Source: PHILIPPE HUGUEN / Getty Coral Springs Cops Caught Kicking Suspect In The Head Florida is already an “ain’t s#!t” state, so it should come as no surprise that the police officers there are abusive and corrupt. According to WSVN , Coral Springs officers were captured on video kicking a handcuffed Black suspect during a petty theft arrest. The cops in the video have been placed on leave pending an internal investigation.
T he hit late-80s sitcom A Different World was instrumental in shaping the narrative surrounding Black students and higher education. The cast of the show recently paid it forward by presenting a $100,000 check from Ford to an HBCU, Ebony reported. The Cast of 'A Different World' Discuss the Show's Cultural Impact https://t.co/MuzZcZkKaC #HBCU #HBCUnews — HBCU Lifestyle (@HBCU_Lifestyle) November 21, 2018 The check, which was a part of Ford’s Ultimate Homecoming Takeover initiative, was given to Southwestern Christian College in Texas, the news outlet writes. The initiative was launched as an avenue to empower Black students to further their education and strengthen programs at historically Black colleges and universities across the country. Amongst the cast members who presented the check were Cree Summer , Jasmine Guy , Darryl Bell , and Kadeem Hardison . The actors discussed the Black experience at colleges and universities throughout the country and spoke about the influence of their show. “I loved the diversity of the cast. Usually, actors are the Black person on a show [as in there’s only one type of black person] and it’s very hard to represent everything about Black people in one person,” said Guy, according to the news outlet. “We had different classes, different colorings, different backgrounds, different aspirations and that’s one thing I loved about A Different World . It showed the true spirit about what being Black is, and that it is diverse within itself.” Bell added that the show was powerful in sparking important conversations surrounding the Black community as the storylines addressed social and political issues. “No matter what topic was discussed, it wasn’t a monolithic response; it was something that was always challenging and relevant, it was important and we managed to be funny while we did it! That’s why I think it lasted so long and stayed evergreen,” he said. Several celebrities have shown their support for HBCUs this year. In July, Beyoncé awarded eight HBCU students with scholarships. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé Awards Eight HBCU Students With Scholarships Hampton University Becomes First HBCU To Have Women’s Triathlon Team [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3839541″ overlay=”true”]
Here we go again. As you may have heard, Ryan Edwards left rehab last month after completing 90 days of in-patient treatment. Ryan had checked into a treatment center on one prior occasion, and he relapsed within days of returning home. There was reason to believe this time would be different — but now, it looks as though Ryan is not taking his recovery as seriously as he needs to. Take a look: 1. Dark Times It’s been less than two weeks Ryan left rehab after undergoing 90 days of treatment for an addiction to heroin. 2. Off the Wagon Now, it looks as though Ryan is no longer sober. 3. Back At It A fan posted this photo of Ryan and Mackenzie at a restaurant in North Carolina. 4. The Accusation The person who took the photo says Ryan was definitely drinking alcohol during dinner. 5. What’s the Problem? Ryan was not being treated for an alcohol addiction, but rehab counselors generally advise addicts to steer clear of all intoxicating substances. 6. A Repeating Pattern The last time Ryan left treatment, he was spotted drinking alcohol shortly thereafter. View Slideshow
As you may have heard by now, Kevin Hart is a gay-hating loser who will no longer host the 2019 Academy Awards. He had agreed to do so, but then resigned from the post after refusing to apologize for a handful of inappropriate Tweets and jokes from several years ago. But we’re not here to delve into this scandal once again. We’re here to move past Kevin Hart and look forward to February 24, 2019. That’s the date on which the Oscars will air. It’s fast approaching… and there’s suddently a need for a new host. Who should step in for Hart? Our staff has hunkered down and come up with a few ideas. Which of the following candidates do you most endorse? PATTON OSWALT by Tyler Johnson Confession time: I’m a fan of Kevin Hart’s standup (his movies are a different story entirely), and when I first learned that he had been forced to step down from his gig hosting the Oscars, I was prepared to defend him. Then I actually read the remarks that had everyone so pissed off. Hart’s jabs