Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cedric the Entertainer to host the 73rd Emmy Awards
CBSCedric the Entertainer will be the host of this year's 73rd Emmy Awards. On CBS' social media accounts, Cedric announced the news in the form of an "and the winner is..." e...
Jul 12, 2021
Barack Obama's 2021 summer playlist includes songs by The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Stevie Wonder
ABCAnother summer means another summer music playlist from Barack Obama. Over the weekend, the former president took to social media to share what he's listening to these days. Like past playlists, th...
Jul 12, 2021
Report: Bill Cosby considering lawsuit against Pennsylvania for prison sentence
Attorney Jennifer Bonjean and Bill Cosby speak outside of Cosby's home on June 30, 2021 in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania; Michael Abbott/Getty Images After his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges was...
Jul 12, 2021
'Boyz n the Hood' turns 30: John Singleton, Tyrese Gibson share the importance of giving opportunities to new talent
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicJohn Singleton wasn't afraid to take a chance on new talent when he made his feature directorial debut Boyz n the Hood in 1991. As the seminal film celebra...
Jul 12, 2021
American Federation of Teachers honors Steven Van Zandt with Making a Difference award
Credit: Heidi GutmanE Street Band guitarist Little Steven Van Zandt was honored by the American Federation of Teachers over the weekend and, during the emotional ceremony, praised ...
Jul 12, 2021
In Instagram message, Patricia Heaton marks three years of "freedom from alcohol"
ABC/Michael AnsellFormer Everybody Loves Raymond star Patricia Heaton chose an Independence Day-themed greeting to fans to celebrate her three years of independence from booze.&nbs...
Jul 12, 2021
'Black Widow' sets pandemic record with $80 million at U.S. theaters; makes $60 million+ on Disney+
Marvel StudiosMarvel's long-delayed Black Widow had an explosive debut, making more than $215 million worldwide, Disney has announced. The film had an $80 million domestic haul that cru...
Jul 12, 2021
Bill Cosby reportedly considering lawsuit against Pennsylvania for prison sentence
Matt Rourke-Pool/Getty ImagesAfter his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges was overturned by Pennsylvania's highest court, Bill Cosby is reportedly thinking about suing the state of Pe...
Jul 12, 2021
Grand Funk Railroad's Don Brewer says it's "a blessing "that band is back out on tour again
Credit: Allen ClarkGrand Funk Railroad returned to the road earlier this month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. Founding Grand Funk drummer/singer Don Brewer tells...
Jul 12, 2021
Kool & the Gang to release new album, 'Perfect Union,' in August; check out first single, "Pursuit of Happiness"
Ru-Jac Records/Omnivore RecordingsFunk/R&B legends Kool & the Gang will release Perfect Union, their first new studio album of original music in more than a decade, on August 20. The 10-track ...
Jul 09, 2021