The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here!
That’s right! Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have teamed up for the release of the trailer for the Bad Boys’ Franchise third installment entitled, Bad Boys For Life.
The news comes only days after announcing his cultural and commerce partnership with the NFL in a press conference with the commissioner, Roger Goodell.
“He’s a huge fan, already has a sports business and wants to continue to be a change agent for the NFL.” said a reputable source when asked what led Jay-Z’s interest in becoming an owner.
This news has sparked much controversy in the media.
One person not too fond of Jay-Z’s decision is Colin Kaepernick’s best friend, Eric Reid.
“Jay-Z claimed to be a supporter of Colin, he wore his Jersey, he told people not to perform at the Super Bowl because of the treatment the NFL did to Colin, and now he’s going to be a part-owner,” said the Panthers Safety. “He’s sounding despicable.”
Reid was among the few who stood by Kaepernick’s protest against systematic oppression which later ended in a $10 million settlement from the NFL.
There is no word yet on which team Jay-Z will own, however, that hasn’t stopped people from talking on social media.
Here’s how some have reacted via Twitter:
Colin Kaepernick: “Now that you’re gonna become a part owner, you gonna sign me, right?”
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison has died at the age of 88.
The author who brought us such works as The Blue Eye andBeloved, passed away Monday night at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York according to a recent statement issued by her family via publisher, Knopf.
“It is with profound sadness we share that, following a short illness, our adored mother and grandmother, Toni Morrison, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by family and friends. The consummate writer who treasured the written word, whether her own, her students or others, she read voraciously and was most at home when writing. Although her passing represents a tremendous loss, we are grateful she had a long, well-lived life,” said the Morrison family.
While Morrison is no longer with us, her legacy lives on through her extensive catalog of literary works.
The trailblazing author has published 11 novels and won countless awards, including a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Today we remember the brilliant Novelist, teacher of life, and philanthropist, Toni Morrison.
Beyoncé snatched our souls when she dropped the soundtrack to Disney’s film Lion King entitled, The Gift.
However, the queen is now being accused of stealing visuals from a South African musician just one week after releasing the music video for the album’s single, ‘Spirit.’
The 37-year-old songstress is suspected of copying Petite Noir’s short 17-minute musical film called La Maison Noir: The Gift and the Curse. Sounds Familiar?
Not only does the similarity within titles raise suspicion. Fans are also suggesting that Beyoncé stole a vast majority of the scenes from Noir’s video released May of last year.
A post from the Diet Prada Instagram account shows a side-by-side comparison of the two bodies of work where both artists are striking similar dances while also wearing the same colorful clothing.
Petite Noir and his wife, Rharha Nembhard, originally created the short film to give a political depiction of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
While neither of the artists has released a statement about the situation, Gabrielle Kannemeyer, who worked on the film as fashion and art director tweeted:
A few more near identical frames that Beyoncé’s team lifted from The Gift and the Curse. The film I worked on with @PETITE_NOIRpic.twitter.com/KqcumIBKZS
— Gabrielle Kannemeyer (@GabbiKannemeyer) July 20, 2019
Fans also took to Twitter to share their mixed reactions about the accusations:
Tessa Thompson is using her platform to make major strides in the LGBTQ+ community! The actress recently revealed that her character, Valkyrie, will be Marvel’s first openly bisexual superhero.
“As new king [of Asgard], she needs to find her queen,” said the actress when asked what will her character be up to in the fourth installment of the Thor Franchise, during the studio’s Comic-Con panel this past weekend.
Since Saturday’s panel, Marvel’s President Kevin Feige also confirmed that Valkyrie would be involved in a LGBTQ storyline stating, “The answer is yes. How that impacts the story remains to be seen with that level of representation you’ll see across our films, not in just ‘Thor 4.”
Valkyrie was first introduced to Marvel fans in 1970 with her appearance in The Avengers #83, where she was known mostly for being an ally and love interest to Thor. The character, based on the Norse mythological figure Brynhildr, has since then been depicted as bisexual in recent comics.
The female heroin will be re-appearing alongside Chris Hemsworth and the female Thor, played by Natalie Portman in the upcoming film titled, Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thompson also took to Twitter to share her excitement for the character’s newfound storyline stating, “She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play!”
