Viewers will be able to watch content featuring Michelle Obama, originals from Tyler Perry and much more during the preview.
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate Sling TV is providing its subscribers with a great opportunity to watch free content from some of the best Black creators working today. For a limited time, Sling TV is offering customers free access to live and on-demand content from Revolt and BET+, and audiences can start watching right now.
Free content from BET+ and Revolt is available on Sling TV until Feb. 29. Titles available include “All the Queen’s Men,” interviews with Ava DuVernay and Michelle Obama, and more. Sling TV starts at $40 per month, and the streamer often provides free viewing windows of premium services. Get 50% Off $40+ / month sling.com What’s Available to Watch Free on Sling TV from BET+ and Revolt?
There is a wide range of titles coming...
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate Sling TV is providing its subscribers with a great opportunity to watch free content from some of the best Black creators working today. For a limited time, Sling TV is offering customers free access to live and on-demand content from Revolt and BET+, and audiences can start watching right now.
Free content from BET+ and Revolt is available on Sling TV until Feb. 29. Titles available include “All the Queen’s Men,” interviews with Ava DuVernay and Michelle Obama, and more. Sling TV starts at $40 per month, and the streamer often provides free viewing windows of premium services. Get 50% Off $40+ / month sling.com What’s Available to Watch Free on Sling TV from BET+ and Revolt?
There is a wide range of titles coming...
- 2/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Kelly Clarkson‘s former husband, Brandon Blackstock, has been ordered to pay over $2.6 million to the acclaimed singer due to his involvement in several mishandled business transactions.
As Clarkson’s manager, Blackstock engaged in contractual agreements on her behalf, a responsibility that should have been undertaken by her agent.
A California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock is obligated to pay Clarkson a sum of $2,641,374 for the fees he received from these deals, which encompassed contracts related to The Voice and the Billboard Music Awards.
The ruling states, “Under the Talent Agencies Act (Taa), a manager, like any person without a talent agency license, cannot procure or attempt to procure employment for artists.”
Clarkson and Blackstock began to date in 2013 and tied the knot in the same year. Their marriage ended when Clarkson, winner of American Idol season one, filed for divorce from Blackstock in 2020. The divorce was finalized two years later.
As Clarkson’s manager, Blackstock engaged in contractual agreements on her behalf, a responsibility that should have been undertaken by her agent.
A California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock is obligated to pay Clarkson a sum of $2,641,374 for the fees he received from these deals, which encompassed contracts related to The Voice and the Billboard Music Awards.
The ruling states, “Under the Talent Agencies Act (Taa), a manager, like any person without a talent agency license, cannot procure or attempt to procure employment for artists.”
Clarkson and Blackstock began to date in 2013 and tied the knot in the same year. Their marriage ended when Clarkson, winner of American Idol season one, filed for divorce from Blackstock in 2020. The divorce was finalized two years later.
- 12/1/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Author Raquel Cepeda once said, "The role of hip-hop journalists is to document hip-hop with integrity." Fifty years ago, that esteemed role did not yet exist, for the culture was too young and too niche to find its way into literary archives and journalistic coverage. But seeing how far hip-hop has come, times have changed, and so have the rules for those documenting it - namely, us women.
The role of women hip-hop journalists, unfortunately by today's standards, is not just to report on the culture earnestly. Thanks to sexism, patriarchy, and misogyny, we don't get that luxury. Our skills and knowledge are always under a microscope in this "boys' club," as we've oftentimes been seen as the ill-informed who stumbled our way into this space and not as the revered who helped build, refine, and make it better; as those who've made it safer to tell ours and others' stories.
The role of women hip-hop journalists, unfortunately by today's standards, is not just to report on the culture earnestly. Thanks to sexism, patriarchy, and misogyny, we don't get that luxury. Our skills and knowledge are always under a microscope in this "boys' club," as we've oftentimes been seen as the ill-informed who stumbled our way into this space and not as the revered who helped build, refine, and make it better; as those who've made it safer to tell ours and others' stories.
- 8/30/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Once upon a time, Lil' Kim gathered Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Angie Martinez to record a sequel to her "Hardcore" offering "Not Tonight." Together, at the height of their careers, the seasoned rap stars and a "rookie on this all-star team" (Martinez) released their 1997 hit "Ladies Night Remix," one of the greatest female collaborations in hip-hop history. Not only did the iconic, femme-forward track dominate on radio, sweep up a 1998 Grammy nomination, and become an official girls-night-out staple, but its massive success set the tone for what future female rap collaborations would aspire to be, even to this day.
Kim's original "Not Tonight" is raunchier than its remixed anthem, as it sounds more like a sultry after-hours track where the rap star doesn't mince words about her demands for lip service - "I don't want d*ck tonight / Eat my p*ssy right." But the "Ladies Night Remix,...
Kim's original "Not Tonight" is raunchier than its remixed anthem, as it sounds more like a sultry after-hours track where the rap star doesn't mince words about her demands for lip service - "I don't want d*ck tonight / Eat my p*ssy right." But the "Ladies Night Remix,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Clover Hope is well known for documenting pop culture icons through her many cover stories, profiles, and interviews. The prolific journalist and author took her work to new heights in February 2021 when she released "The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop," her ode to the culture's female pioneers, trailblazers, and current heavy-hitters. While the book offers a visual map of more than 100 influential women in ra, and details their musical and career breakthroughs, Hope's latest version of it aims to elevate these women's legacies even more through audio.
"The Motherlode: 100 + Women Who Made Hip Hop," now an Audible Original, launched as a five-chapter audio series on Aug. 10 to dig deeper into the history and misogyny of hip-hop, propping up its "overlooked innovators and underappreciated voices" in a new form of media just in time for the culture's 50th anniversary. Created and executive produced by Hope, the audio series based on her book,...
"The Motherlode: 100 + Women Who Made Hip Hop," now an Audible Original, launched as a five-chapter audio series on Aug. 10 to dig deeper into the history and misogyny of hip-hop, propping up its "overlooked innovators and underappreciated voices" in a new form of media just in time for the culture's 50th anniversary. Created and executive produced by Hope, the audio series based on her book,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Women in hip-hop are getting a major spotlight from Netflix next month in a new limited docuseries. Per the streamer, "Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop" aims to recall the history, impact, and influence of women in the culture, as well as "their role in the genre's 50 years by reinserting them into the canon where they belong: at the center, from day one to present day."
The trailer, which was released on July 26, plainly states that "Black women are crushing it in hip-hop right now," from "dominating the charts" to "being the ultimate influencers of the culture." So, in their own words, the docuseries gives women in hip-hop the floor to share their stories and honor the sisterhood that's contributed to their success.
The Netflix series has four installments that each feature a parade of iconic women rappers and originators, such as Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah, Rah Digga,...
The trailer, which was released on July 26, plainly states that "Black women are crushing it in hip-hop right now," from "dominating the charts" to "being the ultimate influencers of the culture." So, in their own words, the docuseries gives women in hip-hop the floor to share their stories and honor the sisterhood that's contributed to their success.
The Netflix series has four installments that each feature a parade of iconic women rappers and originators, such as Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah, Rah Digga,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Jay-Z was immortalized as a hometown hero and king of rap at the Brooklyn Public Library, where his famed lyrics were plastered on the Central Library Building while the inside featured an exhibit celebrating the mogul’s illustrious career, from his many awards to album covers.
