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H.E.R to Star as Belle in the Beauty & the Beast 30th Anniversary Special

Award-winning American R&B singer and songwriter, Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R, will now be adding "Disney Princess" to her many accolades. The five-time Grammy Award winner has been cast for the role of Belle in ABC's upcoming hybrid live-action special in celebration of Beauty and The Beast's 30th anniversary! H.E.R.’s casting…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 20, 20220Comments

Television

Mo’Nique – The Queen of Comedy Is Shooting Her First Netflix Special Post Lawsuit!

Mo'Nique is finally coming to Netflix! The legendary queen of comedy announced the great news via Strong Black Lead under Netflix's Twitter account on Tuesday, July 19th. In the video message, the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian shares the news that she will be creating a comedy special for Netflix, as well as…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 20, 20220Comments

Movies Television

KEKE PALMER’S ROLE IN THE UPCOMING MOVIE – NOPE IS OSCAR WORTHY

Keke Palmer has received unanimous praise for her performance in the upcoming thriller - Nope! The Emmy Award winner trended on social media just hours after the trailer was released. Fans are already suggesting that her role is worthy of an Oscar, and this cannot be contested. Nope is a Sci-Fi mystery horror about the…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 19, 20220Comments

Entertainment

American Horror Stories Returns With Star-Studded Cast Including Dominique Jackson

American Horror Stories (not to be confused with American Horror Story) has returned for its second season. And superstar, Dominique Jackson, has joined the cast. The Trinidadian queen took to Instagram to tell the world it’s “A dream come true to be a part of this awesome season”. Her castmates include Alicia Silverstone, Gabourey Sidibe,…

ByFelicia KebreauJuly 17, 20220Comments

Entertainment

4 Events Happening Around Africa That You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer!

It's summer and that means major social activities, festivals, and shows all across the globe. Whether you'll be event hopping or sticking to one big event this summer, the intensity of these festivities promises to fulfill all the urges you experienced during the worldwide lockdowns. Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent, after Asia.…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 15, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

Black Excellence Reigns Supreme for the 2022 Emmy Nominations

The 2022 Emmy nominations have arrived and some of our celeb faves have swept the categories. Read on for some notable nominations (and snubs). Noms Stranger Things landed 13 Emmy nominations, ranging from 'Best Drama Series' to 'Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup'. Euphoria collected a total of 16 nominations, including 'Outstanding Drama Series'. Cast members ranging from…

ByFelicia KebreauJuly 15, 20220Comments

Television

The Rise and Fall of Famed Lingerie Brand, Victoria’s Secret

Ready for a great weekend binge? A documentary titled Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons will delve deep into how Victoria's Secret became one of the biggest brands in the world, worth $7.5 billion before ultimately suffering from its demise in 2018. Today, the former lingerie brand is working on revamping its company to become more…

ByKiara ManningJuly 14, 20220Comments

Television

Zendaya goes BTS: The Actress is Set to Make Her Directorial Debut on Euphoria Season 3!

Zendaya is expected to make her directorial debut helming a Season 3 episode of the viral HBO series, Euphoria. She is one of the biggest and best actresses on screen. In addition to returning to her Emmy Award-winning role as Rue, The "Spider-Man: No Way Home" star also has aspirations to be behind the scenes.…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 12, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

Michaela Coel and Donald Glover to Star as Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Reboot

Michaela Coel is set to join Donald Glover in Amazon's TV reboot of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The show will follow the 2005 film of the same name starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. This will be Coel and Glover's first collaboration together. The two stars have already created their own successful shows, Coel…

ByKiara ManningJuly 12, 20220Comments

Art and Culture Entertainment

HBO Max Uplifts Black Creatives in NOLA During EssenceFest Weekend

Kicking off a weekend to be remembered in NOLA, HBO MAX’s Scene In Black celebrated black creatives in the artistic hub of New Orleans last week. Scene in Black (an HBO initiative to bring black voices and stories to the forefront, uplift artists in music and storytelling) hosted the main event for Issa Rae’s newest series,…

ByLindi BobbJuly 12, 20220Comments

Breaking News Television

Remembering the Life of South African Actress Busi Lurayi

Busi Lurayi was a popular South African actress best known for starring in daring and amusing TV roles. The Netflix star has long been seen on TV screens however it feels like she was only getting started based on how exciting her career had become. Not much is known about her private life. Busi was mostly known…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 11, 20220Comments

Breaking News Business

Las Vegas Raiders Hire First Black Female Team President In NFL History

The Las Vegas Raiders have made history by hiring Sandra Douglass Morgan, who is now the first Black woman to hold the title of President in the National Football League. As a Las Vegas native, Morgan has strong ties to the city. She previously worked as North Las Vegas's city attorney and was the…

ByKiara ManningJuly 8, 20220Comments