Monday’s “Hot Topics” segment on “The View” started with a discussion on the disclosure of the Mueller report. That conversation turned into whether Mitt Romney and other Congressional Republicans, who’ve spoken out against President Trump, would vote to impeach or convict him. Meghan McCain told fellow co-hosts Joy Behar, and Sunny…
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Opinion: Why Did Ariana Grande Get Paid Twice as Much as Beyoncé To Perform at Coachella?
Ariana Grande is reportedly being paid $8 million to headline Coachella this year, a monumental payday by any standard – but who decided that Grande deserved double what the iconic Beyoncé earned for her historical performance last year at the same venue? Ariana Grande, for all intents and purposes, has…
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ is a Love Letter to HBCUs and Black Culture
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter fans missed some sleep waiting for the release of the documentary “Homecoming” at 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and #BeyoncéHomecoming continues to trend on Twitter. Not only was the film released on Netflix, but Queen Bey surprised her fans by announcing a live album of the same name. …
Stevie Wonder Performing During Nipsey Hussle Memorial Was Predicted in a Rap Lyric
Nipsey Hussle, a Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur and activist who believed in uplifting his community by investing in STEM education, said that R&B legend Stevie Wonder’s music would be played at the time of his death. Nipsey, 33, whose real name was Ermias Ashgedom, was killed outside his clothing store…
Oprah Winfrey and HBO Pull ‘Leaving Neverland’ From Their Listings
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, and cable giant HBO have distanced themselves from the controversial documentary “Leaving Neverland.” The docuseries “Leaving Neverland,” which aired on HBO in March, featured Wade Robson and James Safechuck who accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them over a number of years. The alleged abuse began…
Fans Want Meghan McCain Fired After Disrespecting Joy Behar on ‘The View’
It’s no secret that heated conversations take place on ABC network’s morning talk show, “The View.” And Monday’s episode was no different. Co-hosts, Meghan McCain and Joy Behar along with fellow hosts Abby Huntsman and Sunny Hostin, were discussing former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation during the…
Taraji P. Henson Opens Up About Her Struggles with Depression and Anxiety
Taraji P. Henson suffers from anxiety and depression. She’s now having candid conversations regarding Black women and mental health. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health disorders in the nation. For Black women, anxiety and depression symptoms are typically more intense than their white counterparts. The Empire actress…
Celebrities Pay Tribute to Nipsey Hussle Killed in Los Angeles
UPDATE: April 2, 2019 The Los Angeles Police Department has released the name and photo of the suspect wanted for the homicide of Nipsey Hussle: Eric Holder is wanted for Homicide in the shooting of Nipsey Hussle. He was last seen in a 2016 white 4 door Chevy Cruze CA…
NAACP Image Awards: Maxine Waters Gives Stirring Speech, Addresses Death Threats
While accepting the Chairman’s Award during the 50th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday in Los Angeles, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) had a message for her “haters.” “As for those ultra-right wing white supremacist haters who have threatened to kill me and my family and my staff, I’ve gotten four of them…
Jordan Peele Smashes Hollywood Stereotypes, Box-Office Records With Film ‘Us’
Jordan Peele is turning Hollywood on its ear. The former comedian-turned director has shown Hollywood that Black directors and actors can make incredibly viable horror films, which appeal to the masses. Peele’s latest, chilling endeavor into the horror movie genre is breaking barriers and records — yet again. In its…