at the LGBT community weren’t jokes; they were indications of a backward and bigoted worldview, and being a comedian doesn’t give one the freedom to hide behind a clown nose in response to every backlash. That said, it can be tough for comics these days to push the envelope, while not straying too far from the progressive political views the Academy looks for in its hosts. An opening monologue that won’t piss off the crowd or bore everyone to tears is a tricky tightrope walk, and the list of funny folk who can pull it off is a short one: And in my mind, Patton Oswalt is at the very top of that list This is an idea that was first floated by Stephen King and has since caught fire on Twitter. As King points out, Oswalt, is sharply funny, consistently unproblematic, and he knows a thing or two about film. (A bit naive of Steve to think the Academy really cares about that last part, but we see his point.) Perhaps more importantly, Patton is the king of the comedy-tragedy balancing act. After all, this is a guy who addressed the unexpected overdose death of his wife in his standup act without ever coming off as morbid or maudlin. Many Americans rightly feel that 2018 has been a year loaded with tragedy — so what better way to top it off than with the droll and bone-dry comedy of Patton Oswalt? KATE McKINNON by Hilton Hater Kate McKinnon should not host the Oscars to film some kind of quota. Kate McKinnon should host the Oscars because she is downright hilarious. Yes, it would be a very nice change of pace for a woman to step into this role, as Ellen DeGeneres took on the gig in 2014, but prior to that you would need to go back to 2001 for the last time a woman hosted solo. (Anne Hathaway shared the job with James Franco in 2011, but let’s never speak of that experiment ever again.) And, yes, in the #MeToo era, of course, Hollywood would benefit from having some estrogen on stage. But those are merely two periphery reasons why McKinnon is right for the role. Others include: she can sing, she can dance, she is NOT a late-night talk show host, she can do impressions, she’s universally liked — and did we mention that she’s hilarious? Seriously, find us one person who would object to this selection. It ought to either be McKinnon or the gayest celebrity organizers can find. Stay by your phone, Billy Eichner! ELLEN DEGENERES and THE ROCK by Simon Delott Awards shows are tricky, and the Oscars are no exception. They matter, but at the same time, we’ve all seen enough leaked Oscar slips to know that the people voting are the worst people on the planet. However, the show itself is entertaining and audiences love tuning in to watch their favorite stars in the audience. Audiences also love to see — and have opinions about — the host. Now that Kevin Hart’s role as a host has gone the way of the dodo after his “joke” about homophobic child-abuse, we need something better. Ellen and The Rock hail from both sides of the political aisle. That’s right, The Rock is a conservative, if more of a California conservative. He is currently registered as an Independent. They are both deeply charismatic, widely beloved despite political views, and incredibly famous. Full disclosure: I had considered both Ellen and The Rock separately. That was before I saw Chrissy Teigen tweet that they would make an amazing hosting team. So Chrissy deserves the credit for this suggestion. I just enthusiastically support it. You’d have an easier time listing the people who don’t like The Rock or Ellen than the ones who do. ARIANA GRANDE by Emily Trainham Kevin Hart was going to host the Oscars, but now he’s not, because it’s 2018 and homophobia isn’t cool. In trying to think of a suitable replacement for him, we have to think of popular comedians, since those are usually the types who get such a gig. So let’s see, comedians who get a lot of attention … there’s Ellen, of course, but she hosted not too long ago. There’s been a ton of talk about Louis CK and Bill Cosby lately, but, uh, they’re probably not available. Ooh, you know who else has been in the news lately who can be funny from time to time? Pete Davidson! He’s on Saturday Night Live, the kids seem to like him, he might be a fresh new pick for … oh, wait. Ariana Grande. Ariana Grande should be the new host. Sorry, Pete, for making you just a stepping stone to the real answer here, but if the Academy wants someone fresh and exciting and entertaining, Ariana is clearly the answer. She can act, she can sing, she can dance – she’s got it all. She’d bring in a whole new audience, and you know she’d have some killer jokes up her undoubtedly fashionable sleeves. Actually, why wasn’t Ariana Grande the first choice of host? Why isn’t Ariana Grande the first choice for everything? Make it so, Academy.
