nations to hold the U.S…
Happy 27th Birthday to Breonna Taylor! #BLACKLIVESMATTER
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Naomi Osaka Becomes the Highest Paid Female Athlete!
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Major Retailer J. Crew Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
J. Crew is the first major retailer to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic, and files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The store which is known for it&#…
Brandy Teams Up with Chance The Rapper on New Song ‘Babymama’
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Jordyn Woods Wants to Drop an Album and Start a Label this Year
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Kenan Thompson Finally Receives His Flowers and Lands New Solo Show on NBC?
Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson is finally getting the recognition he deserves with his own solo show called “The Kenan Show” on N…
Kenan Thompson Finally Receives His Flowers and Lands New Solo Show on NBC?
Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson is finally getting the recognition he deserves with his own solo show called “The Kenan Show” on N…
Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion are Reportedly Releasing a Collab Together
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Ciara and Russell Wilson Reveal Sex of Baby No. 3!
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Remembering Rapper Chynna Rogers ?️
Philadelphia model-turned-rapper Chynna Rogers died on Wednesday April 8th at the age of 25. The cause of death has been revealed as an accidental ove…
Remembering Rapper Chynna Rogers ?️
Philadelphia model-turned-rapper Chynna Rogers died on Wednesday April 8th at the age of 25. The cause of death has been revealed as an accidental ove…
Meet Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ Ebony Obsidian: TV’s Next Leading Lady
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#ICYMI: Fashion Designer Zac Posen Shuts Down His Company
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Christopher John Rogers Wins the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund ?
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From Brent Faiyaz to Summer Walker: 6 Songs You Must Hear This Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed t…
How H&M’s Recent Campaign Exposed the Natural Hair Hypocrisy in the Black Community
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ICYMI: Robert Pattison is Trading in His Fangs for Wings
The Twilight Heart Throb is Set to Star as the New Batman. The rumors are true! Warner Bros has officially announced that Robert Pattison will take on…
10 Shows That Need to be Added on Netflix
Dear Netflix… As much as we all love the wide variety of shows that have been offered to us already, we can’t lie that there are a few more show…
#MEFExclusive: Abby Jasmine Releases “Where U Been”
If you haven’t realized that 2019 is the year of female rappers, where u been? Abby Jasmine is the fusion of everything you’ve been wantin…
72 Philly Cops Fired for Racist Facebook Posts
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Naomi Smalls Talks Her Start in Drag, Style Tips, Future Plans, and More
Many know the glamorous Drag Queen Naomi Smalls from her season 8 appearance on Rupaul’s Drag Race back in 2016. Since then, she has gone on to take o…
Tyra Banks to Produce ‘Beauty’ a Docu-series on Modern Beauty
Supermodel Tyra Banks has been on fire these last few months. From her recent cover on Sports Illustrated, to announcing that she’s opening a theme pa…
A$AP Ferg x Redline Collaboration: The Bike of Harlem
What do you know ‘bout bike riding? Harlem can give you a little lesson if you did not know! On June 3rd, which happened to be World Bicycle Day, 212 …
ICYMI: Black Family Held at Gunpoint by Police Over Accidentally Shoplifted Doll
Recently a video of a black couple; Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper being held at gunpoint went viral after their 4 year old daughter accidentally walked…
Tyler Perry to Receive the Ultimate Icon Award at 2019 BET Awards
If anyone is worthy of the word icon it’s Tyler Perry. The multi hyphenate mogul will be presented with the Ultimate Icon Award during the 2019 BET aw…
Mary J. Blige to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at BET Awards
On Wednesday, BET announced that the incomparable Mary J. Blige will receive the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the 2019 BET awards. The Qu…
A Good Burger Pop-Up Restaurant is Coming to L.A
Move Aside In & Out! Good Burger is Coming to Town. “Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, can I take your order?” If you watched comed…
A Night of Culture, Celebration, and Hip-Hop at Hot 97’s Annual Summer Jam
It was a jam-packed night last Sunday at Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Hot 97’s Summer Jam is an annual ce…
Lala Anthony Talks With MEFeater About ‘Power’ and the New Starz Drama ‘Intercepted’
The Power duo of executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and actress Lala Anthony are joining forces to bring a new series to Starz. ‘Intercepted’…
From Megan Thee Stallion to Tyler, The Creator: Here Are Your Music Drops for the Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! D…
Michelle Obama Headlines 2019 Essence Festival
Our forever first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Essence Festival for the first time as a headliner. Fresh off the heels of the release of her memoi…
Queen Latifah and Will Smith Team Up to Produce Hip-Hop ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Netflix
A Netflix original Romeo and Juliet- inspired hip hop musical is in the works at Netflix, and Will Smith and Queen Latifah are set to produce. Accordi…
From Jhene Aiko to Raveena: Here Are Your Music Releases of the Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! D…
Regina King Bags First-Look Deal with Netflix
Netflix is not playing with the content. Oscar-winning actress, Regina King, will be expanded her content to Netflix! This week, reports surfaced that…
Why do Non-Black Artists undermine Black Music?
Music made by Black Artists has battled against underrepresentation for many years. In the present day, it is no surprise that it consistently dominat…
Cleopatra is Cool but Where are the Movies About Queen Nefertiti?
Cleopatra has been portrayed countless times in popular culture through film and television for years now, and we can’t help but feel it’s a bit overd…
Whoopi Goldberg Uses Medical Weed: Eases Menstruation
The effects of marijuana have long been studied and proven as beneficial. Increasingly more states are realizing the positives effects of weed, not ju…
Anime “Fruit Baskets” Reboot This Month
Anime show Zodiac Fruits Basket will be getting a reboot! The anime will be revived later this month and will feature several of the original english …
Why Justin Timberlake Lost the Support of the Black Community
Justin Timberlake is a recording artist, dancer and actor who rose to fame as the lead singer of NYSNC, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.…
5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy
The gutting loss of rapper, activist, community leader, and all-around phenomenal black man, Nipsey Hussle, has completely shaken the Hip-Hop communit…
#AriesSeason: The Most Iconic Fire Signs of All-Time
It’s Aries Season! Aries are one of the most creative and talented zodiac signs, from the Queen of Soul to Pharrell. Here is a list of celebriti…
Cyclone Idai Strikes Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Leaving Hundreds Dead
It has been over 2 weeks since Cyclone Idai devastated Southeast Africa, leaving over 700 people dead so far, and thousands stranded in remote rural a…
‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Dismissed on All Charges
Prosecutors announced earlier this morning (Tuesday, March 26th), that all 16 felony charges against ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett has been dropped. S…
Leland B. Martin Talks with MEF on Boomerang Reboot, Playing a Bisexual TV Character, and Penny Lane Foundation
Becoming an actor was never in Leland B. Martin’s plans. He was headed on the straight and narrow path of becoming a financial advisor when he realize…
Solange’s Single “Almeda” is an Unlikely Ode to Houston that Your Non-Artistic Friends Would Never Expect
“Almeda” casts Solange alongside other nonconformist artists. Solange Knowles is one of the few artists out right now that are representing “Houston” …
Roots Picnic 2019 Announces Perfomances by H.E.R, 21 Savage, City Girls & Many More!
