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In The Latest Entertainment News Of The Color Purple The highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple is set for a Christmas release, featuring an ensemble cast including Fantasia, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and H.E.R. in key roles. Oprah Winfrey, a producer on the film, discussed the challenges faced during filming in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The substantial budget, ranging from $90 to $100 million, brought expectations for high-profile stars like Beyoncé or Rihanna. Winfrey emphasized that capable actors, including the current cast, were well-suited for the roles, highlighting the pressure associated with the film’s…

In The Latest News Of LeBron James LeBron James addressed the recent University of Nevada, Las Vegas mass shooting, expressing condolences during an NBA In-Season Tournament press conference on Wednesday (Dec. 6). “My brother from back home texted me and told me to be safe out here. I heard about [the] shooting at UNLV. My condolences to the families that lost loved ones,” the Lakers franchise player said. “Just goes back to what I said before about guns in America. I think it’s such a longer conversation. We’re the only ones who keep dealing with the same story, the same conversation…

In The Latest Entertainment News Of All Things Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor addresses widespread headlines surrounding her separation from husband Iman Shumpert, speaking out for the first and final time. Multiple outlets revealed details from the singer’s divorce petition after seven years of marriage. Having started their relationship in 2013, the couple celebrated a decade together. Their engagement was announced in 2015, culminating in marriage in 2016. The versatile creative is a parent to two daughters with the former NBA player: Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr., aged 7, and Rue Rose Shumpert, aged 3. Per reports, the singer took to…

Talk About Banding Together The 2023 ESSENCE Girls United Disruptor Summit returned to Atlanta, Georgia, on November 11, 2023, celebrating the Black experience for Zillenials and highlighting disruptors in their ‘Era of Disruption.’ Co-Founder & Lead Rechelle Dennis welcomed attendees, and host Rachel Jackson introduced talents like Jordyn and Jodie Woods in a panel discussion, the cast of ‘If Not for My Girls,’ and fashion designers Aleali May and Torianna Breaux. The event featured appearances by Aliyah’s Interlude, Yung BBQ, and Brandra Ringo, with programming moments like ‘Disrupt or Be Disrupted’ with Essence Ventures President & CEO Caroline Wanga and…

In All Things Of The Las Vegas Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders have achieved a historic milestone in their front office, becoming the first NFL team with an all-Black leadership group. Head coach Antonio Pierce, president Sandra Douglass Morgan, and general manager Champ Kelly are making significant strides in diversifying leadership roles within the organization. Antonio Pierce assumed the interim head coaching position after the dismissal of Josh McDaniels, who had been with the team since 2022. McDaniels’ tenure ended with a 3-5 record, prompting the Raiders to make a change. Pierce’s debut as head coach resulted in an impressive…

In The Latest News Of All Things Gabrielle Union Gabrielle Union recalls career-defining moment when appearance influenced role casting decision, per repots. “Years ago, I was up for a big job,” she said on Netflix’s Strong Black Lead. “And after numerous callbacks, and studio tests, it was down to just the two of us.” “I was told I didn’t get the part because ‘She’s just prettier than you.’ For someone who had low self-esteem, it just felt like there was no place for me, for my kind of Blackness.” During her introspection, the star of The Perfect Find elaborated on how…

In The Latest Entertainment News Of Jada Pinkett Smith Jada Pinkett Smith is amidst a press tour to promote her new book, “Worthy.” On October 14, the acclaimed actress and musician engaged in a TalkShopLive stream in partnership with Good Housekeeping, where she discussed a range of topics with her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris. During the conversation, a fan inquired about “Red Table Talk,” the popular show featuring Jada, Banfield-Norris, and daughter Willow Smith. The series had been canceled by Facebook Watch in April. In response, Jada revealed, “The Red Table is coming back. We are in the works of a…

In The Latest News Of Celebrity Influencers In the upcoming second season of “The Impact Atlanta,” Atlanta’s most influential figures step into the spotlight. The new season features a stellar lineup, including Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher, Quality Control and Motown Records talent Lakeyah, Jerrika Karlae, Dess Dior, Tuson Jewell, and Dionte “Tae” Gray. The highly anticipated docuseries is set to premiere on BET+ on Thursday, October 5th. 360 was able to catch up with  influencer Fletcher and get her feedback on her rise in the social media fabric. Boasting an impressive Instagram following of almost six million, categorizing Fletcher…

In The Latest Entertainment News Of Alec Baldwin A judge recently ruled that Rust’s production entity must provide records that could shed light on whether Alec Baldwin deviated from industry-standard safety measures on the movie set to cut costs. Prosecutors are seeking documents from Rust Movie Productions and Alec Baldwin, as well as his production company, El Dorado Pictures, to investigate whether Baldwin’s financial gains were tied to compromising safety regarding the use of firearms, per The Hollywood Reporter. These records are crucial for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering in the fatal shooting of…

In The Latest Entertainment News Of All Things Tyrese Tyrese Gibson is speaking up following a setback in his efforts to produce a biopic about Teddy Pendergrass. Gibson, who had previously gained the approval of the late singer and his widow, Joan Pendergrass, to portray Teddy, is now facing a legal dispute with Joan. According to TMZ, Gibson’s production company, Voltron Entertainment, claims that Joan has backed out of their agreement regarding the rights to Teddy’s story. Voltron Entertainment has invested $450,000 into the project and is seeking $1 million in damages. In a lengthy Instagram post on September 29th,…