Donald Glover will host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live on May 5 and will also appear as the musical guest under his rap persona, Childish Gambino. Glover was announced as the host and musical guest on Saturday as stand-up comedian John Mulaney hosted the sketch-comedy show with musical guest Jack White. "Mark your calendars! May 5!!!!" the official Twitter account of SNL said alongside a photo of Glover and Gambino's name being posted onto a wall. Glover will be starring as … [Read more...]
Yvonne Staples, singer, manager of Staple Singers dead at 80
Yvonne Staples, a member of her family's pop and soul group the Staple Singers, has died at the age of 80. Yvonne died Tuesday at her home in Chicago from colon cancer, family friend Bill Carpenter confirmed to The New York Times. The Staple Singers, known for a number of hit songs in the 1970s including "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)," "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There," was formed in 1948 by family patriarch Roeback Staples and was comprised of his children Pervis, Mavis … [Read more...]
Donald Glover announces Childish Gambino tour
As his rap persona Childish Gambino, Donald Glover has announced a 13-date North American arena tour for this September in support of his third studio album, Awaken, My Love! The tour begins Sept. 6 at the Infinite Energy Arena in Atlanta before wrapping up Sept. 30 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Glover will also perform in Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Los Angeles and elsewhere. Tickets go on sale Friday with pre-sale beginning Tuesday, the actor … [Read more...]
Ava DuVernay to direct ‘The New Gods’ for WB
A Wrinkle in Time and Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay is to direct The New Gods, a superhero movie based on the DC Comics series created by the late Jack Kirby. "'Our dreams make us large.' Thank you, #JackKirby," DuVernay tweeted Thursday. Variety reported Warner Bros. hired DuVernay to helm the picture, which will be part of a DC Extended Universe that already includes Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman. The Hollywood Reporter said The New Gods is about how a war between two alien planets … [Read more...]
Oprah responds to president Trump
Mr Trump said he hoped Winfrey would run for president in 2020 so she can be 'exposed' and 'defeated just like all of the others!' Winfrey, a Democrat and steadfast supporter of Hillary Clinton, has repeatedly insisted she harbours no ambitions to run for president Oprah Winfrey has said she decided not to hit back at Donald Trump’s late night Twitter rant about her because she does not like giving attention to “negativity”. The US President labelled the talk show host, who is rumoured … [Read more...]
Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige headline 2018 Essence Festival
Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and more are set to headline the 2018 Essence Festival in July. The festival, which promises four days of music, culture and entertainment, will take place from July 5-8 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans across five stages. Jackson and Blige will be joined by other headlining acts including Miguel, Fantasia and Xscape along with a set featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott with Snoop Dogg and other guests in a special curation by The Roots. Daniel … [Read more...]
Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’ breaks single-day streaming records
Drake's new song "God's Plan" has broken the record for most single-day streams on Spotify and Apple Music. "We can confirm 'God's Plan' by Drake now holds the U.S. record as the most streamed track in a single day on Spotify," a representative for the streaming service said in a statement. The record was previously held on Spotify by Taylor Swift's first Reputation single "Look What You Made Me Do." Radio DJ Zane Lowe then confirmed on Twitter that Drake had broken Apple Music's … [Read more...]
‘Black Panther’: Chadwick Boseman defends Wakanda in new trailer
Chadwick Boseman defends his home of Wakanda from Michael B. Jordan and Andy Serkis in the newest trailer for Marvel's next superhero epic, Black Panther. The clip, released Monday, focuses more on the film's central villains as Jordan plots to take over Wakanda as Erik Killmonger and Serkis as Ulysses Klaue escapes from an interrogation. "A war is coming," a voice says to Boseman who replies, "Let them come." The trailer also includes an extended look at an action-packed car chase … [Read more...]
Report: Janet Jackson reunites with Jermaine Dupri after split
The singer called it quits with Wissam Al Mana in April after five years of marriage. Janet Jackson is reportedly spending time with former flame Jermaine Dupri. People reported Thursday that the 51-year-old singer was spotted getting close to the 45-year-old music producer following her performance Dec. 17 in Atlanta, Ga. Jackson's concert at Philips Arena was the final show of her State of the World tour. Sources said the star celebrated with Dupri at her after-party at STK … [Read more...]
Brian McKnight marries Leilani Malia Mendoza in New York
R&B star Brian McKnight married Leilani Malia Mendoza at a lavish ceremony in New York. The 48-year-old singer shared photos on New Year's Eve from his wedding to Mendoza at Oheka Castle in Long Island. McKnight and Mendoza were all smiles in a picture of them walking away from the altar. The bride wore a sheer gown embellished with over 50,000 Swarovski crystals. "Mr. And Mrs. McKnight #justmarried #priceless #brianized #mcknightgetsleid #ohekacastle @tmilophoto @ninthandeverett … [Read more...]
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