12 Black Women Talk Show Hosts To Tune Into Right Now
If you re looking to fill the void Ellen Degeneres is leaving, flip the channel to the next station and get a glimpse of some Black women hosts who are killing it right now. Jeff Neira
Yesterday it was announced that
The Ellen DeGeneres Show will be coming to a close after 19 seasons. On May 11, staff and crew of the talk show were informed of Degeneres’ decision and, on today’s episode, the comedian will publicly discuss her decision to end the show with longtime friend Oprah Winfrey. In speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, DeGeneres explained, “When you’re a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged, and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore.”
NEW YORK –
FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform serving UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK, CONSUMABLE BY ALL entertainment 365 days a year, expands their programming slate and adds a new series to their current streaming schedule.
With over 44M viewers, FOX SOUL celebrates black culture and deals with real topics that impact the everyday lives of the black community through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national influencers. FOX SOUL provides a platform and programming that speaks directly to the community where they can be seen and heard, yet enjoyed by everyone.
“I’m extremely proud of the growth of FOX SOUL after launching a little over a year ago,” said Head of Programming James DuBose. “The partnerships with black talent and creators that we have been able to forge to date, speaks volumes to how the community is feeling about us here at FOX SOUL.”
Ted Danson, Hill Harper and Oscar-nominated actress Annette Bening were just some of the A-List names that supported The National Urban Technology Center (Urban Tech) for a virtual fundraiser on Thursday evening.
The live broadcast also featured special appearances by Edward Norton, Vanessa Williams, Jason Mraz, Cynthia Nixon and Romeo Miller, who all appeared via Zoom.
Harper, 54, - known for his roles on CSI: NY, Limitless, and The Good Doctor - looked dapper for the evening of fundraising, while Bening, 62, and Danson, 73, appeared in more casual attire as they beamed in from their homes.
For a good cause: Ted Danson, Hill Harper, Annette Bening and more hosted a starry virtual benefit to help raise funds for Urban Tech on Thursday
Romeo Miller says police held him at gunpoint until they recognized him
The reality star and musician says he was stopped near UCLA campus
Reality-star and talent
Romeo Miller said police held him at gunpoint until they realized his identity once he was pulled over.
Blavity reported that Miller opened up about the experience during an interview on
The Mix. He was stopped by law enforcement near UCLA and an officer approached his vehicle with a weapon drawn.
“In UCLA, you get pulled over there, you better have that camera recording because they don’t play no games. The guy pulled me over at gunpoint, a Black cop, and he was like ‘Is this a stolen vehicle?’ I’m like ‘Relax. Just come check my registration and get my driver’s license, ” Miller said, according to the report.
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