Source: Karwai Tang / Getty In a cinematic whirlwind that pokes fun at the likes of “Madea Goes to Jail” and “Why Did I Get Married,” “Not Another Church Movie” emerges as a rib-tickling parody comedy, offering a raucous ride through the ambitious endeavors of the lead character Taylor Pherry, played by Kevin Daniels,  and his divine mission to share his family’s tales while stirring inspiration in his community. The plot thickens when Hoprah Windfall,  Luc Ashley.  grappling with plummeting ratings and the need for fresh content on her talk show, beseeches divine intervention ..read more

  Source: R1 Digital / Reach Media Birthday Bash 2024 is going down June 22nd and you’re invited to attend for free 99 in the Posted On The Corner  “Crash The Bash” contest. There are two ways to enter to win! Want More Birthday Bash? Click Here Listen daily at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST (starting Monday April 29th) to get the keyword to text 71007 or fill out the form below for a chance to win a trip for you and a friend to hang out at Birthday Bash 2024 in Atlanta. official contest rules The post CRA$H The BA$H To Birthday Bash Flyaway Contest appeared first on Black America Web ..read more

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty UPDATED: 5:07pm EST, April 25, 2024 **TRIGGER WARNING: Contains details of physical and verbal abuse** The divorce of rapper Jeezy and media personality Jeannie Mai is getting even messier, with the latter now accusing her soon-to-be-ex of spousal abuse and child neglect. According to court documents obtained by The Shade Room, the former The Real co-host described three to four separate incidents of abuse by the ATL rapper. One alleged incident happened on April 14, 2022 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco. According to court do ..read more

Source: Mireya Acierto / Getty Between Kendrick Lamar vs. J. Cole, Quavo vs. Chris Brown and Drake vs., well, damn near everybody, Hip-Hop beefs have become all the rage lately, and they have been a non-stop source of debate and controversy on social media. Meanwhile, Ja Rule wants to remind everybody of his place in the rap beef archives by comparing the current rap sagas to his legendary rivalry with 50 Cent and G-Unit. “20 V 1 I can relate,” Ja tweeted Saturday in reference to a line in Drake’s clapback at Kendrick in his new song, “Push Ups.” 20V1 I can relate… — Ja Rule (@jarule) Apr ..read more

Source: Radio One D.C. / Radio One Digital   Dr. Francis Cress Welsings’ mentor, Neely Fuller Jr. returns to our classroom on Thursday morning. Mr. Fuller will expound on his tome on Racism White Supremacy. Mr. Fuller, as many of you know, contends that if you don’t understand how the system of RWS works and all that it entails, then everything else you think you understand will only confuse you. Before Mr. Fuller, Baltimore activist Carl Snowden will explain why he’s campaigning to rename two Bridges in the city. Author David Miller will also join us.   The Big Show starts at 6 a ..read more

Source: RONDA CHURCHILL / Getty This week’s ‘What to Watch’ film list dives into the world’s most anticipated films of 2024. A new study has uncovered the movies fans are most excited for this year. Check out the trailers for this week’s watch list inside. Inside Out 2 tops the list as the most anticipated film of 2024 with almost 2 million monthly global searches. No Deposit Daily examined the average monthly search volume on a global scale to see which upcoming 2024 films were searched the most within a 12-month period. For each movie, the search terms analyzed included ‘[film] release da ..read more

Source: Tiffany Rose / Getty Cedric the Entertainer, one of the original Kings of Comedy, turned 60 today. To celebrate his life and legacy, click inside to check out a gallery of his funniest moments. Cedric Antonio Kyles was born in Jefferson City, Missouri. After middle school, his family moved to Berkeley, Missouri, where he graduated from Berkeley High School. In 1987 he received his B.A. degree in communications from Southeast Missouri State University. Around the same time, Cedric began performing stand-up comedy. He went on to win the Miller Lite Comedy Search in 1990. Kyles made hi ..read more

Source: Arnold Turner / Getty What happens when you invite a group of “IT GIRLS” together in one place? EBONY Magazine found out on Tuesday, April 23, when several of our favorite Black Hollywood starlets convened on the patio at the A.O.C. Wine Bar in Los Angeles. Women we love came together for an “IT GIRL” brunch, a swanky celebration in partnership with Prime Video to honor Pam Grier and her role in “Them: The Scare.” The Prime Video series will return with another installment featuring Ms. Grier on April 25. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EBONY (@ebonymagazine) E ..read more

Source: Billboard / Getty Keke Palmer is picking up her pen again.  Today, the multihyphenate star announced that she will drop a new book this November. Titled “Master of Me,” the project will be Keke’s second novel. “I’m not sure the next time I’ll write a book but this seemed like the right time to put my thoughts to paper. Writing this book scares me. When you write a book you are sharing who you are and what you are going through at that time,” Keke shared with fans on Instagram. “I’ve learned so much about myself this past year, and though we don’t know each other and l ..read more

Source: United Archives / Getty   The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1986 to celebrate the most influential and significant figures in rock and roll history, acknowledges the foundational contributions across genres, including gospel music. Gospel music’s profound impact on the evolution of rock and roll is undeniable, from its rhythms and use of the call-and-response pattern to its deeply emotive and powerful vocal techniques. While the Hall primarily recognizes artists known for rock and roll, it honors the eclectic roots that have shaped the genre, including gospel, which ..read more