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via CNN: Future printings of Oprah Winfrey’s spiritual self-help book, “The Wisdom of Sundays,” will not include contributions from former hip-hop music executive Russell Simmons, according to the book’s publisher. The decision comes as Simmons faces multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, including rape. Simmons has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. “All future printings of ‘The Wisdom […]

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via FirstLadyB: Just in time for Black History Month, the USPS has released the Lena Horne stamp. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is celebrating the life and legacy of Lena Horne. She has been chosen as the 41st honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. The stamp is available in post offices across the country and online in time for February, […]

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  via FirstLadyB: Jordin Sparks step- sister has passed away. Bryanna Jackson-Frias, 16, died Tuesday evening from complications with sickle cell anemia. Jordin’s mom shared the news of Bryanna’s passing on Facebook: “Bry went peacefully to Heaven. I can’t help to think that she’s smiling just like this. Thank you all for your prayers.” Jordin had asked followers […]

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via FirstLadyB: Regina King and Robin Roberts team up for ABC drama highlighting the lives of 5 African American sisters who are all New York Police officers. Via Deadline: The untitled Holmes Sisters, explores the lives of five African-American sisters, all officers in the NYPD, as they face the challenges of their high-risk jobs while […]

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via BlackDoctor: Mary J. Blige is the true definition of the term “glow up.” She exemplifies having to go through the bitterness of life to enjoy the sweet. The singer and actress has been nominated for Golden Globe, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild awards, and now a history-making two Oscar nods for both her […]

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via BlackAmericaWeb: Actress LisaRaye McCoy has become the victim of a hefty burglary. TMZ reports that at least $160,000 worth of jewelry and purses were stolen from McCoy’s San Fernando house over the weekend while she was gone. A family member watching the place over the weekend went over to check the place out when they noticed the […]

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via BlackAmericaWeb: Kerry Washington was a part of a cappella singing group called Triple Trio when she attended the Spence school in Manhattan. Kerry Washington was accepted to Yale and Darthmouth College but turned them down and attended George Washington University. While attending George Washington University, she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa […]

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via BCNN1: Following a number of sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein, in October, Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Terry Crews openly joined the #MeToo Movement. Through a series of tweets, he claimed he was assaulted by high-level Hollywood executive Adam Venit, head of the motion picture department at the William Morris Endeavor (WME) agency, in 2016. A month later, […]

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via eurweb: Early reactions from the “Black Panther” world premiere are coming in, and as noted by THR, the response is overwhelmingly positive. The outlet reports that “Black reviewers and geek sites, in particular, were effusive about the positive representations of black women. Tre’vell Anderson of the Los Angeles Times called “Black Panther” a “love letter about blackness.”  “ReBecca Theodore-Vachon, […]

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via GetUpMornings: Sam Smith returned to the Grammy Awards stage to sing his new single “Pray” off his “The Thrill of It All” album. The song was beautifully sung as the gospel choir backed him up and the band set the tone. “Pray” is a beautiful ballad that fans will love to hear. According to Billboard, Smith went on […]

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via CNN: Despite a strong show of support for the Time’s Up movement on the red carpet, where the Grammys’ biggest stars donned white roses to support female empowerment, there was a glaring lack of female representation in the winners’ list. And some fans are not happy about it. Hollywood has been at the forefront […]