EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionDave Chappelle's Saturday Night Live Monologue Draws Disdain From Anti-Defamation League; Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld Respond [UPDATED]Chappelle tackled recent newsmakers Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, Herschel Walker and more in his opener.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 18, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionY’all Notice How SNL Is Leveraging the Power of Black Talent?Nope star Keke Palmer and Grammy-winner SZA are scheduled to appear on Dec. 3.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 14, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionSaturday Night Live Writers Allegedly Boycotting Ahead of Dave Chappelle's Upcoming Appearance [UPDATED]The comedian will be joined by Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli of Black Star.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 11, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionDave Chappelle Set as Host for Saturday Night Live, Black Star Tapped as Musical GuestTogether, the comedian and rap dup host the popular podcast, The Midnight Miracle.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 7, 2022
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesWill Smith Hosts Private Emancipation Screening With Dave Chappelle, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Tyler Perry, and More'It’s truly powerful, moving and captivating,' Perry wrote on Instagram afterward.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedOctober 25, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainment'F*ck Your Hostage Video': Chris Rock Responds to Will Smith's Apology VideoSmith posted the nearly six-minute-long video addressing Rock back in July.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 6, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainment"They All Hate Her And Think She’s Ghetto!" Azealia Banks Shades Nicki Minaj In Reality Show AnnouncementThe question remains: Is the project really even happening?ByCandace McDuffiePublishedAugust 26, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicFat Joe Set to Star in His Own One-Man Stand Up Comedy Show Based on His LifeThe internet’s best storyteller is hitting the stage for one night only!ByAlexandra JanePublishedAugust 20, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentDave Chappelle and Blackstar’s the Midnight Miracle Podcast Is Coming to VinylFans can purchase a vinyl edition of the show with an annual subscription to Luminary.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedAugust 16, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentDave Chappelle Jokes About Infamous Oscars Slap During Ohio ShowThe popular comedian performed for a large crowd over the weekend and received a standing ovation at the end.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 9, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicNapa Valley’s Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival Was Everything I Didn't Know I NeededThe three-day Blackstravaganza was curated by Blue Note's artist in residence, Robert Glasper.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 2, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionEverybody Hates Chris Revived as Animated Series at Comedy Central, Paramount+Chris Rock will narrate and executive produce Everybody Still Hates Chris.ByStephanie HollandPublishedAugust 2, 2022
NewsCoronavirusCovid in Black AmericaNewsCoronavirusCovid in Black AmericaCelebrities and Their Shocking Battles With Covid-19 [UPDATED]Covid-19 has proven to be the great equalizer, impacting everybody's lives, even celebritiesByAmira CastillaPublishedAugust 1, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentDave Chappelle Sells Out Yellowstone Benefit Show Despite BacklashChappelle remains at the center of controversy for transphobic jokes but that hasn't stopped him from performing.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJuly 27, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentFat Joe Defends Dave Chappelle Against LGBTQ Critics, Says His Jokes Go After EveryoneChappelle recently had a show canceled due to backlash on social media.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 26, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDaBaby Thinks Donald Trump Is a ‘Gangsta’ Because He Pardoned Kodak BlackThe rapper also called Kanye West “gangsta” for running for president and said he would vote for him.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 25, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentThe Real GOAT of Comedy Showed Up in NYC This Weekend, But I'm Not Talking About Kevin Hart, Chris Rock or Dave ChappelleI'm also not talking about Katt Williams, Steve Harvey, Damon Wayans or any other comedian that probably popped up…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJuly 25, 2022
OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionWhy Do Non Trans Folks Keep Inserting Themselves Into Trans Issues?If you’re unsure about speaking on a group of people you don’t identify with, know that it’s free to STFU.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJuly 8, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionWhat's In A Name? Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Special on NetflixThis new special stems from a speech he gave during the renaming ceremony at his old high school back in June.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJuly 8, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentDave Chappelle Declines Having High School Theater Renamed After HimThe decision, Chappelle says, stems from the backlash he received from students over his controversial Netflix…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 21, 2022