The founder of the Me Too movement has said she hopes Harvey Weinstein’s accusers experienced catharsis from his rape trial, and slammed remarks made by the disgraced movie mogul’s defense team as “vile.” Tarana Burke said she had gotten to know some of Weinstein’s accusers over the past several years. Speaking to The Brief’s Bianca…… MORE
Time’s Up has applauded the conviction of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, saying the moment “marks a new era of justice” in a statement released following Monday’s verdict. “This trial — and the jury’s decision today — marks a new era of justice, not just for the Silence Breakers, who spoke out at great personal…… MORE
Vanessa Bryant broke hearts Monday. The wife of Kobe Bryant spoke publicly for the first time at the memorial for him and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, who were killed along with seven others last month in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Vanessa Bryant eulogized her 41-year-old husband and their daughter with emotional remarks. “God…… MORE
Tori Spelling is opening up about her children being bullied. Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott are the parents of five children. This weekend Spelling posted a photo on Instagram of their two eldest children, Liam, 12, and Stella, 11, when they were toddlers. “My two 1st born… they have been thru so much bullying…… MORE
Let the campaigning for a Justin Bieber gospel album commence. The superstar performed this weekend at Kanye West’s Sunday Service and seemed to offer up his testimony with an emotional version of the Marvin Sapp gospel hit “Never Would Have Made It.” “Never would have made it/Never could have made it, without you,” Bieber sang.…… MORE
Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor has reassured fans that her father is the “strongest man” she knows as he recovers from a “scary” accident. Gary Trainor was hospitalized Friday night after being struck by a vehicle in Los Angeles while crossing the street, People reported, citing a representative of the singer. Asked about the incident, a spokeswoman…… MORE
Katy Perry sent a message of gratitude to first responders after a gas leak caused an evacuation of this season’s “American Idol” auditions. Perry appeared to collapse during the episode of the singing competition that aired Sunday on ABC. The shows trio of judges – Perry, Bryan and Lionel Richie – were at their table…… MORE
Forget marriage counseling or couples therapy. Harrison Ford has the secret to a long-lasting marriage and it’s quite simple. “Don’t talk. Nod your head,” the 77-year-old actor joked in an interview with entertainment magazine Parade. Ford and his wife, Calista Flockhart, 55, are nearing their 10-year wedding anniversary, but they’ve been together for nearly 18…… MORE
The restaurateur, model and author B. Smith died on Saturday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, her husband Dan Gasby said in a statement. She was 70 years old. “Thank you to all the friends and fans who supported B. and our family during her journey,” Gasby said. “Thank you to everyone for respecting our…… MORE
It was a celebration of black excellence Saturday night at the 51st NAACP Image Awards. Hosted by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, the ceremony aired live Saturday night on BET from the Pasadena Civic Center Auditorium in California. NAACP President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick Johnson presented music and fashion star, business entrepreneur and philanthropist Rihanna…… MORE
