The Hollywood Reporter's annual actor roundtable discussions are always riveting conversations with talented artists. Take a peak at a clip of Will Smith discussing his new movie Concussion and Samuel L. Jackson talks The Hateful Eight.
The full Actor Roundtable will air on Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 11 AM ET on Sundance TV. (Channels for National providers: AT&T U-verse 1798, Verizon FIOS 735, DirecTV 557, and DISH 126.
The Soul Train Awards air tonight on BET and CENTRIC at 8PM. The must see show will be hosted by Erykah Badu. Babyface and Jill Scott will receive special honors. Performers include Fantasia, Brandy, Bobby Brown, R. Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan, Boyz 2 Men, V Bozeman, Tevin Campbell and more.
Don't forget to DVR Atlanta Housewives, Blood and Oil and Quantico!
Well...after viewing the trailer, one has to be a bit perplexed as to why the cast does not reflect the story that is being told.
Lionsgate released an apology for the whitewashed movie...a movie set in Egypt. BLANK STARE - I mean the shade is so evident in the movie itself. But, whatever.
Lionsgate's apology:
We recognize that it is our responsibility to help ensure that casting decisions reflect the diversity and culture of the time periods portrayed. In this instance we failed to live up to our own standards of sensitivity and diversity, for which we sincerely apologize. Lionsgate is deeply committed to making films that reflect the diversity of our audiences. We have, can and will continue to do better.
The director of the film, Alex Proyas, also released an apology:
The process of casting a movie has many complicated variables, but it is clear that our casting choices should have been more diverse. I sincerely apologize to those who are offended by the decisions we made.
After the gossip headlines and social media exploded with the news that Kylie Jenner split from Tyga a day before his birthday a week or so ago, folks were equally vocal about the abrupt reconciliation two days later. Kylie posted a photo on Instagram with the caption "Everybody Chill" the photo showed what appeared to be Kylie and Tyga holding hands and chillin.
Interestingly enough, Tyga and Kylie weren't the only couple that seem to be back together. Scott Disick completed a stint in rehab and looks healthy. He has also been spending quality time with his children and recently, Kourtney and Scott made their first public outing together since their initial messy split. The couple share three kids and have been together for nine years.
So it seems the Kardashian / Jenner clan had a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. The entire family gathered at Khloe Kardashian's home for a Thanksgiving family dinner. Kim is also set to give birth in a few weeks.
Adele burst back on the music scene in October with the stellar single "Hello", which became an instant fave. The single became the newest breakup/makeup anthem of the year. The powerful ballad was an instant hit...literally. "Hello" is the first single to ever sell a million downloads in one week. Adele's "Hello" sold 1.11 million downloads during its initial release. Of course the success didn't stop there. Adele's "Hello" video broke Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" video record, for the most video views in a 24 hour period on Vevo. On Youtube, "Hello" garnered over 100 million views in five days. Needless to say the album was going to be monstrous.
Adele's highly anticipated new album "25" released on November 20 and went on to break N'Sync's "No Strings Attached" record of 2.42 million copies sold, by selling 3.38 million copies of "25" in one week. If you don't have the amazing album, do yourself a favor a purchase it now.
Although Mariah Carey is in a blazing new romance with billionaire James Packer, she spent Thanksgiving with ex-hubby Nick Cannon and their children, Roc and Roe. It is wonderful to see Mariah and Nick on good terms and being amicable.
The seventh installment in the iconic Rocky movie franchise is in theaters now. Creed stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad.
Apollo Creed's son, Adonis, takes center stage in the boxing ring...continuing his father's legacy.
Just let me start off by saying, I am a huge fan of best-selling author Sylvia Day's Crossfire Series. If you regularly read this blog then you already know this. I have been waiting for what seems like years for an official release date to be announced.
Well today was the day that the release date for the fifth and *sniffles* final installment of the blazing hot Crossfire Series titled, One With You, was officially announced directly from Sylvia Day.
