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Khal Davenport

New Jersey, United States
Covers:  Movies, television, pro wrestling, music, gaming, the Internet
currently: freelancing. previously: @Complex, @ringer, @DoAndroidsDance. bylines: @Boardroom, @GQMagazine. Big @blackrasslin | khaldub@gmail.com

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Taylour Paige 'I Love Boosters' Interview

Taylour Paige 'I Love Boosters' Interview

Complex — The 'I Love Boosters' star was pregnant while working on Boots Riley's latest | Complex

Boots Riley: 'I Love Boosters' Director Talks New Film

Boots Riley: 'I Love Boosters' Director Talks New Film

Complex — The director of 'I Love Boosters' talks his creative process, working with LaKeith Stanfield and Keke Palmer, and more

Mario Van Peebles 'Nemesis' Netflix: Director Talks New Series

Mario Van Peebles 'Nemesis' Netflix: Director Talks New Series

Complex — We caught up with New Jack City director Mario Van Peebles to discuss his classic feature film directorial debut and how it informs Netflix's Nemesis

Kara Young Talks 'Is God Is': Amazon MGM Movie Interview

Kara Young Talks 'Is God Is': Amazon MGM Movie Interview

Complex — The two-time Tony Award-winning actor reflects on showing up for Racine, Aleshea Harris, and anyone without the privilege to speak

Eiza González on 'In The Grey' & the Beauty of Guy Ritchie Films

Eiza González on 'In The Grey' & the Beauty of Guy Ritchie Films

Boardroom — The Mexican actress talks with Boardroom about her bond with Ritchie, her new films, and never being put in a box. When you look at Eiza González's IMDb page, it's easy to see why

Skrilla Decodes "6-7," Gen Z's Favorite Meme

Skrilla Decodes "6-7," Gen Z's Favorite Meme

Complex — Skrilla tells the story of the "6-7" meme and how "Doot Doot (6 7)" evolved from an underground loosie into the track that birthed Gen Z brain rot.

How Fanum of The AMP Group Became The Hometown Hero

How Fanum of The AMP Group Became The Hometown Hero

Complex — Fanum, co-founder of the AMP Group, has big plans beyond streaming. Here's how the content creator is charting his future.

The Strange Evolution of WWE's Official WrestleMania Themes

The Strange Evolution of WWE's Official WrestleMania Themes

The Ringer — Or, how the Weeknd low-key became Mr. WrestleMania

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Was a Master Class in Ass-Whooping

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Was a Master Class in Ass-Whooping

The Ringer — K.Dot couldn't pass up the opportunity to show out in front of millions of viewers. But Kendrick's performance in New Orleans affirmed that his project is-and always has been-bigger than his feud with Drake.

The Story of 'No Holds Barred,' Vince McMahon, and the Quest for a Great WWE Movie

The Story of 'No Holds Barred,' Vince McMahon, and the Quest for a Great WWE Movie

The Ringer — Netflix's 'Mr. McMahon' docuseries tells the story of when Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan made a terrible wrestling film, 1989's 'No Holds Barred.' Thirty-five years later, WWE has realized it can make better cinema by sticking to what it knows.

Guest: Khal | WWE Draft Reactions, Trick Williams as NXT Champ | RSC #84

Guest: Khal | WWE Draft Reactions, Trick Williams as NXT Champ | RSC #84

The Ringside Club - Pro Wrestling Podcast — On a special Monday edition of The Ringside Club, we're joined by creator & co-host of the Black Rasslin' Podcast and Senior Editor of The Ringer, Khal (https://twitter.com/khal), to talk Trick Williams becoming NXT Champ, the WWE Draft, the legacy of King Tre D from We Luv Wrestling .

Virgil Really Was a Wrestling Superstar

Virgil Really Was a Wrestling Superstar

The Ringer — Mike Jones, the professional wrestler known best for his WWF run as Virgil, was more than just the silent bodyguard he portrayed during the late-'80s wrestling boom

The Biggest Questions About WWE's Massive Deal With Netflix

The Biggest Questions About WWE's Massive Deal With Netflix

The Ringer — 'Raw' is coming to streaming. There's plenty to sort out in the meantime.

'Succession' Season 4 Power Rankings: The Grim Weeper

'Succession' Season 4 Power Rankings: The Grim Weeper

The Ringer — Kendall is finally playing the killer his dad always wanted him to, just in time for the funeral. Meanwhile, Roman finds out that maybe "pre-grieving" isn't a thing after all.

'Succession' Season 4 Power Rankings: A Night of Good TV

'Succession' Season 4 Power Rankings: A Night of Good TV

The Ringer — It's election night, and the fate of every character (and, you know, the entire country) is on the line

'Succession' Season 4 Power Rankings: A Day for the Memoirs

'Succession' Season 4 Power Rankings: A Day for the Memoirs

The Ringer — After an inevitable yet shocking event brings Connor's wedding to a halt, the entire power structure of the series comes crashing down

'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law' Is the Low-Stakes Comedy the MCU Was Missing

'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law' Is the Low-Stakes Comedy the MCU Was Missing

The Ringer — Marvel Studios' first procedural is heavy on the cameos (and the courtroom) and light on the overarching stakes, for good or ill

A Timeline of Jussie Smollett's Case

A Timeline of Jussie Smollett's Case

Complex — Timeline of Jussie Smollett's ordeal: hate letter, Chicago PD surrender, trial, sentencing.

Sun-Man Creator Yla Eason Reflects on the Rulers of the S...

Sun-Man Creator Yla Eason Reflects on the Rulers of the S...

Complex — Yla Eason discusses the creation of Sun-Man and how Rulers of the Sun joined He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in this insightful dialogue.

Know the Ledge: 'Juice' Director Ernest R. Dickerson Reflects on Controversial Debut

Know the Ledge: 'Juice' Director Ernest R. Dickerson Reflects on Controversial Debut

Complex — Thirty years later, director Ernest R. Dickerson reflects on 2Pac's acting, the making of 'Juice', hip-hop culture, and the film's ending.

Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur Talks Designing the New Jersey Devils’ Viral ‘JERSEY’ Jersey

Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur Talks Designing the New Jersey Devils’ Viral ‘JERSEY’ Jersey

Complex — Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur discusses Jersey pride, hockey legacy, and the Devils' new third jersey debuting on Dec. 8.

Pop Life: Funko CEO Brian Mariotti Talks Grogu's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut

Pop Life: Funko CEO Brian Mariotti Talks Grogu's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut

Complex — Funko CEO Brian Mariotti discusses the Star Wars Macy's Parade balloon, unboxing Pop figures, and shares insights on his personal collection.

Red Notice: WWE Superstar Liv Morgan Talks Confronting Becky Lynch and Fulfilling Her Destiny

Red Notice: WWE Superstar Liv Morgan Talks Confronting Becky Lynch and Fulfilling Her Destiny

Complex — Liv Morgan gears up for Survivor Series, preparing to face Becky Lynch and discusses her outfit and future in WWE.

Power Book II: Ghost Season 2 | The Pre-Cap

Power Book II: Ghost Season 2 | The Pre-Cap

Complex — Do you want to watch 'Power Book II: Ghost' Season 2 but need a refresher on what happened last season? Say less-on The Pre-Cap, hosted by Complex Pop Culture deputy editor Khal, we'll fill you in on everything you need to know about the 'Power Book II: Ghost' universe, identifying the major players and their motivations.
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