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Saturday's TV highlights and weekend talk shows: Hallmark 2019-02-22 19:50:00SERIES Riviera Georgina (Julia Stiles) searches for answers by trying to trace Constantine’s (Anthony LaPaglia) movements on the day of the expl

The Jussie Smollett story is not just about 2019-02-22 16:40:00This is not a column about Jussie Smollett. I do not know the man except as a star of “Empire,” cannot confirm what he did or did not do,

Review: Brazilian director Christiane Jatahy's 'Moscow' ingeniously spins 2019-02-22 16:25:00In Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters,” Olga, Masha and Irina, richly cultivated siblings languishing in a provincial military town a ye

R. Kelly charged with 10 counts of aggravated 2019-02-22 16:20:00Embattled R&B superstar R. Kelly was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse on Friday in Cook County in Illinois. The charges

A timeline of how the Jussie Smollett case 2019-02-22 16:05:00The saga of Jussie Smollett's alleged attack in Chicago last month took a surreal series of twists and turns leading up to Thursday's announcement t

Brian Fies lost his home to wildfire. His 2019-02-22 16:00:00In the pre-dawn hours of Oct. 9, 2017, just after violently sprawling wildfires raced through Napa and Sonoma counties and yielded rush evacuations of

How the Oscars represent a return to roots 2019-02-22 15:55:00What do roots mean for Gillian Welch? A nominee for the original song prize at Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards, this 51-year-old singer and songwri

Jussie Smollett’s path from adorable child actor to 2019-02-22 15:50:00The 12-year-old seemed to burst out of the TV screen with grown-up swagger, his abundant Afro tucked under a derby, punctuating his stride with a smoo

How to improve the Oscars? 15 suggestions from 2019-02-22 15:45:00The Academy Awards are often called Hollywood’s biggest night. But for some, the show is so outdated, it’s bordering on irrelevance. In an

LeBron James and Ryan Coogler's 'Space Jam 2' 2019-02-22 14:35:00Good news for “Space Jam” fans: The highly anticipated “Space Jam 2” is hitting theaters in 2021. On Thursday, Warner Bros. an

Dick Sommers, oldest member of Gay Men’s Chorus 2019-02-22 14:30:00For longtime fans of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, he was one singer they likely recognized in the sea of performers onstage: the white-h

TV This Week, Feb. 24-March 2: The Oscars, 2019-02-22 14:15:00 SUNDAY A hologram of the late, great Bob Hope would be our choice to emcee the no-host 91st Academy Awards, a.k.a. “The Oscars.” Alfonso

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Constance Wu & Anna Paquin Step Out For 2019-02-22 20:00:55Constance Wu and Anna Paquin hit the red carpet at the 2019 Cinematographers Guild Publicists Awards! The two actresses stepped out for the award cere

Brody Stevens Dead - Comedian Dies in Apparent 2019-02-22 19:06:21Brody Stevens has sadly passed away. The 48-year-old comedian reportedly died by suicide on Friday (February 22) in Los Angeles. According to The Blas

Kelly Clarkson Sings Incredible Cover of Brandi Carlile's 2019-02-22 18:53:13Kelly Clarkson performs different cover songs on nearly every stop of her Meaning of Life Tour and her latest one was incredible! The 36-year-old sing

Jasmine Tookes Celebrates 'RtA Brand's Spring Launch! 2019-02-22 18:39:54Jasmine Tookes looked so chic while stepping out for RtA Brand‘s launch party! The 28-year-old Victoria’s Secret model showed her style at

Lady Gaga's Past Oscars Fashion - See Every 2019-02-22 18:31:33Lady Gaga is a double nominee at the 2019 Oscars and she will be attending the big event for the fourth time this year. The 32-year-old actress and si

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Hit the Baseball 2019-02-22 18:10:06Jennifer Lopez joined boyfriend Alex Rodriguez for a baseball business outing! The couple were spotted on the field at Florida International Universit

