Lee Daniels 'Empire' on Fox - TV's First 'Black Dynasty' Drama Series [Photos]

Raven Simone and girlfriend at Empire premiere

I was surprised when I heard this morning on the radio that Lee Daniels is behind new TV drama, Empire. Lee Daniels is the director of last year's The Butler and also Monster's Ball with Halle Berry and Precious with Gabourey Sidibe. The latter also features in this new vehicle for black stars including Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, among others. Naomi Campbell even makes an appearance.

The new Empire series is being hailed as a Black Dynasty as it showcase a black family squabble over wealth and inheritance. There is a drug dealer turned music mogul, Lucious Lyon, who after he's diagnosed with ALS, has his three sons, and his fresh-out-of-prison ex-wife, Cookie fighting for their shares of his empire. I'm excitied to follow the series and enjoyed pictures from the premiere, below...

Little Boys Asked to Slap A Girl Have One Shocking Reaction [Watch]

Fanpage.it has made a video which is currently trending on Youtube, and which shows the reactions of young boys when asked to hit a girl. First the interviewer gets them comfortable with him. He asks their names, how old they are and what they want to do when they grow up. Most are between 7 and 11 and have aspirations ranging from police to engineer to firefighter.

After introducing themselves, these little boys were introduced to a girl. They were asked several questions about the girl and what they like most about her. They even made funny faces at her and caressed her. Then they were asked to slap her. If you're the parent to a son. what they do next will get you asking yourself how you're training your own boys.

Watch the video below to see their reaction:

#JeSuisCharlie - Paris Rallies Against Terrorism At #CharlieHebdo

#JeSuisCharlie has become a rallying cry in the Charlie Hebdo massacre aftermath. There has been a strong show of support and solidarity to France and the french people across Europe as news continues to spread of the terrorist attack on a satirical magazine left 12 people dead and many more injure.

The rallies have moved social media to candle light vigils in Paris and elsewhere mourning the deaths of top editorial cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo.

#JeSuisCharlie rose to one of the top trends on Twitter, along with #ParisShooting, and Charlie Hebdo. Now, thousand have congregated in public places in Paris and also in Trafalgar Square, London. Still many continue to share suportive messages on Twitter.

Lebanese Mia Khalifa Replaces Lisa Ann As Porn Hub Queen - Receives Death Threats

Mia Khalifa, 21, has sparked outrage in the Middle East, especially her country Lebanon, after she was rated number 1 porn star on Adult website, Porn Hub, which receives votes on the world’s most popular adult actresses. Maybe because Mia lives in Miami, USA, away from people who could really harm her, she seems not bothered. She has been tweeting back to those who harrass her on social media after getting threats.

"Doesn’t the Middle East have more important things to worry about besides me? How about finding a president? Or containing ISIS?" 

Mia Khalifa promises to star in new movies that will be based on Islam and the threats. She mocks women who join in criticizing her that their Boyfriends are her fans. See her cheeky tweets below...

Charlie Hebdo Cartoonist Who Let In The Gunmen Speaks And Photos Of Victims Released

Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Corrine Rey gave the passcode the the office building to two masked and armed terrorists who ended up killing 12 in the French satirical magazine's office today.

She's just spoken out to the press saying that she 'd was threatened into doing that. She had just returned from picking her daughter from school when she was confronted by the men who said they would kill her daughter if she doesn't give them the entry code for the building.

Black Twitter Brings Focus To #NAACPBombing Which Has Gone Unreported

First, I saw NAACP trending, followed by  #NAACPBomb and  #NAACPBombing. I finally clicked and found there had been a racially motivated bomb attack outside a Colorado NAACP office building yesterday. The hashtags are asking why no major news outlets have reported on the explosion which the FBI have called "deliberate". This is coming after the uproar surrounding the terrorist attack in France this morning.

Most of the tweets using these hashtags are criticizing the mainstream media for their lack of coverage of the attack. According to the FBI, someone planted an in improvised explosive device on the wall of the group’s Colorado Springs office, right next to a gasoline can. However, when the IED exploded, the gosline failed to ignite meaning that there were no casualties.

How 20-Year-Old Used Butt-Selfies To Become Instagram Sensation [Photos]

Kim Kardashian may be the selfie queen but Jen Selter is the queen of butt-selfies or 'belfies'. The 20-year-old quickly rose to become an Instagram sensation after she shared mostly close-up photos of her sizeable derriere on the social media site.

Jen Selter is also into keeping fit and the combination of butt-selfies and #fitspo hashtags quickly grew her following to now over five million. According to her site, she's been signed by a major sports agency, landed countless sponsorship deals and writes a fitness column for The New York Post. Check out some of her photos below...

BankyW Debuts Music Video For ‘Mercy’ - Which He Also Wrote & Directed

BankyW has just released the music video for ‘Mercy',  a track off his last album, R&BW. He calls the video a Music Film, and it was shot in New York City, and features a mostly Nigerian cast of upcoming actors and film students. It was written, directed and performed by Banky W. If you remember, Banky W has been in New York for the past few months where he's been studying film making.

I'm a big fan of Banky W and this song and  video has just increased my respect. Check on it below...

Kylie Jenner Denies Lip Surgery Rumors, Talks About Haters & Crying Over Parent's Divorce

Kylie Jenner is the youngest daughter in the Kardashian/Jenner dynasty and Kim's baby sister. The 17-year-old has been in the news along with her more famous siblings but recently, she seems to be coming into her own with column inches mounting on her relationship with rapper Tyga, and signature bee-stung lips.

The youngster covers Cosmopolitan’s February 2015 issue and debunks rumors that she’s had lip surgery to get those lips, compared to her much thinner lips in the past. She also opened up on her parent's divorce and how she copes with media criticism. Read excerpts from the magazine.

Bonang Matheba Is More Than Dbanj's Alleged South African Girlfriend [Photos]

Bonang Matheba may have come into the Nigerian gossip columns as D'banj's alleged South African girlfriend but commentators from South Africa want us to know she's far more than some 'ordinary girl' or groupie. Twitter user Sibongile expressed dismay with the way Nigerian tabloids had described Bonang Matheba in recent reports of her alleged relationship with Dbanj. Apparently, in South Africa, she's known as 'the queen'. Queen of what you ask? Well, her website describes her as,

"South Africa's favourite media personality. A radio host, tv presenter and style icon- she is known for her electric personality, husky voice and magnetic smile. A global brand ambassador for Revlon Cosmetics, this award winning entertainer is also SA's number 1 social media Queen!"

And truly, she has covered several magazines, including Elle SA, and has fronted a line of lingerie retailed in the UK. See pictures below...