Steph Curry has used his star power to help Liberty University collect over 20,000 shoes for children in Africa. Curry teamed up with Kick’n It for a Cause founder and LU alum Chris “COSeezy” Strachan for the “Kick’n It for A Cause Shoe Drive.” Started by Strachan, the organization is an extension of the lifestyle sneaker brand Kick’N It. CBS Sports reports
Looks like Dave Chappelle’s comedy specials are hitting Netflix sooner than we think. Two specials from the comedian’s “personal vault” will premiere on the streaming giant March 21. The teaser was released to the masses Thursday (March 2), showcasing Chappelle in a reflective mood as a montage of jokes are played. Some are curious (“I’ve
Paris Jackson has joined one of the world’s top modeling agencies. The 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson will model for IMG. The company and Jackson made the announcement on social media Thursday. Jackson says on Instagram she feels “very lucky and blessed.” Jackson joins a roster that also includes Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss and supermodel sisters Bella and
Life: The Kalief Browder Story, a six-part docu-series about the life and death of Kalief Browder, aired on Spike TV Wednesday night (Mar. 1). Browder, who was incarcerated at Rikers Island for three years after being accused of stealing a backpack at the age of 16, maintained his innocence after being held at the infamous
Kal Penn, back in the White House — albeit the fake White House — is taking aim at Kellyanne Conway. The “Designated Survivor” star posed for his own photo, kneeling on an Oval Office couch, that replicated the White House senior adviser’s own pose. “Kal-E-Anne,” he captioned the photo. Penn, 39, is shown squatting on the
Academy Award nominated actress, Angela Bassett, breakout HBO creator/executive producer and star of “Insecure” Issa Rae, and then Oscar-nominated, now turned Oscar-winning director for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, Barry Jenkins, were among the celebs, studio execs and stars at The American Black Film Institute’s 2017 Oscar Week gala!. The stars came out in full force for this love-fest
Because of Hidden Figures, the group of African-American women who contributed to NASA’s space program in the 1960s are hidden no more. To continue to honor the Women of NASA’s legacy and inspire other young women, Lego is launching a new toy set of mini-figures. The collection, which was brought to life by Maia Weinstock, will include
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reached a deal Wednesday to sell the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City to Hard Rock International and two New Jersey investors. The sale comes four months after Icahn closed it amid a crippling strike. A sale price was not revealed. “We are excited to be part of this revitalization of
Coachella ticket-holders disappointed they won’t be seeing Beyoncé in April might find a little solace in this news: Lady Gaga has been tapped to headline in her place. We won’t be seeing the first black woman Coachella headliner quite yet. But at least organizers found another woman ― who will be just the second in the event’s 19-year history ― to headline
Between the Jodeci biopic, an upcoming TLC album, and “Fake Sisqo” putting real Sisqo back in the headlines, 2017 is the year that ‘90s R&B comes full circle. And the latest bit of R&B nostalgia will come by way of Xscape. The group — comprised of Tamika and LaTocha Scott, Kandi Burruss, and Tameka “Tiny” Harris —