Source: IPA/WENN.com / WENN It’s finally here! After a brief delay due to the untimely death of 41st president George H. W. Bush, comic book fans and Marvel enthusiasts alike can rest easy knowing that the first official trailer for Avengers 4 : End Game has finally arrived. Avengers 4: End Game picks up where Avengers 3: Infinity War left off which is basically directly after Thanos obtained all of the Infinity Stones he needed and completely obliterated half of the Earth’s population with a simple snap of his finger. In the last Avengers film, we watched as Black Panther, Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, Star Lord, Vision, Gamora, Bucky Barnes and more all died at the hands of Thanos. In the trailer for Avengers 4: End Game, we see Iron Man, now stranded alone on a remote planet, using his last bit of energy to try and make contact with his wife Pepper Pots, we learn that T’Challa’s sister Shuri is among the missing heroes, we see Thor seemingly blaming himself for the destruction of mankind, Captain America sheds some real life tears, Hawk Eye goes rogue and somehow someone has freed Ant-Man (Scott Lang) from the Quantum Realm. Part of the journey is the end. pic.twitter.com/vejn1Bx8Nz — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 7, 2018 We must admit, we cannot wait to see this movie when it hits theaters in April. There’s a lot of info to unpack in the two and a half minute trailer and social media was right on hand to attempt to figure out what’s going on. Hit the flip to check out some of the reactions to the new trailer. Thor got the same energy he had last movie. That’s the face of a man who wants all the smoke. #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/DWbQ7h9NLF — New or Lean Wit It Rock Wit It (@DrTGIF) December 7, 2018 Watch Thor look so devastated and defeated has to be the Top 3 worst things you want to see in a Marvel movie. But for what it’s worth, this just means he’s going to deliver a godly fade to Thanos when it’s all said and done. Frankly, we can’t wait.
In a word? Wow . In a few more words? What the heck were you thinking, Grammy voters?!? On Friday morning, nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards were announced. And while we're fans of many of the artists and albums listed below, we're also shocked over many of the artists and albums NOT nominated in various categories. Who are the more egregious snubs? Scroll down to see who's up for the big awards and who really ought to have been instead… 1. Who IS Up in the Top Categories? ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy; Janelle Monae, Dirty Computer; Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You; Drake, Scorpion ; H.E.R., H.E.R.; Post Malone, Beer Bongs & Bentleys; Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour; Feat. Kendrick Lamar, Black Panther: the Album. 2. Record of the Year “I Like It” — Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin; “The Joke” — Brandi Carlile; “This Is America” — Childish Gambino; “God’s Plan — Drake; “Shallow” — Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga; “All the Stars” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA; “Rockstar” — Post Malone featuring 21 Savage; “The Middle” — Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey 3. Song of the Year “All the Stars” — Kendrick Duckworth, Solána Rowe, Al Shuckburgh, Mark Sears & Anthony Tiffith; “Boo’d Up” — Larrance Dopson, Joelle James, Ella Mai & Dijon McFarlane; “God’s Plan” — Aubrey Graham, Daveon Jackson, Brock Korsan, Ron LaTour, Matthew Samuels & Noah Shebib; “In My Blood” — Teddy Geiger, Schott Harris, Shawn Mendes & Geoffrey Warburton; “The Joke” — Brandi Carlile, Dave Cobb, Phil Hanseroth & Tim Hanseroth; “The Middle” — Sarah Aarons, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Marcus Lomax, Kyle Trewartha and Anton Zaslavski; “Shallow” — Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, Andrew Wyatt; “This Is America” — Donald Glover and Ludwig Goransson 4. Okay. So Who Got Snubbed? Let’s start with Taylor Swift. According to Billboard, Reputation was the best-selling album of 2018 — and yet it only garnered a nomination for in the Best Pop Vocal Album category. 5. Talk About a Fall from Grace for Taylor, Huh? Tell us about it. 6. And What About Travis Scott? Forget his romance with Kylie for a moment. Astroworld sold over one million copies and included such contributors as Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey. The single “Sicko Mode” was the most popular record in the country this week. View Slideshow
Regina King , armed with her good wig, scarf and best intentions to save her family, stares in the mirror at the woman gazing back. She examines herself and the task that lie ahead. It’s a powerful scene in Barry Jenkins screen adaptation of James Baldwin’s classic novel. Today, Regina scored a Golden Globe nomination for best actress, adding fervor to buzz that she’ll also land an Oscar nomination. We caught up with Regina and the cast of If Beale Street Could Talk at the Toronto International Film Festival ahead of the world premiere, where she opened up about the scene that will carry her through award season. “Every woman who I know that wear wigs, it’s not necesarily becuase they don’t like their hair or their hair isn’t long or short. It’s armor you’re putting on to do whatever you’re going to do,” she explained. Watch her talk about it above. If Beale Street Could Talk hits theaters December 14. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3019557″ overlay=”true”] RELATED STORIES: Search ‘Creed II’ + 9 Other Black Films You Should See Before The End Of 2018 Search ‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins Picks James Baldwin Novel For Next Film
