The board of Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen a lobbyist with ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the school’s next president, alarming students, faculty and alumni who are outraged by the governor’s efforts to restrict the teaching of African American history and ban public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs.

Oscars producer Will Packer says Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

James Bond didn’t get an Oscar nomination this year, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be part of the ceremony.

After three years without a host, the Oscars are making up for lost time with three hosts for this year’s awards: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are set to host the 94th Academy Awards, producer Will Packer said Tuesday.

“Girls Trip” producer Will Packer will produce next year’s Oscars.

The rapper-actor stars in Luda Can't Cook," a one-hour special that debuts Feb. 25 on the discovery+ plus streaming service. He just can’t cook, and no, opening cans and slapping together bologna or grilled cheese sandwiches doesn’t count. “We don’t want to take 30 minutes to an hour to cook.”He’s finally upping his skills in the kitchen in “Luda Can’t Cook,” a one-hour special that debuts Feb. 25 on the discovery+ plus streaming service. “She does all the cooking, which is part of the reason I can’t cook,” he said. “The whole Luda can’t cook is only 99% true,” he said.

George Floyd's memorial was moving for both viewers at home and those in attendance at the service, held at North Central University in Minneapolis on Thursday. The comedian shared his condolences with Floyd's family, as well as families of "all lives that were lost to these senseless deaths." Attorney Benjamin Crump and film producer Will Packer were also at Floyd's memorial, as were T.I., Rev. See more on Floyd's memorial in the video below. RELATED CONTENT:Steph Curry, Cara Delevingne & More Protest George Floyd's DeathKanye West Gives $2 Million to Floyd, Arbery & Taylor FamiliesTiffany Haddish and More Celebs Attend George Floyd Memorial ServiceExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineJennifer DrysdaleThu, 06/04/2020 - 18:48