These Black Actress Could Play the President, Montel Williams Tired of Y’all Talking About His Former Relationship With Kamala Harris, Amanda Seales Says She Called Kamala Harris What!? And More Celeb News

These Black Actress Could Play the President, Montel Williams Tired of Y’all Talking About His Former Relationship With Kamala Harris, Amanda Seales Says She Called Kamala Harris What!? And More Celeb News

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As we prepare ourselves for the intense election cycle Vice President Kamala Harris — and Black women everywhere — will face during her presidential campaign, we might find ourselves seeking comfort in our favorite movie and TV presidents. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Some of the most talented Black singers and entertainers in American history have performed for both current and potential presidents. They are there to rally support for a particular candidate, or sometimes it’s because that politician enjoys the artist’s music. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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On Saturday (July 27), comedian Amanda Seales lit up the internet once again with her commentary. This time, she directed her sights to Vice President Kamala Harris and recounted a meeting that Seales said took place between the two women. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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Swae Lee, best known for being one-half of the rap duo Rae Sremmurd, decided to voice his opinion about Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend and was quickly reprimanded for it. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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There are some white people who really hate it when Black folks have nice things that don’t involve whiteness or make it the focus. When “Slave Play” began having its “Black out” performances, which are a showcase for all Black audiences to enjoy the production, the criticism was loud and ridiculous. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Montel Williams hasn’t been in the spotlight for a while, but the beloved former television host has been trending lately — and not for reasons that appeal to him. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Diddy and Kim Porter at the 77th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on February 27, 2005 in Hollywood, California.
Kim Porter and Diddy at the 77th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on February 27, 2005 in Hollywood, California.
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For nearly as long as Diddy has been in the limelight as the mogul behind Bad Boy Entertainment, Kim Porter was by his side. As one of Black entertainment’s “It” couples of the 1990s, they appeared to have it all and more in photos and videos together. - Emell Adolphus Read More

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Simone Biles of the United States prepares to perform her uneven bars routine during the Artistic Gymnastics Team Final for Women during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on July 30th, 2024 in Paris, France.
Simone Biles of the United States prepares to perform her uneven bars routine during the Artistic Gymnastics Team Final for Women during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on July 30th, 2024 in Paris, France.
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Despite Simone Biles being the most decorated gymnast of all time, some folks online are still finding something negative to say about her.

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This time around, the commentary is revolving around her hair — which, if you’ll remember, has been a consistent talking point for the gold medalist every time she competes. Why is that, you may ask? To put it curtly: people have nothing better to do than to pick at someone. But to put it in the larger context: the criticism aligns with the unfair standards and expectations women athletes have to deal with, unlike their male counterparts who never have to worry about their hair or any other aesthetic choices while they’re competing. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Keith Robinson on His Netflix Comedy Special 'Different Strokes'
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Comedian Keith Robinson on gaining new fans after surviving two life-threatening strokes

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Taylor Polidore Williams on 'Beauty in Black'
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The Atlanta-born actress calls Perry “an actor’s director” and talks about how working on his 330-acre lot inspired her

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