In the Eddie Murphy comedy ‘Norbit’, the female African-American character is the overweight, vile and villainous Rasputia…envious of the lead character’s petite, fairer-skinned and amiable love interest.

Now, thirteen years after its release, Thandie Newton is baring all on how she truly feels about the upsetting depiction of black women in the movie.

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It’s been nearly 20 years since Americans were first introduced to the popular catch phrase, “You are the weakest link…goodbye.”

However, thanks to a recent announcement from the good folks at NBC, viewers are about to get reacquainted with the popular early 2000’s game show, ‘The Weakest Link.’

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Tiwa Savage has served up a fresh taste of Afrobeats bliss with new single ‘Dangerous Love.’

The flavorsome jam is the first taste of the singer’s forthcoming album ‘CELIA’ – which is named after her mother. Having signed a global deal with Universal Music, the set will serve as Savage’s first internationally serviced effort and will be helmed by UMG imprints Island/Motown.

Speaking on the track, the Nigerian superstar said:

“Dangerous Love is such a vibe! It’s a song that is basically about a girl who is dipping in and out of a ‘relationship’ with a guy that really doesn’t deserve her time or attention. She knows that he is bad for her but she gambling with her heart anyway. I feel like every girl and maybe guys too can relate to this one.” 

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BBC Radio 1 has joined Beyonce‘s ‘Black Parade’.

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As a Memphis native, Pop superstar Justin Timberlake is no stranger to seeing statues constructed in commemoration of Confederate soldiers.

Now, as those very monuments are being pointed to as painful reminders of America’s dark past of slavery and racial inequality, activists the world over are calling for their removal.  On Monday (July 6), Timberlake added his name to the list of people calling for their elimination.

Taking to Instagram, the GRAMMY winner stated:

“There are roughly 1,848 confederate statues of in the U.S.,” Timberlake said. “More than half are in the South, and it’s not acceptable. No one should be protecting the legacies of Confederate leaders and slave owners.”

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Kenya Moore is getting her mogul on.

Viewers of the Real Housewives Of Atlanta will note that the star has long touted the length, health, and strength of her tresses.

She’s spun said prowess into what she says is a multi-million dollar business – aptly named Kenya Moore Haircare.

With the US observing #BlackoutTuesday – a day to spotlight and buy from Black-owned businesses – the former Miss USA is seizing the moment to share a brand new commercial for her brand.

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Not even a week after the untimely 2019 passing of Nipsey Hussle, fellow emcee Kodak Black took to Instagram to romantically pursue the late rap star’s girlfriend, Lauren London.

Later apologizing to London for the act after backlash ensued (as we reported here), Black – a year later – is now revisiting the incident to publicly apologize to Hussle.

Taking to Instagram Monday (July 6), the 23-year-old – who is currently serving time at a federal prison in Kentucky for falsifying information on federal forms to purchase firearms – wielded a lengthy statement to display his remorse.

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Bad Bunny is heating things up with his latest magazine cover.

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Thandie Newton has revealed that she almost joined the ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ family…but walked away when she asked to use the role to push harmful stereotypes.

Stereotypes, designed to denigrate and humiliate black women.

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Charlamagne Tha God is making major moves!

For, it’s just been announced that the much-loved media maestro has been snapped up by Comedy Central to host a weekly talkshow.

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Congratulations are in order for Remy Ma and Papoose!

For, it’s been revealed that the rap couple are expecting their second child together.

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Usher has unwrapped the self-directed video for ‘I Cry.’

And it’s a family affair, because the singer’s sons Usher V and Naviyd contribute graphics to the visual (under their alias Dem Raymond Boyz).

Speaking on his rationale for releasing the emotional song, Usher said:

“This song was inspired by wanting to teach my sons that it is ok for a man to feel emotions deeply and to cry. Like many men, I was raised to believe that we have to be “tough” and not show our vulnerability, which I don’t want to teach them. While I was shut in during the pandemic and watching the death of George Floyd, the ongoing slaughter of Black men and women, the protests and the events that unfolded, I became very connected to the wider universal feeling of hopelessness. Like many, I grew increasingly frustrated by how slow things have been to change.  I became very depressed thinking about all the sons who have lost their fathers to police brutality, social injustice and violence; the daughters and mothers too. So I returned to this song and realized it was intended for this time, so I finished it and here it is.”

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