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Monday, November 4, 2019

Queen Latifah to executive produce and star in ‘The Equalizer’ reboot at CBS

Queen Latifah is ready to breath new life into an old favorite.

According to Deadline, the Oscar-nominated actress is set to executive produce and star in a reboot of The Equalizer for CBS. The network has reportedly given a pilot commitment to the series that will be Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller, and both will serve as show runners. Debra Martin Chase will also serve as an executive producer.

Queen Latifah to receive Harvard Black culture award

Queen Latifah will take on the starring role, offering afresh take on the character previously played by Denzel Washington in the film and Edward Woodward in the original CBS series.

We can’t wait to see how the superstar will do as an ass-kicking killer with a heart of gold. So far, no word on a prospective premiere date.

SNEAK PEEK: See how Queen Latifah is preparing for ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’

The Grammy winner has tons of projects on the way and will star as Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live! on ABC on Tuesday. In it, she will serve up her own rendition of the 1989’s beloved song “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and star alongside Shaggy, who will play Sebastian.

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Detroit to Host the Largest Black Doll Expo in the Nation

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Detroit will host the largest doll show in the country, promoting dolls of color to empower children of color.

The doll show will be hosted by the entertainment company, Sandy’s Land L.L.C. Its mission is for their clients to be able to “Party with a Purpose.” The main purpose of the doll show, according to BlackNews.com, is to celebrate the history, culture, diversity, and self-love with the promotion of dolls of color.

According to BlackNews.com, the Detroit Doll Show will include new as well as returning vendors that seek to fully serve every child and adult who has an inner child. The vendors themselves are a diverse and talented set of individuals. These experienced vendors include “children authors, the culture corner, Black memorabilia and Black dolls.”

The program will also include a variety of entertainment from artists such as Motown Mic, who was recently awarded Spoken Word Artist of the Year, and TEDx speaker Mikhaella Norwood who is also doing spoken word. There will also be a Mini Play House workshop sponsored by Power Org Math as well as a photo booth sponsored by the companies, B Elegant & Strike a Pose.

According to BlackNews.com, other events include “the Doll Look-Alike contest, Giant Games, Girl Power Corner, Head Wrap Workshop, Doll Making Workshops, Building Better Men, a presentation by Odis Bellinger who is the founder of the Building Better Men Program, and a screening of the movie, The Sky Princess.

The doll show will be hosted at its new venue, Northwest Activities Center. This center will provide free parking and food to the attendees.

 

 



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Solange Knowles addresses rumors that she cheated with manager

Just days after announcing her split from husband Alan Ferguson, singer Solange Knowles has come forward to address swirling rumors that she may have had an extramarital affair.

According to Page Six, Friday, after Knowles announced her decision to separate from Ferguson after 5 years of marriage, some speculated that the 33 year old may have cheated with her manager, John Bogaard after a picture of the duo walking together started circulating online.

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“yo ty @onvacation for bein the best co-manager for 5 yrs. sorry the internetsss are so unkind n b lying. go back to enjoying ya vacation,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.

While Bogaard himself has not commented on the rumors, it is now being reported that he is likely in a relationship with a woman named Judith Joy who has previously been posted on his Instagram.

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In a series of now-deleted tweets, the singer sharply addressed the cheating claims explaining, “Yo, John [Bogaard] is my former co-manager y’all gotta chill. I’m not about to be silenced into letting complete lies narrate my life. To take my words ‘my body left me with no choice but to listen and be still’ after speaking about my health journey…which has already been painful enough and turn [it] into an interpretation of unfaithfulness is just…wow.”

Then concluded with, “I hate to even give this energy, but I will not let something so untrue follow me when I’ve tried to lead my life in truth. I hope y’all spread this with the same conviction and energy that [you] did that false narrative. Much love.”

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the past 2 years have brought me more physical and spiritual transition and evolution than ever before my body left me with no choice but to listen and be still within that stillness i begin my journey in confronting my worst enemy, fear. ive lived my best and worst moments in front of the lens and gaze of the world since i was a teenager. ive always tried to live in my truth no matter how ugly or full of love it is. ive also tried to carve out the space to protect my heart, and my life as it unfolds, evolves, and changes. 11 years ago i met a phenomenal man who changed every existence of my life. early this year we separated and parted ways, (and tho it ain’t nan no body business 😭) i find it necessary to protect the sacredness of my personal truth and to live in it fully just as I have before and will continue to do. it is unfair to not have power of your own story as you shape and mold and rewrite it yourself. a nigga ain’t perfect, but im leaning into the fear of the unknown and all the glory and power i know exist within god and the universes grace. may all of your transitions no matter how big or small, be kind to you and filled with incredible love and light!

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FIRST LOOK: Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie and Nia Long star in ‘The Banker’

Apple TV+ is ready to unveil its film The Banker at the 2019 AFI Fest in Los Angeles.

The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie, Nia Long, and Jessie T. Usher among others and is based on real events surrounding Black businessmen in the 1950s.

Peep the official description:

Based on a true story, The Banker centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream of homeownership.  Along with Garret’s wife Eunice (Nia Long), they train a working-class white man, Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire–while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Their success ultimately draws the attention of the federal government, which threatens everything the four have built.

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Anthony Mackie and Nnamdi Asomugha are executive producers on the project.

The Banker will be released in select theaters on December 6 and will be available for streaming on Apple TV+ in January.

Check out the trailer:

 

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South African drought town's warning to the world

How one small town is struggling through South Africa's worst drought in living memory.

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Liverpool's Naby Keita returns to Guinea squad https://t.co/7xi3FXFZHD


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Oklahoma frees 527 inmates, setting U.S. single-day commutation record https://t.co/VeJFXu9UhE


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Sadio Mane 'is not a diver': Jurgen Klopp responds to Pep Guardiola comments https://t.co/GmozNQkVg9


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Serena Williams Raises Awareness About Financial Abuse https://t.co/83pkARkOLA


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Florida State believes firing Willie Taggart will ultimately save them money https://t.co/vnK6HKQYez


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Master P’s Rap Snacks headed to 4,200 Walmart stores nationwide https://t.co/PzR2OcOfhG


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Microsoft Is Taking Quantum Computers to the Cloud https://t.co/eI1m1PyQ0w


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Star Wars News: What Happens to the Franchise Now? https://t.co/cWEhOAvEPX


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Nigerian army investigates torture video https://t.co/ZgqTn1Ik1o


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Hamburg's Bakery Jatta excuses himself from Gambia squad https://t.co/kmPWqDIcZH


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Trump Can Now Exit the Paris Accord. It's Still a Bad Idea https://t.co/WEYecnZ4OU


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Fort Worth cop who killed Atatiana Jefferson details prior assault charge https://t.co/xBkSR4GgrW


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Pirates kidnap nine sailors off Benin coast https://t.co/RjQ9NcccpT


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Two Nigerian, Moroccan and Egyptian sides advance in Confederation Cup https://t.co/IGaEiXk0HZ


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