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Some “The Blacklist” fans have probably wondered where the show’s creators got the idea of the Raymond “Red” Reddington character. Well, we’ve got the whole scoop.

Some “The Blacklist” fans have probably wondered where the show’s creators got the idea of the Raymond “Red” Reddington character. Well, we’ve got the whole scoop.
Keenen Ivory Wayans is a proud dad to five beautiful grownup children with his ex-wife Daphne. Take a quick look at each of their lives.
Lady Ella from “Saints and sinners” has come a long way with a successful career as an actress, plenty of movie, stage, and television roles. Besides her professional achievements, she has become an ageless icon, as any woman would dream of.
During an episode of “Hollywood Divas” the actress confessed she was going through a tough financial status that left her and her family homeless. With the help of their strong bonding, the couple overcame the situation.
The former Miss America has managed to balance her career with her personal life and her role as a mother for more than thirty years. Not an easy accomplishment, but getting support from her family has been the key to achieve success.
Nine months ago television personality Christina Anstead gave birth to her first child with her husband Ant, 41. She recently gave an update on a new word that her son has learned to say.
Award-winning Mary Tyler Moore became one of the most popular actresses in television history. Not surprising as her overflow of talent propelled the late actress right into co-starring with the likes of Elvis Presley.
Kevin Hart's and his pregnant wife, Eniko Hart, teamed up during a virtual meeting for Fabletics as they promoted their roles as ambassadors for the sportswear brand.
Die-hard fans of the criminal drama “Blue Bloods” are well aware of the Sunday family dinner scene at the end of each episode. What they might not know is that the scene is one of the worst places for an actor to forget their lines.
Kadeem Hardison from 'School Daze' and Chante Moore's daughter looked gorgeous while posing for a mirror selfie as fans showered her with adoring compliments.
Nanny Faye Chrisley is best known for her notable acts in the reality television series "Chrisley Knows Best." The hit show is airing on the USA Network. "Chrisley Knows Best" bases on the lives of Georgia real estate tycoon Todd Chrisley and his rich family.
Ellen DeGeneres is still pushing to educate herself and others regarding the plight of African Americans. In a recent post, she shared several ways her followers can help.
Everybody knows of Tamar Braxton's ex-husband Vincent Herbert, but not a lot of people know that she was actually once married to a man named Darrell Allamby.
Egypt Sherrod, better known for her role in HGTV’s long-running series “Property Virgins,” has been married for nine years and is the proud mother of two adorable daughters. Her youngest baby girl was both a surprise and a miracle baby.
Erica Dixon is a proud mama of her three daughters and she is having a great time sharing her love for her children with her fans and over three million followers.
The R&B singer holds a lovely relationship with both of his children although he is not that close to their mother, ex-girlfriend, Apryl Jones. To these days he seems to be doing a pretty good job both as a parent and as an artist.
He has always been known for his talent to turn houses into the better version of themselves, helping people lead the lives they have always dream, and he has put this into practice in his own life.
The comedian’s divorce became a no turning point in his life that he later regretted. He talked about his infidelities and the importance of caring in marriage in his “alimony tour”.
In the mid-twentieth century, Audie Murphy made a name for himself as one of Hollywood’s greatest actors. However, before he became a star, he served his country by enlisting in the army.
BernNadette Stanis from 'Good Times' shared a message of solidarity and support among black women amid the nationwide protests against racial injustice.
This year, on June 21, 2020, actor Cameron Mathison will be spending his first Father’s Day holiday without kidney cancer. The “Home & Family” star opened up about this incredible milestone.
Ludacris' eldest daughter Karma shares a new picture of herself in her bedroom, hoping to spread light and love amid uncertain times.
America's Got Talent Judges Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel were stunned by 10-year-old singer Roberta Battaglia's stunning rendition of a popular film song.
Decades after "Anne of Green Gables" was first introduced to the world from Avonlea's fictional town, the tale has continued to steal the hearts of people all around the globe.
