NEW YORK (AP) — Like many kids, Rihanna dreamed of someday growing up to be rich, but helping others was at the forefront of her vision. “It’s always been important to me before any success,” she told The Associated Press Thursday at her annual Diamond Ball charity gala. “As a kid, just seeing those commercials […]
For months, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding the reboot of the esteemed animated series The Boondocks. Now, it’s officially returning–and a date has been set. HBO Max has ordered 24 episodes of the new Boondocks, divided into two seasons. Aaron McGruder, the creator of the series, will return as the showrunner, and will […]
Historical ingredients for Black male representation in the media are as follows: Six dashes of Misunderstood but Violent Thug; one sprinkle of a Misguided Fatherless Child; 12,000 pounds of Broken Slave; two cups of Boring and Chronically Single Good Guy with three teaspoons of Compassionate Detective. Last but not least, the chef cannot be an […]
NEW YORK (AP) — And the category, a jubilant Billy Porter said as he made Emmys history, “is love, y’all, love.” Porter, known for making fashion statements on red carpets, became the first openly gay man to win an Emmy for best actor in a drama series for his role of Pray Tell on FX’s […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The searing TV series on the plight of the Central Park Five created a memorable Emmy moment Sunday when the five exonerated men stood and were honored at the awards show. The four-part Netflix series explores the true story of five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were coerced into […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first novel, “The Water Dancer,” has been a long and eventful journey. Begun a decade ago, his chronicle of a slave with an extraordinary memory who joins the Underground Railroad is the result of countless drafts, a shift from multiple narrators to a single voice, some needed advice from […]
As a fellow native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Rhiannon Giddens immediately grasped my attention. Giddens’ captivating music is filled with incredible depth and intensity, with songs that transport listeners to other times. For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, the folks and blues artist performed four songs, the majority being from her recent album, There Is No […]
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — Danny “KP” Kilpatrick has inked tattoos for Diddy, Nas, Taraji P. Henson and numerous other stars, but his latest venture aims to create a safe space in his hometown of Compton. Kilpatrick stars in “Black Ink Crew: Compton,” the newest VH1 series that chronicles prominent tattoo artists. He hopes his shop […]
Insecure’s creator Issa Rae is developing a reimagined version of Set It Off. The late 90s crime thriller followed four friends who decided to take up bank robbing to alleviate their financial struggles. It starred Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Kimberly Elise, and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Smith, who shut down rumors about a sequel with the […]
Since discovering The Good Place in 2017, I have been completely enthralled by its humor, subtleties, and incredible wit. Created by Michael Schur, the mastermind behind The Office and Parks and Recreation (also known as a few of the greatest comedies ever invented), the idea behind The Good Place is quite possibly my favorite concept […]