Sunday, July 4, 2021
Bill Cosby Responds to Rumor That Howard Wants to Fire Phylicia Rashad
Cosby fleshed out his thoughts even further on this issue, telling Variety … “Howard University you must support one’s Freedom of Speech (Ms. Rashad), which is taught or supposed to be taught everyday at that renowned law school, which resides on… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Vanessa Williams Sings ‘Black National Anthem’ at ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Event, Ruffles Feathers
Vanessa Williams’ performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” alongside “The Star-Spangled Banner” at PBS’ annual “A Capitol Fourth” celebration has rubbed many on social media the wrong way, as the song is widely known as the “Black national anthem.” As news of the pre-recorded performance hit Twitter on Saturday, people began to blast the upcoming special as “racist” and promoting “segregationism.” Specifically, many took the use of the phrase “Black national anthem” in The Hill’s coverage of the event to mean that the 4th of July will no longer represent all Americans. For instance, Newsmax host Steve Cortes simply…
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Phylicia Rashad Apologizes to Howard U Students Over Cosby Tweet
Phylicia Rashad has FINALLY done an about-face on her Bill Cosby sentiments from this week — issuing a formal apology to Howard U students … and deleting the tweet in question. The former actress — who is now Dean of the HBCU’s Fine Arts… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Britney Spears' Claims She Was Forced to Tour Disputed by Conservatorship
Britney Spears made a compelling case that the conservators have abused her and upended her life, but we’ve learned the conservators are going to present a very different story to the judge. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, various people… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Ex-Cop Charged In Capitol Riot Ordered 34 Guns After He Was Barred From Owning Guns: FBI
Federal prosecutors argue to end Thomas Robertson’s pretrial release and lock him up as a danger to the public. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Saturday, July 3, 2021
‘Top Chef’ Host Padma Lakshmi Calls for Investigation Into Season 18 Winner’s Past Behavior
“Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi called for an investigation into Season 18 winner Gabe Erales after allegations of misconduct were resurfaced following his victory this week. In December 2020, Eater Austen reported that Erales was let go as the executive chef of Comedor, a high-end Mexican restaurant. Citing an email from chef and partner Philip Speer, Erales was discharged because of “repeated violations of our policies and for behavior in conflict with our values.” No further details were given at the time. But on Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported that Erales was fired after cutting the hours of an employee…
Friday, July 2, 2021
Yes, ‘Fear Street’ Does Have Multiple Major Connections to ‘Stranger Things’
This story contains spoilers for “Fear Street Part One: 1994” Two years ago at the 4th of July, the third season of “Stranger Things” dropped on Netflix as the horror event of the summer. This summer though, that spot is claimed by the first film in the “Fear Street” trilogy, three horror films all based on “Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine’s books. And if you’ve watched the film, you’ve likely noted some similarities between “Fear Street Part One: 1994” and Netflix’s flagship horror series “Stranger Things.” Both “Fear Street” and “Stranger Things” play on the nostalgia factor of the era, lovingly…
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Bill Cosby Exploring Legal Options After Prison Release, Could Sue County
Bill Cosby is huddling with his legal team Thursday, and a potential lawsuit against Montgomery County will be the hot topic on the table. Sources close to Cosby tell TMZ … the comedian and his wife, Camille, are angry he’s been incarcerated for… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Colbert Mocks NYC Election Snafu With Perfectly OK Computer Mistakes: ‘Cat on Keyboard’ (Video)
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” addresses the elephant in far too many an American living room with a humorous take Wednesday night on the foibles of the New York City mayoral election. The bit begins with a fake newscast report of the recent and very public New York City election board’s embarrassing missteps. The unfamiliar if not friendly face of a news-reading anchor sounds the resoundingly official word of what went wrong in the Big Apple when election tabulations from the primary of its mayoral race somehow disappeared. “The city’s Board of Elections removed those results, from its website,”…
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tax-Related Charges Against Trump Org Expected To Be Unsealed Thursday
A Manhattan grand jury filed criminal indictments against the company and its chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg, according to The Washington Post. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