Jay-Z was surprised with the display on Thursday night, as music heavyweights, including Big Daddy Kane, Alicia Keys, Questlove, DJ Khaled and more, celebrated his life and legacy during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Jay-Z entered the building — as a band featuring Emmy-winning musical director Adam Blackstone played some of his hits — with daughter Blue Ivy Carter by his side, as patrons cheered loudly and filmed footage with their phones.
The Brooklyn Central Library, displaying the Book of Hov exhibit on Thursday.
Inside, attendees toured The Book of Hov, which was presented in chapters and included various photos of Jay-Z, from portraits to concert...
Jay-Z was surprised with the display on Thursday night, as music heavyweights, including Big Daddy Kane, Alicia Keys, Questlove, DJ Khaled and more, celebrated his life and legacy during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Jay-Z entered the building — as a band featuring Emmy-winning musical director Adam Blackstone played some of his hits — with daughter Blue Ivy Carter by his side, as patrons cheered loudly and filmed footage with their phones.
The Brooklyn Central Library, displaying the Book of Hov exhibit on Thursday.
Inside, attendees toured The Book of Hov, which was presented in chapters and included various photos of Jay-Z, from portraits to concert...
- 7/14/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kim Kardashian revealed her long list of dream qualities in a man during a new episode of The Kardashians.
The 42-year-old personality’s current ideal partner’s description that is different from her ex-husband Kanye West, whom she married for seven years and shares four kids with.
On a new episode of the Hulu reality TV show featuring the Kardashian sisters, Kim pulled up her phone and shared the “man list” she wrote to her friends.
“No. 1: protect me. No. 2: fight for me,” the Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum started.
“No. 3: Good hygiene. I mean, that’s like a given. I think I should even take that off. No. 4: Calm. No. 5: No mom or dad issues. Six: Patient. Seven: supportive, genuinely happy for me, successful, good teeth,” she added.
Kim noted more traits include “spontaneous,” “fun” and being a “role model” for her four kids,...
The 42-year-old personality’s current ideal partner’s description that is different from her ex-husband Kanye West, whom she married for seven years and shares four kids with.
On a new episode of the Hulu reality TV show featuring the Kardashian sisters, Kim pulled up her phone and shared the “man list” she wrote to her friends.
“No. 1: protect me. No. 2: fight for me,” the Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum started.
“No. 3: Good hygiene. I mean, that’s like a given. I think I should even take that off. No. 4: Calm. No. 5: No mom or dad issues. Six: Patient. Seven: supportive, genuinely happy for me, successful, good teeth,” she added.
Kim noted more traits include “spontaneous,” “fun” and being a “role model” for her four kids,...
- 7/5/2023
- by River Zhang
- Uinterview
Just announced this week, the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2024 includes horror icon Christina Ricci, who finally gets her well-earned star on the Walk of Fame next year.
Christina Ricci is of course a longtime favorite among horror fans, becoming a household name thanks to her performance as Wednesday Addams in the live action Addams Family movies of the 1990s. She just returned to the world of The Addams Family in the Netflix series “Wednesday,” playing a new character for director Tim Burton.
Ricci also starred in Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow back in 1999, with other notable genre roles including Casper, Bless the Child, Wes Craven’s Cursed, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, and Showtime’s hit series “Yellowjackets.” Ricci also appeared in Sam Raimi’s series “50 States of Fright,” and most recently starred in the 2022 horror movie Monstrous.
Nominated twice for Primetime Emmy Awards, Christina Ricci’s enduring body...
Christina Ricci is of course a longtime favorite among horror fans, becoming a household name thanks to her performance as Wednesday Addams in the live action Addams Family movies of the 1990s. She just returned to the world of The Addams Family in the Netflix series “Wednesday,” playing a new character for director Tim Burton.
Ricci also starred in Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow back in 1999, with other notable genre roles including Casper, Bless the Child, Wes Craven’s Cursed, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, and Showtime’s hit series “Yellowjackets.” Ricci also appeared in Sam Raimi’s series “50 States of Fright,” and most recently starred in the 2022 horror movie Monstrous.
Nominated twice for Primetime Emmy Awards, Christina Ricci’s enduring body...
- 6/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, commemorates the fall of slavery in the United States.
It celebrates the anniversary of the order made by Major General Gordon Granger on June 1965 that proclaimed freedom for slaves in Texas. The order was actually made two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
In a tweet Monday, former President Obama explained it as the “delayed but welcome news of freedom reaching the enslaved Black folks in Galveston, Texas.” In 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Many networks are marking the occasion with Juneteenth TV specials or movie marathons showcasing Black talent and/or excellence. See our viewing guide below:
ABC
ABC is commemorating Juneteenth and Black Music Month with “Hip Hop at 50,” a “Soul of a Nation” presentation airing at 10 p.m. Et. It’ll stream Tuesday on Hulu. It’ll be hosted by Angie Martinez and feature Master P, Mc Lyte,...
It celebrates the anniversary of the order made by Major General Gordon Granger on June 1965 that proclaimed freedom for slaves in Texas. The order was actually made two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
In a tweet Monday, former President Obama explained it as the “delayed but welcome news of freedom reaching the enslaved Black folks in Galveston, Texas.” In 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Many networks are marking the occasion with Juneteenth TV specials or movie marathons showcasing Black talent and/or excellence. See our viewing guide below:
ABC
ABC is commemorating Juneteenth and Black Music Month with “Hip Hop at 50,” a “Soul of a Nation” presentation airing at 10 p.m. Et. It’ll stream Tuesday on Hulu. It’ll be hosted by Angie Martinez and feature Master P, Mc Lyte,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
ABC News Studios’ Emmy-winning series Soul of a Nation will honor the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a one-hour special called Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation.
Master P, Mc Lyte, Fat Joe, The Lox, Coi Leray and others will be featured in the program, to be hosted by Angie Martinez, the veteran radio personality known as The Voice of New York. Martinez will executive produce the special alongside ABC’s Catherine McKenzie.
Hip-Hop @ 50 will air on ABC on June 19 at 10 p.m. Et. It will stream on Hulu the following day.
Master P, Mc Lyte and Angie Martinez
The special, which also celebrates Juneteenth and Black Music Month, will feature “thought-provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry” and “detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where things stand today,...
Master P, Mc Lyte, Fat Joe, The Lox, Coi Leray and others will be featured in the program, to be hosted by Angie Martinez, the veteran radio personality known as The Voice of New York. Martinez will executive produce the special alongside ABC’s Catherine McKenzie.
Hip-Hop @ 50 will air on ABC on June 19 at 10 p.m. Et. It will stream on Hulu the following day.
Master P, Mc Lyte and Angie Martinez
The special, which also celebrates Juneteenth and Black Music Month, will feature “thought-provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry” and “detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where things stand today,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC’s The Voice Season 23 is over, and fans saw Kelly Clarkson attempt to lead her singers to victory. And there’s a change in the coaches next season. Reba McEntire is taking over for Blake Shelton in The Voice Season 24, and the country music star had an alleged feud with coach Clarkson in the past. Here’s what to know.