A new professional football league apparently spearheaded by former Black players was announced Thursday, amid turmoil in the National Football League over its athletes protesting racism by kneeling during the national anthem. See Also: NFL Makes New Rule That Players Can’t Kneel Against Racism, Or Else Former NFL running back Ricky Williams broke the news about the Freedom Football League on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.” Approximately 100 “stakeholders,” including 50 former NFL players, are starting the league. The owners include Terrell Owens , Simeon Rice and Mike Alstott , ESPN reported. In describing the mission of the league, Williams hinted that it would permit players to protest. “We’re trying to develop young men. You can’t take away their voice and expect them to develop. … When I grew up watching football, I really wanted to be like Jim Brown , not because of what he did on a field, but because he could take that platform and have a voice. And so, when I got to the NFL, expecting that to be the case, anytime a big social issue came up, we were told, ‘Be quiet. … It’s a distraction.’ And so, really, [we’re] changing the conversation,” he said. BREAKING: Former Pro Bowler Ricky Williams announces new Freedom Football League, founded in part by former NFL players. Teams will be “partly owned by the players, partly owned by the fans, and partly owned by the operators.” pic.twitter.com/sEonBKygr9 — Outside The Lines (@OTLonESPN) December 6, 2018 Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the first to take a knee during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racism in the criminal justice system. He started a movement at the expense of his professional football career. In response to the backlash from many fans, the NFL announced in May 2018 a ban on players kneeling during the national anthem, but later suspended enforcement of new rules. It’s not clear how the Freedom Football League will manage that issue. But Williams offered a clue. “The purpose of this league … is about community and the development of players,” Williams stated. “… In thinking about creating this league, I wanted to create a league that I could have stayed in and been comfortable and really thrived. The NFL started a long time ago, and since then a lot of things have changed. And we want to create a league that’s ready for that change and invite some more of it.” The new league is slated to have 10 teams that would play in the spring and summer. It wants to attract high-quality players from college, high school and international leagues—as well as NFL defectors. Funding for the Freedom League would come from private and public sources, which enables fans to become part owners. SEE ALSO: Meet Tammy Kemp, The Black Judge Assigned To Amber Guyger Murder Trial For Killing Botham Jean Rihanna And Colin Kaepernick To Reportedly Team Up For Social Justice Project [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3839112″ overlay=”true”]
M ia Love was the only Black woman Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives and now the voters of the state she represented are slamming her. SEE ALSO: Black Republican Mia Love Loses After Playing The Race Card According to The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah voters were not happy with her performance. Voter Martin van Blankenstein said he previously voted for Love but she she disappeared after her election, did little to nothing in D.C. and ignored her constituents in Utah. “It was like she was a ghost representative,” said Blankenstein. On the Democrat who won, he explained, “Is Ben McAdams any better? I don’t know, but I think it’s worth a shot.” Another Republican voter, Ryan Gaines, believes Love was not accessible. “You couldn’t talk to her,” he said. “I’ve tried to call before to give my opinion on certain subjects. It just never got through, and I didn’t find that to be very appropriate for an elected representative.” Other voters felt her campaign style was “very hyperpartisan.” Love constantly attacked Democrats, claiming the rebuttal against her was harsh because she was a Black woman—however, she never properly addressed her racist president. Recently, she talked about the Black community and Democrats. The Utah representative told the Washington Examiner , “So why do they stay with Democrats? I think it’s because they feel like they have a home — or Democrats make them feel like they have a home. I’ve said this to my colleagues, we need to do a better job than just talking about how great our policies are, we need to actually let people know that we care. They need to like Republicans.” Well, it sounds like Democrats or Republicans have no love for Mia Love. SEE ALSO: All The Ways Cops Are Still Trying To Cover Up LaQuan McDonald’s Execution Outrageous! Figurines Of White Cherub Crushing Head Of Black Angel Removed From Dollar Store Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3838917″ overlay=”true”]
Source: YouTube / VH1 Black Ink Crew New Episode Is Full Of Fights And Firings S#!t got real in the shop when Ceaser decided to give Tati a promotion over Donna. Donna was apoplectic and got right in Ceas’ grill to tell him about it. That lead to Ceas almost catching a fade with Alex before 86’ing both of them from the Black Ink Crew. Drama, drama, drama.
