After several celebrities like Jada Pinkett-Smith and Spike Lee called for a boycott of this year’s Oscars due to a lack of diversity and others like Tyrese and 50 Cent put pressure on Chris Rock, who’s hosting the awards to step back, Whoopi Goldberg and Russell Simmons are speaking out. Hit the jump for more.
(Photos) Tyrese Suggests Chris Rock Forfeit His Position As Host Of The Oscars
Jada Pinkett-Smith (with Aunt Viv adding her commentary), Spike Lee, and Snoop Dogg are among the many celebrities who feel that The Academy has continuously overlooked the Black community of actors and actresses when it comes down to the Oscars. This being the reason other celebrities, namely R&B singer Tyrese, are making attempts to stop Chris Rock from hosting the upcoming ceremony. Tyrese has offered his opinion on Rock not making the show by asking him to “do the right thing.”
(Video) Oscar’s Host Chris Rock Calls The Oscars “The White BET Awards”
In a tweet of his Oscars promo video, Chris Rock called the highly criticized awards show “The White BET Awards.” Some may take this statement as him simply stating that this show is doing for caucasians exactly what the BET Awards does for African-Americans, while others have taken it as a shot at the Oscars.
J. Cole, Chris Rock, Michael B. Jordan + More To Headline MLK Jr. Event In NYC
Blackout for Human Rights will be hosting “MLK Now” on MLK day, a special event to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and explore how his message and vision continue to resonate in today’s racial, social and political landscape. The event will feature some of MLK’s historic speeches, performed by notable names like Chris Rock, J. Cole, Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, Anika Noni Rose, Tessa Thompson and many more. The event is happening Monday, January 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Church (South Hall) in NYC. It’s free for all, but you must register for tickets here. This is such a great way to honor MLK’s legacy!
(Video) Vince Staples Compares Michael Jordan To Donald Trump While Critiquing Previous GQ Men of the Year
Man, this guy Vince Staples is consistently hilarious. The Cali rapper recently sat down with GQ magazine to critique previous GQ Man of The Year covers. Hit the jump to see all the outrageous comments he made.
(Photo) Lenny Kravitz, Wale & More Celebrate With Alicia Keys For The 2015 KCA Black Ball
Last night marked the 12th annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball raising 3.8 Million Dollars! Celebrities and Stylist from all over the world met at Hammerstein Ball Room in New York for the Charity event to fight against Aids. Check out the Red Carpet picture as you’ll be surprised & happy to see faces of some of our favorites including Wale, Lenny Kravitz. Click KCA the Link at the bottom of the page to find out how you too can donate to end Aids.
