In a recent interview with VladTV, comedian Aries Spears discussed why Black communities often defend certain controversial figures like Bill Cosby but not others such as Diddy or R. Kelly. Spears explained that defense often stems from a history of losing Black icons, creating a protective instinct. He differentiates Cosby as an idol because of
Nelly and Ashanti are one of the most notable celebrity power couples in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B, a reputation they’re putting on the small screen once again. According to Deadline, Peacock has just renewed their We Belong Together reality television show for a second season. Production will reportedly begin this month and aim for a premiere date later this year. For those
Comedian Aries Spears recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing public feud between 50 Cent and T.I., which has escalated from a planned versus event into a messy exchange involving family and potentially a documentary by 50 Cent. Spears calls the drama “games only Black people play the system so trivial,” highlighting how both rappers
The film will hit theaters on May 8 and will also include late rapper Takeoff’s final on-screen appearance. Quavo takes the spotlight in the official trailer for Takeover, a forthcoming crime-drama that finds the rap star stepping into his most prominent acting role yet. The graphic novel-style action thriller features him as Guy Miller, a street-racing legend
Chuck Norris, the Amercian martial arts champion who became an action star in the hit series Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 86. Born Carlos Ray Norris in Ryan, Oklahoma, he became a karate champion before transitioning into Hollywood, where he’d dominate action films and television for decades. His most iconic roles came in “The Way
The next Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, is heralding a fresh new start for the MCU’s take on Peter Parker. Tom Holland has suited up as your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man once again in the first trailer for Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The fourth standalone Spidey movie in the MCU will release in theaters on July
Comedian Aries Spears openly denounced former President Donald Trump as a “racist piece of s***” during a recent interview, highlighting Trump’s controversial actions and racist undertones. Spears criticized Trump for sharing a widely condemned image comparing Barack and Michelle Obama to monkeys, a historically racist trope attacking Black people. Spears found it deliberate and unacceptable
A tense interaction happened between best supporting actress nominee Teyana Taylor and a security guard at the 2026 Oscars. Video posted to social media after the ceremony showed Taylor stopped in the midst of a crowd heading backstage at the Dolby Theater for a cast photo to celebrate One Battle After Another’s six Oscar wins. According to TMZ, the guard
Kiki Shepard, the longtime cohost of the popular variety show “Showtime at the Apollo,” has passed away at 74 years old. Kiki, born Chiquita Renee Shepard, died on March 16 from a massive heart attack, according to TMZ. Shepard’s representative LaShirl Smith confirmed the cause of death to the outlet, saying that it was “completely unexpected.”
First time nominee Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing twin brothers in the genre-bending vampire tale “Sinners.” Jordan, 39, plays dual roles as war veterans Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore who try to use stolen money to open a juke joint in Mississippi during the Great Depression. As