However, I, like I'm sure millions of other devoted readers of the series, received a text message Tuesday morning with not only the release date, but also the links to pre-order copies and a link to read an excerpt from the highly anticipated book.
Chile, I damn near dropped my coffee when I read the message. LOL I literally hollered, "Omg!" over and over again as I read the message and clicked on the links.
With all that being said...people...run like hell or rather type a few keys and head on over to Amazon to pre-order the must have final chapter in the mega intense saga of Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell.
One With You by Sylvia Day releases April 5, 2016
Synopsis:
FROM #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SYLVIA DAY
The final chapter in the global blockbuster Crossfire quintet
Gideon Cross.
Falling in love with him was the easiest thing I’ve ever done. It happened instantly. Completely. Irrevocably.
Marrying him was a dream come true. Staying married to him is the fight of my life. Love transforms. Ours is both a refuge from the storm and the most violent of tempests. Two damaged souls entwined as one.
We have bared our deepest, ugliest secrets to one another. Gideon is the mirror that reflects all my flaws … and all the beauty I couldn’t see. He has given me everything. Now, I must prove I can be the rock, the shelter for him that he is for me. Together, we could stand against those who work so viciously to come between us.
But our greatest battle may lie within the very vows that give us strength. Committing to love was only the beginning. Fighting for it will either set us free ... or break us apart.
Heartbreakingly and seductively poignant, One with You is the breathlessly awaited finale to the Crossfire saga, the searing love story that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
A hilarious youtube video about superstar singer, Patti LaBelle's Sweet Potato Pies recently went viral. Youtuber, James Wright took the notion of a simple video review and taste test to epic levels.
Watch the hella funny and musical review below.
Side Note: *Tears* LMAO I got my LIFE watching this video!
Now everybody is trying to locate a retailer that has Patti LaBelle Sweet Potato pies in stock. Walmart has sold out.
Chile...this is when you need to have a Walmart manager in your Squad. *Dead*
After weeks of speculation, Charlie Sheen publicly announced he has HIV on Tuesday's THE TODAY SHOW. Sheen has led a well publicized life in the fast lane. Sheen also revealed that he has spent millions in extortion attempts over the years.
It is reported that Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, Brooke Mueller and their two kids don't have the virus. Sheen has had the virus for four years. Chile!
Side Note: Hillary Clinton continued to shine. Bernie Sanders is a likable candidate as well. I still firmly believe a Clinton/Sanders ticket would be a great move.
Sending heartfelt prayers to everyone in Paris, France.
The horrific terrorist attacks in Paris were committed by cowardly monsters. Their actions were horrific, violent, senseless, cruel and fueled by hate.
America and the world embrace the people in Paris. We stand with them...United and fighting against hate.
Condolences to the families who lost loved ones, you all are in my prayers.
May each and every soul that passed rest in peace. #PrayForParis
11.13.15: President Obama Makes Statement about the attacks in Paris
Landmarks around the world, including New York's World Trade Center, lit up in blue, white and red to show solidarity.
Side Note: It is that time again. The pure unadulterated childishness and whining group of adults called conservatives are gathering for their fourth GOP debate.
Trump and Carson are still the top leaders in various polls. BLANK STARE
Chile. Just have your popcorn and wine on deck for the entertainment.
Debate coverage kicks off at 7PM ET on Fox Business. The MAIN debate starts at 9PM.
Again...None of these folks will be President of the U.S., but you will get your entire life watching their antics.
On Monday, the President of the University of Missouri, Tom Wolfe resigned after the many voices shed light over the way he has handled on-going racial tensions at the university.
Students within the community of Mizzou joined together and their voices were finally heard.
Chile! Vivica blew up twitter last night when she made a comment on 'Watch What Happens Live' in reference to her ex 50 Cent. Vivica implied that Fifty was gay. The flood gates of Black twitter erupted like a volcano. Folks were waiting for 50 Cent's response while posting hilarious memes and gifs.
He responded.
Interestingly enough Vivica and Fifty seemed to be on good terms lately.