‘The Voice’ coaches Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire allegedly feuded in the past Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson | Adam Christopher /NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire won’t coach side by side in The Voice Season 24, so fans won’t get to see their dynamic. And it seems they had alleged tension in the past. An insider shared with Radar Online that McEntire hoped that Clarkson would get back together with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. McEntire was married to Brandon’s father,...
‘The Voice’ coaches Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire allegedly feuded in the past Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson | Adam Christopher /NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire won’t coach side by side in The Voice Season 24, so fans won’t get to see their dynamic. And it seems they had alleged tension in the past. An insider shared with Radar Online that McEntire hoped that Clarkson would get back together with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. McEntire was married to Brandon’s father,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Barack Obama is admitting there is some validity to Michelle Obama‘s gripes about their early marriage.
During a sit-down interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson, the former president responded to his wife’s comments from a panel last year, where she admitted that there was a 10-year period early in her marriage when she “couldn’t stand” her husband.
When asked how he’s been able to get back into Michelle’s good graces, Barack candidly replied that “it sure helps to be out of the White House.”
The 61-year-old politician went on to share that having “a little more time” to spend with his spouse has also contributed to their happier marriage.
“What also helps though, about children… Michelle, when our girls were growing up, that was priority number one, two, three and four. And so, I did not fully appreciate, I think, as engaged of a father I was,...
During a sit-down interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson, the former president responded to his wife’s comments from a panel last year, where she admitted that there was a 10-year period early in her marriage when she “couldn’t stand” her husband.
When asked how he’s been able to get back into Michelle’s good graces, Barack candidly replied that “it sure helps to be out of the White House.”
The 61-year-old politician went on to share that having “a little more time” to spend with his spouse has also contributed to their happier marriage.
“What also helps though, about children… Michelle, when our girls were growing up, that was priority number one, two, three and four. And so, I did not fully appreciate, I think, as engaged of a father I was,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
Janet Jackson’s current tour has featured guest attendees like Angela Bassett, Venus Williams, Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, who reunited with the icon at Madison Square Garden to perform their 1999 hit “What’s It Gonna Be?!”
The performers danced together onstage Tuesday night in New York City as the audience cheered loudly. Rhymes then gave a five-minute speech honoring Jackson by giving her her flowers — literally.
“Queen Janet. Queen royal empress Janet Jackson. I said queen royal empress Janet Jackson,” he yelled as Jackson watched in awe.
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“I don’t want to disrupt the programming too much, but I brought some gifts for you, queen,” he said as someone rolled a bouquet of flowers to the stage. “We’re going to give you your flowers. I’m going to give you your bouquet while you can smell them.
The performers danced together onstage Tuesday night in New York City as the audience cheered loudly. Rhymes then gave a five-minute speech honoring Jackson by giving her her flowers — literally.
“Queen Janet. Queen royal empress Janet Jackson. I said queen royal empress Janet Jackson,” he yelled as Jackson watched in awe.
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“I don’t want to disrupt the programming too much, but I brought some gifts for you, queen,” he said as someone rolled a bouquet of flowers to the stage. “We’re going to give you your flowers. I’m going to give you your bouquet while you can smell them.
- 5/10/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Lauren Gellert, who oversees original programming at WEtv, is leaving the AMC Networks’ cable station.
Deadline understands that Gellert, who was EVP of Development and Original Programming, is leaving after more than ten years at the network, which is known for series such as Bridezillas, Growing Up Hip Hop and Life After Lockup.
Gellert is leaving to pursue new opportunities.
She was responsible for the network’s reality slate, particularly its Thursday and Friday nights, where Marriage Boot Camp, Growing Up Hip Hop and Love After Lockup helped it become the number one cable network for Black women on both nights.
The network also moved into documentaries with the likes of Power, Influence and Hip-Hop, which traces the rise of Jermaine Dupri and his record label So So Def and Untold Stories of Hip Hop, hosted by radio personality Angie Martinez.
Before Gellert joined AMC Networks in 2012, she was...
Deadline understands that Gellert, who was EVP of Development and Original Programming, is leaving after more than ten years at the network, which is known for series such as Bridezillas, Growing Up Hip Hop and Life After Lockup.
Gellert is leaving to pursue new opportunities.
She was responsible for the network’s reality slate, particularly its Thursday and Friday nights, where Marriage Boot Camp, Growing Up Hip Hop and Love After Lockup helped it become the number one cable network for Black women on both nights.
The network also moved into documentaries with the likes of Power, Influence and Hip-Hop, which traces the rise of Jermaine Dupri and his record label So So Def and Untold Stories of Hip Hop, hosted by radio personality Angie Martinez.
Before Gellert joined AMC Networks in 2012, she was...
- 4/5/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson is modifying the lyrics to “Abdefu” to fit the status of her own heartbreak. On Thursday, during her Kellyoke segment on the Kelly Clarkson Show, the host gave Gayle’s breakout hit a twist, referencing her divorce.
“Forget you and your dad/And the fact you got half,” Clarkson sang. (It would’ve been “fuck you” if this didn’t air at 4 p.m.) “And my broken heart/Turned that shit into art.” (The “shit” part was censored.)
The lyrics reference Clakrson’s contentious divorce from her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
“Forget you and your dad/And the fact you got half,” Clarkson sang. (It would’ve been “fuck you” if this didn’t air at 4 p.m.) “And my broken heart/Turned that shit into art.” (The “shit” part was censored.)
The lyrics reference Clakrson’s contentious divorce from her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
- 3/30/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
BET has announced its upcoming docuseries special from Gabrielle Union titled, “My Journey to 50.” The two-part special serves as Union’s first project to come from her overall deal with the company, which was announced last June.
The documentary follows the “L.A.’s Finest” alum as she jets off with her husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on a journey across Africa from the island of Zanzibar to the coast of Ghana to the parks of Namibia and the nightlife of South Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.
“We join Gabrielle, along with her family and closest friends, as she embarks on a journey that sheds light on the woman she once was and honors who she is in the present while discovering the deeply rooted, badass that she has always been. On this journey, she’ll walk the path of her heritage, gain wisdom and shed what...
The documentary follows the “L.A.’s Finest” alum as she jets off with her husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on a journey across Africa from the island of Zanzibar to the coast of Ghana to the parks of Namibia and the nightlife of South Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.
“We join Gabrielle, along with her family and closest friends, as she embarks on a journey that sheds light on the woman she once was and honors who she is in the present while discovering the deeply rooted, badass that she has always been. On this journey, she’ll walk the path of her heritage, gain wisdom and shed what...
- 3/29/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Celebrity relationships that end can play out nasty in the public. One example of such is the divorce between Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock. After a two-year process, things seem more amicable between them. She recently revealed the moment she realized their marriage was over.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock via Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Kelly Clarkson says her daughter made her realize her marriage to Brandon Blackstock was over
Clarkson and Blackstock were married for seven years before they split. In a recent interview with Angie Martinez, Clarkson told the legendary radio host that it was not an easy decision.
Source: YouTube
“It wasn’t an overnight decision. That was years that I tried to make it… beautiful. Sometimes that just doesn’t happen,” she explained. “The point that I was like, ‘I gotta try something different’ – I was reading a book – I looked at my daughter, and I thought,...
