Articles by: Britni Danielle
'Spider-Verse' Director Peter Ramsey Says Hollywood Needs To Be 'Aggressive' In Recruiting More Diverse Animators
Peter Ramsey made history at the Oscars. Now he's calling on Hollywood to support the next crop of Black animators.
By Britni Danielle	· Mar 13, 2019
Issa Rae Shares The One Thing That Enabled Her Not To Lose Her Mind
Issa Rae discussed fitness, her booming career and the importance of having good people around you in a new feature.
Celebrity · Entertainment · Hair
Black Actors Call Out Hollywood For Lack Of Black Hairstylists
Black actors, writers and directors may be finally making strides in Hollywood, but the industry is still not inclusive behind the scenes.
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In Praise Of Gayle King
In this op-ed, Britni Danielle writes that King is more than Oprah's BFF. She's a veteran journalist who should give a master class on the art of the interview.
R. Kelly's Publicist Says Child Support Was Paid By 'Friends From All Across Chicago'
R. Kelly's publicist, Darrell Johnson, says the singer's supporters paid off nearly $170,000 in back child support.
Celebrity · Entertainment
Whoopi Goldberg Says She 'Came Close To Leaving This Earth' While Battling Pneumonia
"The View's" moderator has been on break since Feb. 5 to focus on recovering from pneumonia.
By Britni Danielle	· Mar 8, 2019
Tami Roman Recounts Frightening Sexual Assault On Upcoming 'Uncensored'
Tami Roman isn't one to hold her tongue. The TV personality has been known to let her friends and foes know exactly what she's thinking, and fans love her for […]
Celebrity · Love & Sex
Tamar Braxton Said Her Divorce Still Isn't Final Because Of 'The Paperwork'
Tamar Braxton dropped by "The Wendy Williams Show" to chat about her pending divorce, her new bae, and an exciting new reality show.
Gayle King Explains What She Was Really Thinking During That Explosive R. Kelly Interview
"I was not scared. I never thought he was going to hit me," King said.
Jay-Z, Janelle Monáe, And Chance The Rapper Just Might Headline Woodstock
The 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival will pay tribute to the past, while also looking toward the future.
Here's Your Exclusive First Look At Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It' Season 2
Season two of Spike Lee's provocative series hits Netflix in May.
Quad Webb-Lunceford Is Taking A Break From 'Sister Circle' To Undergo Fibroid Surgery
The reality star will be stepping back from her hosting duties while she undergoes treatment for fibroids.
Twitter Weighed In On That R. Kelly Interview And It's Not Looking Good For Him
R. Kelly sat down with "CBS This Morning's" Gayle King to talk about the latest round of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Watch Meagan Good And Michael Ealy Face Off Against A Creepy Homeowner In 'The Intruder'
Deon Taylor's latest film, "The Intruder," is a heart-pounding thriller about a couple whose dream home turns into a nightmare.
Kanye West Can't Retire From Music Even If He Wanted To
Kanye West is locked in a legal battle with EMI to "obtain his freedom" from the music publishing giant.
In 'Us,' Jordan Peele Wants Fans To Examine How They've Contributed To Our Current 'Dark Times'
In his new horror film, out March 22, Jordan Peele wants fans to ask themselves, "What if the intruder is us?"
Here's Your First Look At Ava DuVernay's Series On The Central Park Five
Netflix just released the powerful first teaser for Ava DuVernay's upcoming limited series, When They See Us. Unlike other projects on the Central Park Five, When They See Us is told […]
Solange Dropped A New Album, And Of Course, Music Fans Are Loving It
"Solange is coming straight for our souls." - Jemele Hill
Haven't Watched Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy' Yet? Here's One Big Reason To Start
In Netflix's new hit series, The Umbrella Academy, Mary J. Blige kicks major ass. In the adaptation of Gerard Way's comic book, the ESSENCE Festival headliner plays Cha-Cha, a time-traveling […]
By Britni Danielle	· Feb 28, 2019