Looks like the Roots Picnic is really “branching” out this year, particularly with their new eco-friendly location. This year’s annu…
Everything We Know about the Nickelodeon All That Reboot
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Ten Books Every Black Millennial Should Read
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The Grey Area: The Unconventional Unravelling of Jussie Smollett
Scandals occur across industries; for politics, one merely has to utter the word “Clinton” to get a knee-jerk reaction. In business, 2005 was a partic…
Our 11 Favorite Black Anime Characters Ranked
It’s Black History Month so, we’ve been obsessing over everything Black including our favorite anime characters. While there are animes who certainly …
Every Black Person Who Was Nominated for an Oscar ?
The 91st Academy award show is approaching and we are simply in awe of the Black talent nominated for an Oscar this year. The record-breaking Black Pa…
Octavia Spencer Secures New Horror Role Alongside Anne Hathaway in “The Witches” Remake
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BET Tried To Play Nicki Minaj and We’re Not Having It
BET’s Mission Statement is, in short, “To entertain, engage and empower the African-American community.” But based on their network,…
The Hypocrisy of the Super Bowl: Are We Standing With Kaepernick or Are We Not?
Last month, it was announced that rapper, Travis Scott would perform at the Super Bowl. Allegedly, he stated that he and Colin Kaepernick ha…
Everything Coming to Netflix this February
Hey MEF Heads! It’s time for new binges! From Hairspray to The Soloist and The Umbrella Academy, here is everything coming to Netflix this Febru…
Summer Walker Steals Our Hearts Once Again With the Release of her ‘CLEAR’ EP
In just 4 tracks, Summer Walker has managed to shake up all of our feelings. She has become the most anticipated alternative R&B artist of the yea…
From H.E.R to Janelle Monáe-Here Are Your 2019 Grammy Performers!
The 2019 Grammys sound like a party you do not want to miss! From visually iconic performances to never-thought-of-before collaborations, the Grammys …
Furlough Frustration Ends: Federal Workers Will Begin Getting Paid
After 34 days of mounting public frustration the longest government furlough in US history has officially ended. Yesterday afternoon, the president an…
Lee Daniels to Produce Super Hero Movie with Viral Teen ‘Super Bitch’
The super hero world is about to get a lot more diverse as it sees the addition of the first gay superhero. Director Lee Daniels has announced his nex…
Aquarius Season Has Arrived: The Most Iconic Aquarians of All Time
Aquarius season is near and MEFeater is counting down the most legendary Aquarians of all- time. From Oprah Winfrey to Bob Marley, the babies born bet…
Is Hollywood White Washing Cleopatra? Lady Gaga & Angelina Jolie allegedly in talks for role.
Hollywood is back at it again with the white washing or at least they’re trying it. Earlier this week rumors surfaced that Angelina Jolie and Lady Gag…
John Boyega to Produce South African Crime Thriller “God is Good”
John Boyega is set to executive produce an South African crime-thriller God Is Good. Boyega is also launching his own record label, UpperRoom Records,…
Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino to Headline Broccoli City Festival 2019
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Drake Lands a Multi-Year Las Vegas Residency
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What’s Tea? Lifetime Star, Dianna Williams Reveals All The Shade on New Book & Upcoming Season of ‘Bring It’
Dianna is more than just what you see on TV. There are layers of me like the layers of an onion. You peel them all back and you find a core on the ins…
Missy Elliott Becomes The First Female Rapper Indicted Into The Songwriter Hall Of Fame
Missy Elliot has become the first female rapper indicted into the 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Missy Elliot was nominated for the Songwriters Hall o…
#ICYMI: ‘Little’ Trailer Drops Featuring Regina Hall, Marsai Martin & Issa Rae
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming comedy Little and it looks like a must-see! The film stars Regina Hall as Jord…
Nordstrom, Co-President Blake Nordstrom Dies After Battling Cancer
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Capricorn Season: A List of the Most Iconic Caps of All-Time
Capricorn season is upon us, and it’s time we celebrate some of the Earth sign’s most legendary Caps. From activists to entertainers and creators, her…
Tiffany Haddish Says She Won’t Stop Wearing Fur Until Black People Stop Getting Shot
Tiffany Haddish has stated that she will continue to wear fur in her own personal protest against police brutality. The comedian took to Instagram in …
Cupcakke Confirmed Safe by Police After Unsettling Tweet
Elizabeth Harris was hospitalized last night after tweeting about suicide. Last night Chicago-based rapper, CupcakKe posted a concerning tweet and Ins…
The Escape Room is an Cryptic Thriller You’ll Enjoy
If you had any interest in Saw, The Maze Runner or even Pan’s Labyrinth, then you’ll probably like The Escape Room. The Escape Room is abo…
Everything You Need To Know From “Surviving R. Kelly” the Docuseries
The “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries concluded last night on Lifetime. The six-part docuseries featured interviews with the R&B singer’s family, fo…
Oscar Nominee, Quvenzhané Wallis Joins Blackish Making Her Television Debut!
