Mahalia Jackson biopic may soon be coming to the big-screen (that is, whenever the big screens are up and running after the pandemic is over). Only days after Lifetime announced a made-for-television biopic on the singing and civil rights legend, a big-screen venture on the same has also been given the green-signal. Set to be … “Finally! We’re Going To Have a Big-Screen Mahalia Jackson Biopic, with Jill Scott in the Lead”
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Oprah to Erect Multiple Billboards in Honor of Breonna Taylor in Louisville
Oprah Winfrey is pushing the envelope in the fight to deliver justice in the case of Breonna Taylor. The 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove, when they mistakenly barged into her house while she was asleep. While the whole of America … “Oprah to Erect Multiple Billboards in Honor of Breonna Taylor in Louisville”
Oprah Winfrey Falls on Stage During Her Show in Los Angeles
Oprah Winfrey took to a painful tumble on-stage during her show in Los Angeles earlier this week. The talk show queen and motivational speaker, who’s busy touring with her 2020 Vision tour, wobbled in the middle of her address to the audience, giving them a life-lesson. Ironically, the 66 year old was making a point … “Oprah Winfrey Falls on Stage During Her Show in Los Angeles”
50 Cent Slams Oprah Winfrey For “Targeting Back Men” During #MeToo Movement
Oprah Winfrey has loudly cheered for Hollywood’s #MeToo movement, in the industry’s attempt to uncover those men who’ve had a prolonged history of sexually abusing their female co-workers. But rapper 50 Cent does not agree with her ways, particularly because he feels that the big O is specially targeting men of color. The rapper took … “50 Cent Slams Oprah Winfrey For “Targeting Back Men” During #MeToo Movement”
Mo’Nique Sues Netflix for Racial, Gender Discrimination
Mo’Nique has long-been complaining about being ‘black-balled’ from Hollywood, ever since she rose to mainstream worldwide popularity with her Academy award winning performance in ‘Precious.’ After her fight with Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, the actress and stand-up comedienne had also called-in for a boycott of streaming services, after complaining about being the victim of … “Mo’Nique Sues Netflix for Racial, Gender Discrimination”
Cissy Houston Did Not Approve Of Whitney Houston’s Relationship With Robyn Crawford
Cissy Houston was one of few people close to Whitney Houston, who did not approve of the idea of the late songstress being in a relationship with another woman. Robyn Crawford, who befriended the late star when she was just 17, writes in her book, how Whitney was concerned about her mother not being “OK” … “Cissy Houston Did Not Approve Of Whitney Houston’s Relationship With Robyn Crawford”
When Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and More Came Together For a Song!
We’re giving you a major throwback today to the time when Oprah Winfrey hosted the legend’s ball – an extended celebration over the coarse of 3 days – in order to honour the achievements of African American women in art, entertainment and civil rights. We’re looking back specifically at the final day of the get-together, … “When Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and More Came Together For a Song!”
Mo’Nique: “Malicious, Oprah Winfrey Needs To Apologize To Me”
Mo’Nique has still not forgiven Oprah Winfrey, for what she alleges what a deliberate attempt to ‘blackball’ her in the industry. The Oscar winning acting powerhouse, recently appeared for a Comedy Hype talk and spilled all the tea that was cooking inside her mind in relation to her bitter relationship with the Hollywood biggie. Monique … “Mo’Nique: “Malicious, Oprah Winfrey Needs To Apologize To Me””
Michelle Obama Voted ‘Most Admired Woman’, Beating Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie in a Poll
They may have run their course of being in the white house, but the Obama’s are still a source of inspiration for many, it seems. In a recent poll conducted by YouGov, former first lady – Michelle Obama has been voted as the most admired woman in the world, beating out the likes of Angelina … “Michelle Obama Voted ‘Most Admired Woman’, Beating Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie in a Poll”
“Suck My D**k”: Mo’Nique curses Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Oprah during standup
The feud between actress Mo-Nique and filmmaker Lee Daniels does not seem to be ending. In her recent stand-up act during a comedy show at the Apollo Theater on 13 May, the ‘Precious’ star went-in on Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels and talk-show Queen Oprah Winfrey referring to a two-year old controversy. In a no-hold-barred act … ““Suck My D**k”: Mo’Nique curses Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Oprah during standup”