CNN set to interview George Zimmerman
It seems that a week doesn’t go by where Trayvon Martin’s killer isn’t headlining in the media or upsetting people on social media. Today people are riled because CNN will be interviewing …
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That awkward moment when Samuel L Jackson roasts a reporter
This was the moment when Samuel L Jackson roasted a news anchor on live TV in a case of mistaken identity.
Samuel L Jackson was mistaken for Laurence Fishburne by news anchor Sam Rubin of KTLA. This …
George Zimmerman vs DMX bad taste boxing match cancelled
Those who opposed the controversial DMX vs George Zimmerman boxing match will be glad to hear that the fight is off.
Damon Feldman, who has organised a number of fights between stars, took to his …
Trial of Jordan Davis’ killer starts this week
As we remember Trayvon Martin this week let’s spare a thought for the family of the dead teen, Jordan Davis who was shot dead at 17.
The man accused of shooting unarmed Jordan is …
Trayvon’s killer should not be allowed to box for money
Had he lived Trayvon Martin would have been 19 today. Trayvon was killed by gun toting neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. As people remember Trayvon and the injustice dished out due to …
George Zimmerman agrees to boxing match to maintain relevance
George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin, has reportedly agreed to a celebrity boxing match set to happen in March. He currently has no confirmed opponent but some of the …
Usain Bolt dresses as a woman for new Virgin ad and Jamaicans spew bile
Usain Bolt is playing a whole family of characters in Virgin Media’s latest multi-million-pound advertising campaign and black folks have lost their minds with hate.
Black folks, especially …
Beware email scams and thieves at Christmas
It’s that most wondrous time of the year when wankers find more stupid and wicked ways to perpetuate harm against innocent folks.
Christmas time may bring joy to most people’s lives but it is also …
Kanye West rants about fashion business
Kanye West went off on reporter Sway Calloway during an interview on the SiriusXM station Shade 45. He was responding to the host’s question about past attempts to break into the world of …
Felix Dexter tribute to air on BBC on 17 November
BBC2 will pay tribute to comedic Felix Dexter, who passed away in October following a battle with multiple myeloma, a form of bone cancer.
A 30-minute programme to honour the much loved comic will …
Weed smoking Miley Cyrus says stop violence at 2013 MTV EMAs
Miley Cyrus’s moves to stay forever relevant are working, ‘cos here I am blogging about her again.
This time Miley’s attention seeking antics came on the red carpet at the MTV European Music …
Britons are stressed to the max survey reveals
Around 44% of British adults consider themselves to be suffering from stress, according to a study by BUPA.
BUPA surveyed more than 10,000 Brits and found that 28% have experienced stress for more …