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Five Dead and 20 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire At Gazette Newspaper Office
Maryland police officers patrol the area after multiple people were shot at at The Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Md., Thursday, June 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Another day in America, another senseless mass shooting. This shooting happened at the Capital Gazette’s offices in Annapolis, Md., around 2:40 pm EDT Thursday afternoon, and caused huge bloodshed despite the shooter being intercepted by cops within a minute of him firing the first round.
Washington DC Being Sued For Gentrification
A new lawsuit claims that Washington, DC is pushing out its long-time residents by pricing them out in order to make way for millennials. According to the Washington Post, a lawyer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city claiming that gentrification is preventing residents from affording high rents.
The Office Actor Hugh Dane Passes Away At 75
Source: The Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center/Facebook When you pass away, your lasting impact will define your legacy and dictate how you are remembered by others. Actor, Hugh Dane, will be remembered by others as a charismatic and hilarious figure who dazzled and entertained audiences for decades. It is with heavy hearts that we join the world in mourning the death of actor, Hugh Dane.
Kofie Siriboe's Doc Dives Into The Discussion of Mental Health in Black Communities
Source: Micaiah Carter Many know Kofi Siriboe for his roles in television series like Queen Sugar and Snowfall. Meanwhile, others may know Siriboe for his appearance in the 2017 smash hit, Girls Trip. Going forward, many know him for being the director of the documentary, WTF Is Mental Health? WTF Is Mental Health is the Los Angeles native’s debut as a director and his film is extremely important in discussing the intersection of Blackness and mental health in American society.
Donald Glover Rumored To Be On Shortlist For 'Willy Wonka' Film
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Donald Glover may only getting older, but he may be getting better with age. Riding high off of the success of “This Is America” and Atlanta, Glover is currently heralded for his role in the new Star Wars’ Solo film. Glover may be taking the next step in his thespian journey very soon.
'Wreck-It-Ralph 2' Trailer: Disney Princesses Come Together
VIDEO The trailer shows Ralph and Vanellope plunged into the brave new world of the internet, with predictability (and hilariously) chaotic results. The pair traverses a wild visual representation of the net, which features a mind-boggling number of brands, sites, and social media channels. From Google, Twitter, and Facebook to Amazon, IMDB, and National Geographic, it’s all in there.
'Widows' Trailer: Viola Davis and Michelle Rodriguez Plan A Heist
Viola Davis/Widows Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and Cynthia Erivo enter into a life of crime in the first trailer for upcoming thriller, Widows. You can check it out below: The trailer, released Monday, features Liam Neeson as Davis’ husband who, along with fellow spouses played by Jon Bernthal and others, are killed during a robbery.
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Falls 65 Percent in Second Weekend
Solo/Disney “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is losing momentum quickly at the box office, even with a relatively quiet weekend free of any new blockbuster competition. After an underwhelming launch, the space saga fell 65 percent in weekend two with $29.3 million from North American theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
First Look at Halle Berry in John Wick: Chapter 3
Halle Berry/ John Wick 3 Following the recent announcement that Halle Berry was set to co-star alongside Keanu Reeves in the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 3, the movie’s official Twitter account has released a first look at Halle Berry’s character, Sofia, as a woman on a mission in the anticipated third installment of the John Wick franchise.
REPORT: Jason Kidd Interviewed for Detroit Pistons Head Coach Job
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly interviewed Jason Kidd (above) for their head coaching vacancy. (Gregory Shamus/Getty) Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has reportedly interviewed for the same position with the Detroit Pistons according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. Kidd was fired from the position with the Bucks midway through last season. Jason Kidd is interviewing with the #Pistons today for the organization’s head coaching job, per source.
Regina Hall Joins Issa Rae in Upcoming Comedy, 'Little'
Source: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images Regina Hall is the latest actress to join the cast of Marsai Martin’s Little. The film, which had already cast Issa Rae, is a comedy that “centers on a woman who gets the chance to relive the carefree life as her younger self when the pressures of adulthood become too much.” Marsai Martin, who is best known for her work on Black-ish as Diane, will executive produce the Universal Pictures film alongside Hall.