2019 has not only promised us the fifth season of Black-ish, but it has also blessed us with Quvenzhané Wallis joining the cast! The 15-year old Oscar…
UPDATE: Police Arrest Man Wanted in the Murder of 7-Year-Old Jazmine Barnes
On January 3rd, Police in Texas released a composite sketch of the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of 7-year old Jazmine Barnes, whose de…
Cardi B Says She’ll be Releasing New Music 2019
While live on Instagram on Tuesday Cardi spoke about dropping another project this year. It’s said to be around the same time the Invasion of Privacy …
From City of God to Incredibles 2 and Pulp Fiction: Everything Coming To Netflix in January
Grab your pocorn MEF heads! January is here and Netflix has a ton of new content for you to binge in the new year. From City of God to Incredible 2 an…
? Issa Rae Signs Multi-Year Deal With Columbia Pictures to Give New Diverse Writers Shine
Issa Rae continues to make big moves, most recently she has inked a deal with Columbia Pictures. Her deal with the production company will serve partn…
MEF Picks: The Top 10 Movies of 2018
2018 was definitely one of the best years for movies. From a cinematic toss up of Romantic Comedies like Crazy Rich Asians to Thrillers such as Search…
We Talked to Amber Stevens West On Motherhood, ‘Happy Together,’ and Stigmas Surrounding Pregnant Women
Amber Stevens West has a lot to celebrate these days. She recently gave birth to a baby girl with her husband Andrew J. West, and is currently starrin…
#ICYMI: Slick Woods Joins MTV’S ‘Catfish’ as Guest Co-Host
Slick Woods is 1 of 8 guest co-hosts slated to accompany Nev Schulman on the latest season of MTV’s Catfish. The other guests include NBA star N…
Girlfriends’ Actress Keesha Sharp Set to Star in and Produce Eartha Kitt Biopic
Keesha Sharp is taking on the role of iconic performer Eartha Kitt. Sharp will star in and produce the biopic about the late star. The adaptation is b…
Candyman Reboot: Jordan Peele and Nia DeCosta Tackle a Major Black Horror Landmark Film
‘Candyman’ Remake? By Jordan Peele? We are on board! If you haven’t already heard, Jordan Peele has begun working on a remake of the 1992 …
Internet Gone Too Far: YouTuber Creates Travis Scott Cheating Scandal With Fake Photos
You Can’t Believe Everything You See On The Internet The internet went into a frenzy on Monday when pictures circulated of what appeared to be T…
Viola Davis to Portray Shirley Chisholm in Biopic by Amazon Studios
Viola Davis is Bringing Shirley Chisholm’s Trailblazing Life to Amazon Award-winning actress Viola Davis takes on her next iconic role as Shirle…
Ava DuVernay Inks $100M Deal with Warner Bros.
This is Amazing News for Black Creatives Everywhere Ava DuVernay Has Signed a $100M Contract With Warner Brothers Entertainment! According to reports …
Kiersey Clemons to Star and Produce Biopic on the Youngest Female Wall Street Trader
Kiersey Clemons is not an household name, but she’s about to be. The 24- year- old actress is teaming up with AGC, who has secured the rights to…
Jodie Turner-Smith to Share the Screen with Daniel Kaluuya In ‘Queen & Slim’
Congratulations are in order for Jodie Turner-Smith. The rising actress recently landed a role alongside Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Queen & Slim.…
John Boyega and Letitia Wright to Star in Sci-Fi Romance: ‘Hold Back the Stars’
John Boyega and Letitia Wright come together in the cast of our dreams in what Deadline is calling ‘Romeo & Juliet meets Gravity’. The…
Ava DuVernay to Direct Prince Documentary Series on Netflix
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#ICYMI: Netflix’s “All About The Washington’s” and “Luke Cage” has Been Axed! ?
All About the Washingtons has been cancelled and Luke Cage has been axed too! The Netflix comedy has come to an end, starring Rev Run – Joseph S…
Mac Miller’s Cause of Death Revealed
It’s been almost 2 months since the tragic passing of rapper Mac Miller, and his cause of death has finally been revealed. The autopsy report ha…
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Tia Mowry and Loretta Devine’s New Netflix Series Has All Black Writers!
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Keke Palmer Stars as a Lesbian Pimp in New Film Produced by Lee Daniels
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Issa Rae to Star in Paul Feig’s Romantic Comedy ‘American Princess’
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First Jimmy Choo, Now Versace! Michael Kors Buys Versace For $2.1 Billion
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Travis Scott and Cardi B Rumored To Join Maroon 5 At 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show
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#ICYMI: Idris Elba Cast as Villain in Fast & Furious Spin-off
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Burnt Nikes & White Supremacist Tears: Kaepernick as the Face of Nike has White Supremacists Stressed
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Bless High School Students with $1 Million in Scholarship Funding
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‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Dollar Deal With Netflix
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The Cat is Out the Bag! Rihanna and Donald Glover are Starring in a New Movie Together, “Guava Island”
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Disney “Mulan” has began Production on Live-Action Movie
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Issa Rae Set to Host Rihanna’s Annual Diamond Ball ?
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#SayHerName: 18-Year-Old Nia Wilson Killed in Apparent Hate Crime
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Drake Finally Drops The Visuals For “In My Feelings”
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#ICYMI: Singer Ameriie Welcomes a Baby Boy ?
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Zendaya Stars in New HBO Drama Executively Produced by Drake ?
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Octavia Spencer Set to Star as Madam C.J. Walker in Netlfix Series Produced by Lebron James
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Lala Anthony Partners With BET For New Plastic Surgery Documentary
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Nnedi Okorafor Set to Write Standalone Comic On Black Panther’s Shuri
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‘Life Size 2’ Is In The Works After An 18-Year Wait!
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#MEFeature James LaRosa Screenwriter of “Hit the Floor” Shares Highlights of Season 4, Working With Teyana Taylor & More
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Review: Scorpion is Drake’s Attempt At Showcasing All His Artistic Range
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Essence Announces Star-Studded Celebrity Lineup for Daytime Entertainment All-Access Experience
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Mary J. Blige Set to Star in Horror Thriller about White Cops Being Haunted After Killing Black Child
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JAY-Z Is Now President of Puma’s Basketball Operations
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Beyoncé and JAY-Z Drop the Video for Their New Single “Apesh*t”
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MEF Exclusive: Complex Announces New Comedy Series “GROWN”
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Trans and Gay Actors Shine Through on FX’s New Drama, Pose
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Jury Awards $4 to Family of Man Killed by Florida Deputy
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Chloe x Halle and DJ Khaled will be joining Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s OTR II Tour!
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Sean John Pays Tribute to Aaliyah, Biggie and Jimi Hendrix in its SS18′ Gallery Collection
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Is Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Marriage Really A Big Deal?
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Jessie Reyez Delivers Powerful Music Video for “Body Count”
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Harvey Weinstein Charged With Rape Following Arrest
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Has Broccoli City Become One of Spring’s Top Music Festivals?
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Simpsons’ “Apu” Problem Solved; Producer Holds Apu Screenwriting Contest
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Bow Wow on New Music, Fake Fans, and the State of his Mental Health
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Unarmed Mentally Ill Man Shot And Killed By NYPD
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Must Watch: The Top 5 Spike Lee-Directed Movies
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Idris Elba to Star in New Netflix Comedy Series
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#MEFeature: Kayla Brianna-A Star Ready to Make Her Mark!