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock via Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Kelly Clarkson says her daughter made her realize her marriage to Brandon Blackstock was over
Clarkson and Blackstock were married for seven years before they split. In a recent interview with Angie Martinez, Clarkson told the legendary radio host that it was not an easy decision.
Source: YouTube
“It wasn’t an overnight decision. That was years that I tried to make it… beautiful. Sometimes that just doesn’t happen,” she explained. “The point that I was like, ‘I gotta try something different’ – I was reading a book – I looked at my daughter, and I thought,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Brenda Alexander
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards continued their week–long celebration Friday with a non-televised dinner where winners in a number of categories were honored.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Abbott Elementary were among the top winners from night five, with each project winning three awards. The Best Man: The Final Chapters and P-Valley each won two awards.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever leads this year’s NAACP Image Awards nominees with 12 nods, with Abbott Elementary landing nine nominations. P-Valley was nominated for six awards.
During the dinner at the L.A. Live Event Deck hosted by actress Bresha Webb, the Activist of the Year Award was presented to civil rights advocate Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, president of the NAACP’s Dayton, Ohio unit and vice president of the Ohio NAACP. The dinner also recognized the Youth Activist of the Year: Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council president Bradley Ross Jackson, who helped organize a...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Abbott Elementary were among the top winners from night five, with each project winning three awards. The Best Man: The Final Chapters and P-Valley each won two awards.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever leads this year’s NAACP Image Awards nominees with 12 nods, with Abbott Elementary landing nine nominations. P-Valley was nominated for six awards.
During the dinner at the L.A. Live Event Deck hosted by actress Bresha Webb, the Activist of the Year Award was presented to civil rights advocate Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, president of the NAACP’s Dayton, Ohio unit and vice president of the Ohio NAACP. The dinner also recognized the Youth Activist of the Year: Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council president Bradley Ross Jackson, who helped organize a...
- 2/25/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Idris Elba had many film credits to his name after breaking away from the television show The Wire. But he wasn’t sure if his accolades and film resume proved he was a movie star.
Why Idris Elba doesn’t see himself as a movie star Idris Elba | Hollie Adams/Bloomberg /Getty Images
From Beasts of No Nation and Molly’s Game to Thor, Elba’s versatility has allowed him to tap into a variety of projects. But despite his contributions to cinema, Elba doesn’t consider himself on the same level of other blockbuster superstars. Although he saw his star-power potentially expanding in the later years of his career.
“I don’t consider myself a movie star,” he said in a 2022 interview with Angie Martinez. “And I feel now I’m getting into a lane where perhaps that is a possibility.”
Despite Elba’s prolific filmography, he didn’t...
Why Idris Elba doesn’t see himself as a movie star Idris Elba | Hollie Adams/Bloomberg /Getty Images
From Beasts of No Nation and Molly’s Game to Thor, Elba’s versatility has allowed him to tap into a variety of projects. But despite his contributions to cinema, Elba doesn’t consider himself on the same level of other blockbuster superstars. Although he saw his star-power potentially expanding in the later years of his career.
“I don’t consider myself a movie star,” he said in a 2022 interview with Angie Martinez. “And I feel now I’m getting into a lane where perhaps that is a possibility.”
Despite Elba’s prolific filmography, he didn’t...
- 2/4/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Chicago West is growing up so fast. On Jan. 15, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's youngest daughter turned 5, and her mom posted a sweet birthday tribute to her on Instagram to mark the special occasion.
Kardashian shared a trio of photos featuring her and Chicago on her grid. In the first, she and her daughter are snuggling and making kiss faces at the camera; in the second, Chi is striking a pose; and in the last pic, she's giving her mom a big hug. The Skims founder captioned the post with a birthday message for her "twin."
"My twin. Happy 5th Birthday," she wrote. "I really can't believe you're 5! I'm so so proud to be your mom, it's the best feeling in the entire world. You are the cuddliest sweetest silliest most independent caring girl in the whole...
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Chicago West is growing up so fast. On Jan. 15, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's youngest daughter turned 5, and her mom posted a sweet birthday tribute to her on Instagram to mark the special occasion.
Kardashian shared a trio of photos featuring her and Chicago on her grid. In the first, she and her daughter are snuggling and making kiss faces at the camera; in the second, Chi is striking a pose; and in the last pic, she's giving her mom a big hug. The Skims founder captioned the post with a birthday message for her "twin."
"My twin. Happy 5th Birthday," she wrote. "I really can't believe you're 5! I'm so so proud to be your mom, it's the best feeling in the entire world. You are the cuddliest sweetest silliest most independent caring girl in the whole...
- 1/15/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
The former first lady Michelle Obama stated that there was a decade in her relationship with her husband Barack Obama where “she couldn’t stand” him.
The former first lady was promoting her new book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times in which she shares her tools to overcome moments of uncertainty, helplessness and self-doubt.
“People think I’m being catty by saying this – it’s like, there were 10 years where I couldn’t stand my husband,” she said at a roundtable for Revolt TV. “And guess when it happened? When those kids were little.”
Obama, 58, was speaking with moderator Angie Martinez as well as panelists H.E.R., Winnie Harlow, Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson about the work imbalance in their marriage when her husband’s political career was finding early success and she was responsible for taking care of their daughters, Sasha and Malia.
“And...
The former first lady was promoting her new book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times in which she shares her tools to overcome moments of uncertainty, helplessness and self-doubt.
“People think I’m being catty by saying this – it’s like, there were 10 years where I couldn’t stand my husband,” she said at a roundtable for Revolt TV. “And guess when it happened? When those kids were little.”
Obama, 58, was speaking with moderator Angie Martinez as well as panelists H.E.R., Winnie Harlow, Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson about the work imbalance in their marriage when her husband’s political career was finding early success and she was responsible for taking care of their daughters, Sasha and Malia.
“And...
- 12/29/2022
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Kim Kardashian has revealed the struggle of co-parenting with her ex-husband Kanye West.
The mom of four broke down when she went on the Irl podcast with Angie Martinez to talk about how she’s been parenting since her divorce from West, whose recent erratic behaviors and alt-right tangents have tanked his brand deals, net worth and his legacy.
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Kardashian admitted she does what she can to protect West “in the eyes of my kids.” She said she monitors what they see on TV and online and is friends with their teachers who assure her that other kids don’t talk about West at school.
Although she didn’t explicitly address West’s antisemitic comments or his recent outbursts, she said shielding her kids from media coverage about him is like a full-time job.
“I could be going through something but...
The mom of four broke down when she went on the Irl podcast with Angie Martinez to talk about how she’s been parenting since her divorce from West, whose recent erratic behaviors and alt-right tangents have tanked his brand deals, net worth and his legacy.
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Kardashian admitted she does what she can to protect West “in the eyes of my kids.” She said she monitors what they see on TV and online and is friends with their teachers who assure her that other kids don’t talk about West at school.
Although she didn’t explicitly address West’s antisemitic comments or his recent outbursts, she said shielding her kids from media coverage about him is like a full-time job.
“I could be going through something but...
- 12/28/2022
- by Miranda Dipaolo
- Uinterview
Kim Kardashian is speaking out about the backlash she faced over that controversial Balenciaga campaign.
The campaign in question, which has now been axed, caused outrage for featuring kids holding Bdsm-style bondage bears.
Kardashian, who has worked with the fashion house for years, released a statement at the time to voice her disgust, but refused to cut ties with the company.
