“They Ready”: Tiffany Haddish to produce Netflix stand-up series with female comic friends

Elton Anderson JRTiffany Haddish has teamed up with Netflix to curate a stand-up comedy series. Netflix announced on Tuesday that Haddish will host Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, a series that will feature six comedians hand-picked by Haddish. Those
Kevin McCall responds to Eva Marcille's abuse allegations: “I'm not perfect”

Maury Phillips/WireImageThe seemingly endless drama between Kevin McCall and Eva Marcille continues, as the R&B singer is now addressing abuse allegations made against him by the reality star. Monday, McCall took to Twitter to defend himself against the domestic violence claims
Chicago State Attorney who dropped charges against Smollett still believes actor filed a false report

Chicago Police Department (CHICAGO) — The prosecutor who dropped the charges against Jussie Smollett told ABC News affiliate WLS that he still believes the Empire star’s story about being attacked was a hoax, but decided to drop
Chicago mayor, top cop say dropping charges against Jussie Smollett a “whitewash of justice”

Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAfter prosecutors dropped felony charges against Jussie Smollett related to his claim that he was the victim of a racially-motivated attack in Chicago in January, the city’s mayor and the Chicago Police Department are reacting
Jussie Smollett speaks out for first time since charges dropped: “I've been truthful and consistent since… day one”

ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaAt a press conference on Tuesday morning, Jussie Smollett spoke out for the first time since prosecutors dropped felony charges against him related to his claim that he was the victim of a racially-motivated attack in
Lorraine Toussaint dishes on her character in “The Village” — and why she loves being a strong woman

Charlie RoinaLorraine Toussaint can comfortably say she’s found a role that reflects her inner strength. In her new NBC drama The Village, Toussaint plays Patricia, the matriarch of her apartment building, which happens to be called “The
All charges dropped in case against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett

Chicago Police DepartmentIn a unexpected reversal, Cook County prosecutors have decided to drop all charges against Empire star Jussie Smollett, who had previuosly been indicted on 16 felony counts related to his claim that he was the victim
Lionel Richie & Stevie Wonder teaming up for British Summer Time Festival gig in London

ABC/Craig SjodinStevie Wonder is throwing a party in London, and Lionel Richie‘s on the guest list. Stevie will take the stage July 6 in London’s famed Hyde Park, as part of the year’s British Summer Time Festival.
Diana Ross performing special concert in L.A. tonight to celebrate her 75th birthday

Courtesy of Live NationHere’s wishing a supremely happy birthday to Diana Ross, who turns 75 today. As previously reported, the Motown legend will be celebrating the milestone with a special concert Tuesday evening at the Hollywood Palladium
Angie Stone announces plans to release new album “Full Circle”

Prince Williams/FilmmagicAngie Stone is bringing her music discography Full Circle, with the release of her eighth studio album this summer. Set to arrive on June 7 via Conjunction Entertainment, Inc./Cleopatra Records, the effort dials in at 10 tracks and