Ellie Goulding: 'Do You Remember' Stream, Download, & 2019-02-22 17:48:38Ellie Goulding has dropped her new song “Do You Remember!” The 32-year-old “Love Me like You Do” singer released the track on

Kanye West Shows Off His Rainbow Hair While 2019-02-22 17:12:10What do you think of Kanye West‘s new rainbow-colored hairdo? The 41-year-old “I Love It” rapper was spotted outside of his office o

Newcomer Brianna Mazzola Drops 3-Song Self-Titled EP 2019-02-22 16:56:26Brianna Mazzola is a new name in the music industry that you’ll want to remember! The 18-year-old singer just dropped her three-song self-titled

Kate Hudson Impressively Belts Out Lady Gaga & 2019-02-22 16:48:40Kate Hudson can seriously sing – even when she’s stretching out during a workout! The 39-year-old actress posted a video of herself workin

'Young Sheldon' Renewed for Seasons 3 & 4 2019-02-22 16:46:54Exciting news for Young Sheldon fans! The CBS series has officially been picked up for two more seasons, the network announced on Friday (February 22)

Last Year's Oscar Winners - Refresh Your Memory 2019-02-22 16:34:41The 2019 Oscars are right around the corner and last year’s show feels so far away that we’re taking a moment to look back at all of 2018&

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Police say actor Smollett staged Chicago attack to 2019-02-21 13:36:06Actor Jussie Smollett paid two brothers thousands of dollars to beat him in a staged racist and homophobic attack because he was unhappy with his sala

Factbox: Timeline of incidents in Jussie Smollett's alleged 2019-02-21 12:02:08Actor Jussie Smollett of TV's "Empire" staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself as a publicity stunt because he was dissatisfied with his s

Topsy-turvy season gives Oscars a best picture cliffhanger 2019-02-21 07:10:27Hollywood's awards season reaches a climax at Sunday's Oscars with a cliffhanger over the top prize after a topsy-turvy best picture race marked by

Actor Jussie Smollett arrested in Chicago: police spokesman 2019-02-21 06:52:20Actor Jussie Smollett has been arrested after he was charged with lying to police when he claimed he was attacked and beaten by two masked men shoutin

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett charged with faking racist 2019-02-21 02:18:23Actor Jussie Smollett was charged on Wednesday with lying to police when he claimed he was attacked and beaten on the streets of Chicago by two masked

No host? No problem. Queen, Lady Gaga bring 2019-02-20 18:56:24There will not be a host and Sunday's Oscars ceremony will not open with the traditional monologue in which celebrities and politicians are skewered.

From street kids to war romance, Oscar foreign-film 2019-02-20 18:39:56From Lebanese street children to love behind the Iron Curtain and the daily life of a Mexican housekeeper, this year's Oscar-nominated foreign langua

The 1975, DJ Harris triumph at UK BRIT 2019-02-20 18:29:58Pop rock band The 1975 and DJ Calvin Harris were the main winners at the BRIT Awards on Wednesday, each scooping two prizes at Britain's annual pop m

Gwyneth Paltrow counter-sues Utah man over ski collision, 2019-02-20 17:43:55Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Wednesday counter-sued a retired optometrist who has taken her to court over a 2016 ski slope collision in Ut

Gucci puts on masquerade catwalk as Milan Fashion 2019-02-20 15:10:51Masks of all shades, shapes and sizes took over the Gucci catwalk on Wednesday as the Italian luxury label kicked off Milan's leg of the Autumn/Winte

Viacom keeps cutting cord, will stream programs on 2019-02-20 12:16:08Viacom Inc said on Wednesday it will provide programming on fuboTV's live TV streaming service, part of an industry trend of cord-cutting that also h

'Roma' actress says she is proud of her 2019-02-20 04:21:29Oscar-nominated Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio, who stars in the critically acclaimed film "Roma," said on Saturday that she was proud of her indi

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Vinay Menon: Hostless Oscars? It’s the most liberating 2019-02-22 17:45:48The interest in Sunday’s broadcast is already higher than it’s been in years. Why? People don’t know what to expect, writes Vinay Me