Iconic Olympic figure skater, Debi Thomas appeared on OWN's 'Fix My Life' with Iyanla Vanzant over the weekend. I DVR'd the show and watched it Sunday. Social media lit up prior to the airing of the episode with headlines stating that Debi Thomas was broke and living in a bug infested trailer with her boyfriend in Virgina. The couple also had custody of his two young children. Although now 18, Thomas lost custody of her only child several years ago.
The story was far more dire when Debi Thomas' state of living at the time of the taping of the 'Fix My Life' episode was revealed.
The Debi Thomas that appeared on the show was not the same bright eyed ambitious Olympian that many little black girls were inspired by. Debi Thomas, a former Olympic figure skater, was instrumental in inspiring young girls of color to excitedly put on a pair of ice skates and learn the athletic artistry.
Thomas went on to Stanford University and Northwestern University. Thomas became a Doctor and specialized in Orthopedic Surgery. It is with this type of background that made it shocking to see her life now and went on to make it difficult to understand the decision Debi Thomas eventually made on 'Fix My Life' with Iyanla Vanzant.
Debi Thomas appeared to have a bruised face during the interview as well. It was revealed that not only was Debi Thomas' boyfriend an alcoholic; he was also physically abusive. The toxic couple had several instances of domestic violence that also included a fight at Debi Thomas' former private practice. Iyanla Vanzant made it known to Debi, who seemed far from admitting the abuse as well as additional issues; that she was aware that she could no longer step onto the property of her old office building because of the fight. Thomas acted like she didn't know this was the case.
Iyanla presented Debi Thomas' boyfriend with an invitation to go to a three month rehab in-treatment center. Debi Thomas was offered a three month fully furnished apartment in Chicago and a life coach. She would then receive on-going counseling after the three month stay in Chicago. Both accepted the offers available to them.
Sadly, Debi Thomas left Chicago after only one month and moved back to the bug invested trailer in Virgina with her abusive boyfriend...who left rehab after two weeks. There are no words to understand or grasp why Debi Thomas would opt not to get her life together, nor to explain why she remains with a man that is abusive and a deadbeat. Unbelievable.
Hopefully someone contacted Child Protective Services in their area. Children should not be living in bug infested trailers and also shouldn't be around an alcoholic father prone to domestic violence.
If you didn't catch the original airing, check local listings to find the next airing.
Entertainers Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have put the gossip rumors to rest. The new couple have officially confirmed their dating status. Stefani and Shelton compliment each other and have the look of love on their faces. They look happy and are simply adorable together.
'The Voice' co-workers seem to be having a phenomenal time enjoying successful careers and a new blossoming romance.
Congrats to them both.
The new couple recently appeared with fellow The Voice coaches on The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon. Check the video below:
[Video] - 'Spin the Microphone w/ Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams and Adam Levin on Jimmy Fallon
The master of horror released a new book earlier this week. Stephen King's novel of short stories titled 'The Bazaar of Bad Dreams' released on Tuesday.
As a Stephen King fan, I am simply thrilled a new Stephen King gem has been unearthed. 'The Bazaar of Bad Dreams' is destined to be yet another number one bestseller for King...which of course would be definitely well deserved.
Synopsis:
A master storyteller at his best—the O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King delivers a generous collection of stories, several of them brand-new, featuring revelatory autobiographical comments on when, why, and how he came to write (or rewrite) each story.
Since his first collection, Nightshift, published thirty-five years ago, Stephen King has dazzled readers with his genius as a writer of short fiction. In this new collection he assembles, for the first time, recent stories that have never been published in a book. He introduces each with a passage about its origins or his motivations for writing it.
