For the third consecutive year, Erykah Badu returns as host of BET’s Soul Train Awards. Special honorees Toni Braxton and SWV are also among the first wave of performers announced for the fete, which will be filmed on Nov. 5 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards will then air on BET…… MORE
Lupita Nyong’o: Speaking Out About Harvey Weinstein | NY Times
I have been following the news and reading the accounts of women coming forward to talk about being assaulted by Harvey Weinstein and others. I had shelved my experience with Harvey far in the recesses of my mind, joining in the conspiracy of silence that has allowed this predator to prowl for so many years.…… MORE
Restaurant Caught Selling Popeyes Chicken As Their Own, Offers Bizarre Explanation | FOODBEAST
Sweet Dixie Kitchen in Long Beach, California has some pretty favorable Yelp reviews and seems to be pretty popular, but one reviewer was not impressed, called them out for selling Popeyes fried chicken, and prompted a strange response from the restaurant. FOODBEAST is your online food haven. Find the best new stories, recipes and food culture.…… MORE
Trump Denies Telling Army Widow Her Husband ‘Knew What He Signed Up For’| Essence.com
President Donald Trump told the widow of a fallen U.S. soldier that her husband “knew what he signed up for,” according to a congresswoman who overheard the call. La David Johnson, from Florida, was one of the four U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who died in an ambush earlier this month in western Niger, where…… MORE
Kerry Washington Developing Facebook Drama Series About Kids in Chicago | AVClub
According to Variety, this new show is an actual drama series called Five Points that counts legitimate celebrity Kerry Washington as one of its executive producers. Set on the the South Side of Chicago, the show is about five high school students with “five unique points of view” who go through some kind of “life-changing event” together and…… MORE
Tyrese Weighs In On ‘Fast & Furious 9’ Announcement | VIBE
R&B award-winning artist Tyrese has remained vocal following any update that has found its way to the masses from the world of ‘The Fast and Furious.’ Read the full story (source): Tyrese Weighs In On ‘Fast & Furious 9’ Announcement… MORE
D.L. Hughley: “Americans Are More Dangerous Than ISIS” | VIBE
Comedian D.L. Hughley provided thoughtful insight on gun control in the wake of the country’s largest mass shooting in recorded history. Read the full story (source): D.L. Hughley: “Americans Are More Dangerous Than ISIS”… MORE
Tina Campbell Voted For Trump Because He’s A Christian | VIBE
During an interview, Tina Campbell said while she doesn’t agree with all of Trump’s decisions, the commonality of his Christianity is why she voted for him. Meanwhile, Tina Campbell of Mary Mary can go kick rocks, talmbout she voted for Trump b/c he’s a Christian. BISH WHAT. — Awesomely Luvvie (@Luvvie) October 2, 2017 Read…… MORE
The Family Matters Cast Reunion | Essence.com
Family Matters: Exclusive Cast Reunion… Read the full story (source): The Family Matters Cast Reunion | Essence.com… MORE
Beyonce Hops On Balvin And Willy Williams’ “Mi Gente (Remix)” | VIBE
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Beyonce helped out tremendously to provide Texas residents with food and supplies. And now the star is lending a helping hand to the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The singer recently hopped on the remix of J. Balvin and Willy Williams’ single “Mi Gente,” and they’re donating…… MORE