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Officers Responsible For The Killing Of Alton Sterling Will Not Be Prosecuted
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The Story of Roxanne Shanté Is Finally Being Told
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The ‘Superfly’ Remake Hits Theaters This Summer!
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Tessa Thompson To Star in ‘Men In Black’ Spinoff
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A Kendrick Lamar Biography Is Now In The Works
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French Montana’s Hospital in Uganda Officially Opens
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Harlem’s Best Kept Secret, Dapper Dan is Getting His Own Biopic
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MEFeature: Alexandria Shipp Talks About Her Role as Abby in LOVE, SIMON
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Ava DuVernay to Direct Upcoming DC Comic Film “The New Gods”
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Issa Rae Will Host the CFDA Awards This Summer
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Barack and Michelle Obama Are In Advanced Talks to Produce Netflix Series
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Will and Jaden Smith’s Company to Donate Water to Flint Until Lead Levels Drop
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Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Movie Adaptation of Trevor Noah’s Book ‘Born A Crime’
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Oscars 2018: Kobe Bryant Won an Oscar for his Short Film “Dear Basketball”
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Tiffany Haddish Scores Netflix Animated Series: Tuca and Bertie
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Black Panther is Headed Towards a $1B Fortune: Beats out Lion King, Hunger Games, & E.T.
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#SeeHer CBS Launches ‘Female Empowerment’ Program, EYE Speak
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Michael B. Jordan Turns Up the Heat in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Trailer
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Watch the Trailer for Idris Elba’s Directorial Debut ‘Yardie’
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Mary J Blige To Star In New Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy”
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President Trump’s Gun Control Proposal Will have you Afraid to go to School
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Roxanne Shante’s Biopic ‘Roxanne, Roxanne’ Is Almost Here
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Tammy Williams is the First Black Woman to Own a Film Studio in Atlanta!
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Ryan Coogler Speaks on the Alternate “Black Panther” Ending That Was Considered
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Black Panther Continues to Break Records
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ICYMI: Sports Illustrated Crowned a Black, Curvy Woman as their 2018 Swimsuit Cover Model
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Solange Named Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year ?
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Tessa Thompson to Star as Doris Payne in Jewelry Heist Movie
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Essence Festival Has Just Announced Its 2018 Lineup!
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Teyana Taylor announces 90’s themed nail salon “Junie Bee Nails” in Harlem
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Watcha’ You Gonna Do? Bad Boys III Set to Film in Late 2018
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Serena Williams Will Return to the Competitive Tennis Courts Next Month
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Rumor Has It: Beyoncé Is Releasing a ‘Formation Tour’ Documentary and Concert Special ✨
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Wonder Woman 2 Is Officially Happening!
Coming off Wonder Woman’s success at the box office this summer. Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that a Wonder Woman 2 is officially in the work…
Girls Trip Debuts with the Largest Box Office Opening Weekend for a Live-Action Comedy in 2017
Black women are killing it at the box office yet again with Girls Trip! Girls Trip brought in 30.4 million dollars in its opening weekend. Not only is…
Time Inc. Is Planning To Sell Majority Stake in Essence
After 12 years of seizing control of Essence Communications Partners, Time Inc. is now planning to sell its majority stake in the company by the end o…
Lala Anthony Producing New Reality Show “Goal Diggers” on VH1
Lala Anthony is introducing a new show to VH1. The actress/TV personality is teaming up with music producer Timbaland to executive produce “Goal Digge…
Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae Among Honorees at BET’s Black Girls Rock
Taraji P. Henson has been tapped to host BET’s 2017 Black Girls Rock Awards honoring “Insecure” creator, writer and star Issa Rae, “Black-ish” star Ya…
#Watch: Elders React to Jay Z’s The Story of O.J.
YouTube Channel, FDE produced a video of older people of all colors reacting to Jay Z’s latest controversial video. However, not all of their re…
The Reason Why It’s Important to Keep Aladdin True to Its Roots
The casting of Aladdin has created controversy, competition, and animosity between two opposing sides. South Asians and Arabs have both been affected …
THE GIFTED: A First Look At Jamie Chung’s Mutant Character
Fox has released the official trailer for their new X-Men TV series, The Gifted. The Marvel production will be overseen by show runner Matt Nix with t…
La La Anthony Talks Sex Scenes, Carmelo & More on The Breakfast Club
La La Anthony hit the Breakfast Club this morning to promote the fourth season of “Power” and more. In true Charlamagne fashion, the first…
This is Why Beyoncé’s Figure at Madame Tussauds Had to be Redone
Madame Tussauds is a chain of wax figure museums that present celebrities in uncanny detail. However, the Madame Tussauds in Manhattan recently remove…
Bill Cosby Plans to Teach Seminars on How to Avoid Sexual Assault Charges
As if his current situation isn’t bad enough, Bill Cosby is adding fuel to his already large fire. The former stand-up comedian and actor (accus…
OJ Simpson Granted Parole After 9 Years In Prison
OJ Simpson was granted parole today. After serving 9 years in prison for an armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas in 2007, he will walk free. Simp…
Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about relationship with Tupac, says she was a drug dealer
Jada Pinkett Smith finally opened up into her relationship with Tupac – only decades later. Smith disclosed new info on SiriusXM’s “…
Rolling Stone’s 25 under 25 Features Faves Chole X Halle and Yara Shahidi
Because we needed another reason to feel bad about our young adult-selves, Rolling Stone released its 25 under 25. Rolling Stone released an article w…
Mariah Carey’s Rise to Fame Is Being Developed as a Series for Starz
Mimi is coming back to a television near you! Mariah Carey is executive producing a scripted drama on Starz about her rise to stardom. Nina Colman wil…
Incredibles 2 Finally Has a Release date!
Everyone get the movie popcorn and smuggled candy ready. Get excited, because The Incredibles 2 is finally set to be in theaters! It has been over 10 …
#ICYMI: Beyoncé Shares The First Photo of the Carter Twins
To celebrate the birth of The Carter twins, born one month ago (June 14), Beyoncé shared the first photo of her second and third child on Instagram. S…
Glossier Will Now Ship Their Products Internationally
To all of our international readers, your skin and makeup routines are about to be changed forever. Glossier, a millennial cult favorite, has some mor…
Rihanna Takes Us Behind The Scenes of Her New Movie ‘Valerian’
The epic sci-fi action film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets will début in a few weeks. Rihanna is introducing her character to the world …
‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Just Got a New Release Date
Bring out the Eggo waffles and a stress reliever of your choice because ‘Stranger Things’ is coming back! Netflix announced that its groun…
#SOPROUD: Chance The Rapper, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dogg are Now All Emmy Nominees!