There are thrilling connections between stories; themes of morality, the afterlife, guilt, what we would do differently if we could see into the future or correct the mistakes of the past. “Afterlife” is about a man who died of colon cancer and keeps reliving the same life, repeating his mistakes over and over again. Several stories feature characters at the end of life, revisiting their crimes and misdemeanors. Other stories address what happens when someone discovers that he has supernatural powers—the columnist who kills people by writing their obituaries in “Obits;” the old judge in “The Dune” who, as a boy, canoed to a deserted island and saw names written in the sand, the names of people who then died in freak accidents. In “Morality,” King looks at how a marriage and two lives fall apart after the wife and husband enter into what seems, at first, a devil’s pact they can win.
Magnificent, eerie, utterly compelling, these stories comprise one of King’s finest gifts to his constant reader—“I made them especially for you,” says King. “Feel free to examine them, but please be careful. The best of them have teeth.”
11.2.15: Stephen King's Interview on 'Good Morning America' [Video]
FKA Twigs performed 'Figure 8' and 'In Time' live at the MOBO Awards. She also picked up the award for BEST Video. FKA Twigs' bae was there in full support. Robert Pattinson accompanied his fiancee to the MOBO Awards.
By the way...it is hilarious reading the "hateful" comments on certain sites. Their tears are evident in their hateful comments about FKA Twigs. Further exposing their salty and racist ass agendas. I'm quite sure FKA Twigs and Robert Pattinson remain unbothered by ignorant simpletons.
When you have haters...it just means you are doing the damn thing!
The book of the month selection for November delves into the fantasy world of witches, sorcerers, secret discoveries and a young witch who must begin the battle of her life as she starts the seemingly insurmountable journey of risking it all to save her people and unearth dark and twisted seeds along the way.
I have my copy of Hexed already. So, grab a copy for yourself and commence to enjoying another great read.
As always...happy reading!
Synopsis:
It's Bring it On meets The Craft in this spellbinding series debut.
Something witchy this way comes. . . .
Indigo Blackwood is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and cool friends. On the surface, her life looks perfect. But when a guy dies violently right before her eyes and an ancient family Bible is stolen, Indie’s world spirals into darkness. Turns out Indie isn’t just a normal teenager: she has a destiny. And it involves much more than pom-poms and parties.
If she doesn’t get that book back, every witch in existence will die. And that’s seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, the hot warlock who has an uncanny knowledge of everything that matters, she’s a witch too.
Indie is about to uncover the many shadowy truths about her life—and a supernatural future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid.
How far can a true submissive romance go? Abby and Nathaniel push their limits as the New York Times bestselling Submissive Series continues.…
She’s ready for even more.…
When Abby West discovered her submissive desires, she felt like she was born anew. But lately, her Dominant husband hasn’t been the demanding Master who once fulfilled her every passion. Abby begins to crave something else—and to wonder if Nathaniel can still push her past her boundaries to the places she craves.
Nathaniel knows that Abby belongs to him completely, but even he can’t ignore the pleasure on her face as they get to know their new BDSM group. They’ve invited Nathaniel to guide their group to a new level, and he’s promised to show them the way, even as he recommits to fulfilling his beautiful submissive wife’s every desire. Only this time, uncovering her sexual limits may also expose their relationship to more conflict than it can withstand.…
THE COLLAR [Submissive Series Book 5] released on 7.7.15 - The Collar focuses on the characters of Dena and Jeff. Dena and Jeff are Nathaniel and Abby's friends. Their story is the focal point. I have not read this installment. Some may want to read their story.
Great interview! Rachel Dolezal needed that lesson and read.
THE REAL Renewed!
It was recently announced that THE REAL has been renewed for two more seasons. This is excellent news. A huge congrats to the co-hosts and everyone affiliated with the show.
THE REAL is an entertaining, informative, fun and fresh show that is a must see daily. To catch THE REAL, check your local listings. THE REAL also repeats on BET after the Wendy Williams Show.
Chile. That interview was cray. I ain't saying sh*t...Scientology folks or rather The Men in Black might be lurking....So, all I will say is...I can't wait to read the book.
Good to see Leah Remini and her family were able to move successfully away from something so toxic.
Troublemaker releases tomorrow. Be sure to grab a copy!