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Hold your horses, tweeps! Vic Mensa will not be ProKid in biopic
The news of Vic Mensa starring in SA rapper ProKid's upcoming biopic was met with much confusion. Fortunately there are more pieces to the puzzle.
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Eboni K. Williams explains suspended law license, slams 'desperate' attempts to discredit her
Eboni K. Williams is continuing to rise above the nonsense. In a recent Instagram Live video, the Real Housewife of... View Article The post Eboni K. Williams explains suspended law license, slams 'desperate' attempts to discredit her appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘Arthur’ to end on PBS Kids after 25-season stint - DefenderNetwork.com
“Arthur” will soon come to an end. PBS Kids plans to end the long-running children’s series after 25 seasons, said an original developer of the show during a podcast released Wednesday. The final season will air in 2022. Kathy Waugh, who was a guest on the Finding DW podcast, said
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Jazzin’ Returns at Shedd Aquarium for Five Exciting Evenings | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Shedd Aquarium recently announced the highly anticipated return of Jazzin’ at the Shedd, an evening event series punctuated by live, local jazz talent, unbelievable animal moments and fantastic city skyline and firework views. The limited series will include five Wednesday evening events star
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Former President Barack Obama drops 2021 summer playlist - DefenderNetwork.com
Former President Barack Obama released a list of songs he’s been jamming to this summer on social media. Obama dropped his 2021 Summer Playlist saying he’s been listening to “a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between.” It’s a tradition
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Harlem Globetrotters #SpreadGame tour makes a stop in Atlanta | The Atlanta Voice
Fans with Harlem Globetrotters apparel dressed in red, blue and black and kids with the red, white and blue basketball filled up the arena to see the legendary team in action at State Farm Arena. History is something that unites the fans and people of Atlanta as the Globetrotters were able to win
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Prince Harry working on ‘intimate and heartfelt memoir’
Prince Harry is writing what his publisher is calling an “intimate and heartfelt memoir.” Random House expects to release the... View Article The post Prince Harry working on ‘intimate and heartfelt memoir’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black Bourbon Society partners with Jim Beam® for the Open-Door Tour to support Black-owned restaurants and bars. | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Danielle Sanders, Interim Managing Editor Black Bourbon Society partnered with Jim Beam to create The Open-Door Tour. This tour seeks to spotlight black-owned bars and restaurants that serve as cultural pillars in their communities. Black Bourbon Society is an organization open to everyone who
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Rare Wu-Tang Album Sold Yet Again By U.S. Gov To Cover Martin Shkreli Debt news -The Black Chronicle
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE In what feels like a real-life tale of long lost treasure, the infamously rare Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, has
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DaBaby caves, admits homophobic comments were 'insensitive' after backlash
After days of trending for his homophobic comments, rapper DaBaby may have finally caved to public pressure. DaBaby has appeared... View Article The post DaBaby caves, admits homophobic comments were 'insensitive' after backlash appeared first on TheGrio.
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Back to business: Kanye produces Lil Nas X single, teases new album
Listen up! Kanye West co-produced Lil Nas X's single, 'Industry Baby', and is also gearing up for the release of his new album, 'Donda'.
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Meeting Or Mingling? State Rep Admits To Using Campaign Cash At Strip Club news -The Black Chronicle
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Getting a taste of power in business, particularly when it comes to politics, should never come with an overzealous taste for one of
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Ice-T Trends On Social Media After Seeing Photos Of His Daughter news -The Black Chronicle
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Social media is asking did Coco’s genes even try!  Coco dropped a series of photos of her and her daughter looking just like her… The post Ice-T Trends On Social Media After Seeing Photos Of His Daughter appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Jazmine Sullivan reacts to Barack Obama adding her song to his 2021 summer playlist
Jazmine Sullivan is over the moon after learning former President Barack Obama is a fan of her music. The Philadelphia... View Article The post Jazmine Sullivan reacts to Barack Obama adding her song to his 2021 summer playlist appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cedric the Entertainer to host live Emmy Awards ceremony – Dallas Post Tribune
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cedric the Entertainer will host the Emmy Awards in September as the ceremony returns to a live telecast after last year’s pandemic-forced virtual event. There will be a limited audience of nominees and guests at the Microsoft Theatre for the Sept. 19 show, CBS and the TV academy
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ESPN's Rachel Nichols apologizes to Maria Taylor for 'diversity' comments
ESPN host Rachel Nichols gave a public on-air apology to colleague Maria Taylor on Monday after assertions she made in... View Article The post ESPN's Rachel Nichols apologizes to Maria Taylor for 'diversity' comments appeared first on TheGrio.