Hip-Hop heavyweights Chance The Rapper, Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J are heading to the 69th Emmy Awards! Lil Chano earned a nod for Outstanding Original …
LL Cool J Asks Fans to Help Him Find Maia Campbell
After video surfaced of 90’s heartthrob “In The House” actress Maia Campbell high on drugs in an unstable state. Rap mogul LL Cool J took to twitter t…
Michael Jackson Animated Halloween Special Coming to CBS
The Michael Jackson Estate has partnered with CBS to produce an hour-long animated Halloween special set to air this fall. Jackson’s music will …
Migos Kicked Off Delta Flight Due to Apparent Racial Profiling
Rap superstar group Migos was removed from a Delta flight last Friday, just hours before their concert. Their manager is reportedly accusing the airli…
Ava DuVernay is bringing the Central Park 5 to Netflix
Accredited writer and director Ava DuVernay has been enlisted to bring the story of The Central Park Five to Netflix. She will be in charge of the fiv…
Simone Biles Clapsback on Instagram After “Bad Role Model” Comment
Five-time Olympic Medalist Simone Biles blasted an Instagram follower, who attacked her for posting a picture of herself lounging with a drink while o…
Remember Lanisha Cole from Pharrell’s ‘Frontin’ Video?
Remeber Lanisha Cole? The ebony beauty in Pharrell’s ‘Frontin’ video in 2003? She was recently spotted with Nick Cannon and it appea…
2 Chainz Turned His Trap House Into An HIV Testing Clinic
On July 4th, 2 Chainz teamed up with the Fulton County Board of Health to offer free HIV testing. The tests took place at his pop-up landmark Pink Tra…
Jessica Williams Will Star in One of The Most Anticipated Netflix Movies This Summer!!
For some of us, summer is all about finally having the time to relax and binge watch all the Netflix our hearts desire. If this is #relatable, you won…
Grateful is here, but is it the best music?
I literally did everything in my power to make sure I got this review right. I listened to Khaled interviews (Hot97 was my favorite), reviewed previou…
Get Ready – 21 Savage is dropping Issa ✨
21 Savage has been teasing us since May for his album Issa… is the wait finally over? 21 tweeted a picture of the album cover on June 29. Along …
Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Team Up For New Movie “Wrong Answer”
The dynamic film duo of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up again. They are to create their fourth movie, called “Wrong AnswerR…
Insecure Season 2’s Official Trailer is Finally Here!
Will Lawrence forgive Issa?? Or are they done for good? Those are the questions on everyone’s minds after the end of HBO’s Insecure, season 1. It look…
12 Iconic Quotes From ‘Dear White People’
‘Dear White People’, is the show the world needs at a time where people of color are dismissed when talking about racism. This show follow…
Queen Sugar Helps OWN Secure the #1 Spot in Time Period Across All Cable Networks
Oprah Winfrey Network earned the #1 spot in time period across all cable networks and #2 cable telecast for women. Due to the season 2 premiere of OWN…
#Watch: Solange Sings The Proud Family Theme Song at a Concert
If you’re a die-hard Solange fan, you probably know that the Soul singer sang the theme song for one of the Disney Channel’s most iconic c…
O’Shea Jackson Jr. to Portray Baseball Legend Dock Ellis In Biopic
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is set to play Baseball legend Dock Ellis. The film will be co-produced by his father Ice Cube, whom he famously portrayed in…
Kim Kardashian West Officially Hires Surrogate to Carry Her and Kanye’s Third Baby
Sources confirm that Kimye have hired a surrogate to carry their third child. Kim Kardashian West has been very open and honest on her desire to have …
The Story Behind the Raury Protest Against Dolce & Gabbana During Runway
After being invited to take part in Men’s Fashion Week in Milan, as a part of Dolce & Gabbana’s millennial themed fashion show, Raury …
5 Lessons Learnt From Kimora Lee’s Fabulous Life Thread
Kimora Lee Leissner has been trending on social media following the most grown-up Father’s Day message we’ve ever seen, posted by her ex-h…
Issa Rae Will Release Never-Before Seen Episodes of Milk + Honey June 21st on YouTube
Issa Rae is set to debut never-before-seen episodes of wed series Milk + Honey June 21st on her YouTube channel. Milk + Honey is based on four women i…
Breaking News! They’re Here! Beyoncé Has Given Birth to Twins
The twins are here! According to multiple sources as well as Beyoncé’s dad, her and Jay-Z welcomed the twins to their family earlier this week. …
#ICYMI: Mr. Carter Shows Love to Hip Hop Artists in a Tweeting Spree
On a rare occasion, Mr. Carter hopped on Twitter to celebrate being the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of the bigg…
POC Dominated The Forbes List of Highest-Paid Celebs
The annual Forbes list of highest-paid celebrities was recently released and people of color have dominated the list with 6/10 spots (half of the list…
Hustler Magazine Explains Cover Featuring USA Hijab and Underboob
As print media begins to fall off and give way to the digital sphere, the shock value of an image can be the difference between being forgotten in the…
Beyoncé Is The Top Grossing Female Celebrity For The Year!
Forbes recently revealed their annual list of the highest-paid celebrities and this year, Beyonce came in second as the highest grossing female celebr…
#ICYMI: Janet Jackson Lands New Documentary Series on Netflix
Janet Jackson is back with a bang. Her highly praised, State of The World Tour is finally returning on September 7, 2017. However, to our surprise, sh…
The True Meaning behind TIDAL’s 4:44 Campaign
Earlier this week, various TIDAL ads were on display in New York City that stated “4:44”. This led fans to speculate that the ads were hinting towards…
Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria to Produce and Star in Workplace Comedy
Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington are slowly making their mark in Hollywood. Longoria and Washington will produce and star in 24-7, a workplace comedy…
Humanitarian Bae! Watch Rihanna Teach Math to Malawi Kids in Documentary
Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation visited Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, with Global Citizen and the Global Partnership for…
Yara Shahidi and Malia Obama Are Headed to Harvard in the Fall!
Harvard is not ready for these two, powerful, black women to attend their University. Yara Shahidi, the spectacular actress from “Black-ish̶…
Calling All Dancers: Missy Elliott Is Holding Auditions for Her Upcoming Tour!
