Boosie blasted for saying only a ‘simp’ would wife up Lori Harvey (video)
Boosie Badazz is getting his hide peeled by fans after the controversial rapper said he would never marry socialite Lori Harvey and that only a “simp” would find her wifey material. The “One of Them Days Again” spitter was speaking with Vlad TV when the subject of Michael B. Jordan’s new girlfriend was broached. “I […]
John Boyega steps down as Jo Malone global brand ambassador over ad controversy
John Boyega has stepped down as Jo Malone’s global ambassador. The 28-year-old actor has cut ties with the perfume brand after he was cut out of an ad in China and replaced by Liu Haoran after the ad was recast and reshot, despite conceiving, directing and starring in the original commercial. In a series of […]
Uber apologizes for N-word appearing on its Twitter page
Uber was in hot water on Monday after a racist tweet was posted on behalf of the company and hit the web. The transportation service’s Twitter support account created controversy after an unknown worker replied to a customer complaint about a bad driver experience. The support account followed up with the customer by sincerely apologizing for […]
Kanye West says a ‘Negro spiritual’ was speaking through him
Kanye West believes “a spirit was speaking through” him when he made his controversial comments about slavery. The 41-year-old rapper received backlash after he gave an interview three months ago in which he claimed the 400 years of slavery was a “choice” made by those enslaved, and after finally apologizing for the comments earlier this week, he has now […]
RO News: Rita Ora kisses Cardi B and sparks this controversy
Rita Ora passionately locked lips with Cardi B in the raunchy video for ‘Girls’. But that wasn’t what sparked controversy with the song.
Gay preacher Dennis Meredith keeps it real when addressing ex-wife’s ‘shock’
[jwplatform y2p17hbQ] Much was made of Lydia Meredith coming out and sharing the story of her husband Pastor Dennis Meredith divorcing her to be with another man. And while compelling, the story only presented one side of the story … until now. Here is part 1 of Pastor Dennis Meredith sharing his own truths.
Dave Chappelle’s SNL appearance will get backlash over N-word
Comedian Dave Chappelle returned to the public eye on “Saturday Night Live” and he was as edgy as ever. In his opening, he answered the questions of his fans in regards to America and President-elect Donald Trump. It appeared that there was no time delay on the broadcast and NBC allowed Chappelle to drop the […]
Uproar ignited by Black college students requesting non-White roommates
With classes scheduled to start August 30, a collective of suburban Los Angeles colleges are in the middle of controversy sparked by a group of students trying to get their off-campus housing situation in order. Karé Ureña, a junior at Pitzer College, asked fellow students thinking about moving in with her for the upcoming school year […]
Leslie Jones slams designers who avoid dressing her
The world continues to have trouble figuring out how to handle force of nature, Leslie Jones. Something about the comedienne’s big, bold, and powerful persona has had her simmering in controversy since she first stepped into the mainstream as an SNL cast member. First with her too-politically-incorrect comedy skit about a slave draft, later with […]
‘Gods of Egypt’ filmmakers apologize for predominately White cast
From the moment the first trailer and previews of the upcoming Alex Proyas-directed film, Gods of Egypt was released, people of color instantly cried foul at the apparent white-washing of history the film appears to do with its mostly White cast. Both Proyas and the film’s studio, Lionsgate, recently issued apologies to the public for the movie’s […]
Did new Will Smith movie ‘Concussion’ make changes to please the NFL?
As the release date draws near for the new Will Smith led drama, Concussion, controversy continues to loom over the project. The film, which takes a stark look at the connection between the game of football and the effects of concussions in its players, has been referred to as a potential PR nightmare for the […]
Amy Schumer and comedians who can’t be ‘edgy’ without racism
Amy Schumer proves that white feminist comediennes don’t have to understand much of anything about racism or race dynamics–just know what it means to be white and feminist and that’s good enough for their base
Bessie Smith’s story still resonates nearly a century later
Bessie Smith’s achingly sincere vocals helped elevate blues and jazz into popular standing in American culture, and the legendary singer’s story is being told in HBO’s highly anticipated “Bessie.”
#FreeTheNipple voices their support for Willow Smith's T-shirt
Willow Smith’s recent Instagram show of support for the #FreeTheNipple movement has not gone unnoticed by the organization’s founder, Lina Esco
Anthony Mackie responds to backlash over statement about racial profiling
During an exclusive interview with rolling out, Anthony Mackie addressed the controversy — but held firm to his position regarding profiling and perception.
Timbaland blasts Aaliyah movie: ‘I don’t want to diss this lady …’
Former Aaliyah collaborator Timbaland expressed his frustration with the entire project–but stopped shortof totally blasting Williams, who executive produced it.
Eminem draws backlash for his controversial Veteran’s Day performance
Eminem and controversy go together like Chris Brown and arrest warrants, so it’s not a huge surprise that the hip-hop star managed to raise the ire of a lot of people with his Veteran’s Day performance this week.
Kid Cudi laughs off ATL show controversy
Midwest rapper Kid Cudi became the subject of controversy this week, following his turn as an opening act during OutKast’s ATLast shows at Centennial Olympic Park.
Gary Owen on being excluded from ‘Think Like A Man Too’ ‘Essence’ cover
Some fans have taken exception to the July 2014 issue of Essence Magazine that features the cast of the hit movie Think Like A Man Too for not including Gary Owen and Jerry Ferrara, the only two non-African American cast members, but Owen tells The Jasmine Brand that he doesn’t feel particularly snubbed: You know what, I didn’t […]
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s child protective services update
After a month of scrutiny and controversy, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have been cleared by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). According to Radar Online, the superstar couple won’t be facing any charges following the public fallout from a photo of their daughter.