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Aaliyah’s Uncle Says She Would Be “Pleased” With Normani Sampling Her Song news -The Black Chronicle
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE The void R&B icon Aaliyah left in music when she unfortunately died in a plane crash 20 years ago has been felt immensely for,… The post Aaliyah’s Uncle Says She Would Be “Pleased” With Normani Sampling Her Song appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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PRESS ROOM: Forty-eight teens to attend First Tee Game Changers Academy in Philadelphia | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Diversity, equity and inclusion have been part of the fabric of First Tee since the beginning, and we are proud to provide an event that allows teens from across the country to go deeper on the subject,” said Greg McLaughlin, First Tee CEO. “First Tee is about empowering these
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IN MEMORIAM: Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Nicknamed “The Clown Prince of Hip Hop,” Biz was born Marcel Theo Hall in Harlem, across the then Triboro Bridge from Queens, the New York City borough where he would cut his teeth collaborating with MCs and DJs like Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, and Roxanne
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Nasty C represents Africa on Team Coca-Cola's 'Colorful' Olympics track
South Africa's pride and joy, Nasty C shines as Africa's only voice for Team Coca-Cola's official track for the Tokyo Olympics.
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SA Amapiano Music Awards: Look who's been nominated!
Amapiano has taken the continent by storm and artists will now be recognised by the first-ever South African Amapiano Music Awards.
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The Queen of Low-key: What Issa Rae can teach us all about avoiding TMI
Monday, Issa Rae kicked off the week by pleasantly surprising her fans with the news that she had run off... View Article The post The Queen of Low-key: What Issa Rae can teach us all about avoiding TMI appeared first on TheGrio.
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Patricia Kaliati calls for support for artists with disability - The Times Group Malawi
By Chris Loka, contributor Minister of Gender, Disability and Social welfare Patricia Kaliati has appealed to well-wishers and the corporate world to consider empowering artists with disability saying many have potential but lack resources. Kaliati said this on Thursday in Lilongwe during the
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I have booked a private jet – Wikise | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Parodic musician Wikise says he has chartered a private jet for his forthcoming music video for Hakuna Matata. The Lilongwe based artist made the revelation earlier today. In his message, he said the video has costed him a hefty sum of K1.6million. 'The 1.6million kwacha video yasala pang'ono
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Over €10,000 worth of jewelry stolen from Jodie Turner-Smith's Cannes hotel room
What was supposed to be a celebratory vacation turned sour for Jodie Turner-Smith. The British actress and model was in... View Article The post Over €10,000 worth of jewelry stolen from Jodie Turner-Smith's Cannes hotel room appeared first on TheGrio.
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SAMA 27: The date has been set! Here’s all the info
The SAMAs are the most prestigious music awards in South Africa and this year, they promise an extravagant live feel to the show!
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TruSo, a Black-owned social networking app set to launch | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new app could end the so-called “Black Twitter” experience and allow African Americans their own social media platform. Backed by celebrities Sway Calloway, Kareem Grimes, Terrell Owens, and Miki Barber, theBlack-owned social
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C.R.O.E. content production continues throughout pandemic - The Chicago Crusader
Two years have passed since Munir Muhammad, Nation of Islam archivist and C.R.O.E. TV host and executive producer, made his untimely transition July 9, 2019. Despite the shock of his […] The post C.R.O.E. content production continues throughout pandemic appeared first on The Chicago Crusader.
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Vanessa Williams jokes about 'bikini shots in our 50s' as she poses in a white swimsuit
At 58 years old, Hollywood icon Vanessa Williams is aging like a fine wine — and she’s celebrating hot girl... View Article The post Vanessa Williams jokes about 'bikini shots in our 50s' as she poses in a white swimsuit appeared first on TheGrio.
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Leslie Odom Jr. Tapped to Star in Universal’s ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy news -The Black Chronicle
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Universal is reportedly dropping $400 million to start a new Exorcist trilogy starring Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
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