Tag: Academy Awards
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Teyana Taylor Clears the Air on X
Teyana Taylor clapped back on X after a viral Oscars clip made her look “extra.” The singer-actress says she only checked a security guard for putting hands on her after the show wrapped, not for losing, and refuses to apologize for defending her boundaries.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Ryan Coogler: First Black Best Director Oscar?
Ryan Coogler may be on the verge of making history, but he has pushed back against being called the best Black director. He simply wants to be recognized as one of the best directors working today. His films have generated over $2.7 billion globally.
MOVIES & TV
Teyana Taylor Receives Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in ‘One Battle After Another’
Teyana Taylor has officially secured an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'One Battle After Another'. Discover the details behind her historic Academy Award nod.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Ruth Carter Makes Oscar History
Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter has officially become the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history, securing her fifth nomination for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. This latest nod breaks the tie she previously held with Viola Davis.
MOVIES & TV
History Rewritten in Blood
History wasn't just made this morning; it was rewritten in blood. In a stunning turn of events, Ryan Coogler's southern gothic supernatural thriller, Sinners, has officially broken the all-time record for Academy Award nominations with 16 nods.
MOVIES & TV
Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg Reunite at the Oscars – Black Excellence Wins Big
The 2025 Oscars delivered powerful tributes, historic wins, and groundbreaking fashion moments, proving once again that Black excellence dominates Hollywood’s biggest night.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Nipsey Hussle’s Children Inherit Multi-Million Dollar Estate
Nipsey Hussle's children, 17-year-old Emani and 9-year-old Kross, have been paid out in cash and other assets from his estate, which was worth an estimated 11 million dollars. The estate is run by Nipsey's brother Blacc Sam. Lauren London, Nipsey's girlfriend at the time of his death, signed a document acknowledging receipt of money for Kross' share. Both children received 50 percent each.
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Stephen A Smith’s Baby Mama Finally Revealed
Stephen A. Smith was spotted beaming alongside his baby mother at their daughter Samantha's high school graduation, showcasing a masterclass in peaceful co-parenting as the proud parents celebrated their brilliant daughter walking across the stage to secure her diploma.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Voices in the Revolutionary War
The 250th anniversary of America arrives as historians confront the full truth of the American Revolution and Black soldiers, spies and petitioners whose stories have been pushed to the margins. Around 5,000 Black men fought on the Patriots' side, while thousands more fought for the British. From double agents at Yorktown to Dunmore's Proclamation, Black contributions were vast and often crucial to victory.
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Anna Faris Accused Of Being On Drugs: Video
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CAREER & FINANCE
Deceased Rapper Coolio’s Estate Burdened With Six-Figure Financial Obligations
Coolio left behind a massive amount of debt when he died, including more than six figures owed to federal taxes. According to court documents, the estate has only $24,385.60 in a bank account but lists around $140K in state and federal taxes owed, a $173K creditor claim, and approximately $1,400 in medical bills. The rapper died on September 28, 2022, at age 59, leaving behind seven children.