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For a few hours on Sunday evening, Hollywood Boulevard could have been renamed Will Smith Street as thousands of fans lined the sidewalk and screamed his name, massive posters of his face were plastered on every surface and a DJ called out to the crowd to celebrate one of Hollywood’s most enduring movie stars for the premiere of his latest film, ‘Gemini Man.’ For a few hours on Sunday evening, Hollywood Boulevard could have been renamed Will Smith Street as thousands of fans lined the sidewalk and screamed his name, massive posters of his face were plastered on every surface and a…

Will Smith reportedly has sought help after the infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. A source has revealed to Entertainment Tonight that the actor has been going to therapy after the infamous Oscars incident. The exchange between Smith and Rock took place after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. He said, “Jada, I love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” in reference to the 1997 movie which featured Demi Moore with a shaved head. However, the joke didn’t sit well with Pinkett Smith who has been diagnosed with alopecia, which…

Every year, we choose to celebrate women and non-binary identifying individuals for International Women’s Day and we celebrate all the beautiful things about them, remembering their strength, resilience, courage and all the things that they’ve done to break ceilings and doors. Interestingly, when the intersection itself is not so binary – whether it be age, sex, ability, socioeconomic backgrounds – there are still heavy factors that contribute to the progression of all women. As a Black woman in business and in advertising I’ve been privy to a lot of the things we often see or hear spoken about: the only…

A birth photographer has created a fascinating photo series capturing the crowning of babies’ heads during birth. Marry Fermont, the photographer behind Fermont Fotografie, said after women have given birth it can almost feel unbelievable that the baby had fit inside their stomach. “THAT fitted in your belly? And it came out through that small hole (or cut)? It’s hard to believe, and that’s what makes these photos so amazing,” Fermont, from Holland, wrote on her blog. “It is really special to be at such an intense, joyful moment,” Fermont told HuffPost UK Parents. “It’s addictive. It gives you a rush that you can’t describe. It’s the best…

Five years since Thanos snapped away half the universe in Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel Studios needs to decide what to do with the MCU’s Blip. Marvel Studios needs to decide what stories to tell about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s five-year Blip. Avengers: Infinity War saw the Mad Titan, Thanos, complete his mission of collecting all six Infinity Stones, decimating half the population of the universe, and leaving the future of some of the MCU’s most iconic heroes unclear. Avengers: Endgame picked up five years later, and showed some of the effects of Thanos’ snap in its opening scenes, leading the remaining Avengers on their Time Heist…

The singer, who was discussing the event’s impact on her, added that “because of the position” the Smith family is in, “we’re expected to act in a way that isn’t conducive to a healthy human life.” Willow Smith says that the media cycle and industry response to her father slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony didn’t “rock me as much as” other issues she’s personally faced. In an interview with Billboard, the 21-year-old singer and daughter of Will Smith addressed how the moment — which her father also recently opened up about in a lengthy Instagram post — has impacted her. She told the magazine that…

There are 2,755 billionaires that currently dominate the business world, according to Forbes’ 2022 list. Some have built enormous wealth through venture capital firms and finance. Others have broken extraordinary ground in film, fashion and the arts. Black entrepreneurs make up a small portion of the world’s wealthiest people. There are 15 Black billionaires that exist around the world. Of those 15, two are women. Robert Frederick Smith is the billionaire chairman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Vista Equity Partners, a software investing company. Smith tops the list at an astounding $8 billion. As Vista’s CEO, Smith works around the clock…

Actor Keanu Reeves has confirmed the one Marvel character he’d most like to play in the MCU. While the popular Matrix and John Wick star has had talks with Marvel Studios in the past, he’s yet to have an official role as an Avenger or otherwise in the MCU. However, it seems as though it will only be a matter of time given his eagerness for one hero in particular. Taking part in a Reddit AMA to promote John Wick: Chapter 4, Reeves was asked if there’s ever been a role he’s regretted turning down. While Keanu claimed there wasn’t, he did reveal the Marvel superhero he’s wanted to play…

Only a few of us will know the pressure of setting out to achieve a big dream, at really high stakes, and with all the odds stacked against you. Heck, even I didn’t get it until I was made to realise that the fuel that gets you through one leg of your race may not be sufficient to win the marathon. But you know the darndest thing? Big dreams always seem so impossible until they are not. This magic you’re trying to create, as Will Smith says in his new book, Will, requires awareness (having faith that it is possible), preparation (doing the…

One of the most historical elections in our history has come to an end. Although President Trump has refused to concede so far, all mainstream media outlets have called the election for former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris. President Donald Trump might have lost the election, but he actually improved his numbers with Black voters by 2-3 percentage points. If that’s shocking to you, then you clearly have not been following politics closely enough. But, what might not be shocking to you is that several Black women in prominent roles had a hand in defeating Donald Trump. 1.…

The emotional moment a baby was born into his dad’s arms after an intense labour was caught on camera. Jaydene Freund, birth photographer at Cradled Creations, said from her experience this birth “topped the emotions scale”. The dad was able to hold his son, Theodore, as he was delivered. “It was a very intense labour and transition for mum, so when dad finally had baby in his arms, there was an eruption of relief for everyone in the room,” Freund told The Huffington Post UK. Freund explained that the family had planned to have the dad “catch” the baby. When the baby’s head started to emerge,…

Will Smith is recovering from a public lashing after he slapped the comedian Chris Rock over a gag about his wife’s alopecia mere minutes before scooping his very first Oscar. The Best Actor win should have been a crowning moment for the King Richard star, 53, cementing his legacy of hits including The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Men in Black and the Bad Boys franchise. But now his reputation as a Hollywood ace – after portraying tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams’ father – could be hanging in the balance, reports The Sun. Six years ago, Will’s career was also in the quagmire after three films – After…

