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Happy Birthday to 51-year-old Shemar Moore and 46-year-old Killer Mike!

Today, we celebrate the birthdays of two music and entertainment icons, Shemar Moore and Killer Mike. On his 51st birthday, S.W.A.T star Moore reflected on the passing of his mother in a heartfelt message on Instagram. "I miss you mom," he wrote about his mother, Marylin Joan Wilson-Moore. "Thank you for giving me this life and loving me and...

Kerry Washington, Bernice King and more react to guilty verdict in George Floyd case

Communities all over the world are overwhelmed with emotion over the guilty verdict of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the 2020 death of George Floyd. Facing up to 40 years in prison, Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday of all three charges including second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.  Following the news, celebrities in music and entertainment as well as public...

Emilia Clarke reportedly recruited for Marvel Studios’ ‘Secret Invasion’ series on Disney+

Former Game of Thrones lead Emilia Clarke is reportedly about to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Emmy-nominated actress, who previously starred in Solo: A Star Wars Story, is close to signing on to Marvel Studios' upcoming Secret Invasion, according to Variety.  Oscar winner and Emmy nominee Olivia Colman is already part of the Disney+ bound project, according to the trade; she'll be joining Samuel L....

Eva Mendes thanks fans for “respectful” Instagram disagreement about not spanking children

Eva Mendes has mostly raised her two children with Ryan Gosling out of the limelight, but on her Instagram, she let slip some parenting advice yesterday.  The mom to their two kids, six-year-old Esmeralda, and four-year-old Amada, posted a photo with the words, "Spanking does for a child's development what hitting a spouse does for a marriage." While some followers agreed...

James Charles’ YouTube channel demonetized over allegations of sending explicit messages to minors

YouTube beauty vlogger James Charles has lost the ability to make money off of his videos on the website after underage fans accused last month of sending them inappropriate messages. Prior to the allegations, the 21-year-old beauty mogul boasted over 25 million subscribers on his YouTube account, which saw him collaborating with stars such as Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. In light...

‘Ted Lasso’ takes the pitch for season 2 on July 23; Apple TV+ drops new trailer

Having already secured a third-season renewal before its second season even premiered, Apple TV+'s Golden Globe-winning comedy Ted Lasso will return July 23.  Apple TV+ made the announcement today, and also dropped a trailer to promote the sophomore season of Jason Sudeikis' soccer comedy.  The show, for which Sudekis won a Best Actor Golden Globe in the comedy category,...

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ prequel ‘Furiosa’ will be the “largest film ever” made in Australia

At a press conference flanked by stars Chris Hemsworth and acclaimed director George Miller, New South Wales state Premier Gladys Berejiklian proclaimed on Tuesday that Furiosa, the sequel to 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, will be the "largest film ever" made in Australia's New South Wales. Berejiklian explained the flick will inject at least $350 AUD ($270 million) into the state's economy and create more than 800 jobs, according...

OWN’s ‘Black Love’ returns in May; Watch Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps in ‘The Upshaws’ trailer, and more

OWN has announced the premiere date for the fifth season of their hit docu-series, Black Love. The series, which highlights love stories from the Black community, will make its Friday night return on May 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET. In a new teaser, OWN revealed the upcoming season will feature R&B singer Kenny Lattimore with Judge Faith...

‘Cruel Summer’ stars talk show’s “guessing game” plot and learning ’90s slang

Meet your new favorite bingeable series: Cruel Summer. The Jessica Biel-produced Freeform series tells the story of two young women whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Olivia Holt plays Kate Wallis, a popular girl who mysteriously goes missing, and Chiara Aurelia plays Jeanette Turner, a shy wannabe who's accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. The...

Scottie Pippen announces death of eldest son, Antron: “A kind heart and beautiful soul gone way too soon”

NBA legend Scottie Pippen announced the sudden passing of his eldest son, Antron, on Monday.  He was 33. Pippen, who played for the Chicago Bulls, shared a series of photos of his child on Instagram and penned an emotional tribute to his memory.  The basketball great declined to identify a cause of death. "I'm heartbroken to share that...