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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

James Devaney/WireImage Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He Plans To Run For President In 2020 The state of the nation is so depressing these days that folks are looking to just any celebrity to replace the current President. After leaving an event with Dave Chappelle on Friday, Will Smith was asked if he’d consider a Presidential run. He told the paps, You would vote for me if I ran? I’ma consider it. I’ma take that under advisement.” Dave chimed in, “ And I’ll be the Vice President, that way nothing will happen to Will.” Judging by his Instagram alone, Will would make a much better leader of the free world than what’s up in that White House right now. Plus he still knows how to have a good time. Over the weekend, he opened up for Dave in his first ever stand up comedy set and spit a dope freestyle at the afterparty.   Would you be here for Big Willie as your new POTUS?

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Fresh Prince Of The Government: Will Smith Reveals Whether Or Not He’d Run For President, Could Dave Chapelle Be His Running Mate? 

Mo Money: LeBron James, Ava DuVernay, & More Make The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Most Powerful People In Entertainment’

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images THR ‘s Most Powerful People In Entertainment List Revealed Every year, The Hollywood Reporter releases their list for the most powerful people in the entertainment industry–and this year’s selection of 100 entertainers is hot off the presses. The annual pecking order of showbiz power has been revealed, and there are some familiar names on the list. Coming in at number 94 is Michael B. Jordan , who not only took on his first villain role in  Black Panther  this year, but is also is taking the lead as a change agent, working with WarnerMedia on the creation of its companywide inclusion policy. A few spots up at number 88 is director and producer Ava DuVernay . She told the publication that the biggest surprise of 2018 is “that people were surprised by the success of  Crazy Rich Asians .” She recently signed on to direct her first superhero project, Warner Bros.’ DC movie  The New Gods . Ryan Coogler comes in at 84 for his work directing Black Panther, which became the highest-grossing superhero stand-alone film of all time this year. It was just recently announced that he will also be executive producing LeBron James’  Space Jam  sequel. At 79 is Tiffany Haddish , who just scored her first Emmy and a deal at HBO. Coming in at number 75 is LeBron James . Though he already had an incredible career prior, this year alone he officially became a Los Angeles Laker, announced his Space Jam sequel, gotten scripted series with both NBC and The CW, along with several HBO series and a Shut Up And Dribble documentary. Kevin Hart makes number 69 on their list, who has sequels for both  Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle  and 2016’s  Secret Lives of Pets in the works. Number 55 is Jordan Peele , who produced Spike Lee’s  BlacKkKlansman , set up a  Twilight Zone  reboot at CBS All Access and teamed with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot for HBO horror drama  Lovecraft Country this year. Donald Glover makes number 42 on THR ‘s list. His music video for “This Is America” has racked up 385 million YouTube views since May along with his FX series  Atlanta  being Emmy-nominated for another year. Other notable entertainers to make the list include Dwayne Johnson, Shonda Rhimes, and Tyler Perry.

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Beauty and Brains: 6 Stars Who Went to HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities such as Howard University in Washington DC, Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, and Florida A&M University have been producing leaders for generations. From the Ph.D.’s stepping out of Morehouse College to the lawyers pushing through from Southern University in Louisiana, waving the HBCU flag sends a powerful message! Behind the brilliance are another wave of graduates who have paved their way through the entertainment industry and earned their star…Let’s salute the celebrities who credit HBCU’s for guiding them. Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Taraji P. Henson , Howard University Daring. Bold. In your face – now what? We all love a bossy, flashy, unapologetic woman that loves to stir up some drama – at least on television. That energy explains why Cookie from the hit series Empire is iconic. Her untouchable role explains why fans keep tuning into the show. Everything about her character proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. But did you know that this stellar actress is degree’d up? Taraji P. Henson graduated from the prestigious HBCU, Howard University with a degree in theater. Black girl power at its finest. Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty K. Michelle , Florida A&M University She may bring the drama on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and Love & Hip-Hop: New York, but this beautiful songbird also brings the brains when it comes to the books. Did you know that K. Michelle, who many consider to be overly vocal at times, received a full ride to attend Florida A&M University simply because of her vocals? An honors student who majored in Psychology, K. Michelle also had her sights on law school. She turned down the corporate world because of her musical interests. Good move. Source: Paras Griffin/Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Keisha Knight-Pulliam , Spelman College Little Rudy, professionally recognized as Keisha Knight-Pulliam from the 80’s-90’s hit, The Cosby Show is a proud Spelman College alum. Armed with a degree in Sociology, the stunning actress who has spent most of her life behind the lens is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Source: Fred Watkins / Getty Oprah Winfrey , Tennessee State University She doesn’t need a long introduction, because she is a mogul, a maven, and everything in between. Oprah Winfrey, who made her mark in the media arena is also a graduate of Tennessee State University. During her tenure, she majored in Communications and went on to host her own TV show, before diving into her OWN network and the magazine publishing space. A real success story, and black billionaire at that – we have to tip our hat when it comes to her monstrous work ethic and hustle. Source: Andrew Toth / Getty Anika Noni Rose , Florida A&M University Florida A&M University has pushed out some of the brightest alums, such as singer K. Michelle. Another actress who can add graduate to her portfolio is Anika Noni Rose, who starred in Dreamgirls. The theater major, who also starred and won rave reviews for her role as Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog has also starred as a bad girl in Starz, Power! Talk about switching it up. Source: Michael Tran / Getty Omarosa Manigault , Howard University She’s tough on politics. She’s tough in business. She’s even tougher on reality TV. Hate or love her, Omarosa Manigault is educated in every sense of the word. The former ‘Apprentice’ star and now author, boasts degrees from two HBCU’s. She holds a Master’s degree in Communications from Howard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. She also holds a license to preach.

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