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Michael B. Jordan had an interesting run-in with a former classmate on the red carpet during a screening for his film, in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 36-year-old stars as boxer Adonis in the film, which also marks his directorial debut.

Michael B. Jordan had an interesting run-in with a former classmate on the red carpet during a screening for his film, in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 36-year-old stars as boxer Adonis in the film, which also marks his directorial debut.

Michael B. Jordan is apologizing to his mother after his now-viral underwear ad. The 36-year-old actor posed for Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2023 campaign wearing only the famous underwear. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to the actor-director at the premiere of his new film, , where he shared that he said «sorry» to his mom before the eye-catching photos hit the internet.«I was like, my mama gon' have to see this.

Cardi B is on an unexpected «spiritual journey.» The I Like It rapper took to Twitter over the weekend to share how impactful her court-mandated community service has been. «Community service has been the best thing that has happened to me. Almost like a spiritual journey because sometimes I leave these centers in tears. Those people that we leave behind, they just need somebody to talk, and a lil push and YOU might be able to change their life forever,» the 30-year-old tweeted. Community service has been the best thing that has happened to me.

Raven Ross spoke publicly about the cheating allegations surrounding her ex fiancé,SK Alagbada, SK is now breaking his silence to share his side of the story.The couple first got engaged on season 3 of and SK shocked viewers in the show's finale when he turned down Raven at the altar. But in the reunion special, the former couple announced that they had rekindled their romance.

Michael B. Jordan? The 36-year-old actor poses for Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2023 campaign wearing only the famous underwear. Shot by legendary photographers Mert & Marcus, the images mark the first time Jordan has worked with the brand, and the series of signature black-and-white photos highlight Jordan’s toned body.«The debut. @michaelbjordan Calvins or nothing,» reads the caption to the sexy images.A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein)This is a big week for Jordan, whose  film comes out on Friday, March 3.

Chance the Rapper and Martin Short are a celebrity duo that we didn't know we needed!The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Chancellor Johnathan Bennett, took to Twitter over the weekend to share a wholesome plane encounter he had with the 72-year-old star.«So I just got on this plane with my daughter, and found out our seats weren’t next to each other. I really ain’t wanna inconvenience anyone by asking them to swap seats, but before I could say anything this kind older gentleman offered his seat to Kensli so we could sit together,» Chance shared of his 7-year-old daughter.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's 15-year-old daughter, Zaya, is celebrating living her «truth.» On Friday, a Los Angeles judge granted their teen her official name and gender change. According to, the documents lists Zaya's name as Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade.

Angela Bassett has been doing the thing!ET spoke to the decorated actress at the 54th NAACP Image Awards Saturday, where she reflected on finding success after decades in the business.«Oh my gosh I need to sit down somewhere,» Bassett joked when asked about her busy career. «And fan myself, oh my God.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are getting their flowers. The couple received the prestigious President's Award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards Saturday night. Union and Wade share a 4-year-old daughter Kaavia, as well as Wade's 20-year-old son, Zaire, 15-year-old daughter, Zaya, and 8-year-old son, Xavier. The couple — who got married in 2014 -- has become very prominent figures as allies with the LGBTQ+ community after the family introduced the world to Zaya back in February 2020, with a touching video featuring Wade and then-12-year-old Zaya on a golf cart together talking about being true to one's self. Union and Wade — and the rest of their family --  have proudly supported Zaya throughout her endeavors.

Ariana DeBose's now-infamous rap performance at the 2023 BAFTA Awards has officially come full circle. During Saturday night's 54th NAACP Image Awards, the breakout star of DeBose's viral rap, Angela Bassett, proved she knows how to carry a joke while accepting her Entertainer of the Year award onstage.«I guess Angela Bassett did the thing,» she quipped to the audience's laugher.«I guess Angela Bassett did the thing» — Angela Bassett as she accepts her entertainer of the year award at the #NAACPImageAwardspic.twitter.com/mevSTcKhUSThe reference is to DeBose's opening for the 2023 BAFTA Awards, in which she performed «Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves» and «We Are Family,» and the infamous original rap where she shouted out the awards show's female nominees. “Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis my 'Woman King,' Blanchett Cate you're a genius, Jamie Lee you are all of us,” sang DeBose. The camera panned to the women as they were name-dropped. Memes quickly made their rounds on social media among a wide range of responses, which seemingly led DeBose to deactivate her Twitter account. But on Instagram DeBose reacted graciously, commenting on a carousel of memes with, «Honestly I love this.»In a preview for an upcoming interview on BBC Radio 2's  posted on TikTok, the  star brushed away the criticism and focused on the love she's received.

54th NAACP Image Awards Saturday night, and the 53-year-old gave an impassioned speech for Black Americans to fight against politicians «in Florida or any of the other 50 states» trying to erase Black history.The longtime advocate for families who have lost loved ones to police violence was honored with the award for his efforts in protecting the rights of people on the federal, state and local levels.«I accept this award as greater motivation to continue to be [an] unapolgetic defender of Black life, Black liberty and Black humanity,» Crump said during his acceptance speech. «I promise I will use this Social Justice Award as greater incentive to fight against the legalized genocide of colored people and vow never to stop fighting racism and discrimination when it rears its ugly head.»Addressing Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent moves to block the uncensored teaching of Black history and AP African American history courses in Florida — which is where Crump's practice is located — the attorney thanked those who have fought with him to «make liberty and justice for all a reality.»«I will continue to fight in the court of law, in the court of public opinion,» Crump said.