The legendary Missy Elliott is searching for dancers to join her on the road this year. Elliott is renowned for her forward-thinking visuals with some…
Jason Whitlock Thinks Money Erases Racism
Race in America has always been a difficult issue to tackle. But for Jason Whitlock, he doesn’t see it as black and white. The Fox Sports 1 journalist…
Halle Berry is NOT Pregnant at 50
Halle Berry walked the purple carpet of the 16th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in a stunning silver dress. But no one was looking at her dress that …
Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir Land a Wedding Reality Series on BET
In November 2016, Gucci Mane proposed to Keyshia Ka’oir at an Atlanta Hawks game. Since becoming engaged the couple has been planning a big wedd…
Stop Fat Shaming Rihanna, Let Sis be Thick in Peace!
If you keep up with Rihanna, you can probably tell that she a gained a few happy pounds since her last tour. Rihanna has always been the poster child …
The BET Awards are Coming Up and These are Our Picks for winners!
The 2017 BET Awards are right around the corner! This year was a great year for music, so the competition will be tough. Here are our picks for this y…
#MEFeature: Toni Romiti Talks Being Independent, Collabs, and Not Being Your Typical Heart Broken Girl
Toni Romiti is introducing a whole new wave to Hip-Hop and R&B by combining sexy and tomboy swagger. As an independent artist, Romiti is taking on…
Netflix is NOT down with The Get Down and Twitter is Not Hear for IT!
So listen up, no we won’t find out if Books made it to Yale, we won’t find out if Books finds better than Mylene, we won’t find out what would become …
Underground is Canceled After 2 Seasons on WGN America
After only two seasons, widely acclaimed series “Underground” has been canceled by WGN America. WGNA’s parent company, Tribune Media…
Janelle Monae to Star in New Charlies Angel’s Movie #Allegedly
According to reports, Janelle Monae is a very desirable candidate for a leading role in Sony Pictures’ reboot of Charlie’s Angels! This will be the se…
Ariana Grande Will Host Benefit Concert in Manchester
Ariana Grande will host a ‘One Love’ benefit concert in Manchester this week. The event will feature Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Justin Bie…
#ICYMI: Ariana Grande Suspends Tour Following Concert Attack
Following the shocking terror attack in Manchester on Monday night, Ariana Grande has reportedly called a halt to her “Dangerous Woman” tour. Death to…
Ariana Grande Will Reportedly Pay for Manchester Victims’ Funerals
Ariana Grande is reportedly preparing to cover the costs of funerals for those killed in the horrifying bomb blast following her concert in Manchester…
American Idol Is Back, But Does It Make A Difference?
In an eyeroll worthy turn of events, American Idol will be returning. Although the franchise just completed its “finale” season in April 2016, th…
Black Twitter Drags NY Times Writer for Comparing Saartjie Baartman “Hottentot Venus” to Kim Kardashian
This past Tuesday, the New York Times found itself in hot water concerning a review of an Off-Broadway play. Ben Bartley wrote an insensitive descript…
The Rihanna and Lupita Movie is Happening!
So it’s actually happening – The Rihanna and Lupita movie of our dreams! The idea that began as a Twitter suggestion will become a reality…
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards Complete List of Winners
The 2017 edition of the Billboard Music Awards just wrapped last night, and unsurprisingly, Drake came out on top. The rapper broke the record for mos…
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta Cast Donates Money to Help High School Students
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta Cast members Karlie Redd, Mimi Faust, Rasheeda Frost and Sierra Gates took a break from being reality TV stars to help gradua…
BET Teams Up With Twitter to Launch a Study into “Black Twitter”
Black Twitter undoubtedly stands as one of internet’s longest and strongest reigning force in pop culture. Now, BET is teaming up with Twitter to put …
Anna Wintour Has a New TV Series Coming to Bravo
Anna Wintour is coming to the small screen! The British-American journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Vogue has another fictional portrayal in a new tel…
#ICYMI: Willow Smith to Produce a Film and Animated Series
At 16 most people were learning how to drive and figuring out different ways to get rid of acne, but Willow Smith is achieving much more. 16 year old …
Steve McQueen is Set to Direct a Tupac Shakur Documentary
A documentary on Tupac Shakur has been authorized by the estate of the late rapper with “12 Years a Slave” legendary director Steve McQueen on board. …
Breaking News: Bill Cosby’s Daughters Speak Out About Rape Allegations
If you live anywhere on planet earth, you probably heard about the Bill Cosby Rape Allegations. Over 60 women, famous and all, came forward and accuse…
Kim Kardashian’s New Reality Show Will Be a Beauty Competition
Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian West, announced via Instagram that she has worked on a new show with Lifetime. The new show will be called “Glam Ma…
No More Gladiators! Scandal Will End With Season 7
Although ABC isn’t commenting, multiple sources have confirmed that Scandal‘s upcoming seventh seventh will be its last. The network is expected to ma…
Sulley Muntari, Ghanian Footballer, Speaks on Racial Abuse
He has played for some of Europe’s top soccer clubs and represented Ghana in three World Cups, but Sulley Muntari says he experiences racism eve…
Disney’s Frozen 2 and Lion King Gets an Official Release Date
“Frozen 2” and the live action remake of “The Lion King” have finally gotten release dates! The official Disney Animation Stud…
Jordan Peele Signs First Look Deal with Universal Pictures
This year, Peele dominated the box office and now he will dominate the movie industry. ‘Get Out’s mastermind, Jordan Peele signed a first-…
Comics Legend Stan Lee Announces New Latin Superhero
Comic book legend Stan Lee is 94 years old but still working on new characters. He announced on May 7 that fans can expect a Latin superhero by the en…
Calvin Klein Signs Paris Jackson as New Face of Brand
Actress/model Paris Jackson has signed a major deal with Calvin Klein. The 19 year-old daughter of the late and great King of Pop, Michael Jackson, wi…
The Grammys Will Return to New York After 15 Years!