She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play! https://t.co/d0LZKTHCfL
The 35-year-old actress is no stranger to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Thompson has been very candid about her sexuality with identifying as pansexual even appearing as the lead love interest in her once rumored boo, Janelle Monáe’s music video, PYNK.
When traveling on a plane you always want to make yourself comfortable; but just how comfortable is too comfortable?
That’s the question that has many people debating on Twitter after author Alafair Burks posted a video of a man browsing in-flight entertainment options with his feet while on a plane.
In the 7 second video, the man is seen using his right foot to scroll through the touchscreen while resting his left foot on the wall.
Now before you try to rationalize this disgusting act, please note that the man in question did not have any physical disabilities that would have restricted him from simply leaning forward to use his hands. The videographer confirmed that she saw the man on and off of the flight carrying his luggage.
This video comes to us as no surprise seeing that a 2015 survey from the University of Nottingham found that about 10 percent of the things you touch at an airport carries a virus with the most heavily infested place being security checkpoint.
The chilling fact makes us appreciate the viral video of Naomi Campbell sanitizing her entire section before take off just a tad bit more.
Next time you board a flight, think twice before you avoid sanitizing your area. You never know whose foot sweat you may be encountering.
Streaming powerhouse, Netflix has acquired the rights for a Cyntoia Brown documentary. Brown was arrested at in Tennessee at the age 16 in 2004 after she killed a 43-year-old man who was soliciting her for sex. Her story became national news after the 2011 PBS documentary, Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story aired. The story caught the attention of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Viola Davis, and Ashley Judd. Cyntoia’s quest for clemency has been documented and will be featured in the new Netflix documentary, she’s scheduled to be released from jail August 2019.
Jussie Smollett’s camp isn’t happy with all the fake news that’s being spread around about what happened to him back in January when he claimed he was the victim of a homophobic attack.
According to sources, Smollett’s team claims texts sent to the brothers had nothing to do with the attack but were really about a banned steroid that reduced belly fat.
Basically, his camp his upset about how his entire case and situation has been misrepresented.
Source: tmz.com
HBO has announced the premiere date of August 2 for Robin Thede’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show.”
On Twitter Thede gave further information about the show by telling fans the show will air Fridays at 11 PM and the social media handle for the show is @BlackLadySketch.
Thede’s show will feature sketches done by black women and will also star Quinta Brunson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Gabrielle Dennis.
We all know summer is a good time for vacations and being outside, but the Netflix titles coming to the streaming service in June may make you want to stay inside wrapped in a blanket binge-watching shows.
The streaming service announced titles that were coming next month and front and center on that list is the third season on “Stranger Things” which debuts on July 4, and the final season of “Orange Is The New Black” scheduled for July 26.
Other titles that stand out are Astro Boy, the Caddyshack movies, Little Monsters, and Megamind for the kids. Plus, classics like Starsky and Hutch, The Hangover, and Cheech and Chong.
Netflix also plans a slew of original films plus Mary Poppins Returns for next month.
Looks like LeBron James has put together a star-studded cast for his Space Jam sequel when it starts filming this summer.
Appearing on the marquee will be Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Anthony Davis, plus WNBA stars Diana Taurasi and Nneka Ogwumike, according to The Athletic.
Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that several other players from both leagues are said to have on-screen roles in the July 2021 release.
Reportedly a basketball court will be built on set, allowing James to continue practices and training while production is underway.
Oprah Winfrey has spoken! It seems like she is open to returning to do a talk show.
When asked if she would do it again, Winfrey told Entertainment Tonight she’d do another talk show with one condition.
Oprah said, “I would love to make that happen, let me tell you. But maybe not every day. That was a problem. Our dates were too frequent. The only time I missed it was like during the election or when something really big happens in the news. I think, ‘Oh, gee, I wish I had a show.’”
The Oprah Winfrey Show was on daily from 1986 until 2011.
If this doesn’t get you excited for The Lion King, perhaps nothing will.
A teaser clip for the movie showed up on social media on Thursday featuring Beyonce and Donald Glover singing the classic song Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Common is the latest guest to take a seat at the Red Table with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow and Andrienne aka “Gammy.”
At the table he talks about his book, why he does not consider himself a victim even though he was molested and talks about marriage.
The episode will air in full at 12 noon EST on Monday. In it Common also reveals that he wants to be married.
I think I just want that partnership. To be able to experience life where I am growing as a human being and it’s fun too. I know it’s hard, also.
