Ever keen to keep the magnifying glass on some of R&B’s brightest talents, look inside to see the latest happenings of some of the genre’s best movers and shakers.
Peek inside for news on TearMarr, Lloyd, Anthony Hamilton, and Ro James.
As we reported here, last year reality star-turned-beauty-mogul Kylie Jenner was at the center of a controversial debate on her ‘self-made billionaire status’ after Forbes magazine crowned her such thanks to the sale of her Kylie Cosmetics company (which the Wall Street Journal reported was a deal worth $1.2 billion at the time).
However, Forbes took to print Friday (May 29) to refute the year-old claim, even stating the company “is significantly smaller, and less profitable than the family has spent years leading the cosmetics industry and media outlets to believe.”
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Madonna, Mariah Carey, Usher, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears are just a few of the big names in music who have buckled up for James Corden‘s wildly popular ‘Late Late Show’ segment, ‘Carpool Karaoke,’ over the years.
Yet, despite the slew of prospective guest stars music lovers have on their wish lists (see: Janet Jackson, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Brandy, etc.), Corden’s gone on record to announce the future of the show is uncertain due to to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Look inside to hear him detail the decision to forego the virtual alternative:
‘How To Get Away with Murder‘s sixth season is heading to Netflix next month.
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‘Canceled express’ has picked up a new passenger: ‘Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse’ voice actor Shameik Moore.
The 25-year-old took to Twitter Thursday (May 28) to suggest Black peoples’ negative (and sometimes fatal) interactions with police forces across the United States could be avoided if they “learn how to deal with police and racism.”
Going on to cite “Black on Black crime” as a topic the African American community should prioritize over police brutality, Moore’s multi-tweet rant even saw him say he doesn’t ‘fear for his life because he knows how to handle himself in tough situations.’
Needless to say, his commentary – especially in the midst of a national social crisis stemming from the filmed death of unarmed Minnesota Black George Floyd – incited fury.
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Much like we reported here, ‘Star Wars’ star John Boyega is among celebrities who are expressing outrage over the videotaped death of an unarmed Black man (George Floyd) by Minneapolis police.
However, his comments have incited fury among the law officers’ supporters.
Taking to social media recently, the 28-year-old tweeted he “f*cking hates racists” – a stance he was not willing to debate.
“This just burns,” he later tweeted alongside a photo of Floyd. “Seems to be a never ending cycle. The murderers need to be charged severely. Even in the face of death this man was given zero empathy.”
His comments lit up Twitter and Instagram, leading him to upload a video dragging defenders of the Minneapolis policemen who committed the crime.
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As we reported here in November, Gabrielle Union was unexpectedly fired from her judge role on season 14 of NBC’s hit reality talent show, ‘America’s Got Talent’ – move that led the actress to express concerns about the show’s ‘toxic work culture’ to the network’s Human Resources department.
After NBC initially responded to Union’s claims with a statement that praised the series’ long history of “inclusivity and diversity,” the official investigation – made public this month as we reported here – found her claims to have no merit.
The investigation’s findings came ahead of the ‘Being Mary Jane’ star’s first publicized interview about her time on the show, featured on the most recent edition of ‘Variety.’
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Jamie Foxx is speaking up and out in defense of Jimmy Fallon following the blackface storm the comic found himself embroiled in this week.
As reported, ‘The Tonight Show’ host came under fire for a 2000 Saturday Night Live skit – in which he donned blackface when portraying Chris Rock.
He has since apologized.
In the wake of the drama, Foxx has weighed-in and is lending his support.
His words below…
Gabrielle Union made headlines last December when she contested the reasons for her departure from ‘America’s Got Talent.’
As reported, she voiced concerns about a toxic culture at the show – alleging issues surrounding race and gender.
Now, the findings of an investigation launched by the driving forces of the hit show, have have been shared.
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LisaRaye McCoy has starred in many an Urban classic, but one role she won’t be taking up is a cast spot on the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’
Ever outspoken, the actress revealed in a new interview that she was offered a spot on the hit Bravo show – but declined.
Find out why below…
Jimmy Fallon is used to putting guests in the hot seat. However, this week he found himself on the receiving end of ample heat.
And it all centers on a 2000 Saturday Night Live sketch where the comic imitated Chris Rock by donning blackface.
Seemingly randomly, the clip went viral in the here and now and saw Fallon come under fire.
Moments ago, he attempted to quell the flames by releasing a statement.
His words below…
The cancellation crew have their sights set on ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon as the actor-comedian is trending on Twitter thanks to resurfaced footage from ‘SNL’ that depicts him performing in blackface.
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