GARY OWEN: BLACK FAMOUS. Photo credit: Courtesy of SHOWTIME. *During a new episode of “Get Some” on YouTube, comedian Gary Owen revealed that his ex-wife, Kenya Duke, asked him not to speak about their divorce during his upcoming appearance on Club Shay Shay. “You must be crazy,” he allegedly told her in response, ENSTARZ reports.
*The legal representation for the family of Frank E. Tyson, the Ohio man who passed away while in police custody has been secured, and as the bodycam footage emerges, parallels to George Floyd’s tragic demise are uncanny,” observed a commentator. Tyson’s final words, echoing Floyd’s haunting refrain, “I can’t breathe,” have stirred fresh outrage and
*Russell Hornsby, known for his portrayal of Charles Flenory in the Starz hit series “BMF,” delves into the complexities of his character’s journey in season three. Hornsby offers insights into Charles’ mental state, his relationships with his sons Meech (Demietrius Flenury Jr.) and Terry (DaVinci), and the turmoil within his family. “He’s a little crazy
Afrobeat’s Young Jonn releases debut album ‘Jiggy Forever’ (Chocolate City Music). *“I was just in the studio vibing,” said Afrobeat superstar Young Jonn aka Jiggy about his newest single “Big Big Things” off of his debut album “Jiggy Forever” (Chocolate City Music) – released this month. “ …was sent the beats, and that was the
Prolific Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and recording artiste Jessica Joshua Madami, professionally known as McJeszy, has dropped a new single and music video titled “The Lion.” Produced by Jerrydepianist, this latest release features P. Daniel Olawande and Nifemi Olawande, adding to McJeszy’s repertoire of uplifting music. “The Lion” joins a collection of McJeszy’s previous
*UFC fighter Michael Chandler has come under fire for revealing how he parents his two adopted sons, who are both Black. Chandler appeared recently on a YouTube podcast and addressed the controversy, stating, “I’m not raising black children, I’m raising children.” He added, “Whether you are black or you are white, no matter what race
* Late music icon Prince allegedly wrote his hit song “When Doves Cry,” for Vanity 6/ Apollonia 6 member Susan Moonsie, I Love Old School Music reports. The outlet writes , “Susan was the ‘shy persona’ of the trio, and Prince actually created Vanity 6 around her when he put the group together. He allegedly
*WE TV‘s newest reality series, “The Barnes Bunch,” aims to offer viewers a refreshing glimpse into the everyday life and challenges of NBA champion Matt Barnes, model and reality star Anansa Sims, daughter of supermodel Beverly Johnson, as they navigate love, family, and the complexities of blended family life. At the heart of the series
The yellow carpet at the Wiz Revival premier (photo credit Tito Cepeda) *The Broadway revival of The Wiz is officially open! “It’s a legacy, not a show” gushes director Schele Williams. The original landmark Black classic musical first opened almost 50 years ago. Many of the original cast members, including Stephanie Mills who played Dorothy
Beyoncé – Instagram *Artificial Intelligence may have music lovers (and the rest of the world) caught up between the genuine and the computer-generated, but real vocalists are finding an ally with Beyoncé. According to TechCrunch, the former Destiny’s Child vocalist’s new album “Cowboy Carter” looks to be the weapon of choice as the site notes