Read More: Kim Kardashian Gets Emotional On Difficult Experience Co-Parenting With Kanye West
The Skims founder was asked about the scandal in a candid new interview with the “Angie Martinez Irl” podcast.
She shared, “With the Balenciaga thing… everyone was like, ‘Why aren’t you speaking out? Why aren’t you speaking out?’ And I’m like, ‘Wait. I’m not in this campaign. I don’t know what’s happening. Let me take a minute to research this.'”
Kardashian went on, “And then as soon as I...
The campaign in question, which has now been axed, caused outrage for featuring kids holding Bdsm-style bondage bears.
Kardashian, who has worked with the fashion house for years, released a statement at the time to voice her disgust, but refused to cut ties with the company.
Read More: Kim Kardashian Gets Emotional On Difficult Experience Co-Parenting With Kanye West
The Skims founder was asked about the scandal in a candid new interview with the “Angie Martinez Irl” podcast.
She shared, “With the Balenciaga thing… everyone was like, ‘Why aren’t you speaking out? Why aren’t you speaking out?’ And I’m like, ‘Wait. I’m not in this campaign. I don’t know what’s happening. Let me take a minute to research this.'”
Kardashian went on, “And then as soon as I...
- 12/27/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Kim Kardashian opened up about life with her ex-husband Kanye West during a Dec. 26 interview on "Angie Martinez Irl." Between conversations about skin care and Kardashian's law endeavors, the Skims owner opened up about coparenting four kids with West, whose concerning behavior in recent months has made headlines nationwide.
Despite filing nearly two years ago, Kardashian and West only settled their divorce on Nov. 29. The settlement came after West made headlines for racist and anti-Semitic comments that ultimately resulted in the rapper getting banned from Twitter and Instagram and losing his partnerships with Balenciaga, Adidas, Skechers, and Vogue.
"I filed for divorce like two years ago, so I started to slowly feel that separation," Kardashian told Martinez, regarding her reputation in the wake of the separation. "But I think that will always follow me." While the multihyphenate has denounced her husband's hate speech, she is less concerned with the public's...
Despite filing nearly two years ago, Kardashian and West only settled their divorce on Nov. 29. The settlement came after West made headlines for racist and anti-Semitic comments that ultimately resulted in the rapper getting banned from Twitter and Instagram and losing his partnerships with Balenciaga, Adidas, Skechers, and Vogue.
"I filed for divorce like two years ago, so I started to slowly feel that separation," Kardashian told Martinez, regarding her reputation in the wake of the separation. "But I think that will always follow me." While the multihyphenate has denounced her husband's hate speech, she is less concerned with the public's...
- 12/26/2022
- by Emily Oldenquist
- Popsugar.com
When former first lady Michelle Obama arrived at Revolt’s Atlanta headquarters to talk about her new book “The Light We Carry,” she walked into a unique situation.
Not only was Obama sitting down for a candid conversation with a quintet of powerful women of color — Grammy winners H.E.R. and Kelly Rowland, supermodel and activist Winnie Harlow and businesswoman Tina Knowles-Lawson, moderated by radio host Angie Martinez — but the studio was also filled with women of color — from the special’s executive producer Monique Chenault, Revolt’s president of news, specials and documentary, to the talent bookers, crew and PAs.
Needless to say, the vibe on set was markedly different than most.
“The fact that she thought it was so important to set aside some time to have this family talk with Black women in a safe space — where she could go, ‘Hey, this is what I’ve learned. This...
Not only was Obama sitting down for a candid conversation with a quintet of powerful women of color — Grammy winners H.E.R. and Kelly Rowland, supermodel and activist Winnie Harlow and businesswoman Tina Knowles-Lawson, moderated by radio host Angie Martinez — but the studio was also filled with women of color — from the special’s executive producer Monique Chenault, Revolt’s president of news, specials and documentary, to the talent bookers, crew and PAs.
Needless to say, the vibe on set was markedly different than most.
“The fact that she thought it was so important to set aside some time to have this family talk with Black women in a safe space — where she could go, ‘Hey, this is what I’ve learned. This...
- 12/15/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Music Group announced Monday that it has partnered with Roku to launch three, genre-based Fast channels, exclusively on The Roku Channel, the platform’s free streaming service.
The new channels – Wmx Pop, Wmx Rock, and Wmx Hip-Hop – are free to stream on The Roku Channel, through the service’s Live TV Guide.
Each of the channels will feature music videos and concerts from Warner Music’s catalog of artists as well as original programming from the company’s media brands, including Uproxx, HipHopDX, Songkick, Cover Nation, The Pit and Lasso Nation.
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The Fast channels will also premiere new, exclusive series, like “Iconic Records: Life After Death,” a new show about the world’s most iconic albums. The first installment will cover Notorious B.I.G’s “Life After Death,” which is hosted and executive-produced by radio personality Angie Martinez.
The new channels – Wmx Pop, Wmx Rock, and Wmx Hip-Hop – are free to stream on The Roku Channel, through the service’s Live TV Guide.
Each of the channels will feature music videos and concerts from Warner Music’s catalog of artists as well as original programming from the company’s media brands, including Uproxx, HipHopDX, Songkick, Cover Nation, The Pit and Lasso Nation.
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The Fast channels will also premiere new, exclusive series, like “Iconic Records: Life After Death,” a new show about the world’s most iconic albums. The first installment will cover Notorious B.I.G’s “Life After Death,” which is hosted and executive-produced by radio personality Angie Martinez.
- 12/5/2022
- by Aarohi Sheth
- The Wrap
In recent months, Ashanti has begun pulling back the curtain on the misogynistic and predatory power imbalances she has encountered working in the music industry for the past two decades. Her latest divulgence arrived during an appearance on the Breakfast Club, where she resurfaced claims that an unnamed producer offered her the ultimatum of having shower sex with him or handing over 80,000 in exchange for two songs they worked on together.
“We did two records together, he was like, ‘Okay, I’m not gonna charge you, you know you my homie,...
“We did two records together, he was like, ‘Okay, I’m not gonna charge you, you know you my homie,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Ashanti is finally speaking out about Irv Gotti and the comments he's made about the nature of their relationship. The "Foolish" singer's response comes months after Gotti, founder of Murder Inc. Records, released his five-part BET docuseries recounting the history of his record label - which included salacious comments about their alleged intimate moments and deserving ownership of her masters (Ashanti is currently in the process of rerecording her self-titled debut album). After staying silent and refusing to appear in Gotti's documentary, Ashanti set the record straight during her appearance on Angie Martinez's "Irl" podcast.
The episode, released on Oct. 26, features an hour-plus-long conversation between the two, much of which focuses on Ashanti addressing what her former label head said about her in episode three of his docuseries, which she's heavily discussed in. "It's very unfortunate how Irv decided to handle his documentary," Ashanti told Martinez. "It's a little...
The episode, released on Oct. 26, features an hour-plus-long conversation between the two, much of which focuses on Ashanti addressing what her former label head said about her in episode three of his docuseries, which she's heavily discussed in. "It's very unfortunate how Irv decided to handle his documentary," Ashanti told Martinez. "It's a little...
- 10/26/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Ashanti is setting the record straight after some comments from Irv Gotti.
