Spike Lee called New York’s WOR radio Friday to promote the release of Da 5 Bloods on Netflix. He spoke with morning show hosts Len Berman, a longtime sports broadcaster, and Michael Riedel, one of the city’s better-known theater critics, and the interview gives the impression the three men have yapped on-air many times before.
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Donald Trump’s commencement speech during the West Point graduation ceremony had several protesters lined up outside. Despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, 1000 cadets graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point gathered at the university on June 13 to hear President Donald Trump give their commencement address. The socially distanced, in-person ceremony for
Kelly Clarkson has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years, Brandon Blackstock. The Because of You singer filed court papers to end the marriage under her married name Kelly Blackstock on June 4 in Los Angeles. Clarkson, 38, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and requested that she not
To underscore the seriousness of this endeavor, the White House dispatched Jendayi Frazer, special assistant to the president and senior director for African affairs at the NSC, to accompany Prosper as he barnstormed African capitals. Behind the scenes they pressed leaders to turn over Kabuga and his fellow génocidaires. In addition, they mounted a very
After battling a breakup, miscarriage and many more emotions, Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin have emerged with an engagement. Instead of candy, Aaron Carter will be screaming “I want Melanie Martin” for the rest of his life! The 32-year-old pop singer is now engaged to his off-again, on-again girlfriend, which he revealed with a photo
Warning: This story contains sensitive content. Discretion is advised. This Is Us writer Jas Waters’ cause of death has been revealed. On Wednesday, Waters’ death was confirmed by the joint Twitter account for all of the This Is Us writers. “The entire #ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing. In our time together, Jas
Can a comedy set win a Pulitzer? Dave Chappelle’s surprise Netflix special is called 8:46, for the unthinkable amount of time George Floyd was pinned by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The show, which bypassed the streamer itself to go straight to YouTube, is atypical even for this unusual performer, and is more of an
Tyler Cameron exposed Matt James’ secret: the new ‘Bachelor’ lead conducted his first TV interview for the show in his boxers! Matt James, 28, made headlines for becoming the very first Black lead on The Bachelor on June 12. But thanks to his best friend, Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron, Matt also caught fans’ attentions for filming his very
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests triggered by the death of George Floyd, Dave Chappelle has partnered up with Netflix, once again, to release a surprise comedy special, 8:46. The 27-minute feature dropped on Friday morning through the streaming platform and was also released for free on
HBO Max, which days ago made headlines with its decision to temporarily remove Gone With The Wind from its offerings, is aware that the surfeit of avenues to watch their programming may be doing more harm than good. To that end, the network has announced that some changes are being made, and this may eventually
Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant’s three-year-old daughter Bianka has the cutest personality! She popped up again in one of her big sister Natalia’s TikTok videos, showing off her fun dance moves. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s oldest daughter Natalia continues to be there for her little sisters in the sweetest ways. The 17-year-old high school
Jessica Mulroney is back in the headlines this week, and not for old news like her friendship with Meghan Markle or her work with Canadian designers. Mulroney’s rise to fame has been peppered with TV appearances, hosting jobs and “secret” wardrobe consultant gigs with the likes of Markle and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. But after being
Jay Pharoah said he was aggressively stopped by police while jogging in Los Angeles, and detained by an officer who pinned him against the ground and put a knee on his neck. It took place in April on Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley, and the comedian just released security cam footage of the
TGIF! Not just because the weekend is near, but because Halle Berry is sharing her Fitness Friday secrets. She showed off how limber her body is in a backbend, while flaunting her toned figure. Halle Berry‘s incredible body at 53-years-young is the ultimate inspiration for fans of any age to start working out. The actress
WARNING: This story contains explicit language. Rapper Gucci Mane claimed that he’s leaving Atlantic Records on July 3 and referred to the label as “polite racist.” In a now-deleted tweet, Gucci Mane wrote, “Leaving #AtlanticRecords July 3rd these crackers polite racist #SolcySummer.” In another deleted tweet, the I Get The Bag rapper took aim at
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet has come unstuck in time. The thriller, staring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson as agents of a mysterious organization that appears to be able to manipulate chronology, has been locked into its original July 17 release date throughout the coronavirus crisis, even as virtually all other Hollywood films abandoned the summer.