How rich is Tony Stark – Iron Man of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – compared to real life? It is certainly not easy to enjoy a life of luxury like this superhero. In The Avengers (2012), Tony Stark once described himself as: “Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist”. Before becoming the superhero Iron Man, Stark was actually very rich. In 2015, Forbes magazine  estimated that compared to real life, Stark owns a fortune of about 12 billion USD . Taking into account inflation and the growth of Stark Industries, Iron Man currently owns about 14.3 billion USD , equivalent to Batman. As a billionaire, of course Iron Man spends a lot. All…

Will Smith has been in the news for the past few weeks for all the wrong reasons. At Oscars 2022, the actor went on stage and slapped Chris Rock for making fun of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s health condition. Later, he apologised about it on social media, but reportedly the incident has affected his professional and personal life. Recently, there were reports that Will and Jada might head for a divorce. It is said that there were problems between the couple but things went worse after the slapgate. Well, if the divorce actually happens, it will affect Will’s net worth. A source told…

How many rich Black women can you name with a net worth over $100 million in the world? Can you name 3 or 5? How about the 9 richest Black women in the world? Here are the 9 richest Black women in the world in 2021 according to Forbes, starting with number 9. Serena Williams The tennis champion has been amassing her wealth since she was a teenager. Currently, Serena’s net worth is estimated to be $225 million. According to Forbes, Serena has amassed $94 million in career prize money alone. She also has a clothing line, a venture capital firm,…

Will Smith’s career might be in tatters after that infamous Oscars slap, but he’s still got enough money to last him a lifetime. Since his rise to fame in the 80s, Will has seen his whole family join the entertainment industry to varying degrees of success and wealth. And while the Smith patriarch is by far the richest of them all, his wife, ex-wife and kids are all millionaires in their own right, too. Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Trey Smith arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 27, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for…

A newborn has arrived in the world while still inside his amniotic sac in what doctors believe is a one in 100,000 chance. The incredible images were taken as mother Monyck Valasco gave birth to little Noah in Brazil. Birth photographer Jana Brasil captured the baby completely surrounded by the amniotic fluid which had protected it during the pregnancy. Noah’s whole body is engulfed by the sac but he still wiggles and attempts to cry as he is pulled from his mother’s body. The sac usually splits just before birth and is more commonly known as a woman’s waters breaking.…

Captain America: New World Order cannot repeat one of Steve Rogers’ biggest tragedies with Sam Wilson, because it already happened to him. Captain America: New World Order will be Sam Wilson’s first solo movie, but it cannot repeat one Steve Rogers tragedy from Captain America: The First Avenger. The Marvel Cinematic Universe shifted Anthony Mackie’s character from Falcon to the new Captain America at the end of Phase 3. The absence of Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers after Avengers: Endgame has allowed Sam to take over the mantle and lead Captain America 4. While the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier helped show Sam’s journey to…

Behind every great man is an even greater woman, and Shante Broadus is an excellent example of that.  Shante first met Snoop, who later on became her husband, in high school. At the time, he was known as Cordova Calvin Broadus. From that point on, they stuck by each other through thick and thin, and eventually, she became his first manager. When Snoop’s career took off, she to start her own production company called Boss Lady Entertainment. Things got rocky for the couples, and they filed for divorce in 2004. They never went through with it because Snoop stopped the paperwork…

Moms, that first, miraculous moment of holding your newborn is probably seared into your memory. Cradling them, right there, in your arms, forms one of every mom’s most intense experiences. Were you able to freeze that moment in the timeline of your ʙʀᴀɪɴ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ or is it all a blur? There’s no feeling that compares to the moment you become a mama, but one that feels just as sweet as seeing your partner with your baby for the first time. Regardless of how your baby came into this world or how this tiny human was created, there’s just something…

Much has been said about Jada Pinkett Smith in recent weeks, but not precisely for her acting career, but for the episode at the Oscars 2022 in which her husband Will Smith defended her from a joke by Chris Rock about her alopecia and many other issues surrounding the famous couple, but it has also made us wonder what is the net worth of the also producer, director, singer and author. Born on September 18, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was born while her mother was still in high school and although her parents married soon after, her father abandoned them. Jada’s maternal grandmother, seeing her talent…

Marvel’s confounding technological evolution is the one thing that places the MCU apart from the limitations of reality. It is what makes the world of monsters and superheroes a believable one within the context of fiction and cinema. And adding in such sweet little miracles like nanotech and Vibranium just makes the multiversal plane all the more enjoyable. However, just as it has its pros that spell wonder for the masses, the cons of such technological upgrades are as equally troubling for some in the fandom. The Pros and Cons of Marvel’s Tech Evolution The base world of the multiverse…

Jada Pinkett Smith may be putting up a united front with Will Smith in the wake of his Oscar night debacle, but behind the scenes, tensions between the couple are running high, an insider tells OK!. “Will’s temper has been an issue for years,” dishes the insider, who says the real reason he assaulted Chris Rock wasn’t his joke about Pinkett Smith’s hair, but the King Richard star’s lingering anger over his wife’s affair with R&B singer August Alsina, 29. “Will’s ego took a huge hit when Jada’s dalliance with August became public a couple of years ago,” spills the insider. “He hung in and fought hard to save…

Crystal Renne Hayslett came to the limelight after her role as Fatima in Tyler Perry’s TV series  ‘Sistas’ on BET. But how does a one-time public servant work her way up to become a much talked about TV star? Crystal Hayslett’s Early Life Crystal was born on 18th of October 1981 in Tennessee. While growing up in Martin, TN, Crystal always loved the arts. She loved being in the spotlight and found joy in participating in activities like singing in the church choir and starring in school plays. She used to display performative talent at a very young age,. She would…