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Taraji P. Henson Confirms Split From Fiancé Kelvin Hayden

Taraji P. Henson has announced that she’s broken off her engagement with fiancé Kelvin Hayden. The actress confirmed the rumors in an interview with The Breakfast Club on Monday, October 19. Speaking with the show’s co-hosts, Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, Henson revealed that she and Hayden had been going through a rough patch […]

By Feleg Tesema | 2y ago

Nicki Minaj Reportedly Turned Down Working With A Record Label After Being Asked To Hire A Ghostwriter

Nicki Minaj’s former music collaborators say the rapper turned down a lucrative deal because she wanted to create her own music. Legendary performers, writers, and producers Full Force recently sat down with The Breakfast Club to discuss their career through the years. According to HotNewHipHop, Full Force has worked with the likes of many chart-topping […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Mark Jackson ‘Blackballed’ From NBA Coaching, Andre Iguodala Says

Mark Jackson played in the NBA for 17 seasons as a point guard, for seven different teams between 1987 and 2004. He then spent three years as coach of the Golden State Warriors during the early rise of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Both before that and since, he worked as a broadcaster on local […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

YG Blasts People Showing ‘Fake’ Love Following Nipsey Hussle’s Death

Nipsey Hussle’s death has mostly proven to be a positive force in the hip hop community and has led to historic sit-downs between members of over 30 Los Angeles gangs. But some people, such as legendary producer Dr. Dre, have been accused of exploiting his death for personal gain, as The Inquisitr previously reported. American […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

Pete Buttigieg Proposes Chick-fil-A Compromise

One of the Democratic presidential candidates in 2020 has waded into a controversial issue that sets off strong reactions on both sides: whether or not Chick-fil-A should be boycotted. The popular fast-food chicken chain has donated millions of dollars in the past to causes opposed to the legalization of same-sex marriage. In 2012, per Fox […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Wendy Williams’ Husband Says He And Wife Are ‘Doing Well As A Family’

Following talk show host Wendy Williams’ shocking revelations of drug use, her oft-discussed-but-rarely-seen husband, Kevin Hunter, spoke to the press about the media maven’s past struggles and current recovery. Hunter is executive producer of his wife’s talk show and talked about the present state of her life and career with Entertainment Tonight, including her troubles […]

By Ashley Turner | 4y ago

Kamala Harris’ Rap References From Her Pot-Smoking Days Are Questioned

There was a time not too long ago in which political candidates would not admit to past use of marijuana and would certainly not acknowledge having listened to rap music in their younger days. Kamala Harris, the Senator from California who is running for president in 2020, did both in an interview this week, although […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Cory Booker: ‘I’m Dating Somebody That’s Really Special To Me’

Cory Booker — the senator from New Jersey who recently threw his hat into the ring to run for president in 2020 as a Democrat — is a rare presidential candidate who is unmarried. But Tuesday, the candidate confirmed for the first time that he has a girlfriend. Booker appeared on the Breakfast Club radio […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Does ‘Breakfast Club’ Dance In College-Era Video

The day before Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was sworn in as a congresswoman from New York, an old video made the rounds on social media of the new congresswoman dancing on a rooftop when she was a college student. As with many episodes of discourse surrounding the new congresswoman, the video is being shared by conservatives opposed […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Tekashi 6ix9ine Fires Management, Cancels Tour After Learning He Was Being Extorted

After repeatedly eluding death, all-the-while while managing to chart on Billboard an unprecedented 11 times over the past year, Tekashi 6ix9ine formally announced that he has overhauled his entire management team on Friday, November 1. Less than 24-hours before making his long awaited return to Power 105.1The Breakfast Club, Tekashi posted to Instagram with a […]

By Tony Rivera | 4y ago

Jeannie Mai Of ‘The Real’ Reveals Her Divorce From Freddy Harteis Is ‘Terrible’

On her daytime talk show, The Real, co-host Jeannie Mai likes to keep it — well — real. She hasn’t hid any details about her impending divorce from hunter Freddy Harteis, her husband of 10 years, and has even broken down in tears on the program while discussing it. But during an interview on The […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Kevin Hart Shocked By Leslie Jones’ Clap Back After His Comments On ‘The Breakfast Club’

Comedian Kevin Hart recently clapped back at Katt Williams after he maligned a number of fellow comedians, including Tiffany Haddish. After Hart mentioned Leslie Jones, the comedian and cast member of Saturday Night Live, Jones fired back, telling both Williams and Hart to “keep [her] name out of [thier] mouth.” As Hollywood Life reports, Hart […]

By Amanda Ross | 5y ago

Molly Ringwald, ‘The Breakfast Club,’ And MeToo: Star Has ‘Searing’ Memories Of John Hughes’ Sexism