ACTRA honours character actor Jayne Eastwood after five 2019-02-22 16:53:47Canadian actor Jayne Eastwood, whose first film role was in Goin’ Down the Road, has amassed a huge body of work with some of the best in the bu

If proven, Jussie Smollett allegations could be a 2019-02-22 16:42:46Experts in the field of crisis management were pessimistic that Jussie Smollett would be able to bounce back from the allegations. The online mockery

Do you like Foreigner? You’re better off listening 2019-02-22 15:51:45The plot is linear and predictable, and most of the cast sang flat a good 60 or 70 per cent of the time during the musical’s world premiere, wri

Paolozzapedia is awkward and charming, playful and self-indulgent, 2019-02-22 15:15:44First presented in a workshop version in the 2015 RISER Project, Adam Paolozza’s Paolozzapedia still has a strong work-in-progress vibe, writes

Pioneering Toronto transgender singer Jackie Shane dead at 2019-02-22 13:59:43The recent album Any Other Way, brought her back to the spotlight.

20 years ago, Oscars were perfect platform for 2019-02-22 12:00:00The 1999 Oscars and Paltrow’s memorable look mark a moment, after the rise of the red-carpet and before internet-fuelled image fatigue, when a s

Irshad Manji says labels divide us in these 2019-02-22 07:00:00Manji reminds us that “Respect comes from the Latin to see someone in a new light,” and this is this is the central call in this manifesto

Oscar Odds: Why Green Book could win Best 2019-02-22 06:00:00Star movie critic Peter Howell handicaps the odds on the eight Best Picture contenders for the Feb. 24 Academy Awards and thinks the preferential ball

Who will win at the Oscars? Peter Howell 2019-02-22 06:00:00There is only one sure thing about the Oscars: They will always break your heart. This year more than ever, where guideposts are gone and uncertainty

Oscar Odds: Why BlacKkKlansman might win Best Picture 2019-02-22 06:00:00Star movie critic Peter Howell handicaps the prospects of the eight Best Picture contenders and thinks BlacKkKlansman’s industry-wide respect ma

Why do writers fictionalize town names? To free 2019-02-22 00:00:00Oakland Ross, a former Toronto Star reporter whose third novel has just been published, says Alice Munro provides the best guide for when a fiction wr

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Brody Stevens, Stand-Up Comedian and Actor, Dies at 2019-02-22 19:59:04Brody Stevens, the stand-up comedian and actor, was found dead on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles. He was 48. The cause of death has not been made pub

Son of Ex-Time’s Up CEO Hires Kevin Spacey’s 2019-02-22 19:32:48The son of former Time’s Up CEO Lisa Borders has enlisted an attorney for Kevin Spacey to defend him against the sexual assault accusations that

‘New York Undercover’ Reboot: Malik Yoba to Reprise 2019-02-22 19:30:55Malik Yoba is set to return to the world of “New York Undercover.” The actor will reprise his role as J.C. Williams from the original

‘Proven Innocent’ Executive Producer Danny Strong on the 2019-02-22 18:46:38While the fictional overturned murder conviction at the center of “Proven Innocent” isn’t based on one particular real-life case, th

Yes, That Was THAT Dead Villain in ‘Solo: 2019-02-22 17:47:59(Note: This post contains massive spoilers for the end of “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” Just putting that out there.) “Solo: A Star War

KTLA Anchor Chris Burrous’ Cause of Death Released 2019-02-22 17:41:57Chris Burrous, the weekend news anchor and reporter at Los Angeles-based at KTLA, died in December from methamphetamine toxicity, the Los Angeles Coun

Patriots Owner Bob Kraft Denies ‘Illegal Activity’ After 2019-02-22 17:25:12New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft denies he “engaged in any illegal activity” after being charged Friday with two counts of soliciti

Twitter Co-Founder Ev Williams Steps Down From Company’s 2019-02-22 17:11:11Twitter co-founder and former chief executive Ev Williams is stepping down from the company’s board of directors, according to a company filing

