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Why Whoopi Goldberg Missed 'The View' Episode on Iran Conflict

4 days ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Bruce Haring

Where’s Whoopi Goldberg? Not on The View this week. But the absence of the cornerstone commentator isn’t punative. As one panelist explained, Goldberg is being honored. “We are all jealous of Whoopi today because she’s in Italy — I hope it’s 100 degrees,” Joy Behar said by way of explanation at the start of Monday’s show.
Diddy Defense Shifts Strategy, Will No Longer Call Any Witnesses

4 days ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Bruce Haring

It appears Sean “Diddy” Combs will not testify in his own defense. Before the jury entered court on Monday, June 23, the entertainment mogul’s lead attorney Marc Agnifilo said the defense doesn’t plan to call any witnesses, according to the New York Post. Instead of witness testimony, the mogul’s legal team plans to introduce evidence into the court record. Prosecutors have signed off on the presentation.
Sunny Hostin Suffered 'Scary' Medical Emergency on 'The View'

5 days ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Bruce Haring

The View co-host Sunny Hostin had a severe allergic reaction during a live broadcast, requiring medical staff to intervene. The 56-year-old Hostin was doing a segment on Wednesday, June 18, when she unknowingly consumed part of a dish containing walnuts. She has a severe allergy to them. Hostin recounted the incident on Friday’s episode, saying that she “almost died” from ingesting the nuts. She’s not exaggerating the seriousness of her condition.
Force' Season 3 Trailer Reveals Explosive Showdown

5 days ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Bruce Haring

The first trailer is out for the long-awaited third and final season of Power Book IV: Force and Tommy is back. In Season 3, Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) has a growing list of enemies. With the feds on his tail and street gangs trying to take him down, Tommy continues in his quest to take over Chicago’s drug game, while also protecting those he loves.
'The Boondocks' Producer Resurfaces Wild Tyler Perry Clip After Lawsuit

1 week ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Anita Bennett

One of the most controversial episodes of The Boondocks is back in the spotlight after an actor filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry alleging sexual abuse. Boondocks actor, producer, and executive producer Carl Jones posted a clip from the episode about a media mogul who secretly leads a “homoerotic evangelical cult” to his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 17. Jones skipped a caption, but added watching eyes emojis and the hashtags #tylerperry #derekdixon #theboondocks.
Lifetime Sets 4 Faith-Based Movies on Women Facing Challenges

1 week ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Maria Leal

The stories of women finding strength through their faith will take center stage on Lifetime. In a press release on Wednesday, June 18, the network announced Kat Graham, Chrissy Metz, Alexa PenaVega, and Paula Patton will headline the films. The four movies premiere on Saturday nights throughout July and August, with each telling a different story of resilience.
Diddy Trial Unexpectedly Canceled, Delaying Testimony of Alleged 'Drug Mule'

1 week ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Anita Bennett

Testimony in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial won’t resume until Friday. Court was unexpectedly adjourned early Wednesday after a juror experienced vertigo and returned home, People magazine reported. “We have a sick juror,” Judge Arun Subramanian said. “I don’t think there’s any way for us to proceed today.”There is no court on Thursday because of the Juneteenth holiday.
Corey Hawkins Gets Distressing Offer

1 week ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Maria Leal

Would you allow a stranger to live in your basement for an obscene amount of money? That’s the question at the center of The Man in My Basement starring Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe. In the first teaser trailer for the Andscape thriller, Dafoe’s character is a mysterious businessman named Anniston Bennet who shows up unannounced on Hawkins’ doorstep with a bizarre offer. “Mr. Charles Blakey, I have it in mind to rent your basement for a couple of months,” Dafoe says.
Tyler Perry Accused of Sexually Assaulting, Sending Steamy Texts to 'The Oval' Actor

1 week ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Anita Bennett

Tyler Perry is denying the claims in an explosive $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Derek Dixon, an actor who plays Dale on the BET series, The Oval. Dixon filed the lawsuit on Friday, June 13, in Los Angeles County Superior Court and alleges quid pro quo sexual harassment, sexual battery, sexual assault, workplace harassment and other claims.
Debbie Allen and Tom Cruise to Get Honorary Oscars - Here's Who Else Will Be Recognized

1 week ago | urbanhollywood411.com | Maria Leal

Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and two other Hollywood veterans will receive honorary Oscars later this year. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said its Board of Governors has voted to honor Allen, Cruise, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton at the 16th annual Governors Awards. Allen, Cruise, and Thomas will receive honorary Oscars for their contributions to the film industry. Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, also an Oscar statuette, for her philanthropic work.