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Paris Jackson Explains Why She Identifies as a Black Woman

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Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, had a lot to say in an interview with Rolling Stone. The 18-year-old, who lost her father when she was 11, not only opened up about his death (she says he was murdered) but also revealed that she identifies as a black woman. US talk show host Wendy Williams responded negatively to Paris’ comments, saying on air: “I get that she considers herself black and everything, but I’m just talking about the visual because you know… black is not what you call yourself, it’s what the cops see you when they got steel to your neck on the turnpike. It’s what they see. But that’s cute and good for her.” Watch in the video above, at the 3.43 mark. In  the interview , Paris addressed the pink elephant in the room for the first, and last, time. For years, many people have speculated that there was no way Jackson was the biological father of any of his children—Paris, Blanket or Prince. Jackson and Paris’ mother, Debbie Rowe, were m...

2018 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Winners: Complete List

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It was the first time in almost 20 years that HBO didn’t dominate the Primetime Emmy Awards. The cable channel and Netflix tied for 23 awards each. Best Comedy: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon) Best Drama :“ Game of Thrones” (HBO) Best Limited Series: “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (FX) Best Actress, Comedy: Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Best Actor, Comedy: Bill Hader, “Barry” Best Actress, Drama: Claire Foy, “The Crown Claire Foy wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for The Crown.  # Emmys   # Emmys70 Matthew Rhys accepts the award for best actor in a drama series. Best Actor, Drama: Matthew Rhys, “The Americans” Supporting Actress, Drama: Thandie Newton, “Westworld” Supporting Actor, Drama: Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones” Supporting Actress, Comedy: Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Supporting Actor, Comedy: Henry Winkler, “Barry” Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie: Reg...

The 2018 The 70th annual Emmy Awards : how to watch the awards ceremony

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WHO’S HOSTING? Colin Jost and Michael Che of  Saturday Night Live ’s “Weekend Update” will take over hosting duties this year. It’s the first time either of them has hosted the show before. Much like with the Oscars and Golden Globes earlier this year, anticipation for the show has revolved around how and whether the hosts will address contentious current events that have touched the entertainment industry. The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements are likely to be part of the conversation, along with the current state of American politics. Jost and Che have both commented in various interviews that they’d like to make the show “less political than normal,” while also saying they “might have to tell a joke about President Pence,” depending on the circumstances. So maybe they’ll limit themselves to three hours of forced jokes about cord-cutters,  Westworld  nudity, and Game of Thrones dragons. Anything could happen! The 70th annual Emmy Awards, where the Aca...

Elaborate Homes of Donald Trump and Family

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Here Are the Elaborate Homes of Donald Trump’s Family It’s no secret that the Trump family owns a lot of real estate.  Everyone knows about Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Golf Club, but do you know what Melania’s childhood home looks like? Or the house Tiffany Trump grew up in with her mother, Marla Maples, after Trump and Maples got divorced? Let’s take a quick look at the major homes tied to the Trumps name, including Donald’s childhood home  (No. 7)  and Ivanka’s $15,000 per month rental  (No. 11) . 1. Trump Tower Penthouse The apartment gives Versailles a run for its money.  Before Donald won the 2016 presidential election, the immediate Trump family called Trump Tower, specifically its  $100 million penthouse , home. Located on Fifth Avenue in New York City, this extravagant home was inspired by France’s Louis XIV. It features 24-karat gold and marble decor, larger-than-life chandeliers, lavish furnitu...

Laurence Fishburne Moved To Tears After Being Honored By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

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Laurence Fishburne was bestowed with the top honor at Wednesday night’s 22nd annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, hosted by the CBC Spouses and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The Actor Was Among The Honorees During The CBCF's 22nd Annual Celebration Of Leadership In The Fine Arts. The annual kick-off event, held inside Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall in Washington D.C., also honored ESSENCE Communications president, Michelle Ebanks and  Ballers  star, John David Washington. The evening, which also featured performances by the 2018 CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship recipients, took an emotional turn when Fishburne addressed the podium to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. When speaking about his mother, Hattie Bell Fishburne, who recognized his acting talent during his childhood, Fishburne became emotional. “She pushed me,” the actor said, tearing up . He also spoke abo...