HBO’s ‘OG': Jeffrey Wright Says It Was ‘Unsettling’ 2019-02-22 17:07:19Jeffrey Wright plays an incarcerated man on HBO’s “O.G.” And the actor was, for all intents and purposes, somewhat of an incarcerate

Will 2019 Oscars Have A(nother) Record Low Audience? 2019-02-22 16:39:06The 2019 Oscars have already been a bit of a disaster: We had a host, we lost a host. AMPAS and ABC said they were moving four previously televised aw

WWE Releases TJP, Tye Dillinger and Hideo Itami 2019-02-22 16:26:10WWE has released TJP (formerly T.J. Perkins), Tye Dillinger and Hideo Itami, the pro-wrestling promotion said on Friday. Here is all WWE had to s

How Digital Video Publishers Are Racing to Take 2019-02-22 16:23:53Digital brands are learning that while mobile is still a great place to reach a lot of eyeballs, consumers are spending more time and longer periods o

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Beyoncé's Mom Tina Knowles Lawson Hangs Out With 2019-02-22 13:38:14It's all cool between Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles Lawson and actress Sanaa Lathan, no bites about it! In 2018, Tiffany Haddish claimed that a

Kristin Cavallari Teases Marital Woes in Very Cavallari 2019-02-22 13:34:12Can Kristin Cavallari really have it all? Between her hunky husband Jay Cutler and her booming Uncommon James business, it appears that the mother of

John Krasinski Confirms A Quiet Place 2 Release 2019-02-22 13:30:00It's time to go back. John Krasinski has officially confirmed the release date for the sequel to A Quiet Place. The film's director took to social

Angelina Jolie and Her Kids Enjoy a Night 2019-02-22 13:26:13For Angelina Jolie and her famous kids, Thursday had a special event on the calendar: a night out at the museum. The Oscar winner and four of her si

Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Finalize Their 2019-02-22 13:06:00Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump are officially over. The former couple confirmed Friday morning that they settled their divorce just before starti

Kailah's Got Some Harsh Words for Her Boss 2019-02-22 13:00:00Things are getting tense on Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club. New employee Kailah (who you may also know from The Challenge) is not getting along with bo

Jennifer Lawrence Flashes Massive Engagement Ring From Cooke 2019-02-22 13:00:00Jennifer Lawrence flashed her gorgeous engagement ring while out with friends in New York City. The Oscar winner, who is set to tie the knot with bea

Inside the Pre-Oscars Parties With Nikki Reed, Ian 2019-02-22 12:43:00Nikki Reed and husband Ian Somerhalder made a rare public appearance at a pre-Oscars 2019 party on Thursday, joining a slew of other celebs who are ga

North West Scores First Solo Magazine Cover at 2019-02-22 12:22:00North West is officially a cover girl. The 5-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has landed her first solo cover for WWD's Beauty Inc

Why Ellen Page Thinks Her Umbrella Academy Character 2019-02-22 12:15:16Ellen Page has brought a character to life that she thinks other women can connect with. The 32-year-old actress of Inception and Juno fame is curre

The Bachelor Is Absolutely Terrified Of Surprise Date 2019-02-22 12:00:00How do you get a guy back for taking you bungee jumping? By taking him skydiving, of course. That's what Tayshia has chosen to do for her hometown

Jordyn Woods Makes First Public Appearance Since Tristan 2019-02-22 11:20:11Jordyn Woods has made her first public appearance since news emerged of an alleged cheating scandal between her and Tristan Thompson. On Thursday ni

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Sarah Ferguson Clears Up Princess Diana Rivalry Rumors 2019-02-12 17:53:15Fergie also called social media today a "sewer" filled with abuse and threats.

Rebel Wilson Tells Ellen DeGeneres She Didn't Expect 2019-02-12 17:14:03The "Isn't It Romantic" star said Hemworth's dancing skills, however, were another story.

Aziz Ansari Reflects On Misconduct Allegation: 'I Hope 2019-02-12 16:07:56The comedian and actor opened up about the sexual misconduct allegation against him during a stand-up set in NYC.

