Ava DuVernay to direct six-part Netflix series on Colin Kaepernick's early life

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesColin Kaepernick‘s adolescent years will be made into a six-part Netflix docu-series, thanks to Ava DuVernay. Netflix announced on Monday that the Oscar nominee will direct and produce the forthcoming scripted drama titled Colin in Black &
BET announces Master P's five-part docuseries 'No Limit Chronicles'

Courtesy of BETThe legendary story of Percy “Master P” Miller and No Limit Records is coming to BET. On Monday, BET released the first trailer for the docu-series, titled No Limit Chronicles, that documents Master P’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to rap pioneer, while
Report: Dr. Dre's wife files for divorce after 24 years of marriage

Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicAndre Romelle Young, better known as Dr. Dre, and his wife of 24 years, Nicole Young, have called it quits. According to court documents reportedly obtained by TMZ, Young, who works as a lawyer, filed for divorce on Monday citing
Marsai Martin claps back at social media trolls for criticizing her BET Awards look

ABC/Heidi GutmanBlack-ish star Marsai Martin had to set a few trolls straight after viewers criticized her wig and teeth during the BET Awards on Sunday night. The 15-year old actress virtually appeared to announce Megan Thee Stallion as the winner of the Best Female
Teyana Taylor wins Video Director of the Year at the 2020 BET Awards

Daniel SannwaldFans are giving Teyana Taylor her flowers after she won the Video Director of the Year award at the 2020 BET Awards Sunday night, in a category against seasoned directors Benny Boom, Dave Meyers and Director X. The R&B singer goes by her production moniker Spike Tey,
Jennifer Hudson dazzles as Aretha Franklin in new 'Respect' trailer

MGMJennifer Hudson wowed during the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday night, in more ways than one. First, the 38-year-old American Idol alum delivered a tribute performance of Aretha Franklin‘s 1972 hit, “Young, Gifted, and Black,” for the virtual awards show. Then
Black Eyed Peas and John Legend to perform on 'Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular' telecast

NBCUniversalBlack Eyed Peas and John Legend will perform on the 2020 edition of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular telecast, airing this Independence Day on NBC. They’ll be joined on the lineup by rock band The
Anthony Mackie calls for more diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

ABC/Lou Rocco Anthony Mackie, who plays Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, claims the MCU is guilty of not having enough diversity behind the scenes. Speaking to Variety on Sunday for its Actors on Actors issue, Mackie said he wants to see the MCU
Jada Pinkett Smith and Jaden Smith call out YouTuber Shane Dawson for “sexualizing” young Willow Smith

George Pimentel/Getty ImagesJada Pinkett Smith and her son Jaden are not happy with YouTube star Shane Dawson. After a video resurfaced of Dawson pretending to masturbate to a poster of a then 11-year-old Willow Smith while saying the lyrics to her song “Whip My Hair,” the
Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, and more help Global Citizen raise $6.9 billion for worldwide COVID-19 relief

Getty Images/Getty Images for Global CitizenArtists like Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and many others banded together on Saturday for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future, which collectively raised nearly seven billion dollars for COVID-19 relief. Hosted by Dwayne Johnson, the