Javicia Leslie is heading from The CW to ABC in the upcoming fall drama High Potential. Starring Kaitlin Olson, the series “follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.” Daniel Sunjata co-stars as the detective who partners […]
Leslie Uggams might not have known about her Deadpool & Wolverine character Bilind Al before becoming part of the Deadpool franchise. Her son, however, did know how important her character was. Uggams, who plays Blind Al in the upcoming Marvel film, told Sharronda Williams for Blavity how she learned about the character through her son. […]
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer Ryan Leslie is bringing his signature blend of R&B, hip-hop and soul to Nashville at the Blavity House Party Music Festival. Leslie hits the stage on Day 1 of the festival along with Lil Wayne, Blxst, Dru Hill, Leon Thomas and the Sainted Trap Choir. The “Diamond Girl” artist is […]
Leslie Joanne Wayne, the mother of record producer Metro Boomin, was found dead outside of the Atlanta area on Friday night, TMZ reports. According to sources speaking to TMZ, Leslie’s husband, who is not Metro’s biological father, is suspected of killing his spouse then taking his own life. The grieving family, who is asking for […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. announced this morning that Lisa Leslie is now an honorary member of the sorority. The sorority took to social media to announce that the star had joined their ranks of honorary members along with 7 other women including Tracee Ellis Ross, Cynthia Erivo, Robin Roberts, Debra Chase, Ruth E. Carter, […]
Basketball legend Lisa Leslie opened up about her personal life when she sat down for an interview with TV One’s UNCENSORED, talking about meeting her father for the first time and about a troubling encounter she said she experienced with a WNBA coach. Leslie, who was 12 years old when she first met her father, […]
During a press conference on Sunday following the 93rd annual Academy Awards, a reporter erroneously confused Daniel Kaluuya for Leslie Odom Jr., another Black actor nominated for an Oscar. Kaluuya won best supporting actor for his role as Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton in the film Judas and the Black Messiah, making him the first […]
Leslie was married 14 years to a pilot before she made the devastating discovery about his double life with a flight attendant living in the same town. In 1999, she shared her heartbreaking story with Oprah. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #oprahwinfreyshow #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the […]