Keke Palmer and SZA in a buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae? Sign us the hell up for that.
Deadline exclusively reports the four-time Grammy winner will make her acting debut alongside Palmer in a buddy comedy film that Rae will produce under her HOORAE banner.
ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis, Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks from Macro Film Studios will also produce.
Rap Sh!t director Lawrence Lamont will sit in the director’s chair for the project, with his Rap Sh!t … Read more
JPMorgan Chase’s Renée Horne Talks Career, Finances and Achieving Success
Women’s History Month is a time to come together to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout the years. For this Women’s History Month, we spoke with Renée Horne, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Chase Auto, based in Dallas-Fort Worth, to discuss her career journey, share tips on taking charge of your finances and other recommendations to achieving success.
Caption: Renée Horne, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Chase Auto
The actress will also receive a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree
Angela Bassett is headed to Atlanta. On Thursday (April 25), Spelman College announced the acclaimed actress as its keynote speaker for the institution’s 137th commencement ceremony. Additionally, the 65-year-old will receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree.
According to a press statement, the Spelman College Class of 2024 includes 504 degree candidates, receiving 325 Bachelor of Arts and 179 Bachelor of Science degrees.… Read more
The Strength Of A Woman Festival and Summit takes place in New York for the first time this year.
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Pepsi have extended their partnership for the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund, providing $100,000 available as grants to local organizations whose work elevates and educates underserved women in Yonkers.
The effort comes as the beverage company returns as a co-presenting partner of MJB’s annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, which is set to take place in New York this year for the first time in May.… Read more
By Jeff Wald
Updated April 29, 2024 12:59am CDT
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on in the Western Conference Playoffs after a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns in a 122-116 victory Sunday night, with Anthony Edwards putting together a human highlight reel in the fourth quarter.
Edwards had 40 points, nine rebounds and six assists. He met Devin Booker at the rim for a block in the fourth quarter, then put Kevin Durant on a poster for a dunk to give Minnesota a 115-11 lead.… Read more
After years of playing the sideline of the Hip-Hop game, Eminem seems ready to return with a brand new album, but judging from the title of it, this just might be the last time the rap icon releases an LP in his illustrious career.
Yesterday (April 25), Eminem dropped by the NFL Draft which was being held in his hometown of Detroit. While he was there he took the time to announce the news that he’d be releasing his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady, this summer.… Read more
Shannon Sharpe excels at anything he touches. From his electrifying performances on the NFL field to his insightful commentary in the media with shows like Club Shay Shay, Sharpe has carved out a legendary career that continues to inspire fans and aspiring athletes alike. Let’s delve into the highlights of his remarkable journey.
Born on June 26, 1968, Sharpe honed his impressive athletic prowess while attending college. He attended Savannah State University, where he showcased his immense talent as a tight end, earning four letters from 1986 to 1989, according to Savannah State Athletics.… Read more
The bill gives ByteDance 9 months to sell TikTok if the app is to continue to operate within the United States.
Could Soulja Boy become the country’s next tech mogul? He’d sure like to think so. After President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that would see TikTok banned in the U.S. if it’s not sold, the rapper threw his name in the hat as a potential buyer of the Chinese-owned social media platform.… Read more
by Tommy Witta
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on April 11 to delay the start of its new rideshare ordinance by two months.
Instead of going into effect on May 1, the new start date is slated for July 1, giving the council more time to consider possible amendments to the law and giving new rideshare providers more time to set up.
Councilmember Aurin Chowdhury said four rideshare startups have submitted applications for licensing as of April 10 to replace Uber and Lyft if they depart.… Read more
Minnesota audiences have long made Stokley Williams a favorite as a solo artist, songwriter, producer, drummer, and lead singer of the legendary R&B group Mint Condition.
Now, audiences across the country are applauding his acting chops and ability to deliver a song. Known just as Stokley, he is touring the country starring as Rick James in the jukebox musical “Super Freak: A Rick James Story.”
“His is a story that needs to be told, and I’m trying to capture his essence,” said Stokley, reached on the road in Norfolk, Va.… Read more