Molly Ringwald has added her voice and joined with the hundreds of women who are speaking out about sexual harassment and sexism in the movie industry. The star of ’80s hits Pretty In Pink, Sixteen Candles, and the cult classic The Breakfast Club wrote in an essay for the New Yorker that she’s having a […]

By Ven Lanyon | 5y ago

‘The Breakfast Club’ Boycott? Lil Duval Corrected, Told You Can’t Kill Unknown Transgender Person After Sex

Lil Duval’s Breakfast Club interview from Friday has gained plenty of controversy. As seen below, Lil Duval was asked a hypothetical question about having sex with a transgender woman, without knowing that the person was a transgender person. Duval called a man who transitioned into a woman a person who wasn’t a woman — and […]

By Paula Mooney | 6y ago

Who Is Dr. Umar Johnson? Here’s A Few Things You Need To Know About The Controversial “Pan Afrikanist”

On Twitter today, there are a number of people talking about Dr. Umar Johnson, a so-called “Pan Afrikanist” who is also a school psychologist, a motivational speaker, and the creator of the National Independent Black Parent Association. Many people, per the trending topic, were concerned because Dr. Umar Johnson went on The Breakfast Club two […]

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | 6y ago

Shia LaBeouf Diss Track: Actor’s Freestyle Calls Out Lil Yachty, Drake

Shia LaBeouf has now taken his love for obtuse performance art into the realm of hip-hop diss tracks. The Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull actor made headlines last week when he sent in an audio clip of his burgeoning emcee skills to radio station Power 105.1’s syndicated The Breakfast Club morning […]

By Philip Trapp | 6y ago

Bipolar ‘Breakfast Club’ Star Anthony Michael Hall Faces 7 Years In Prison After Felony Battery Charges [Video]

Anthony Michael Hall, the 48-year-old “Brat Pack” actor famous for such 1980s movies as Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and Sixteen Candles, is now facing up to seven years in prison after felony battery charges have been filed against him. These felony battery charges stem from an incident that took place in early September outside of […]

By Kristine Moore | 6y ago

‘Insecure’ Actress Yvonne Orji Admits That She Is A 32-Year Old Virgin In The Breakfast Club Interview

Yvonne Orji deserves an Emmy for her portrayal of Molly on HBO’s breakout hit Insecure. Yvonne was recently a guest on The Breakfast Club where the 32-year old admitted that she is a virgin. That hasn’t stopped her from having one of the hottest sex scenes in Season 1 of her new comedy. Even though […]

By Shaunee Flowers | 6y ago

Black Lives Matter Challenged By A$AP Rocky, Jesse Lee Peterson, And Charles Barkley

Black Lives Matter has been challenged by A$AP Rocky, Jesse Lee Peterson, and Charles Barkley, adding to the list of African-American notables not buying the protest group’s condemnation of “all lives matter.” Other high-profile personalities who have not toed the BLM line are Dr. Ben Carson, Janet Jackson, and Ray Lewis. According to the Guardian, […]

By Kenneth Lim | 7y ago

‪‪Nicki Minaj‬ Says ‪Safaree Samuels‬‬ ‘Can’t Move On’ – He Is Suing Her For Physical And Emotional Abuse

‪‪Nicki Minaj‬ and ‪Safaree Samuels‬‬ have long been old news, but the “Anaconda” singer’s ex-boyfriend is going through with a lawsuit against the famous rapper for emotional and physical abuse. Minaj took to Twitter on Tuesday night and blasted any and all claims Safaree was making in regards to their relationship. Tweeted on the 5th […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Bernie Sanders On ‘The Breakfast Club:’ Marijuana Should Be Removed From Federal Controlled Substances Act, Arrests Unfairly Target Blacks

Bernie Sanders appeared on the nation’s top-rated hip-hop morning show, telling hosts of The Breakfast Club that he supports decriminalization of marijuana and an end to drug laws that unfairly target blacks. Sanders covered a number of topics on his Friday appearance on the New York radio station Power 105.1, including his desire to spark […]

By Nathan Francis | 7y ago

Did Damon Wayans Just Defend ‘Rapist’ Bill Cosby Or Is It More Wayans Comedy?

