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Marlon Wayans Explains Why Shannon Elizabeth Didn’t Get the Call for Scary Movie 6

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Marlon Wayans is discussing why Shannon Elizabeth is not part of the movie, even as many of the original cast members are returning for the Scary Movie series. Elizabeth, who was a part of the original Scary Movie, was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight, where she explained that she had hoped to return for the latest […]

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2025 NAACP Image Awards: Cynthia Erivo and Other Black Stars Who Slayed the Red Carpet

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The best of the best in Black television, film and more was honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday and more than a handful of our favorite Black stars were in the building. Read more…

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Who is the Wayans Family? The Close-Knit Crew Has Kept Black Folks Howling Since the 1980s

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It’s hard to become the master of anything, but one thing’s for certain, the Wayans family has mastered comedy in a way that’s never been done before. Now, their decades-long catalog is being recognized after the NAACP announced they will be inducted in the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Read more…

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Iconic Black Films, TV Shows That Turn 30, Including ‘Waiting to Exhale, ‘Bad Boys’ And More

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It may be hard to believe but it’s been 30 years since 1995, a year that proved to be a good one considering the plethora of Black films and TV shows that were released. Read more…

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‘Bad Boys,’ ‘Higher Learning’ and Other Iconic Black Films and TV Shows That Turn 30 in 2025

It may be hard to believe but it’s been 30 years since 1995, a year that proved to be a good one considering the plethora of Black films and TV shows that were released. Read more…

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White Songs That Are Such Bangers That Black Folks Can’t Stop Singing Every Word

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Sometimes a song hits a chord with listeners, transcending genres and generations. These are classics that have stood the test of time. Supermarkets, doctor’s offices, restaurants, it doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing, when it comes on, you’re absolutely singing along. For Black folks, there’s a… Read more…

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Best Black Biopics to Binge for the Holidays

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Now that it’s officially the holiday season and most folks’ brains are wired to focus on pies and good times, there’s no better time to kick back and get in a good binge session with some top tier movies. Read more…

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2025 Grammys: Andre 3000, Brandy, Monica, Tyla: The Black Snubs and Surprises

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We’re jumping full steam into awards season with the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards. For everyone who said the great rap beef of 2024 would hurt hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar would like a word. He garnered seven nods, with his “Not Like Us” up for both Record and Song of the Year. Just in case

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Diddy’s Son Creates Controversial Reality Show, The Grammys Make A Surprising Decision About Tyla, Jaden Smith Clarifies His ‘Weirdness,’ 50 Cent Explains Diddy Beef And More

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As Sean “Diddy” Combs sits in prison awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, some fans are concerned about the impact the swarm of media attention will have on his seven children, who range in age from 1 to 33. But one of Combs’ kids is leaning into the spotlight right now, and

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Our Favorite Black TV Series From the Glory Days of The WB, UPN

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Back in the day ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox had a lock on broadcast TV. With only these networks to choose from, television didn’t always feel as inclusive as we would like. Then in January 1995, both The WB and UPN launched, adding two new channels, with very distinct identities to the mix. We suddenly

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