In an August appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast, the co-founder of the Murder Inc. record label claimed that he came up with her 2002 track “Happy” — which she sang and he produced — after they’d just had sex.
“We just finished sleeping together, or whatever, I’m taking a shower. I’m in the shower, you know, a n***a be creative after [sex]. I think of the whole track in the shower,” Gotti claimed.
Read More: Ashanti Plans To Re-Record Her First Album ‘So That I Can Collect My Coins’
Ashanti hasn’t commented on his remarks, but she’s finally breaking her silence in the latest edition of Angie Martinez’s “Irl Podcast”.
In a clip, Ashanti shoots down his claims, and accuses him of lying.
“I regret holding people to a certain standard,” she says in the clip,...
In an August appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast, the co-founder of the Murder Inc. record label claimed that he came up with her 2002 track “Happy” — which she sang and he produced — after they’d just had sex.
“We just finished sleeping together, or whatever, I’m taking a shower. I’m in the shower, you know, a n***a be creative after [sex]. I think of the whole track in the shower,” Gotti claimed.
Read More: Ashanti Plans To Re-Record Her First Album ‘So That I Can Collect My Coins’
Ashanti hasn’t commented on his remarks, but she’s finally breaking her silence in the latest edition of Angie Martinez’s “Irl Podcast”.
In a clip, Ashanti shoots down his claims, and accuses him of lying.
“I regret holding people to a certain standard,” she says in the clip,...
- 10/26/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
20 years ago today on Oct. 11, 2002, Rick Famuyiwa's classic rom-com "Brown Sugar" made its theatrical debut and introduced the world to a cinematic hip-hop love story like no other. After two decades, the nostalgic film remains one of the blueprints for Black romance and hip-hop storytelling. But something else from "Brown Sugar" has also stood the test of time: Sanaa Lathan's incomparable Sidney "Sid" Shaw.
On the surface, "Brown Sugar" tells an affectionate story about Sidney and her childhood friend-turned-lover, Andre "Dre" Ellis (played by Taye Diggs) - a journalist and music executive, respectively, who find love through their shared appreciation for hip-hop. As a kid, that's all I acknowledged the movie as - a simple rom-com. But at 25 years old, I've found more common ground with the film beyond just being a fan of hip-hop, and that's all thanks to Sidney.
"I don't think there's ever an amount...
On the surface, "Brown Sugar" tells an affectionate story about Sidney and her childhood friend-turned-lover, Andre "Dre" Ellis (played by Taye Diggs) - a journalist and music executive, respectively, who find love through their shared appreciation for hip-hop. As a kid, that's all I acknowledged the movie as - a simple rom-com. But at 25 years old, I've found more common ground with the film beyond just being a fan of hip-hop, and that's all thanks to Sidney.
"I don't think there's ever an amount...
- 10/11/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Atlanta rapper Latto has enlisted a litany of friends and stars — including Flo Milli and Chloë and Halle Bailey — for the new music video for “It’s Givin.”
The Chandler Lass-directed visual follows Latto and co. as they execute some expert choreography, enjoy a photoshoot, and light up a dreary office space. Along with Flo Milli and the Baileys, the video features appearances from Angie Martinez, Ella Mai, Jordyn Woods, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Reginae Carter, Tabitha Brown, and more.
“It’s Givin” appears on Latto’s most recent album,...
The Chandler Lass-directed visual follows Latto and co. as they execute some expert choreography, enjoy a photoshoot, and light up a dreary office space. Along with Flo Milli and the Baileys, the video features appearances from Angie Martinez, Ella Mai, Jordyn Woods, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Reginae Carter, Tabitha Brown, and more.
“It’s Givin” appears on Latto’s most recent album,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
DaniLeigh is speaking out about her relationship with rapper DaBaby, the father of their daughter. The pair’s contentious relationship was made public in November 2021, when the rapper called the police on DaniLeigh, claiming she had assaulted him during a fight; the incident was streamed on Instagram Live, and DaniLeigh was eventually charged with two counts of assault.
DaniLeigh opened up about her “on and off” relationship with DaBaby in a new interview with Angie Martinez. “It was toxic. We had our really good times. We were in love,” she said.
DaniLeigh opened up about her “on and off” relationship with DaBaby in a new interview with Angie Martinez. “It was toxic. We had our really good times. We were in love,” she said.
- 5/10/2022
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
The event will honor some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media, including Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, Elle Fanning, Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb, Kaitlyn Dever, Tamron Hall, Ellen K, Angie Martinez, Dana Cortez and more. The ceremony will also recognize entertainment and news programming that highlighted female-driven stories and culturally relevant topics, including 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times Presents, Pose and Maid.
“Throughout this past year we have seen a number of remarkable projects by and about inspirational women,” said Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. “We are honored to shine a spotlight on these women, whose stories have driven cultural awareness, offered entertainment that has made us laugh,...
The event will honor some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media, including Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, Elle Fanning, Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb, Kaitlyn Dever, Tamron Hall, Ellen K, Angie Martinez, Dana Cortez and more. The ceremony will also recognize entertainment and news programming that highlighted female-driven stories and culturally relevant topics, including 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times Presents, Pose and Maid.
“Throughout this past year we have seen a number of remarkable projects by and about inspirational women,” said Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. “We are honored to shine a spotlight on these women, whose stories have driven cultural awareness, offered entertainment that has made us laugh,...
- 4/20/2022
- Look to the Stars
Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes and Rihanna are among the hundreds of celebrity signatories of an open letter from the music, entertainment and sport industries supporting police reform legislation in California. The statement, released Wednesday, urges the governor and state legislature to approve two bills addressing police accountability.
Among the other musicians putting their names to the letter are Asap Ferg, Young the Giant, the Jonas Brothers, Meek Mill, Anderson .Paak, Death Cab for Cutie, Migos, Kehlani, Miguel, Ludwig Goransson, Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, Richie Sambora, Journey, deadmau5, Aloe Blacc and Steven Tyler & Joe Perry.
Actors Sarah Paulson, Robert DeNiro, Lucy Hale, Zooey Deschanel, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Gad, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Sterling K. Brown, Chris Sullivan, Alyssa Milano and Debra Messing were among those signing. Companies and organizations signing on included the three top label groups — Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Group — along with ASCAP,...
Among the other musicians putting their names to the letter are Asap Ferg, Young the Giant, the Jonas Brothers, Meek Mill, Anderson .Paak, Death Cab for Cutie, Migos, Kehlani, Miguel, Ludwig Goransson, Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, Richie Sambora, Journey, deadmau5, Aloe Blacc and Steven Tyler & Joe Perry.
Actors Sarah Paulson, Robert DeNiro, Lucy Hale, Zooey Deschanel, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Gad, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Sterling K. Brown, Chris Sullivan, Alyssa Milano and Debra Messing were among those signing. Companies and organizations signing on included the three top label groups — Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Group — along with ASCAP,...
- 8/19/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
I hold strong to the belief that you shouldn't mess with perfection but in the case of Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion's "Wap," I prefer to think of this exercise as going the extra mile to reach a god-tier level of transcendence. The single and music video are collaborative masterpieces (which I would know a thing or two about) with the two rappers alone, but the addition of some key voices in a mega-remix would make "Wap" a historic record among the likes of Lil' Kim's "Ladies Night (Not Tonight Remix)" featuring Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye, and Angie Martinez and Moulin Rouge! version of "Lady Marmalade" with Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink.
