NEW YORK (AP) — Prodded by Ellen DeGeneres, comic Kevin Hart says he’ll reconsider his decision to step down as host of the Academy Awards. Hart had backed away two days after being named host last month when some homophobic tweets he had made a decade ago resurfaced. But DeGeneres urged him to host the […]

2018 was a busy year on the entertainment front. From history-making performances to shattered box office records, African-Americans continued to make major moves in Hollywood and beyond. The year also saw the loss of a musical legend and the downfall of “America’s dad.” The Defender looks back at the biggest stories of the year: Beyoncé […]