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Film director and screenwriter Matthew A. Cherry dared to dream big after his NFL career didn’t pan out and can now call himself an Academy Award winner. The animated short film Hair Love, which Cherry wrote and co-directed and produced, won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film and Cherry dedicated the win to the […]

Hours after he was arrested in a prostitution sting, Jackson State University President Dr. William B. Bynum, has resigned. Bynum was arrested early Monday morning with several others, including JSU professor Shonda McCarthy and charged with making a false statement, possession of marijuana and procuring services of a prostitute. McCarthy was charged with procuring services of […]

Tensions remain high regarding Gayle King questioning Lisa Leslie during an interview about the legacy of the late Kobe Bryant and his dismissed 2003 sexual assault case. Snoop Dogg was perhaps the loudest of King’s detractors and made what many perceived as a threat towards the journalist, but the rapper insists he did not issue […]

Matthew A. Cherry, a former University of Akron (and NFL) wide receiver, won an Academy Award on Sunday evening for directing “Hair Love,” which won best animated short film. Cherry finished his University of Akron football career as the all-time leading receiver in school history and spent about three seasons in the NFL on the […]

Congrats are in order to former President Barack Obama and our forever First Lady Michelle Obama as their High Ground Productions company won the best documentary Oscar for “American Factory” at the 2020 Academy Awards. The Obamas launched Higher Ground in 2018 in partnership with Netflix. The documentary depicts the issues between a working-class America and […]

The 92nd annual Academy Awards took place with the biggest stars on the red carpet.  But who wore what designer?  We did the homework for you…. check out all of your favorite celebs in clothes we can only wish to wear on the Oscar’s red carpet.   Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your […]

Matthew A. Cherry called his shot on Twitter eight years ago when he said he would be nominated for an Oscar one day. On Sunday night (Feb. 9), Cherry’s manifestation came true as he and Karen Rupert Toliver’s animated short film “Hair Love” won for Best Animated Short Film. https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1226678722943569920 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlyDdE3mveY In his brief time at […]

Let’s face it — Michael B. Jordan is one of the biggest sex symbols that Black women have had in the while. Sure, there are guys like Idris Elba, but Idris tends to attract a certain demographic — no shade. As for Michael Bae Jordan, his fans come in all shapes, sizes and tax brackets. […]