Ahead, I've rounded up a list of several artists that would not only look damn good in those sexy, luxurious looks from the video but would take "Wap" from a certified bop to legendary status.
Ahead, I've rounded up a list of several artists that would not only look damn good in those sexy, luxurious looks from the video but would take "Wap" from a certified bop to legendary status.
- 8/13/2020
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, more than 700 actors, recording artists and entertainment and music industry organizations and their supporters have signed a letter urging swift passage of the Justice in Policing Act. The bill pending in the House of Representatives would ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants, limit military-style equipment on American streets and make lynching a federal crime.
The legislation would also make it easier to prosecute police misconduct and enable individuals to recover damages in civil court by eliminating qualified immunity for law enforcement officers who use excessive force. See the letter and its full list of signatories and supporters below.
Signers of the letter, which has been sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, include SAG-AFTRA, the Motion Picture Association, the Recording Industry Association of America, the Songwriters Guild of America and the Association of Independent Music Publishers,...
The legislation would also make it easier to prosecute police misconduct and enable individuals to recover damages in civil court by eliminating qualified immunity for law enforcement officers who use excessive force. See the letter and its full list of signatories and supporters below.
Signers of the letter, which has been sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, include SAG-AFTRA, the Motion Picture Association, the Recording Industry Association of America, the Songwriters Guild of America and the Association of Independent Music Publishers,...
- 6/24/2020
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Graduations have been curtailed by Covid-19 so iHeartMedia has teamed up with a raft of celebrities including Jimmy Fallon, Hillary Clinton and Eli Manning to give their own special commencement addresses.
The company is launching a podcast, Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, that will feature special speeches. It launches on May 15 ahead of National Graduation Day on May 17.
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Other stars include Katie Couric, Sienna Miller, David Chang, Mellody Hobson, General Stan McChrystal, David Solomon, Abby Wambach, Mike Krzyzewski, Dr. Oz, Chelsea Handler, Bobbi Brown, Stephanie Ruhle, Guy Raz, Sylvia Rhone, Halsey, John Legend, Kesha, DJ Khaled, Khalid, Pitbull and Tim McGraw.
It will also feature iHeartRadio personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Enrique Santos, Angie Martinez, Bobby Bones, Jake Brennan and Angela Yee.
The speeches...
The company is launching a podcast, Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, that will feature special speeches. It launches on May 15 ahead of National Graduation Day on May 17.
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Other stars include Katie Couric, Sienna Miller, David Chang, Mellody Hobson, General Stan McChrystal, David Solomon, Abby Wambach, Mike Krzyzewski, Dr. Oz, Chelsea Handler, Bobbi Brown, Stephanie Ruhle, Guy Raz, Sylvia Rhone, Halsey, John Legend, Kesha, DJ Khaled, Khalid, Pitbull and Tim McGraw.
It will also feature iHeartRadio personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Enrique Santos, Angie Martinez, Bobby Bones, Jake Brennan and Angela Yee.
The speeches...
- 4/14/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Long before what is now referred to as the streaming wars began, Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (Bet) and Chairman of Rlj Entertainment, announced Umc — Urban Movie Channel, Rlj’s proprietary streaming network. Officially launched in February 2015 featuring “urban-themed” series and movies, the service, which is now known only as Umc, is part of a suite of channels and streamers owned by AMC Networks, after the media company acquired Rlj in late 2018.
A direct competitor to the more recognized brand in Bet+, which launched just last fall, Umc might be smaller in comparison, but it’s a characteristic that makes them much more flexible and far less averse to taking risks, especially when it comes to programming decisions. Additionally, having a five-year head start has allowed them the time to work through kinks that typically come with being a pioneer, which arguably gives them a leg-up when...
A direct competitor to the more recognized brand in Bet+, which launched just last fall, Umc might be smaller in comparison, but it’s a characteristic that makes them much more flexible and far less averse to taking risks, especially when it comes to programming decisions. Additionally, having a five-year head start has allowed them the time to work through kinks that typically come with being a pioneer, which arguably gives them a leg-up when...
- 3/12/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Is it even possible to reminisce about Christmas in the '90s without getting Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" or *Nsync's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" stuck in your head? How about TLC's "Sleigh Ride"? And I still have a vivid memory of listening to Adam Sandler's hilarious classic "The Chanukah Song" on the radio back before the days of Spotify. If you want to take a trip down holiday season memory lane, listen to our '90s - and early '00s, because it just wouldn't be complete without Britney Spears and Destiny's Child - playlist below! For more holiday tunes, get our romantic Christmas playlist here.
"8 Days of Christmas," Destiny's Child "All I Want For Christmas," Mariah Carey "All I Want Is You (This Christmas)," *Nsync "Baby It's Cold Outside," Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell "Carolina Christmas," Squirrel Nut Zippers "The Chanukah Song," Adam...
"8 Days of Christmas," Destiny's Child "All I Want For Christmas," Mariah Carey "All I Want Is You (This Christmas)," *Nsync "Baby It's Cold Outside," Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell "Carolina Christmas," Squirrel Nut Zippers "The Chanukah Song," Adam...
- 12/1/2019
- by Tara Block
- Popsugar.com
Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his annual weeklong residency in Brooklyn on Monday night with two of the east coast’s biggest music stars: Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys.
For the fifth year, Kimmel’s studio moved from Los Angeles to the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s theater where he taped his show in front of a live studio audience of well over 2,000 people, who waited in line for hours around the building.
The stage was designed to look like New York City, complete with a Penn Station set and a subway station backdrop behind the late night host’s desk, which was also decked out in a “Brooklyn” sign.
“This is our second home…This is our Mar-a-Lago,” Kimmel said when he stepped out for his monologue at the Bam theater, which, aside from that Trump dig, pretty much kept politics off the table.
Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo, was dressed...
For the fifth year, Kimmel’s studio moved from Los Angeles to the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s theater where he taped his show in front of a live studio audience of well over 2,000 people, who waited in line for hours around the building.
The stage was designed to look like New York City, complete with a Penn Station set and a subway station backdrop behind the late night host’s desk, which was also decked out in a “Brooklyn” sign.
“This is our second home…This is our Mar-a-Lago,” Kimmel said when he stepped out for his monologue at the Bam theater, which, aside from that Trump dig, pretty much kept politics off the table.
Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo, was dressed...
- 10/22/2019
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
A$AP Rocky says he's a sex addict and has been "for some time." The 31-year-old rapper opened up about the topic in a sneak peek at Thursday's episode of Untold Stories of Hip Hop. "I was always a sex addict," the celebrity told interviewer Angie Martinez in a teaser obtained by TMZ. When asked to clarify from what age, the artist replied, "like probably junior high." "I was horny," the "F--kin Problems" star continued. "I aint even had no sperm in my testicles yet, but I literally just was horny." After hearing his response, Martinez questioned his use of the words "sex addict." "I've been a sex...
- 10/16/2019
- E! Online
Tidal has announced a long-term partnership with the nation’s foremost nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people, Rock the Vote.
