Month: July 2018

Vivica A. Fox Starrer ‘Kinky’ Picked Up For Theatrical Distribution by Patriot Releasing; U.S. October 12th Date Set

Posted by - July 10, 2018

Patriot Releasing, a full service theatrical Distribution company, has acquired the independent romance/drama ‘Kinky’, starring Vivica A. Fox for U.S. Theatrical distribution.  The film is set to bow on October 12th Nationwide.  ‘Kinky’, written and directed by Jean Claude Lamarre (Chocolate City), also starring Dawn Richard (Danity Kane), Robert Ri’Chard (Coach Carter), Eurika Pratts (Black

DeMarcus Cousins agrees to a one-year deal with the Warriors

Posted by - July 3, 2018

Former Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a one-year, $5.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, a league source confirmed. Cousin was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in February 2017 during the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. He made three All-Star teams with the Kings and was voted a starter

Trump administration moves to rescind Obama-era guidance on race in admissions

Posted by - July 3, 2018

The Trump administration is moving to rescind Obama-era guidance to colleges and universities on how they can use race in admissions decisions to promote diversity, according to an administration official. The action, expected Tuesday afternoon, is likely to signal a push to emphasize admissions that are race-blind. The Supreme Court has upheld race-conscious admission practices

Lee Daniels slams Mo’Nique for blackball claims

Posted by - July 2, 2018

Lee Daniels believes the only person to blame for Mo’Nique‘s career troubles is Mo’Nique. The comedian, who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Daniels’ “Precious,” previously slammed the director, along with Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, for allegedly blackballing her from Hollywood and paying her unfairly for her work on the film, an accusation all involved have vehemently denied

Harvey Weinstein to Face Additional Sex Assault Charges

Posted by - July 2, 2018

Harvey Weinstein, the powerful Hollywood producer who was previously indicted in Manhattan for rape and sexual assault of two alleged victims, was indicted with additional sex crimes charges on Monday in connection with a third woman in a July 2006 incident. The Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. ’s Office said a grand jury voted to

LeBron James signs with the L.A. Lakers

Posted by - July 2, 2018

LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team. The Los Angeles Lakers have a new superstar — L.A.-Bron. The NBA’s best player announced Sunday night that he has agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract with the Lakers, joining one of the league’s most storied franchises and switching conferences to try and