New Music: Zaytoven & Lecrae - 'Get Back Right'
Source: Reach Records If you are familiar with the name, Lecrae, and you are familiar with the name, Zaytoven, you may not envision the two working together. However, that is exactly what is about to happen. In a world where Snoop Dogg just released a gospel album, anything is possible. Zaytoven and Lecrae are gearing up for the release of their collaborative project, Let The Trap Say Amen. Today, the unlikely duo has decided to give us the first offering from their upcoming project.
Sony Pulls Spider-Man Spin-Off From 2019 Calendar
Source: Marvel/Den of Geek We had bad news for all of the Spider-Man fans out there. After reports that Sony was in talks to develop a Spider-Man spin-off, the release date for that project has been pulled from the 2019 calendar. The project, which was slated to be released on February 3rd 2019, currently has no release date and has been pushed back until further notice.
Charter Communications in Negotiations To Pick Up Gabrielle Union Led 'Bad Boys' Spinoff
Actress Gabrielle Union attends the Bulls’ game against the Washington Wizards at the United Center on Dec. 21, 2016. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune) Pilot season recently came to a close and the biggest surprise came over at NBC. To the disappointment of many onlookers, the cable network giant passed on a Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba led spin-off of the legendary Bad Boys franchise.
'Locke & Key' closing in on deal with Netflix
Getty Images/ Todd Williamson According to the most recent reports from Screen Rant, it appears Netflix is on the verge of picking up Locke & Key. Based on the British comic series by IDW’s Publishing Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key is a supernatural horror story centered around a young family in Maine. The comic series ran from 2008 to 2013, during which it won two British Fantasy Awards for Best Comics or Graphic Novel.
What's Coming to HBO in June?
Source: HBO/Time Warner Another month has gone by and it’s time to check out if you’d like to continue your subscription with HBO. Before you make the decision to continue or cancel your subscription, be sure to check out what is coming to HBO and what may be leaving in the near future. This month on HBO comes complete with the season finale of Westworld, the premiere of Succession and more. Find out below. What’s Coming to HBO June? Source: Blade Runner 2049 (Credit: Warner Bros.
ABC Sitcom Roseanne Cancelled After Barr's Racist Tweets
ABC Studios/Roseanne ABC sitcom Roseanne has been canceled after its lead actress made racist comments on social media, yet again. Roseanne Barr, an outspoken Donald Trump supporter, tweeted that former adviser to President Obama Valerie Jarrett was part of the Muslim Brotherhood and compared the African-American woman to an ape. “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj”, she wrote in response to a thread accusing Ms. Jarrett of covering up CIA spying.
REPORT: Hawks, Suns Interested in Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley appeared in 74 games with the Knicks this season. (Andres Kudacki/Associated Press) With the free agency buzzer just one month away from sounding, New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley finds himself in a situation of calmness. For some players, registering interest in free agency is a very difficult task to complete. But for Beasley, his solid play this season has already earned him some early chatter.
Andrew Lincoln Will Be Leaving 'The Walking Dead' In Season 9
The 9th season of the Walking Dead will be the last season we see Rick Grimes in show, which means we bid a goodbye to Andrew Lincoln. Cred AMC. Andrew Lincoln took on a huge role when he signed up to be The Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes back in 2010. In what was only an attempt to adapt the highly successful comic book series, AMC took on the burden of a whole fan base with some pretty big expectations.
Joe Johnson Plans to Continue NBA Career, Play for Contender
Joe Johnson will reach unrestricted free agency on July 1. (Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports) Upon losing to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 Monday, questions were immediately directed to Rockets guard Joe Johnson about his uncertain future in the NBA. But Johnson, who’s seen his role diminish in recent years, said he has no plans of retiring this summer and looks forward to returning for his 18th season. “Hell yeah, I want to keep rolling,” Johnson told ESPN after Game 7.