Daman Wayans Sr. recently stated that many of Bill Cosby accusers were “un-rapeable,” purely based on physical appearance. In a recent interview with Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club, Wayans crudely asserted that many of Bill Cosby’s accusers also have unbelievable stories. In his usual joking fashion, Damon shows actual concern on the amount of times […]

By Nichole Tucker | 8y ago

Molly Ringwald, 47, Still Embraces The Differences That Made Her ‘Pretty In Pink’

Molly Ringwald hit the scene in the 80s at a time when everyone seemed to be looking for the perfect blond haired, blue-eyed girl, and Molly immediately felt like an outcast in both social situations and in her acting endeavors. Redheads didn’t have the “in” look, but instead of letting that defeat her, Ms. Ringwald […]

By Edward VKanty | 8y ago

‘Breakfast Club’ Script, Stained With Pizza Grease, Unearthed At Former High School

When Hollywood came calling to Main North High School in the Chicago suburbs 30 years ago, Don Kenney thought the movie could help the district “make a buck and pay the heating bill.” The flick was The Breakfast Club, and Kenney is reminiscing because an early draft of the script has just been found. The […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

‘The Breakfast Club’: Original Screenplay Found In Chicago High School Filing Cabinet

While packing up boxes, an assistant at Chicago’s District 207 Maine North High School stumbled upon the original screenplay of the popular 1985 film, The Breakfast Club. The screenplay was found in a filing cabinet that’s been at the school for over 30 years. Chicago Tribune reports that the assistant was preparing boxes for the […]

By Leigh Egan | 8y ago

Tech N9ne Tells The Breakfast Club That He ‘Will Never Go Mainstream.’ Here’s Why

Tech N9ne just revealed the key to his success in a recent interview with the Breakfast Club. After over 15 years of releasing his own music, Tech N9ne reportedly has “the number one independent” label. He gives all the credit of his success to his “grass roots” business model. Tech N9ne took the “grass roots” […]

By Nichole Tucker | 8y ago

‘Breakfast Club’ Reunion: Claire And Allison Meet Again

Who can forget The Breakfast Club? John Hughes’ epic 1985 film about five stereotypical teenagers is still embraced not only by Generation X, but by many of today’s generation as well. On Monday, two of the film’s main stars, Ally Sheedy and Molly Ringwald, reunited in honor of the unforgettable movie at Austin’s SXSW festival. […]

By Leigh Egan | 8y ago

Chris Brown Thinks Media Is Harder On Him Than Justin Bieber Because He Is Black

Chris Brown believes he gets a harder time in the media than Justin Bieber because he is black, so he said during his interview on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club on Monday. In fact, the issue of color was a constant on the show, with co-host Charlamagne tha god’s continual yells of “lightskinned” as a […]

By Page Mackinley | 8y ago

Amber Rose Fights Back After Kanye Disses Her In An Interview

Amber Rose has taken to Twitter to defend herself and send a few disses back to Kanye. Specifically, Amber posted insults that specifically name Kim Kardashian and her troubled sex tape past. Amber Rose is making such statements in response to an interview Kanye West had at Power 105’s The Breakfast Club. The interview came […]

By Nichole Tucker | 8y ago

Kanye Outs Kylie Jenner & Tyga: ‘I Think They’re In Love’

Kylie Jenner and Tyga’s illegal relationship has been exposed. Kanye West confirmed on Friday morning during his interview with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club that his sister-in-law, Kylie Jenner, is in fact dating Tyga. Kanye was asked whether he thought Tyga’s relationship with the 17-year-old Jenner was “inappropriate.” West apparently found the question funny. He […]

By Chanel Adams | 8y ago

Molly Ringwald Talks ‘The Breakfast Club’ 30 Years Later

Thirty years ago, Molly Ringwald took on the part of Claire Standish in one of the best coming of age films of all time, The Breakfast Club. Now, with the movie set to re-enter theaters in March 2015, Ringwald is opening up about the movie that gave her a start in the entertainment industry. “If […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

‘The Breakfast Club’ Returning To Theaters In March For Anniversary

It’s official — The Breakfast Club is coming back to theaters in March. Variety reported on Friday that a restored version of the classic John Hughes film will be shown in hundreds of theaters throughout the United States in March. According to the report, the highly-anticipated return of The Breakfast Club is to commemorate the […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

50 Cent Jabs Back At Floyd Mayweather: “You Know I Got Money!!”

Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent put on the boxing gloves…again. This one-of-many bouts between the undefeated welterweight boxing champion and the Grammy Award-winning rapper involved one making fun of the other’s literary abilities (or lack of) and the other clapping back with pics of multi-million dollar checks. It all started, no thanks to the infectious […]

By Renae Gylbert | 9y ago

Floyd Mayweather Jr Fires Back at Illiteracy Claims – With A Picture of His Paychecks?!

Floyd Mayweather Jr cannot read very well at all, but feels like that doesn’t matter because of his multi-million dollar income. In response to the viral videos from 50 Cent and audio footage from New York radio station Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, Floyd Mayweather Jr chose to respond in perhaps the most superficial way […]

By Jonathan Franks | 9y ago

Robin Thicke: ‘White People Are Trying To Claim Me’

Following the success of his single Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke insists that white folks are now trying to claim him. Although he’s released a handful of tunes in the past, few people were paying much attention to the singer until his latest song dropped earlier this year. Now that he’s a huge success around the […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

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