Larry Wilmore kept his speech all the way real, saluting the POTUS with, “Yo, Barry, you did it, my nigga!”

    Wednesday night will be a big night for Empire Star Jussie Smollett.  Not only does the Season 2 Re-Launch premiere tonight at 9 on FOX, but he will also star in tonight’s episode of Underground on WGN.  Jussie plays a runaway slave named Josey and it will be the first time he works […]

This week, non-profit and advocacy group Because of Them We Can released a video featuring adorable African-American kids explaining why we need the monthly celebration.

Three major Hollywood studios have decided to back an online movie ticketing app to make it easier for you to get your tickets for your next showtime.  Fox, Disney and Lionsgate are showing their support for Atom Tickets in the form of $50 million. The startup is meant to make it easier specifically for groups […]

  Best known for his role in Temptations, 24 and Single Ladies, DB Woodside joins an all-star cast in Fox’s new hit show, Lucifer. “Well…

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After Oprah took to Twitter to share a video detailing how she dropped 26 pounds using Weight Watchers while still eating bread daily, the company’s shares catapulted more than 20 percent, and rose to $13.29 per share.

  Breaking headlines this week is many celebrities and people are planning to boycott this year’s Oscars. Stacy Dash got hold of the news responding that BET, the BET awards, and Black History Month should end. Watch her full response above.     SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD3vLCENhOg#action=share

Next year is gearing up to be a big one for live musicals over at FOX; it was recently announced Tyler Perry will host a religious musical special just in time for Easter.

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Malawi has hit a rough patch following a drought caused by El Nino. According to the United Nations children’s agency, the African country is dealing with a shortage of food and a suffering economy. Due to the scarcity, prices are on the rise and people can’t afford to feed themselves and their families. UNICEF has […]

50 Cent is taking his talents to network television. The Queens rapper-turned-mogul will be teaming up with talented television and film producer Will Packer (Ride…

Also in today's morning round-up, the White House is pushing to facilitate veterans' healthcare access while over 100 bikers are indicted by a grand jury after the Waco shootout.

NewsOne’s Top 5 gives you a quick rundown of the viral stories we’re talking about today. So This Happened: White Man Allegedly Bombs Miss. Walmart…