The Recording Academy has confirmed what all New Yorkers wanted to hear: The Grammys are returning to New York for their 60th anniversary show, which …
Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ Gets Another Season ! #YAYE
Apparently, the wildly popular Netflix show, ’13 Reasons Why’, found more reasons to create a new season. Selena Gomez, the show’s e…
Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition
Some lucky Twitter users were given the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday night. Rap queen Nicki Minaj was promoting her contest with music.ly to fly…
Four Stellar Movies to see in Theaters This May
1. Everything, Everything Amandla Stenberg takes on the role of Maddy, a teen who suffers from severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) aka “Bubble Bab…
Katy Perry Got Dragged This Week, Badly
Katy Perry’s recent rebrand has been controversial, to say the least. Her transition to a lifestyle of “wokeness” has certainly been met with skeptici…
#ICYMI: Tyrese Confirms a “Baby Boy” Sequel
Tyrese Gibson aka “Jody” took to Instagram to announce that a Baby Boy sequel is allegedly in the works. Although no other details on the film’s seque…
2017 Billboard Music Awards Line-up: Drake, Nicki Minaj, Bruno & More!
The music industry has been flames in 2017, so far; and as we reach towards the beginning of an eventful summer, Billboard has just revealed the perfo…
Beyonce Announces the “Formation Scholars” Scholarship Program
As if we needed another reason to prove that Beyoncé is our Queen. Beyoncé announced her “Formation Scholars” Scholarship Program on the o…
#ICYMI: 11 Black Employees Sue Fox News For Racial Discrimination
Eleven black Fox News employees are expected to stand behind a growing discrimination lawsuit against the cable network. According to the New York Tim…
50 Cent Set to Produce NEW Dramatic Series on Police Gangs
With the success of his hit Starz series “Power” it is no surprise, Curtis “ 50 cent ” Jackson is taking on more television projects. This time the hi…
Chris Brown Documentary is set to Hit Theaters This June
“Welcome to my life” is the title of Chris Brown’s documentary that is set to hit theaters this summer. The documentary features never-before-se…
#ICYMI: Tyler The Creator Remixes ‘Bill NYE’ Theme Song
Bill Nye the Science Guy revealed on Twitter that Tyler, the Creator is behind the theme song of his new Netflix show, Bill Nye Saves the World. The n…
Everything You Need to Know about LifeSize 2 starring Tyra Banks
It’s official…LifeSize will be making its way back to television in 2018. Freeform has just announced that the long awaited sequel will be airing in D…
Why “13 Reasons Why” is Taking Over Netflix and Twitter
13 Reasons Why is the newest series to hit Netflix! Not only does it tackle the big issue of suicide, it also sheds a light into the oppressive cultur…
#TBT: Remember Big Sean and Naya Rivera’s Relationship?
It feels like Big Sean and Jhene Aiko have been together forever. But in reality, it has only been a bit over a year. The rapper got together with Aik…
Kelly Rowland Releases Debut Book “Woah Baby!”
Recording artist, actress, and executive producer Kelly Rowland officially adds “author” to her long list of accomplishments with the release of her d…
Beyoncé Is The Queen of Instagram! Her Posts Are Worth $1 Million!
All hail Queen Bey! Beyoncé has been named the most influential celebrity on Instagram, with each of her posts worth more than $1 million, according t…
RHOA Drops Ball Again and Fires Phadrea Parks #Allegedly
It’s no secret. Real Housewives of Atlanta has been a snooze fest this season. The once very funny and interesting RHOA used to have viewers sit…
Rita Ora Fired From ANTM Due to Low Ratings, but it Wasn’t Her Fault
America’s Next Top Model ran its course while on the CW for 22 seasons with supermodel host Tyra Banks, which ended back in 2015 on the network. Getti…
“Get Out” surpasses ‘The Blair Witch Project’ as the Highest-Grossing Debut for Original Screenplay
Get Out has officially beaten a 20- year record held by The Blair Witch Project as the highest-grossing debut for original screenplay. The film was wr…
WATCH: ‘Claws’ Starring Niecy Nash and Karruche Tran is Set To Premiere Summer On TNT!
TNT’s newest series ‘Claws’ featuring Niecy Nash and Karrueche Tran premieres June 11 on TNT! TNT describes the hour-long new show &…
Daughter of Martin Luther King Claps Back at Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Ad
It only took a little over 24 hours for Kendall Jenner’s new commercial to hit the fan. Pepsi has admitted that they “missed the mark” on their latest…
Everyone Has Something To Say About Michelle Obama’s Natural Hair
The appearance of the First Lady has long fascinated the American public. Speculation of fashion choices and beauty routines is a constant. This scrut…
#MEFeature: Ke’Mari Moore Opens Up About His Short Film ‘Su Amor’ and Starring in #13ReasonsWhy
The new generation of black creatives and performers are making their entrance onto the scene. Inspired by our faves such as Issa Rae and Childish Gam…
#TBT: Amandla Stenberg “Hunger Games” Race Controversy
When we think of Amandla Stenberg, we think of her bold beauty and activism. Whether the actress rocks a full head of curls, or a blonde shaved head, …
#RumorHasIt: Beyonce and Jay Z are Opening a Restaurant!
The rumor mill is spinning out of control with news that Beyoncé and Jay Z are opening a restaurant. According to Love B. Scott, the power couple has …
Issa Rae Lands Her First Movie Role in ‘Empress of Serenity’?
“Insecure” co-creator and star Issa Rae has landed her first big movie gig. It is reported that Rae will star opposite former Saturday Night Live, Bil…
Jaleel White (Steve Urkel) Returns to TV in CBS’s ‘Me, Myself & I’
Jaleel White (famously recognized as Steve Urkel) has joined the CBS comedy pilot ‘Me, Myself & I’ in a starring role. The Family Matters alum is …
Jay Z is Making a Movie and Docuseries on Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin’s story launched a national conversation about racial profiling when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in 2013. It may seem li…
Shots Fired is Fox’s Newest Racial Controversial Series starring Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James and Mack Wilds
In an era where Trump is President of the United States, numerous killings of blacks by white cops and the Black Lives Matter movement, ‘Shots F…
RuPaul’s Life Story Is Headed To The Small Screen!
RuPaul, the most famous drag queen icon, may bringing his life story to the small screen. Bad Robot, reality production company World of Wonder, and R…
Miley Cyrus’s Family Gets New Reality Show on Bravo
A reality show is in the works for the Cyrus family. Tish and Brandi Cyrus (Miley’s mom & older sister) take on interior decorating for their new …
Charlamagne Laughs At Claims of Reverse Racism, Drags A Reporter
A lawsuit has been filed by five white men against Revolt Media. This is the same company that broadcasts Power 105.1’s popular morning show “The Brea…
#ICYMI: Fabolous Gets The Key To Brooklyn and Icon Award
Icon Talks honored philanthropist and rapper mogul Fabolous in Brooklyn, NY. Showing a sense of community and positivity on the anniversary of Biggie’…
Chewing Gum Season Two is Returning to Netflix April 4th
Netflix has a gem of a series called Chewing Gum. So, at first I was skeptical about starting this show. But, the first episode had me hooked. Tr…
‘Get Out’ Star Responds to Samuel L. Jackson’s Casting Critique
Everyone’s been talking about Jordan Peele’s latest political commentary. The comedian took a risk with Get Out, his chilling satire about the state o…
Fans want Zayn Malik to Play Aladdin in New Live Action Movie!
