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This is so sad. Singer Janice Freeman has passed away at the age of 33. Freeman, who competed on season 13 of NBC’s The Voice in 2017 was on Miley Cyrus‘ team and reached the top 11 on the singing competition. Freeman passed away due to combined complications of lupus and bronchial infection. Freeman is survived by her husband […]
Nathaniel Taylor, the actor best known as ‘Rollo’ on the hit TV show Sanford & Son has passed away. He was 80. Taylor had suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital where he passed away on Thursday. “Today black Hollywood lost a 70s legend Nathaniel Taylor better known as ‘Rolo’ of the […]
Warner Bros Pictures has acquired the life rights of Teddy Pendergrass and Tyrese is set to play the legendary singer, songwriter in a film about his life, Deadline reports. Lee Daniels and Donald De Line have been tapped to produce the film via De Line Pictures studio and Tyrese’s Voltron Pictures. Pendergrass’ widow, Joan Pendergrass, […]
Nathaniel Taylor, best known for his role as “Rollo Lawson,” from the 70’s television show “Sanford and Son” has passed away. Taylor played the role of “Rollo,” friend of Lamont Sanford (played by Demond Wilson) on the classic Redd Foxx show from 1972 to 1977. Taylor’s death was confirmed by promoter and family friend, Alonzo […]
Today for Black History Month (extended bonus) we are highlighting the actor/film director Thomas Carter. Birth Date: July 17, 1953 Hometown: Smithville, TX Fun Facts: Thomas Carter directed hit movies like Metro (Eddie Murphy), Save The Last Dance, and Coach Carter (Samuel L. Jackson), to name a few Thomas Carter attended Texas State University and […]
March is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating 31 different women over the month, spanning the worlds of entertainment, politics, local, global and beyond brought to you by AlateHealth.. The first selection on our list is barely scratching the surface with her gifts but has Michelle Obama on the text, stars in a hit TV […]
This is pretty major. Tyrese has signed on to play Teddy Pendergrass in an upcoming biopic for Warner Bros. The film company has acquired the life rights to the late singer who passed away from cancer in 2010. “I am honored to take this journey… this is the role that I feel I was born to play,” Gibson […]
Today for Black History Month, we are highlighting film producer Will Packer. Birth Date: April 11, 1974 Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida Fun Facts: Will Packer’s first film debut was in 1994; he’s since produced movies such as “This Christmas,” “Lockdown,” “Think Like A Man,” “Girls Trip,” “Ride Along,” and more Will Packer is married to […]
MATTHEW JOHNSON’S “I SMILE” CATAPULTS THE VOICE SEASON 16 PREMIERE by Tanya LaNice Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice kicked off on Monday, February 25th with Blind Auditions and newcomer John Legend joining the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as a musical Coach. So far, we’ve seen some really talented artists, […]