NBPA Launches New Mental Health and Wellness Program
Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association. (Photo via the NBPA). The National Basketball Players Association has launched a new Mental Health and Wellness Program to serve as a resource for all NBPA members, the association announced on Friday. The program will be designed to assist its members with a wide range of mental health challenges and issues.
John Malkovich to star in BBC One's "The ABC Murders"
via David Silpia, UPI On Thursday, the BBC announced that Academy Award nominated actor John Malkovich will star as Hercule Poirot in the miniseries adaptation of “The ABC Murders.” While nearly a dozen actors such as Peter Ustinov and Albert Finney have played Poirot, Malkovich is set to be the first American actor to portray Agatha Christie’s famous detective in nearly 50 years.
Twitter Shuts Down Video Based Apps For Roku, Android TV and Xbox
Source: Roku All good things must come to an end. In a response to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, Twitter has announced that it will no longer support video-based apps on Xbox, Roku and Android TV. In a tweet earlier today, the tech company stated, “On Thursday, May 24, Twitter for Roku, Twitter for Android TV and Twitter for Xbox will no longer be available.
HBO Renews Wyatt Cenac's 'Problem Areas' For Season 2
Source: Eric Liebowitz/HBO HBO and Wyatt Cenac are on good terms and they are planning on taking their relationship to the next level. The former Daily Show correspondent has received the great news that his show, Problem Areas, has been renewed for a second season. The first season, which debuted on April 13th, joins the likes of topical HBO late night shows like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Real Time with Bill Maher.
Barack and Michelle Obama Sign Multi-Year Production Deal With Netflix
Barack & Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year production deal with Netflix, making history for the streaming service. Cred. AP Photos Netflix has been on a roll as of late with the deals they are signing and this one may be the biggest announcement they have ever made.
Cartoon Network Announces 'ThunderCats' Reboot
Source: Warner Bros./Amazon The classic superhero troupe will be returning to the small screen in 2019. After a near thirty year layoff from its last new episode, Entertainment Weekly has revealed a behind the scenes trailer that gives viewers a quick peak at what Warner Brothers has in store for ThunderCats Roar.
’13 Reasons Why’ Premiere Event Canceled Following Santa Fe High School Shooting
13 Reasons Why/ Netflix Netflix has canceled a premiere event for Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why scheduled for tonight following the deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Nine students and a teacher were killed Friday morning when a 17-year-old allegedly opened fire with a shotgun and a revolver. The shooter is in custody facing murder charges. “Our hearts are with the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting, and with all victims of gun violence.
Michael Porter Jr: 'I'm the Best Player in This Draft'
Mizzou alum Michael Porter Jr. thinks he is the best player in this year’s NBA draft. (Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) Former Mizzou forward Michael Porter Jr. was looking like a consensus top-three pick coming out of high school, with an NBA-ready skill set that includes a smooth shooting stroke, superior athleticism and a 6’10 frame perfect for today’s ‘pace-and-space’ NBA.
X-Files Star Gillian Anderson Set to Led New Netflix Series, 'Sex Education'
Source: Berlin International Film Festival/Elena Ringo Netflix is always up to something. After the success of their latest British miniseries adaptation, Safe, the streaming platform is looking to release a version of another British series. Reports are surfacing that X-Files star Gillian Anderson will star in a series called Sex Education.
Amazon Picks Up Jordan Peele Original Series, 'The Hunt'
Via NPR If you don’t already have Amazon Prime, you may want to fork over some money to Jeff Bezos and company in the near future. In the latest development of the streaming platform wars, Amazon Prime has acquired The Hunt, a new series by Hollywood darling and comedian, Jordan Peele. Spearheaded by Peele, the series will be a fictional ten episode journey following Nazi hunters in New York during the late 1970’s.
