Michael B. Jordan is killing it in Hollywood

Michael B. Jordan is killing it in Hollywood

Not only is he starring in “Creed III,” but he also directed the latest installment in the popular boxing movie franchise that delivered a knockout blow at the box office its opening weekend.

Jordan has come a long way from his breakout role as Wallace in the critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire” (HBO is owned by CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery) and even farther from his school days in Newark, New Jersey.

Radio show host Lore’l recently found out how far.

Known for both “The Morning Hustle” radio show and the podcast “The Undressing Room,” Lore’l shared recently that she had gone to school with Jordan and “we teased him all the damn time because his name was Michael Jordan.”

Fast forward to the red carpet for the “Creed III” premiere, where she found herself interviewing her former classmate —and reminding him that they went back.

Mega Superstar and Stand-up Comedian Chris Rock Scored a vast 40 million Dollar Payday and TKO for his Live Netflix special, “Misplaced Outrage.”

Mega Superstar and Stand-up Comedian Chris Rock Scored a vast 40 million Dollar Payday and TKO for his Live Netflix special, “Misplaced Outrage.”

Chris Rock knows you want to hear about that slap, and with his standup special Selective Outrage, the comedy legend is finally ready to talk all about it. The first-of-its-kind live-streamed Netflix event, which aired on Saturday night, was heavily hyped as Rock’s rebuttal to Will Smith’s 2022 Academy Awards meltdown. It’s been nearly a year since Smith interrupted Rock’s presentation…Continue Reading

WEIRD NEWS: Assault with a Slurpee

WEIRD NEWS: Assault with a Slurpee

A Slurpee from 7-Eleven is a great way to beat the heat on a summer day, but no one wants to wear one. A Florida man who thought he was charged too much for the frozen drink expressed his outrage by pouring the slushy beverage on a worker and it landed him in jail for battery.…Continue Reading

CORONAVIRUS: Latest Update

CORONAVIRUS: Latest Update

Today’s news on the global pandemic. That student in Georgia who posted a picture of a crowded high school hallway is no longer suspended. (CBS 46) Governor Andrew Cuomo says coronavirus numbers are low enough that all schools in the state can reopen. (USA Today) The U.S. economy added nearly 1.8 million jobs in July, which down…Continue Reading

CARDI B: Gives Credit to Nicki Minaj

CARDI B: Gives Credit to Nicki Minaj

It’s not all bad between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Bardi recently showed her rival some love in a new interview, even though she stopped short of dropping Barbie’s name. Cardi gave Nicki props when she spoke to Beats1 about the women who have run rap over the years. “When I was 6, 7, 8, there was a lot of female rappers…Continue Reading

CORONAVIRUS: News Update

CORONAVIRUS: News Update

Today’s news on the global pandemic. Virgin Atlantic has filed legal papers for debt relief in U.S. bankruptcy court. Execs say the company is not actually bankrupt but needs help paying its bills. (CBS News) A second-grader in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after the first day of school, forcing the child’s teacher and classmates…Continue Reading

DONALD TRUMP: Says Mail in Voting in Florida is Fine

DONALD TRUMP: Says Mail in Voting in Florida is Fine

Donald Trump has apparently changed his mind about mail-in voting – at least in Florida. After weeks of claiming the mail-in voting will lead to widespread voter fraud, he made an about face on Tuesday. Trump tweeted, “Whether you call it Vote by Mail or Absentee Voting, in Florida the election system is Safe and Secure,…Continue Reading