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Tiffany Haddish‘s highly publicized lackluster New Year’s Eve gig has managed to live on more than a week into the new year, with some continuing to question the comedienne’s chops. Luckily, more of her peers are coming forward in her defense, and the latest to do so is Queen of …

by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) Before reading, please understand the deep degree to which I am an Aretha Franklin fan. I have been in rapture since I was a teen grooving to “Jump To It,”  “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” “Think,” and, of course, “Respect.” My devotion to …

Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Marsai Martin Signs A First Look Deal With Universal At only 14-years-old, Marsai Martin is breaking all kinds of boundaries. The Black-ish actress just became the youngest person to ever sign a first look deal with Universal Studios. This news comes only a few months …

The year is off to an incredible start as the trailer for the new film Little, by #BlackGirlMagic trio Issa Rae, Marsai Martin and Reigna Hall, has finally been released. The clip, which is guaranteed to brighten your day, follows a body-swap theme where a spell is cast upon Hall’s character, Jordan …

Michael Bersin at Show Me Progress of Missouri writes—HCR 30: impeccable logic: Get that marriage license while you still can, someone’s on a tear. A resolution for a special session introduced on Monday by Representative Jeff Pogue (r): HCR 30Calls for a special session for the purpose of eliminating the …

“My Furry Valentine” begins with a When Harry Met Sally–esque interview of Andrew (voiced by John Mulaney) and his anthropomorphic hormone monster (Nick Kroll) recounting the moment they knew they loved each other: Andrew’s first viewing of a pivotal Diane Lane scene in the 2003 romantic comedy Under the Tuscan …

Legend has it that Aldis Hodge worked cheap early in his career. Really cheap. Like, McDonald’s Happy Meal cheap. The pre-schooler was tagging along on a photo shoot for Ebony Magazine, where his older brother, Edwin, was working. The producers had a last-minute need for another cute kid and Aldis’ …

See How Yusef Williams Became Rihanna’s Hairstylist For A Decade For the past 10 years, Yusef has been dictating all of the beauty trends we emulate via his most famous client, none other than Rihanna. He started out his career as a performer, but he ended up behind the scenes. …

Wendy Williams postponed her scheduled return to her eponymous talk show three times, with the third coming coupled with a statement explaining her indefinite hiatus. In her absence, a rotation of guest panels and hosts have filled in for her and continue to do so. However, a recent report states …

Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens As the Democratic Governor and Lt. Governor of Virginia insist on staying put despite scandals involving, respectively, racism and sexual assault, Republicans in the state are breathing a huge sigh of relief. For a decade, Virginia has been moving from purple to blue. In a …