{"id":1077,"date":"2026-02-05T17:45:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/hot\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:45:52","slug":"hot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/hot\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u2018I\u2019m Who I Wanted To See\u2019 \u2014 ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Star Ayana Cymone Is Redefining What A Black Leading Lady Looks Like On Broadway [Exclusive]<\/a><\/h3>

Source: Evan Zimmerman and Matthew Murphy \/ Evan Zimmerman and Matthew Murphy In the terrifying and deeply nostalgic universe of Stranger Things, the presence of Henry Creel\u2014the troubled boy who eventually becomes the…<\/p><\/div>

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B-Side Bangers: Whitney Houston<\/a><\/h3>

Luciano Viti In the world of R&B divas, one voice \u2014 The Voice, that is! \u2014 will forever stand out as a rarity: the once-in-a-lifetime vocal phenomenon we all know and love as Whitney Houston. Even though it\u2019s been 14 years…<\/p><\/div>

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Jedda Jones, Beloved \u2018Ms. Dupree\u2019 of The Tom Joyner Morning Show Passes Away<\/a><\/h3>

Reach Media For generations of radio listeners, the unmistakable voice of \u201cMs. Dupree\u201d was one of the highlights of\u00a0The Tom Joyner Morning Show. With razor-sharp wit, impeccable comedic timing, and the ability to make…<\/p><\/div>

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REPORT: Wendy Williams Documentaries Headed To Netflix And Peacock<\/a><\/h3>

Johnny Nunez In a perfect world, former media queen Wendy Williams would be fresh off wrapping up the 17th season of her hit titular talk show and planning for another salacious season of gossip and \u201cHot Topics.\u201d Sadly, her…<\/p><\/div>

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Boosie Badazz Opens Up About His New Network, New Music, and Next Moves<\/a><\/h3>

\u2715 When Boosie stops by, you already know the energy is going to be different. The Baton Rouge legend recently pulled up to Posted on the Corner with hosts Incognito and DJ Misses, and the whole room was buzzing before he even…<\/p><\/div>

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Perez Hilton In Hospital After Appearing To Harm Himself On Livestream<\/a><\/h3>

Perez Hilton, a well-known celebrity blogger and media personality, is currently hospitalized after appearing to harm himself during a livestream broadcast. While details and questions continue to emerge about Perez Hilton\u2019s…<\/p><\/div>

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‘There Through Thick And Thin!’ \u2014 The ‘Girlfriends’ Cast Reunited For Tracee Ellis Ross’ Broadway Debut And It Feels Like The Ending We Never Got<\/a><\/h3>

L\u2013R: Golden Brooks, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White.\u00a0Screenshot courtesy of Instagram @misspersiawhite \/ Photo by: Emilio Madrid Nearly 20 years later, the lyrics to the theme song for Girlfriends, one…<\/p><\/div>

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25 Fan-Favorite Black Characters Of The Modern TV Era<\/a><\/h3>

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From Prodigal to Producer of the Year: Justin Radford\u2019s Testimony in Music<\/a><\/h3>

\u2715 Gospel producer Justin Radford sat down with The Nightly Spirit host Darlene McCoy for a conversation about faith, purpose, and his brand new summertime EP, 99 Degrees. Known across the industry as \u201cthe Pharrell of gospel\u201d…<\/p><\/div>

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Bad Gal: Rihanna Dazzles At Grand Kadooment Day In Ornate Costume<\/a><\/h3>

Source: John Nacion \/ Getty Crop Over is one of our favorite times of the year. The melanin, the celebration, the culture, and the costumes; oh my. Rihanna popped out for Barbados Grand Kadooment Day in an ornate costume…<\/p><\/div>

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