Heidi Klum’s oldest son Henry is heading to high school! She shared video of his eighth grade graduation, showing a rare glimpse of the teen as he waved goodbye to his teachers while social distancing. They grow up so fast! It seems like just yesterday that Heidi Klum, 47, and Seal, 57, were about to
Following the BBC‘s recent decision to remove a single episode of the mid-1970s British sitcom Fawlty Towers from its UKTV streaming service, John Cleese — star and creator of the popular TV series — has criticized the British broadcasting network. The episode in question, The Germans, originally aired in 1975 and heard a number of racist
From the very opening moments of Spike Lee’s epic new Vietnam chronicle, Da 5 Bloods, it’s clear where the film’s heart lies. The movie, which is streaming on Netflix, opens the way Lee’s films have more often tended to close: with a montage. With an overdose of history and all its back-and-forths, all its cyclical,
Isabella Ferreira is one of the stars of Hulu’s highly-anticipated series ‘Love, Victor.’ She spoke with HL about Pilar’s journey in the first season, how the show compares to the movie, and more. Hulu’s Love, Victor will premiere June 17. The all-new series is set in the same world as the 2018 groundbreaking film Love,
The Oscars are implementing some big changes, including a set number of best picture nominees and to-be-determined representation and inclusion standards for eligibility. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Friday that there will be 10 best picture nominees beginning with the 94th Academy Awards in 2022. The organization is also planning to
In February, RMR released his debut single “Rascal” and prompted waves of intrigue. He was wearing an embroidered ski mask in an accompanying video—and hasn’t been seen publicly without it since, so far as we know—along with a bulletproof Saint Laurent vest. Named for Rascal Flatts, the song is a melodically loyal rendering of the
RuPaul hilariously cuts off Steve Harvey in this EXCLUSIVE preview of the June 14 episode of ‘Celebrity Family Feud.’ RuPaul thinks he knows what Steve is going to say, but that’s not exactly the case. The Bold Type’s Katie Stevens and RuPaul go head-to-head in this EXCLUSIVE preview of the all-new episode of Celebrity Family
Actress Heather Graham looked so prepared for the California summer when she stepped out in a swimsuit and a wide brimmed hat amid quarantine. Heather Graham is soaking up the sunshine amid the COVID-19 lockdown in California. The 50-year-old appeared to be loving her downtime in quarantine, as she stepped out in a summery outfit
When Melania Trump was ‘taking care of Barron’ by staying in NYC after inauguration, she didn’t just mean letting him finish his semester. She was working on getting a better prenup, according to a new book. Melania Trump was certainly in no rush to move into the White House after husband Donald Trump was inaugurated.
Has love bloomed over at Fox News? Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt have reportedly been in a relationship ‘for months,’ so here’s what you need to know about the ‘Fox & Friends’ host. Sean Hannity, 58, and Ainsley Earhardt, 43, two of Fox News’ biggest stars, have been dating “for quite some time,” according to Vanity Fair.
With a few states starting to reopen after quarantine, some of our fave stars have been out & about in stylish outfits & we rounded up the best dressed celebrities of the week! Now that the country is slowly opening up, the stars have been out and about in a slew of fabulous outfits and
Tinsley Mortimer shared with Andy Cohen that it was Dorinda Medley who blocked her on Instagram after ‘everybody was going off on her’ following the women’s trip to the orchard and Dorinda’s treatment of Tinsley. While Tinsley Mortimer prepares to step away from The Real Housewives of New York City and start her new chapter in
After the announcement that Matt James would be the first Black star of ‘The Bachelor’, viewers were quick to question why fan-favorite Mike Johnson wasn’t picked. Fans of The Bachelor were hit with big news on the morning of June 12: Matt James will lead the show’s 25th season! He is also set to make a
As the adoptive mother of a young Black woman, Angelina Jolie is calling for the end of the systemic ‘racism’ in the U.S. She says it’s time for us to ‘make structural changes’ to protect the ‘vulnerable,’ like her daughter. “I was fortunate years ago to travel with the UN to frontlines around the world