Minneapolis community leaders and civil rights advocates gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center to condemn a joke about George Floyd made during Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart and demand accountability from the comedian, Hart and Netflix.
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Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ doc draws players’ lawsuit
Six former junior college football players are suing Netflix and their former school for at least $30 million, alleging that they were not compensated or given the chance to consult an attorney or fully read their contracts before being portrayed on-screen.
Posted inTelevision
“Love is Blind” Heads to Minneapolis: A Season of Romance, Drama, and Bold Personalities
Netflix’s reality show Love is Blind is heading to Minneapolis for its eighth season, featuring a diverse cast of singles, with Valentine’s Day premiering on February 14, and a mix of personalities, experiences, and intentions.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
The ‘silent killer’ that nearly claimed Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke, but he made a full recovery after emergency surgery and a grueling recuperation, thanks to his sister’s quick action and the American Stroke Association’s F.A.S.T. guidelines.
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Everything You Need to Know About Happy Gilmore 2: Trailer, Release Date, Cast & More
Adam Sandler is set to return as Happy Gilmore in the sequel, with a cast including Bad Bunny and Eminem, and is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2025.
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The “Beyoncé Bowl”: A Christmas Halftime Performance to Remember
Beyoncé delivered a spectacular halftime performance at the NFL Christmas doubleheader, featuring guest appearances from Post Malone and Shaboozey, a special appearance by her daughter Blue Ivy, and a payday of $20 million, cementing her place as an unmatched entertainment icon.
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson Set for Tonight’s Historic Showdown at AT&T Stadium
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to face off in a highly anticipated boxing match tonight, with the weigh-ins held yesterday and the fight set to stream live on Netflix.
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Safeguarding elections in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing elections by enabling the dissemination of disinformation.
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Netflix docuseries shows ladies of hip-hop have many more stories to tell
Exciting and energizing in its breadth, ‘Ladies First’ can be frustrating in its lack of depth.
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Alabama’s Africatown history comes to life in ‘Descendant’
The documentary, which won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award: Creative Vision at Sundance in 2022, was shot over four years and has as its jumping-off point the generations-long search for the slave ship, Clotilda.
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Movie Review: Halle Berry’s ‘Bruised’ packs light punch
As a director/actor Halle Berry finds a way to build a story with heart and momentum.
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Dave Chappelle hits back at controversy and asks, ‘Am I canceled or not?’
Comedian Dave Chappelle addressed the controversy surrounding his Netflix ‘The Closer’ special.
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‘Really Love’ writer on centering Black voices (and finding her own)
The MSR connected with writer Felicia Pride to learn more about her writing process, and how she overcame the setbacks.
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‘Bridgerton’ offers groundbreaking portrait of Blacks in aristocracy
Adapted from the novels by Julia Quinn, ‘Bridgerton’ as conceived by Shonda Rhimes, features a multiracial cast marked by scandal, romance, angst, and power-plays.
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‘Project Power’: Entertaining premise elevates the production
Even with the imperfections, ‘Project Power’ is easy to sit through.
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‘Da 5 Bloods’ and America abroad
‘Da 5 Bloods’ points out how Black folk were victims of America’s foreign policy while understating our complicity in it.
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Dave Chapelle talks George Floyd, police violence, and more in ‘8:46’ special
Comedian Dave Chappelle dropped the surprise special ‘8:46’ on Netflix’s YouTube channel Friday weighing in on George Floyd and other current topics.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion
Who Killed Malcolm X?
Who killed Malcolm will likely never be proven, but it doesn’t have to be. The federal government wanted Malcolm X dead and only a fool would conclude otherwise.
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Ava DuVernay to helm Prince documentary for Netflix
With the support of the late musician’s estate, the A Wrinkle in Time director said the documentary will be made with extensive use of Prince’s archived recordings and other unreleased material that span the artist’s life.
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‘Luke Cage’ star Simone Missick on being Black and unapologetic
Although Marvel’s Luke Cage focuses on a male superhero, it’s really the women of the comic book series who drive the plot. Take for example Det. Misty Knight, who is played by Simone Missick.