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Wendy Williams’ struggles with alcohol + finances take center stage in Lifetime documentary trailer

ABC Lifetime dropped a trailer to its upcoming two-part documentary Where Is Wendy Williams, but it was quickly taken down from the network’s official channels after going viral. In the footage, which has been shared online, the former talk show giant known for her catchphrase “How you doin’?” apparently isn’t doing well. She’s battling hard…

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Cast & crew of prison-based story ‘Bosco’ talk making the film + its importance

Peacock Anytime there’s a film being made that’s based on true events, there’s pressure to get it right, says Bosco director, Nicholas Manuel Pino. Pino sought out the “challenging” mission to bring to life the story of Quawntay “Bosco” Adams, a prison escapee who was hellbent on showing up for his firstborn child.  “There was an immense amount of pressure behind it because…

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On this day in Black History: Ice cream scooper, Adam Clayton Powell Jr.’s “Speech on Civil Rights” and more

On this day in Black history, February 2: — In 1897, Alfred L. Cralle, a businessman and inventor, received a patent for his invention, the “ice cream mold and disher,” known today as the ice cream scooper.  — In 1915, biologist Ernest Everett Just became the first recipient of the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal for his pioneering science efforts in cell…

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Rhino Records celebrates Black History Month with Keith Sweat, Eric Benét vinyls

Elektra Entertainment/Rhino Records, Warner Records Rhino Records, the label responsible for hits from Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and other music greats, is celebrating Black History Month with special edition vinyls.  The company will reissue Keith Sweat‘s Make it Last Forever and Eric Benét‘s A Day In the Life, two records the helped in shaping ’90s R&B.  Rhino is partnering with Forever a Music Store Coalition, a collective…

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As “Nipplegate” turns 20, Justin and Janet have “moved on” — but have we?

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Twenty years ago Thursday, the term “wardrobe malfunction” entered the chat: Justin Timberlake ripped off part of Janet Jackson‘s top during their Super Bowl halftime performance of “Rock Your Body,” exposing her bare breast to 150 million viewers.  Some fans are still furious that Justin emerged unscathed from “Nipplegate,” while Janet was vilified and her career damaged. But should…

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Latto says Megan Thee Stallion is “making us proud” with “Hiss” success

Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images, ABC/Chrys Davis Latto hopped in Megan Thee Stallion‘s Instagram comment section Wednesday to show the Houston Hottie some love.  Megan has been sharing behind-the-scenes content and chart updates about her bombshell latest record, “Hiss.” In her most recent post, where she thanked her fans for the continued support, Latto dropped by to let her know she’s a fan of…

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Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer to co-headline Las Vegas residency

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Island Records It’s a mashup of R&B and comedy with the latest Las Vegas residency, a co-headlining tour featuring Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer.  The two legends will join forces this spring for Love & Laughter, a series of music and comedy shows taking place at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. A press release on the concert…

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‘Genius: MLK/X”s Weruche Opia, Jayme Lawson talk pressure to honor Coretta Scott King & Betty Shabazz

National Geographic/Richard DuCree The leading ladies of National Geographic’s Genius: MLK/X, a docuseries exploring the lives, accomplishments and differing philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, say that there was certainly a lot of pressure that came with playing the roles of the men’s wives, Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz.  In conversation with ABC Audio, Weruche Opia and Jayme Lawson opened up about how they persevered through the pressure so that they could…