Body Positivity Does Not Stop At Size 14 2019-02-12 16:00:48Inclusivity in the fashion industry needs to be more than just a marketing gimmick.

Tomi Ungerer Has Died, But His Frog-Centric Sex 2019-02-12 15:27:10Remembering the time the children's author and erotic illustrator responded to a mob of prudish librarians with a well-placed F-bomb.

Actors, Directors Slam Oscars For Pushing Some Awards 2019-02-12 15:03:07Seth Rogen, Russell Crowe and more tweeted about the decision to give out awards for categories like cinematography and film editing during breaks.

21 Savage Released On Bond After Being Held 2019-02-12 14:49:26The rapper was scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but missed the show in detainment.

'Tolkien' Trailer For J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic Puts A 2019-02-12 14:38:17Yes, my precious, the preview will stoke your appetite for the upcoming adventure about the fantasy-writing author.

Anne Hathaway And Rebel Wilson Scam Dumb Rich 2019-02-12 14:34:37The female-fronted "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" remake has blessed us with the perfect odd couple.

Luxembourg Princess Defends Meghan Markle From Vicious Online 2019-02-12 14:03:36George Clooney defended the Duchess of Sussex as well, comparing her to Princess Diana.

Pete Davidson Covers Tattoo That Matched Ariana Grande's 2019-02-12 13:30:37The tattoo, which the "God Is A Woman" singer also got, initially read “mille tendresse,” a French phrase meaning “a thousand tend

George Clooney Warns Ominously That Meghan Markle Is 2019-02-12 13:02:42"It's history repeating itself," the actor said about the media pursuit and dissection of the Duchess of Sussex.

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'Young Sheldon': CBS renews series for two more 2019-02-22 13:26:20 "The Big Bang Theory" prequel spinoff "Young Sheldon," starring Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper, will return for Seasons 3 and 4.

Natalie Dormer joins 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' 2019-02-22 13:08:56 "Game of Thrones" and "The Tudors" alum Natalie Dormer will star in the new Showtime series "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels."

WWE's Paige hopes 'Fighting With My Family' helps 2019-02-22 13:07:14 WWE star Paige is the subject of new film "Fighting With My Family," a biopic that she hopes will inspire viewers.

Lifetime casts its Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in 2019-02-22 12:47:30 Charlie Field and Tiffany Smith will play Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Lifetime film "Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal."

Peter Frampton announces summer, fall farewell tour 2019-02-22 12:26:29 Peter Frampton has announced a summer and fall farewell tour that will be taking place primarily across North America.

Jason Derulo, Lay, NCT 127 release 'Let's Shut 2019-02-22 12:22:35 Jason Derulo and K-pop stars Lay and NCT 127 honored late singer Michael Jackson with the new single "Let's Shut Up & Dance."

Woody Allen may film new movie in Spain 2019-02-22 11:49:36 Woody Allen is reportedly scouting Basque Country after re-teaming with Spanish production company Mediapro on his next film.

Jon Bernthal thanks Eminem for 'Punisher' support after 2019-02-22 11:48:26 Jon Bernthal thanked Eminem on Twitter for his support of "The Punisher" after the rapper slammed Netflix for canceling the Marvel series.

Kendra Wilkinson finalizes divorce from Hank Baskett 2019-02-22 11:25:18 Celebrity couple Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett have legally ended their marriage 10 months after their split.

SpringHill Entertainment announces 'Space Jam 2' release date 2019-02-22 11:14:34 SpringHill Entertainment has announced the release date for "Space Jam 2," starring Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Monkees stars Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz mourn Peter 2019-02-22 11:08:03 Monkees members Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz paid homage to Peter Tork after his death on Thursday.

Reba McEntire turned down 'Titanic' role during tour 2019-02-22 10:49:09 Reba McEntire passed on playing Molly Brown, a part that went to Kathy Bates, in the 1997 blockbuster movie "Titanic."

