by G. Brown The protest started by the former SF 49ers QB has grown from one man standing against police brutality to a national movement that has united former team mates, competing teams and even some team owners in the fight. The recent publicity after comments by the president pressuring the NFL to fire those […]
Celebrities
by G. Brown Ever since “Oscarsowhite”, the entertainment industry seems to be trying to get it together in terms of equality in Hollywood. We’ve seen some progress like Black actors/actresses in starring roles for upcoming movies and TV shows like”Black Panther” movie and “Black Lightning”. Though admittedly, the progress is slow. But no place has […]
by G. Brown The sides are clearly drawn in this feud between the NFL players and the president and the battle keeps heating up. The owner of the Dallas Cowboys scheduled a meeting with players after he went public saying players will stand for the national anthem or sit on the sidelines during the game. […]
TRN Staff Writers The 2017 Hip Hop Awards on BET was the trending item Tuesday night on social media long after all the awards had been handed out. It proved to be a big night for Bronx rapper Cardi B whose “Bodak Yellow” snatched the top spot on Billboard a couple of weeks ago. She’s […]
by TRN Staff, Terry Crews is as buff as they come. He’s 240 pounds of all muscle–no fat. His physique is part of the reason why he often lands roles as athletes or the tough guy in movies and TV shows. But even a big strapping guy like Crews says he felt powerless when he […]
by G. Brown The NFL protest has dominated national news ahead of the threat of nuclear war with N. Korea. Instead the president seems to be declaring war on the rights of protesters. On Tuesday, Donald Trump threatened to use federal tax laws to penalize the NFL because of Black athletes kneeling in protest during […]
by TRN Writers It’s doubtful rapper Nelly had a peaceful weekend since it started out with his arrest Saturday on rape charges. The 42 year old “Hot in Herre” rapper was arrested in Washington state after a woman told police Nelly raped her. According to CNN, the woman called 911 just before four a.m. Saturday […]
by TRN Writers, Nelly, movie tycoon Harvey Weinstein, comedian/actor Bill Cosby, politicians, news anchors and reporters…allegations of sexual misconduct seem to permeate every industry, but especially industries were people make a lot of money or are perceived to wield a lot of power and influence. It’s not always men who are the aggressors, (even Brittany […]
by TRN Cam Newton’s statements at news conference went over like he got sacked before he had time to shift in the pocket. The Carolina Panther’s star QB made what some called a “disrespectful” and “degrading” comment to a female reporter from the local news paper during a news conference earlier this week. Here’s the […]
by TRN Staff Jill Scott Signs on for “Black Lightning” Four-time Grammy Award winning singer Jill Scott joins the cast of the upcoming “Black Lightning” series headed to the CW this fall. Cress Williams will bring the comic book superhero to live action in the starring role as Jefferson Pierce–a retired superhero drawn back into […]
by G. Brown Cedric The Entertainer’s Hot New Sitcom “Ladder 54” The varied TV incarnations of Cedric have included a high school coach, a preacher, a game show host and the numerous faces and voices of skit characters in his own variety show. Now, this king of comedy is hoping to reclaim his throne […]
by G. Brown If it’s on the internet, it can always come back to haunt you. Forget that delete button, once its on the web, ‘delete’ can’t even make it disappear. I’m talking to you Tina Campbell! The MaryMary singer has to be dreading the moment back in January she uttered those four little words […]
by G. Brown It’s the horror that has left millions of people traumatized and in utter disbelief. The number of the victims in the Las Vegas shooting keeps rising…as of this writing it stands at 58 fatalities, over 500 hundred hurt or injured. Witnesses at the crowded Route 91 Harvest country music festival Sunday night say […]
by G. Brown Beyonce’s “Mi Gente” Help for the People While many accuse the White House of turning its back on Puerto Rico in wake of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Maria, songstress Beyonce clearly has forgotten our neighbors. On Thursday, Beyonce dropped a surprise remix of “Mi Gente” solely to raise funds for […]
by TRN Writers, “Cookie” Crumbles Rumors about Her Leaving “Empire” You know you’re on a hit show when the rumor mill is always churning out some story every week about your life. That’s the situation for Taraji P. Henson whose name has been the buzz all month. Henson’s contract is up at the end of […]
by G. Brown Usually, a Donald Trump provocation dies down after 48 hours or so…but not this time. The continuing fall out is dragging AT&T’s Direct TV down with it. The Satellite TV service is offering refunds to customers offended by NFL players bending a knee in protest. According to the NY Post, “Normally the […]
by TRN Writers, Rapper Targeted Again by Gunfire The Memphis rapper Young Dolph was walking in one of Hollywood’s highly populated tourist areas when he was shot several times by unidentified shooters. TMZ says “At this time, no arrests have been made and it’s unclear how many people may have opened fire. We’re told he […]
by G. Brown One man’s mission has mushroomed into a national obsession thanks to the instigator in chief. Once Donald Trump attacked both the NFL & NBA within a day of each other, athletes who once wanted no part of Colin Kaepernick’s protest are now all in. The protest has grown like an infectious disease […]