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1st May

Lupita Nyong’o & Jessica Chastain Team Up For All-Female Spy Movie

Lupita Nyong’o and Jessica Chastain in the same movie?

It’s happening.

Epic news below…

1st May

‘Black Earth Rising’ : Michaela Coel To Star In African Netflix Drama

The rising star Michaela Coel is to star in a debate-sparking series named ‘Black Earth Rising’.

Why it’s set to spark debate and raise some uncomfortable questions on the West’s relationship with Africa?

Find out below…

30th Apr

‘Lion King’: Beyonce Joins Disney In Bid To Back African Actors

July 19th 2019 will bring with it Disney‘s second telling of the ‘Lion King‘ story.

Today, news on the moves it has made to inspire diversity and fair representation within Hollywood have emerged from its set.

Full story below… (more…)

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30th Apr

Bill Cosby on House Arrest Until Sentencing / 5 More Universities Revoke His Honorary Degrees

As if the heat on Bill Cosby wasn’t already hot enough in the days leading to his sexual assault conviction (click here to read more on that), the comedy legend has seen some of that heat intensified in the days that have followed.

Cosby, 80, was ordered to house arrest and fitted with a GPS monitor after the guilty verdict was rendered on three counts of “felony indecent aggravated assault” following a 2004 incident. Though permitted to leave his house to meet with lawyers and seek any medical treatment, the embattled star must otherwise remain in the confines of his Philadelphia home until news arrives of his official sentencing (which could be up to 10 years per count).

With the news continuing the dominate headlines well over the weekend into this week, a number of colleges and universities who once celebrated the comedy pioneer for his support of education and the advancement of the arts began announcing their intent to rescind the honorary degrees bestowed to him.

Said revocation is just the beginning his new woes:

30th Apr

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Tops Box Office With $630 Million Opening

Disney’s ‘Infinity War‘ is making millions at the box office with help from the superheroes it employed to fight the villainous Thanos.

Awesome news below…

29th Apr

‘The Last O.G.’: TBS Renews Tracy Morgan & Tiffany Haddish Series for Season 2

TBS has struck gold with its breakout comedy series, ‘The Last O.G.’

As we reported here, the Tiffany Haddish and Tracy Morgan-led show – which premiered on April 3rd – delivered the network its highest ratings for an original series debut and, weeks after its impressive launch, has remained fairly consistent with its viewership draws.

The result? TBS is already ordering its sophomore season. Details inside:

28th Apr

Did You Miss It? Cardi B & Ozuna Hit the Billboard Latin Music Awards With ‘La Modelo’

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Shortly after announcing her plans to go on maternity leave (as we reported here), hitmaking rapstress Cardi B took sunny Las Vegas to hit the stage at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards (April 26) alongside Latin sensation Ozuna to perform the hit single, ‘La Modelo.’

Ozuna, who also took home “Artist of the Year” honors at the event, joined the audience in awe as the mom-to-be strutted her stuff with her baby bump on full display.

Hopefully the performance will tide fans over until the Grammy-nominee hits the road this Fall in support of her chart-topping debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy.’ Until then, press “play” below to see the hot mama do her thing:

26th Apr

Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault In Retrial [Updated]