Season 5, Part 1 of "Arrested Development" Set to Arrive May 29th
via Netflix After nearly 5 years, Arrested Development is finally returning with new episodes on May 29th on Netflix. While details of the plot of this season have largely remained secret, it appears the show is picking up rather close to where it left off at the end of Season 4, as Lindsey Bluth (Portia de Rossi, Scandal) is still running for congress as the ending of Season 4 suggested she would (with a yard sign that bares a probably not so coincidental resemblance to Trump’s sign). The...
Issa Rae's 'Insecure' Set to Return to HBO on August 12th
Source: Entertainment Weekly/HBO From Tasha’s epic rant in season two to the backshots heard around the world that ended season one, Issa Rae’s series, Insecure, has become a part of pop culture that is nearly unavoidable in today’s age. The #TeamIssa vs.
Batman Prequel Series 'Pennyworth' In Development At Epix TV
Epix TV has ordered a 10-episode series revolving around the life of Alfred Pennyworth, Batman’s best friend & butler. Cred. DC Comics Fox announced earlier this week that the Batman prequel series ‘Gotham’ will be coming to its end with the 5th and final season. The end of season 5 will supposedly have Bruce Wayne finally donning the cape and cowl as the Dark Knight and have an actually ‘end’ to the show after fear that Fox would cancel the show entirely.
'Lost In Space' Renewed for Season 2
Provided by Deadline On May 14th, Netflix officially announced that their reboot of Lost In Space will be returning for another season. The adaptation of the 1960s sci-fi family drama was one of the most anticipated shows of 2018. Despite mixed reviews from critics, Lost In Space has remained one of Netflix’s hottest original series since it premiered on April 13th.
David Tepper to Purchase Panthers Franchise For $2.2 Billion
Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper is set to become the new owner of the Carolina Panthers. (David Orrell | CNBC) Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper is set to become the new owner of the Carolina Panthers. Adam Schefter reported the news of the deal on Twitter. Steelers’ minority owner David Tepper is expected to sign the deal today to buy the Panthers and keep them in Carolina, league sources tell @SethWickersham and me.
ESPN Films, Netflix Partnering for 10-Hour Documentary on Michael Jordan in 2019
Micahel Jordan posting up Kobe Bryant during a 2001 regular season game. (Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images) ESPN Films and Netflix are partnering on a new Michael Jordan documentary set to be released sometime in 2019, according to multiple media posts. The documentary will be a 10-hour film directed by screenwriter Jason Hehir, who also produced The Fab Five, The ‘85 Bears and HBO’s Andre the Giant.
Bill O'Reilly in Talks to Return to Television
Anchorman 2: The No Spin Zone Continues Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Image Bill O’Reilly, the award winning author, journalist, and television host, is in talks with Newsmax TV to make a return to cable news. While nothing is official, talks are said to be centered around the 8 PM EST timeslot, the very same slot that O’Reilly occupied during much of his tenure with FOX News on The O’Reilly Factor.
Damon Wayans Tweets About on-Set Lethal Weapon Injury, Other Clayne Crawford Allegations
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock (5896358bl)Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans, Sr.‘Lethal Weapon’ TV series screening, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Sep 2016 Just recently FOX replaced Lethal Weapon star Clayne Crawford after he was fired by the network following allegations of unprofessional and abusive on-set behavior.
2018 NBA Draft Lottery Results: Suns Take #1 Pick as Kings, Hawks Leap Into Top 3
The Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and Atlanta Hawks have earned the top-3 picks of the 2018 NBA Draft, respectively. (Getty Images) The 2018 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, and will notably be the first draft since 2015 where the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics don’t each own a top-three pick.