The partnership will kick off with Tidal X Rock The Vote, a benefit concert to raise funds and awareness for voter registration, education and rights. Taking place on Monday, October 21st at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Tidal’s 5th annual concert will be hosted by Angie Martinez and feature performances from Alicia Keys, Farruko, French Montana, Becky G, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Carnage, Cnco, Moneybagg Yo, Doja Cat, Gashi, Dermot Kennedy, Lucky Daye, Angelica Vila, Nicole Bus and many more.
The 2020 election will be a critical moment for our communities and it is imperative to ensure record-breaking youth voter turnout. One hundred percent of net proceeds from ticket sales and campaign will be donated to Rock The Vote to register and prepare new voters...
The partnership will kick off with Tidal X Rock The Vote, a benefit concert to raise funds and awareness for voter registration, education and rights. Taking place on Monday, October 21st at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Tidal’s 5th annual concert will be hosted by Angie Martinez and feature performances from Alicia Keys, Farruko, French Montana, Becky G, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Carnage, Cnco, Moneybagg Yo, Doja Cat, Gashi, Dermot Kennedy, Lucky Daye, Angelica Vila, Nicole Bus and many more.
The 2020 election will be a critical moment for our communities and it is imperative to ensure record-breaking youth voter turnout. One hundred percent of net proceeds from ticket sales and campaign will be donated to Rock The Vote to register and prepare new voters...
- 10/10/2019
- Look to the Stars
Alicia Keys, French Montana and a dozen other performers will take the stage at the fifth annual Tidal X benefit concert, partnering this year with Rock the Vote. The performance will take place October 21st at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and will be hosted by radio host Angie Martinez; the event will also be livestreamed. A spokesperson for Tidal stated that 100% of net proceeds will be donated to Rock the Vote.
Among the featured performers will be Farruko, Becky G, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Carnage, Cnco, Moneybagg Yo,...
Among the featured performers will be Farruko, Becky G, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Carnage, Cnco, Moneybagg Yo,...
- 10/3/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Cardi B revealed a recent #MeToo incident she experienced during an interview for We TV’s Untold Stories of Hip Hop. Hosted by the show’s executive producer, Angie Martinez, the rapper’s revealing segment will air during the show’s premiere on Thursday.
The rapper unveiled that while she was posing for a magazine shoot, the photographer sexually harassed her. “He was just like trying to get close to me,” she said. “‘Here, you want to get into this magazine?’ And he pulled his dick out. I was so...
The rapper unveiled that while she was posing for a magazine shoot, the photographer sexually harassed her. “He was just like trying to get close to me,” she said. “‘Here, you want to get into this magazine?’ And he pulled his dick out. I was so...
- 9/26/2019
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Angie Martinez is one of the best-known radio personalities in the United States. Besides that, she has also been everything from an actress and a singer to an author, an activist, and a spokesperson. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about Angie Martinez: 1. Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican Heritage Martinez can claim a mix of Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican heritage. Most people in the United States shouldn’t need an introduction to Cuba, seeing as how it has been a fixture in its popular imagination for decades and decades. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Angie Martinez...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Angie Martinez...
- 9/24/2019
- by Allen Lee
- TVovermind.com
Hey, Empire fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 12. Now that it's officially done and over with, it's time to take a look at what's going down in the next, new episode 13. Thankfully, the lovely folks over at Fox released a pretty descriptive teaser in their press release for episode 13. If they didn't, we wouldn't have much to tell you guys. So, a great, big applause To Fox. Alright, with that said, let's get right into this. We'll start things off with the usual title reveal. Fox's press release revealed that the producers decided to name episode 13, "Hot Blood, Hot Thoughts, Hot Deeds." Wow! That's freaking hot indeed. It sounds like episode 13 will feature some more heavy drama that we've come to expect as the Feds start amping up their investigation! Cookie tries to figure out what to do about Damon. Treasure gets really embarrassed. Jamal and Kai still can't seem to get along.
- 3/27/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
R&B is in nostalgia mode. As the genre continues to experience a long existential crisis over where it’s going next, record companies are finding success repackaging the recent past for a murky present, by updating sounds audiences are familiar with (See Summerella’s “Do You Miss It,” Chris Brown’s “Undecided”); it’s a kind of business as usual approach, if you squint at it. This year, Roc Nation has two stars finding success on radio and the charts through this recently tested strategy for plumbing nostalgia: updating ’90s and early ’00s hip-hop samples.
- 3/27/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: The 2019 Makers Conference is being livestreamed next week but no word yet if it will be on Netflix even though the streamer’s Chief Content Officer is now among the luminaries who will be taking the stage in Dana Point, California.
Ted Sarandos will be joining John Legend, Aisha Tyler and Rise CEO and activist Amanda Nguyen at the women’s movement get together starting February 6 in the Orange County town, I’ve learned.
The Netflix exec, the Egot winner and the always multi-tasking Whose Line Is It Anyway? host will also be at the conference with Gloria Steinem, Nasa aerospace engineer Diana Trujillo, Time’S Up President and CEO Lisa Borders, Jada Pinkett-Smith and others.
Radio host Angie Martinez, playwright Heidi Schreck, whose What the Constitution Means to Me play is Broadway bound, and performer Rosdely Ciprian will also be in attendance at the February 6 to 8 gathering. Continuing...
Ted Sarandos will be joining John Legend, Aisha Tyler and Rise CEO and activist Amanda Nguyen at the women’s movement get together starting February 6 in the Orange County town, I’ve learned.
The Netflix exec, the Egot winner and the always multi-tasking Whose Line Is It Anyway? host will also be at the conference with Gloria Steinem, Nasa aerospace engineer Diana Trujillo, Time’S Up President and CEO Lisa Borders, Jada Pinkett-Smith and others.
Radio host Angie Martinez, playwright Heidi Schreck, whose What the Constitution Means to Me play is Broadway bound, and performer Rosdely Ciprian will also be in attendance at the February 6 to 8 gathering. Continuing...
- 1/31/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
This week, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf) presented the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards at a luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Judy Woodruff presented by 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jane Pauley
Host Erica Hill of CNN led the program alongside presenters Pam Oliver from Fox Sports; multimedia host, actress and author Angie Martinez; April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks and CNN; and Larry Mullins from Entercom’s 1010 Wins. The Gracie Awards were presented to honorees which were previously announced in recognition of individual achievement and outstanding programming by, for and about women in local and student TV, radio and interactive media.
Highlights from the show included:
Awmf Board Chair and Katz Radio Group President Christine Travaglini opened the Luncheon. After welcoming the record-breaking crowd, she introduced Awm Board Treasurer and Gracies Co-Chair Heather Cohen, executive vice president of The Weiss Agency.
2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Judy Woodruff presented by 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jane Pauley
Host Erica Hill of CNN led the program alongside presenters Pam Oliver from Fox Sports; multimedia host, actress and author Angie Martinez; April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks and CNN; and Larry Mullins from Entercom’s 1010 Wins. The Gracie Awards were presented to honorees which were previously announced in recognition of individual achievement and outstanding programming by, for and about women in local and student TV, radio and interactive media.
Highlights from the show included:
Awmf Board Chair and Katz Radio Group President Christine Travaglini opened the Luncheon. After welcoming the record-breaking crowd, she introduced Awm Board Treasurer and Gracies Co-Chair Heather Cohen, executive vice president of The Weiss Agency.
- 6/29/2018
- Look to the Stars
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