Wal-Mart Must Fork Over $188 Million In Workers’ Class Action Lawsuit

Ouch! Wal-Mart Stores will have to pay $188 million in a workers’ class action lawsuit. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered Wal-Mart to compensate employees who had sued the retailer for failing to pay them for rest breaks and all hours worked. But Wal-Mart says it may take the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling hit Wal-Mart’s bottom line hard.

[Madamenoire]

Egypt Bans “Exodus: Gods And Kings” Over ‘Historical Inaccuracies’

First people were refusing to see Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods And Kings, because the people cast to play the lead ancient Egyptians in the film were all white. Those behind the movie have since defended it, including Scott, who told those complaining about the lack of diversity in this re-telling of the biblical story to “get a life.” Now, it seems that Egyptians aren’t even trying to touch this movie.

[Madamenoire]

Phonte Connects The Wire With A Tribe Called Quest Albums

The Wire has been buzzing in the media of late, this after HBO has been running remastered versions of the cult classic in a series of holiday marathons. Popular musician and personality Phonte cleverly compared each season of the show with A Tribe Called Quest‘s albums. For those who follow Phonte on Twitter, they’re aware that the talented North Carolina native often dishes on all things current.

[HipHopWired]

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