Disney has entered a new age of live action remakes of their classic Animated films and we are here for it. With the casting of Donald Glover as Simba…
10 of the Funniest Viral Meryl Streep Meme Tweets
It seems like every month there is a new meme to add to the forever growing trend. Meryl Streep yelling at the 2017 SAG AWARDS is the latest meme to t…
Kerry Washington is set to Executive Produce “The Mothers” Film
Scandal actress Kerry Washington has ventured into new territory. Her on-screen career spans as far back as 1994, but now Washington has decided to en…
Yara Shahidi Received a College Recommendation from Michelle Obama!
Yara Shahidi continues to embody BLACK GIRL MAGIC! Receiving just about the greatest college co sign anyone could get, from our favorite first lady. T…
Why Mahershala Ali is Oficially Our #MCM
Moonlight star Mahershala Ali has stolen our hearts and it is no secret. Not only did he just win his first Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting role.…
Janelle Monáe is in the Running for a Major Role in Deadpool 2!
Singer/songwriter turned actress Janelle Monáe is now rumored to be the front-runner to play Domino in Deadpool 2. The character Domino is the mutant …
What Keke Palmer and the Iconic Toni Braxton Have In Common ??
You’ll never guess what Actress and Singer Keke Palmer and the iconic Toni Braxton have in common! Both stars have been the first to push divers…
Moonlight Didn’t Lose, But Why Did Beyoncé?
The Moonlight versus La La Land situation is a tale as old as time. Most expected Moonlight to lose, even though it had a much more groundbreaking st…
#TBT: Who Shot Biggie? 20th Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder Mystery
On March 9th, 1997, the music world changed forever. While casually sitting in a parked car in Los Angeles, The Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead. It was…
Dave Chappelle Returns with Two New Specials March 21, on Netflix!
Comedian, Dave Chappelle is headed back to Television for his first concert special in twelve years. Chappelle is not just having one special, heR…
Ariana Grande & John Legend Team Up For ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Soundtrack
Ariana Grande and John Legend have teamed up for the Beauty and the Beast film soundtrack. The pair’s duet is a revitalized version of the song…
5 Reasons Why Donald Glover Makes the Perfect Simba in The Lion King Remake!
If you weren’t excited for the live action version of The Lion King already, you should be now! Donald Glover has been casted as Prince Simba and we’r…
Disney Channel Airs Its First Gay Kiss Scene Ever!
Disney has made history this week by airing what seems to be its first gay kiss scene! The popular animated cartoon “Star vs. the Forces of Evil” on D…
Teyana Taylor Lanches Online Workout Class “FADE2FIT”
Teyana Taylor, no doubt, has an amazing body. Since her surprise appearance in Kanye West’s video for “Fade,” everyone has been asking her for tips .…
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 6 Trailer is Here!
The Love & Hip Hop Atlanta season six super trailer has arrived with all the tea! On-again, off-again couple Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J will …
Why the Moonlight Win Over La La Land is Everything
Sunday night’s events left everyone shocked. The 89th Academy Awards ceremony ended in a historic turn of events. Although Warren Beatty announced to …
Lady Gaga To Replace Beyoncé as Headliner at Coachella 2017
Coachella has reportedly, booked Lady Gaga to replace Beyoncé as the festival’s Saturday night headliner. An official announcement is expected in the …
Jay Z Becomes The First Rapper Inducted In The Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame
The first rapper ever to be nominated for the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame has been announced! Jay Z has another reason to celebrate. He is making …
Jamie Chung Will be X-men’s ‘Blink’ in Fox New Marvel Pilot
Fox’s upcoming and highly anticipated Marvel themed series has cast one of its first stars. Jamie Chung will be playing Blink. The character is …
Celebs React To ‘Moonlight’ Oscar Win & ‘La La Land’ Mixup
When Moonlight won the Academy Award for Best Picture late Sunday night — after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced La La Land the win…
#ICYMI: Everyone Who Won an Oscar Last Night
With all the chaos and confusion surrounding the La La Land/ Moonlight mistake, viewers were too busy to congratulate the other Oscar Winners. Well, d…
Watch Rihanna’s Super Steamy Scene in ‘Bates Motel’
The fifth and final season of Bates Motel premiered on Monday. This time our bad gal, Rihanna, was not in the first episode. There’s no word on when …
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Completely Reads the Entire Trump Team
The Trump Administration. Need I say more? We have been on a rollercoaster with this administration and it’s only been a month. Maxine Waters is tired…
#ICYMI: Demi Moore, Eva Longoria, and Nia Long will Guest Star on Empire this Spring!
One thing Demi Moore, Eva Longoria, and Nia Long all have in common is this Spring they will be booked! Sources have confirmed that the three actresse…
Beyoncé Cancels Coachella Performance Following Her Doctor’s Orders
The doctors have spoken, and Beyoncé is officially cancelling her headlining slot at this year’s Coachella, due to concerns surrounding her preg…
#TBT: Why #OscarsSoWhite is Still Relevant
This Sunday, the 26th of February, the 89th Academy Awards ceremony will take place. As always, we are expecting to do a lot of Hollywood stargazing. …
Michelle Obama Will Be A Guest Judge on MasterChef Junior
The Obamas are back from their well-earned Caribbean vacay and Michelle Obama is making a return to the public eye, in the cutest way! The former Firs…
#TBT: Why Kanye West Said “George Bush Doesn’t Care About Black People”
It has been a little over eleven years since the iconic Kanye West graced live television with an equivocally iconic comment. “George Bush doesn’t car…
Amandla Stenberg Stars in ‘Everything, Everything’ Movie
Amandla Stenberg is the lead in the upcoming romance, drama movie Everything, Everything. It is based on a young-adult novel of the same name, written…
Larenz Tate and Charlie Murphy Join ‘Power’ Season 4
Power is expanding it’s cast for Season to include some famous names. Charlie Murphy and Larenz Tate will be joining the cast this season. Charl…
Did the 59th Annual Grammys Snub Beyoncé?
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