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Beyoncé's Mom Tina Knowles Lawson Hangs Out With 2019-02-22 13:38:14It's all cool between Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles Lawson and actress Sanaa Lathan, no bites about it! In 2018, Tiffany Haddish claimed that a

Kristin Cavallari Teases Marital Woes in Very Cavallari 2019-02-22 13:34:12Can Kristin Cavallari really have it all? Between her hunky husband Jay Cutler and her booming Uncommon James business, it appears that the mother of

John Krasinski Confirms A Quiet Place 2 Release 2019-02-22 13:30:00It's time to go back. John Krasinski has officially confirmed the release date for the sequel to A Quiet Place. The film's director took to social

Angelina Jolie and Her Kids Enjoy a Night 2019-02-22 13:26:13For Angelina Jolie and her famous kids, Thursday had a special event on the calendar: a night out at the museum. The Oscar winner and four of her si

Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Finalize Their 2019-02-22 13:06:00Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump are officially over. The former couple confirmed Friday morning that they settled their divorce just before starti

Kailah's Got Some Harsh Words for Her Boss 2019-02-22 13:00:00Things are getting tense on Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club. New employee Kailah (who you may also know from The Challenge) is not getting along with bo

Jennifer Lawrence Flashes Massive Engagement Ring From Cooke 2019-02-22 13:00:00Jennifer Lawrence flashed her gorgeous engagement ring while out with friends in New York City. The Oscar winner, who is set to tie the knot with bea

Inside the Pre-Oscars Parties With Nikki Reed, Ian 2019-02-22 12:43:00Nikki Reed and husband Ian Somerhalder made a rare public appearance at a pre-Oscars 2019 party on Thursday, joining a slew of other celebs who are ga

North West Scores First Solo Magazine Cover at 2019-02-22 12:22:00North West is officially a cover girl. The 5-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has landed her first solo cover for WWD's Beauty Inc

Why Ellen Page Thinks Her Umbrella Academy Character 2019-02-22 12:15:16Ellen Page has brought a character to life that she thinks other women can connect with. The 32-year-old actress of Inception and Juno fame is curre

The Bachelor Is Absolutely Terrified Of Surprise Date 2019-02-22 12:00:00How do you get a guy back for taking you bungee jumping? By taking him skydiving, of course. That's what Tayshia has chosen to do for her hometown

Jordyn Woods Makes First Public Appearance Since Tristan 2019-02-22 11:20:11Jordyn Woods has made her first public appearance since news emerged of an alleged cheating scandal between her and Tristan Thompson. On Thursday ni

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Showrunner For 'Empire': 'I Believe And Stand By 2019-02-19 18:05:00Brett Mahoney is extending his support.

Jada Praises Anne Hathaway For Being An Ally 2019-02-19 16:45:00"We all need each other."

Meet Diggy Simmons 2019-02-19 16:07:42How did Diggy Simmons build a career for himself?

Who Is Ming Lee? 2019-02-19 16:07:38Get to know model, designer and creator Ming Lee.

Here’s Your First Look At The Controversial MJ 2019-02-19 15:11:00The damning film has been slammed by MJ’s family and estate.

Ryan Coogler And His Wife Are Expecting Their 2019-02-19 12:29:00See the baby bump photo of the notoriously private couple.

Tyler Perry Explains Why He's Decided To Kill 2019-02-19 12:05:00The actor has a pretty fair reason.

Steve Harvey Admits Regret Over Fight With Mo'Nique 2019-02-19 10:56:00The two recently got into a heated debate.

Toya Posts Message For Trolls Who Called Her 2019-02-18 17:20:00"Who the f*ck raised y'all?"

Will Smith Trolls Kanye Over His Valentine's Day 2019-02-18 17:03:00Yeezy did the absolute most this year.

Report: T.I. Shuts Down Reality Show After Sister's 2019-02-18 12:13:00Precious Harris is currently in the ICU.

Jussie Smollett Is ‘Devastated’ Over New Accusations 2019-02-17 10:47:52Police have redirected an investigation into the assault.