Jack Wagner gets candid as he opened up about what it was like working together with his ex-wife on the Hallmark television show, 'When Calls the Heart.'
Richard Long might not have lived long, but he managed to have a career that spanned through 28 years. In this piece, we get to know more about him, including his early years and career.
The host of "The Real" show Loni Love has revealed that she was once arrested by a white police officer over a soda. Love who grew up in Detroit said that the experience happened when she moved to Texas for college in 1990.
Singer and half of the gospel duo "Mary Mary" Erica Cambell, has shared a beautiful photo of her herself and her daughter, who looks just like her. The star also shared an adorable photo of all her children
Jason Harvey and his wife Amanda are expecting baby number 4 and their latest addition is almost here. Amanda whose husband is Marjorie Harvey's son, shared a photo of her sonogram, letting fans know that their daughter would be due in eight weeks.
Stassi Schroeder, the former star of "Vanderpump Rules," is reportedly pregnant with her first child just a few days after being fired from the show.
Matt James has been named as the leading man for the upcoming season of "The Bachelor. This makes him the first black man to be cast as the lead on the show, and here are some interesting facts about him.
Photorealistic artist, Heather Rooney drew a stunning portrait of Kevin Hart's three children, and his wife Eniko Hart absolutely loved the final piece.
Chip Gaines, 45, took to social media this week to pay tribute to someone special in his life. The reality star honored his long-term trainer who passed away last year.
Debbie Allen promoted her upcoming digital dance-a-thon, 'Dance to the Music,' and recreated a photo of herself from the 1980s wearing a black top hat.
Harris Faulkner and her husband Tony Berlin were competitors at first, but they got together and now have two gorgeous daughters. Let's review what we know about the Fox host's longtime partner.
Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, best known as Mitchell Pritchett in "Modern Family," has been in a loving relationship with his husband, Justin Mikita, for years. They are about to become parents for the first time!
Gabrielle Union's daughter Kaavia flashes her sweet smile for the camera while dressed in an adorable blue jumpsuit.
BernNadette Stanis of "Good Times" shares a couple of throwback pictures wearing a yellow coat and pants set for her fans to see on Instagram.
Following her son, Mario's graduation from middle school, Cristina Cuomo, wife of CNN anchor, Chris Cuomo, took to her Instagram page to post a heartwarming tribute to him.
Amid everything happening in Wendy Williams' life, she's found support time and time again through her grown-up son, Kevin Hunter Jr.
Tia Mowry shares a throwback picture of her children and their cousins spending time together during their trip to Hawaii, reminiscing about the times they could all easily come together.
Larsa Pippen shows off her stunning figure in a white bikini, claiming it's been her "daily look" amid quarantine.
Robert De Niro is a father of six bi-racial children. Recently, he made an admission about himself and talked about how he feels raising his children, especially considering the country's ongoing atmosphere.
Mandy Moore didn't shy away from talking about a theory about Kate and Toby for season five of "This Is Us." Are fans right on the money, or are they far from reality?
"Blue Bloods" fans are a bit on edge following the cancellation of the decades-long-running show, "Cops." They may have good reason to worry because of the racial climate that's crossing the nation.
Ryan Seacrest is allegedly returning to New York to continue filming his popular talk show with co-host Kelly Ripa. Some fans believed he would go home to Los Angeles following a recent health scare.
Throughout Nick Cordero's harrowing battle with COVID-19, his wife Amanda Kloots stood like a rock of positivity in support. As a way to keep her spirits high, Kloots recalled their experience becoming parents a year ago.
HBO Max recently announced that it was taking the film "Gone With the Wind" from its platform amid the protests against racism and how Black people are depicted on shows. "The View" co-hosts have since shared their opinions on the matter.
HBO decided to pull the classic film "Gone with the Wind" from their streaming service following protests over George Floyd's death, and Megyn Kelly had much to say about the network's move.
Lance Gross celebrated his only daughter graduating to kindergarten with an adorable photo of her posing in a gown and cape as he gushed over how proud he was of her.