Entertainment

via BlackAmericaWeb: Can’t say we didn’t see this one coming. We’re talking about the reaction Dr. Bernice King is having to Cardi B‘s portrayal of Coretta Scott King in a skit from Wild ‘N Out star Rip Michaels’ new show, Off the Rip. https://youtu.be/_zJxw79qc10 Micheals says no harm was meant and that Cardi B shouldn’t take the brunt of the blame. Dr. Bernice […]

via GetUpMornings: Snoop Dogg is a rapper, gospel artist, game show host and now adding author to his resume. He’s decided to write a cookbook and it will include some of his best recipes. The “From Crook To Cook” book will have his famous baby back ribs, chicken and waffles and mac and cheese recipe in […]

You know it, I know it. Every natural hair journey begins with thinking, “What products should I use” Well, you don’t need to dive into the Whole Foods section of hair care products (no disrespect to Whole Foods) in order to achieve the perfect look for styling as well as keeping your scalp moisturized and […]

via clickondetroit: A casket carrying Aretha Franklin arrived Tuesday morning at the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History. Franklin’s body will lie in repose at the museum both Tuesday and Wednesday. The viewing will be open to the public both days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Video above shows the casket arriving Tuesday morning. The funeral […]

via FirstLadyB: Michelle Williams wants to help readers find hope with her new 3 day devotional. ‘Anxiety and Depression: Finding Hope With Michelle Williams’ is a new 3 day devotional on the YouVersion app. Following her rise to fame as a member of Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams found herself paralyzed with “What’s next?” anxiety. But God still had plans for […]

Sad news to report as Robin Leach, the veteran entertainment journalist who was best known for his work on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous has died as result of complications from a stroke he suffered last November. He was 76. Leach had been hospitalized since November 21st after suffering a stroke in Cabo San […]

After weeks of speculation, the official lineup for Aretha Franklin‘s memorial service has been announced. It reads like a who’s who of performers, a festival like group of singers ranging from different tenors and more. See the full list below. Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Ronald Isley, Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson are among the performers along with Fantasia, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, the Clark Sisters, Jennifer […]

via BlackAmericaWeb: Another jewel has been added to the crown of Queen Latifah. Philadelphia’s Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday that the rapper, singer and actress would be the latest recipient of its Marian Anderson Award, named after the pioneering opera singer and Philly native who became the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955. The award salutes “critically […]

via FirstLadyB: Chrisette Michele announced that she is working on her very first Gospel album ya’ll. The ‘A Couple Of Forevers’ singer shared the news in a blog post, even sharing that she started speaking in tongues at the age of 9! God is moving. It’s blowing my mind. Growing up in the church, you learn that God […]

via BlackAmericaWeb: Abdul “Duke” Fakir said he stopped going to funerals in recent years because he has lost so many close friends and he can’t take any more. But the lone surviving original member of the Four Tops said he won’t miss the chance to pay his final respects next week to his “Baby Sis,” Aretha Franklin. […]

via eurweb: The Queen of Soul died on Thursday at the age of 76 after years of battling cancer, and according to TMZ, Aretha Franklin did leave a will or trust. However, hours after her passing, reports started to surface that her partner of thirty years and her sons are already at war over her $80 million fortune. […]

via BlackAmericaWeb: Word of an Aretha Franklin biopic to star Jennifer Hudson was first revealed last January, when Clive Davis broke the news at his annual pre-Grammy party before introducing J-Hud onstage to sing a medley of Franklin’s hits. “The artist anointed by Aretha Franklin herself,” Davis said while bringing Hudson to the stage, adding “Aretha personally told me that last […]