NAACP Image Awards did the thing! After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. Hosted by GRAMMY, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress and producer Queen Latifah, Saturday's ceremony included Janelle Monae, Taye Diggs, Kerry Washington, Jonathan Majors, Zendaya and more presenting awards to their peers, while also highlighting the accomplishments of political leaders and activists.Jennifer Hudson, Quinta Brunson, Keke Palmer and more scored wins during the pre-awards festivities, while Saturday's ceremony saw Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Will Smith and more honored for their artistic contributions. This year's Activist of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, president of the Dayton Unit of the NAACP and a vice president of the Ohio NAACP, and the Youth Activist of the Year Award honored to Bradley Ross Jackson, the president of the youth council of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP in Bloomington, Indiana.

Zendaya on a red carpet, and the wait is finally over. The 26-year-old made her grand return to the public eye at the 54th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night. As stylish as ever, the actress stunned in a strapless black and green gown with a plunging-v neckline and a classic Old Hollywood silhouette. Zendaya also debuted a new color for her recent bob-length hair, going from her previous blonde to a chocolatey brown, styled in chic curls that fell just above her shoulders.Zendaya is nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Best Actress in a Drama for her role in the Sam Levinson-directed HBO series.

Quinta Brunson stepped onto the 54th NAACP Image Awards red carpet already a winner. The creator and star of ABC's  earned two wins during the pre-awards festivities which precede Saturday's main ceremony, including Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television). «It means the world to me,» the actress told ET on the red carpet when asked how it feels to have the recently renewed show recognized by an awards ceremony honoring Black artists across television, music, literature and film.

Jennifer Hudson said, with Ludacris agreeing, «Everyone in the music industry looks up to Quincy Jones. It's that simple.»Meanwhile, Chaka Khan called Jones «the best that there ever was in his field.»«Everybody who ever is around Quincy Jones says the same thing, that there's a light about him,» Oprah Winfrey told ET, adding in a 1996 interview that Jones «stole my heart when we did .»Steven Spielberg noted that Jones has «worn many, many hats» throughout his career. «I think Quincy Jones knows more people, more significant people who have changed the world, than anybody I have ever met,» Spielberg said.It's safe to say Rashida Jones is a fan too, as the soon-to-be 90-year-old is the actress' dad.«He is very supportive of anything that I decided to do,» the younger Jones told ET in 2005.In a 2007 chat with Jones, he told ET that the actress and his six other children make him «the luckiest man on the planet.»«I am so proud of it, I can't stand it,» he said of his kids.

Swarm have been unleashed. Amazon Studios released the first full-length trailer for its new upcoming series starring Dominique Fishback and puts a bloody spin on stan culture.From co-creators and executive producers Janine Nabers and Donald Glover,  tells the story of Dre (Fishback), a young woman obsessed with the fictional pop star Ni'Jah, whose body of work and art style are very similar to Beyoncé's.

Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton formed a friendship decades ago and, in the years since, have communicated over the phone and via FaceTime, but only recently met in person for the first time.ET was on the set of Parton's soundstage in Nashville, where Warwick and Parton were filming the music video — produced and co-directed by Warwick's son, Damon Elliott — for their duet, «Peace Like a River.» The music video and the new track drop Friday.It came as quite a shock when Warwick answered «right here» after being asked if she remembered the first time they met.«For me, yeah,» Warwick tells ET's Rachel Smith.«Yeah, 'cause somebody said, how long have you known Dionne?» Parton asked rhetorically.«We had spent time on the phone. We had done the FaceTime thing and we looked at each other,» Warwick continued, «but this is the first time I've had the pleasure to give her a hug.»Parton said she was excited on the ride over to the soundstage with Warwick because, at last, they were able to make this legendary meetup happen.«I was so excited this morning because when I was riding with you, somebody asked how long have you known Dionne.

NAACP Image Awards has officially kicked off its week-long, non-televised celebrations ahead of its annual ceremony this weekend! Jennifer Hudson, Quinta Brunson, Keke Palmer and more have scored wins during the pre-awards festivities, which precede the main ceremony airing Feb. 25 on BET.Hosted by GRAMMY, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress and producer Queen Latifah, Saturday's ceremony will include Janelle Monae, Taye Diggs, Kerry Washington, Jonathan Majors, Zendaya and more presenting awards to their peers, while also highlighting the accomplishments of political leaders and activists.This year's Activist of the Year Award will be presented to Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, president of the Dayton Unit of the NAACP and a vice president of the Ohio NAACP, and the Youth Activist of the Year Award will be presented to Bradley Ross Jackson, the president of the youth council of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP in Bloomington, Indiana.

Common and Jennifer Hudson are fueling romance rumors. On Wednesday, the pair was spotted leaving a Malibu restaurant together after having dinner.In the pic, Common, wearing khakis and a sweatshirt, walks out of Nobu alongside Hudson, who was wearing a sweatsuit and a bright pink jacket.The pair, who connected on the set of the upcoming action-thriller , first sparked dating speculation in July, when they were spotted out and about together. When ET spoke to Hudson two months later, she addressed the romance rumors.«People create their narratives of it and it’s like, OK, you know, how you feel,» she told ET of the chatter.

Smokey Robinson still has things he wants to accomplish. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the 83-year-old singer, and Robinson revealed the last item on his bucket list.«If there's anything left on my bucket list, it would be that I would like to make a movie, a good movie,» he told ET. "… I'd like to be in a really good movie and be a character.«While Robinson hopes to play a character in a flick, lots of people want a Broadway show or a movie to be made about life, both of which „some people have approached me to do it.“Any potential project about his life, Robinson said, is „gonna be very candid.“»I might as well be candid.