Posts Tagged ‘Cosby Show’
Amber Rose blasted after wishing death on Bill Cosby
Amber Rose is catching backlash after her scathing post against Bill Cosby. The former video vixen and girl friend of Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, and 21 Savage revealed that she sides with the victims who came out against Cosby. “If Bill Cosby raped and drugged any of you Women/ Men that I’ve been seeing on…
Read MoreBill Cosby will serve this many years behind bars
Bill Cosby will serve three to 10 years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault in April. Cosby, 81, faced up to 10 years behind bars after prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to merge the three counts of his conviction. He was also fined $25,000 and ordered to pay the…
Read MoreBill Cosby to be sentenced and could spend this many years in prison
Bill Cosby will be sentenced this week after being convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. A jury of seven women and five men found Cosby guilty. During sentencing, Cosby could face up to 30 years in prison, serve under two years in jail, or be sentenced to probation. If he is sentenced, prosecutors…
Read MoreActors defend ‘Cosby’ star Geoffrey Owens after day job shaming
Last week, a picture was posted on social media that showed Geoffrey Owens, a former star of “The Cosby Show,” working as a cashier at Trader Joe’s in Clifton, New Jersey. Owens played the role of Dr. Elvin Thibodaux, who was married to Cliff and Clair Huxtable’s daughter Sandra for seven seasons. Since leaving…
Read MoreFans viciously slam folks who shamed ‘Cosby Show’ alum for bagging groceries
To the misinformed pop culture observer, celebrity status is tantamount to endless wealth, butlers, mansions, 5-star restaurants on the regular and a battalion of luxury whips. Reality is radically different, as many rappers who stunt in public already know. The more informed fans are well aware of this fact, which is why they are furious…
Read MoreBill Cosby fans show support after he was found guilty of sexual assault
Bill Cosby fans show support after he was found guilty of sexual assault.
Read MoreBill Cosby was conned out of $3.4M by rape accuser, lawyer says
Bill Cosby allegedly paid his rape accuser $3.4 million. The settlement came in 2006 after andrea Constand accused Cosby of rape in an incident that took place in 2004. According to reports, Constand claims that Cosby gave her pills that made her feel drowsy while the two were together at his home in Philadelphia. At…
Read MoreJudge declares mistrial in Bill Cosby sexual assault case
After over 50 hours of jury deliberation, a mistrial has been declared in Bill Cosby’s sexual asault case. The case stems from an incident that occurred in 2004 involving Andrea Constand. Cosby argured that the sexual encounter was consensual while Constand alleged that she was drugged and raped by Cosby. With the results, Cosby will…
Read MoreAccuser and actress Lili Bernard shows up at Bill Cosby’s trial
It’s the second day of the trial. Lili Bernard, a former “Cosby Show” actress who has accused Bill Cosby of “rape” showed up at the Montgomery County Court in Norristown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, June 6. Bernard, who was carrying a bouquet of pink Gladiolas wore a large button bearing the words, “We Stand in Truth.” Fellow…
Read MoreArrest warrant issued for Bill Cosby
Embattled comedian Bill Cosby has now officially been charged with aggravated indecent assault it was announced Wednesday. Criminal charges were placed on Cosby over an alleged assault that took place at his Philadelphia home more than 12 years ago. The charges were filed by Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman who stated “Upon examination of…
Read MoreThe changing of the Black father image on TV
The 1970’s was the start of the positive on-screen portrayals of Black fathers. It was a time when television studios attempted to deal with the changing Black socio-economic issues and its effects on mass media. Broadcast networks NBC, CBS and ABC had to find a way to feature positive Black family values with an African…
Read MoreDon’t get mad at ‘Ebony’ cover, Cosby did it to himself
From Fred G. Sanford to Cliff Huxtable there were significant differences on how a Black father behaved on TV. Each actor made a significant impact on American culture. But, Bill Cosby took the image of black fatherhood to new levels. The thing about these TV dads is we felt they would never betray us. But,…
Read More‘Cosby’ show writer discusses his book and Bill Cosby’s rape scandal
Comedian Art Garfield wrote one of the highest rated episodes of the late ’90s CBS series, “The Cosby Show.” Garfield was inspired by his time with Bill Cosby and wrote the book, Power Was My Mentor. Garfield recently spoke with rolling out about his book and shared his thoughts on Cosby’s rape scandal. Listen below:
Read MoreNBC says it will never work with Cosby again
NBC has explained through Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt why it reached its decision to scrap plans for Bill Cosby’s return to network TV. During a panel discussion with the Television Critics Association, Greenblatt stated the following: “Fifteen women came out and accused him…While over the years we’d heard some of those accusations and knew there…
Read MorePhylicia Rashad defends Cosby
Celebrities who have worked with Bill Cosby are starting to finally come out in support of the embattled comedian during his rape allegations scandal. The latest celebrity to offer support is Phylicia Rashad, who worked directly with Cosby and portrayed his wife Clair Huxtable on the hit TV program “The Cosby Show.” During a star-studded…
Read MoreBill Cosby meme campaign backfires
Bill Cosby is a beloved comedian and father figure for many across the country. The announcement of Cosby’s return to prime-time TV, with a new series in 2015, had many fans in a state of excitement. However, his 2006 rape allegations are coming back to haunt his career. This past Monday, www.billcosby.com posted a…
Read MoreCosby may return to TV next summer
Bill Cosby has been absent from the television landscape for far too long. Now word comes out of Hollywood that his new project will be ready by the summer of 2015. The new show has not yet been named, but according to NBC, it will follow a traditional family oriented sitcom with multiple cameras. NBC…
Read MoreHappy 28th birthday Raven-Symoné
Happy 28th birthday, Raven Symone! The “Cosby Show” kid later starred on “That’s So Raven” and released the Hot 100 single “That’s What Little Girls Are Made Of” in 1993. As an infant, Raven became a child model and at age two she was signed by Ford Models and became the face of campaigns for Ritz Crackers, Jell-O and…
Read MoreBill Cosby: The Black Millionaire Blueprint for Success
Many people have gotten Dr. William Henry Cosby Jr. twisted. Bill Cosby is no joke. Actually, what he stands for, what he speaks out against and what his life’s motto has always been is far from funny. He is a man whose comedic brilliance was simply a national platform to enable him to promote his…
Read More11Eleven11 Film Project Celebrates Launch Success
GME Sports Lounge and Grill hosted a fun-filled and creative evening celebrating the completion of four of the 11 films being created during this one-of-a-kind project. The night was filled with positive energy and live karaoke performances. The 11Eleven11 Project™ was created by Studio 11 Films in association with actor-director Kim Fields (currently directing for Tyler Perry’s “House…
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