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Jada Pinkett Smith Has 'Difficult,' 'Unfiltered' Conversation About Race on 'Red Table Talk'

#JadaPinkett Smith promised a raw conversation about a "difficult, sensitive topic" on Monday's new episode of "Red Table Talk," and the panel did not disappoint. The subject at hand: the complicated racial divide between women of color and white women, which Pinkett said was both "real" and very "deep." The conversation began with Smith, daughter #Willow and mom Adrienne Banfield-Jones discussing their own anger and biases, before two white women joined the panel. "I remember growing up and not being able to go downtown and try on hats, different places we weren't allowed to go in in our own neighborhood. It still bites," said Banfield-Jones. "I just have a lot of anger." "I do too. I have a lot of pain and hurt attached to some of the experiences I had as well," added Jada. The actress then recalled being in Virginia Beach -- likely during the 1989 Greekfest Riots, though she didn't reference i...

Quincy Jones Documentary directed Rashida Jones an Alan Hicks for Netflix

Netflix is keeping it all in the family for its new documentary on Quincy Jones, directed by Alan Hicks and the jazz musician’s daughter Rashida Jones. The streaming giant announced Wednesday that the doc, titled “Quincy,” will debut on Netflix Sept. 21. “Quincy” will explore Quincy Jones’ life and career through a combination of modern day and archival footage, highlighting his musical evolution as a trumpeter, producer, conductor, composer, and arranger. “It’s rare that somebody who has lived as much life as my dad is still interested in growing and knowing the next generation,” Rashida Jones said. “He is such a man of action and accomplishments, but we were so lucky to spend real time with him, to let him reflect on life and the larger picture. I feel honored to be able to share that with audiences all over the world.” The film will look into the mentorship relationships Quincy Jones has formed over the years with fellow musicians and members of the entertainment indust...

Will Smith bungee jumped into the Grand Canyon , and livestreamed it

Will Smith went full vlogger and bungee jumped into the Grand Canyon.   The four-time Grammy winner and man  Newsweek  once  declared "Hollywood's Most Powerful Actor" has picked up a new hobby: YouTubing. He's vlogged about his  date with a robot ,  calling the international space station , and recently celebrated a YouTube milestone: one million subscribers.  To ring in the big 5-0, Smith took his vlogging to a whole new level — specifically, to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.  He packed his wife and three kids into the RV he once drove from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and rolled up the Grand Canyon to confront his fear of heights. As they waited at the edge of the canyon, Smith strapped into a helicopter and prepared for the jump.  When the helicopter got to the middle of the canyon, Smith took a deep breath and let go, diving deep into the canyon.   It's glorious.  The jump reminded some Twitter users of the...