The Utah Jazz Future is Bright Even After Playoff Loss to Rockets
The Utah Jazz were taken down by the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals, but the future remains bright in Salt Lake City. (Image: Tim Warner/Getty Images) The Utah Jazz has been eliminated from the Western Conference Semifinals, after falling in five games to the Houston Rockets 4-1. While the loss may be tough to swallow for a team that posted the third-best record in the league following the all-star break, the future ahead for this team seems bright and promising.
Live-Action 'DOOM PATROL' Series Coming to DC Universe Streaming Service
DC/ Doom Patrol According to Variety, The DC Universe has ordered the live-action series “Doom Patrol” for 13 episodes. Based on DC characters originally written and drawn by Arnold Drake, Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani, the one-hour drama is described as a re-imagining of one of DC’s most beloved group of OUTCAST Super Heroes: Robotman, Negative Man, Elastic-Girl, and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Dr. Niles Caulder.
Lois Lane Actress Margot Kidder Has Passed Away
(Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) Margot Kidder, who starred alongside Christopher Reeves in the Superman film franchise, has passed away. She is said to have passed in her sleep sometime between late Sunday night and early Monday Morning. She was 69 years old.
Guillermo del Toro Horror Anthology ’10 After Midnight’ Gets Series Order at Netflix
Photo by Jordan StraussDolby Theatre in Los Angeles90th Academy Awards – Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 04 Mar 2018 Netflix has ordered the horror anthology series “10 After Midnight” from “The Shape of Water” director Guillermo del Toro, it was announced on Monday. Del Toro will curate the series with stories described as “equally sophisticated and horrific.” He will also write and direct some of the episodes. J.
Mariners' 2B Robinson Cano Suffers Broken Hand
Robinson Cano singles to right field. (Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) The Seattle Mariners second baseman, Robinson Cano, has suffered a broken hand. In Sunday’s game with the Detroit Tigers, facing Blaine Hardy in the third inning, Cano was struck with a pitch and had to be pulled from the game. Cano was later quoted saying,”It’s kind of the same feeling when I broke my pinkie toe in Japan (during an offseason tour in 2015).
Jessica Alba & Gabrielle Union's 'Bad Boys' TV Show Passed On By NBC
NBC has decided to pass over a series order for L.A.’s Finest, the Bad Boys spin-off series starring Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union. The Sony Pictures Television Studios drama from executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer will approach other outlets following the pass.
A List of Every TV Show That's Been Cancelled So Far
Fox and ABC announced a raft of television shows for cancellation yesterday and today, and it’s likely that some more will be announced in the coming week from NBC, CBS and others. Here is a running list of the shows that have been cancelled this season: – Designated Survivor – Marvel’s Inhumans – Quantico – Alex Inc.
Season Two of 'Atlanta' is a Love Letter to Being a Black Man in America
Source: FX We’ve come a long way from shootouts at Mrs. Winners and yet we have gone nowhere at all. Season two of Atlanta starts off with guns being used to end lives and it ends with a gun being used to possibly end a career. Yet, the gun at the end of season two somehow brings two men closer together. To say that the season two finale of Atlanta is disorienting would be to say that it’s a regular episode of Atlanta, which it was.
REPORT: Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey
Dwanw Casey has been fired by the Raptors. (Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports) The Toronto Raptors have fired head coach Dwane Casey, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Toronto has fired coach Dwane Casey, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 11, 2018 More to come.
Thunder Forward Nick Collison Retiring After 15 Seasons
Nick Collison spent his entire 15-year NBA career with one franchise. (Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports) Veteran forward Nick Collison was never a star throughout his 15-year career but did accomplish the rare feat of spending his entire NBA career with one franchise – spending time in Seattle as a Sonic before the team relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008.
Rick and Morty Renewed for at least 70 More Episodes across Multiple Seasons
Get read to Get Schwifty. Via The Hollywood Reporter Adult Swim’s adult animated comedy hit “Rick and Morty” has officially been renewed for 70 more episodes. Although details on the deal are scant, past seasons have been between 10-12 episodes, so the deal should last until Season 9 or 10.
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