— Black Life Coaches Business Strategy Summit bringing together the best and brightest life coaches in the industry in Washington DC area, March 20-22, 2015 — Washington, DC — Highly-acclaimed […]
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5 Reasons Why "Selma" Should Win the Best Picture Oscar -- Despite the Snubs For Best Director and Best Actor
Nationwide — Selma, the hit film directed by Ava DuVernay, has been nominated for Best Picture at the upcoming Academy Awards. Starring David Oyelowo, who portrays Martin Luther King Jr., […]
Say What? Did Usher Really Get Engaged to His... Manager?
Nationwide — The rumors are true! 36-year-old singer Usher and his business partner/ manager, Grace Miguel, are now engaged. The two have reportedly been dating each other since 2009, after […]
Bill Cosby Cracks a Controversial Joke: "You Have To Be Careful Drinking Around Me"
London, ON — During a recent comedy performance in Ontario, Canada, Bill Cosby cracked a controversial joke when a women got up to leave.
Oprah Winfrey Is Hiring For 2015 -- Jobs Available in New York and Los Angeles!
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey’s OWN television channel has recently posted three new positions on their web site. They are looking to hire a Payroll Administrator, a Health Editor for Oprah.com, […]
Nicki Minaj Shares Her Abortion Story in Rolling Stone Magazine -- Some Encouraged, Some Offended
Nationwide — Superstar rapper/singer Nicki Minaj is being both praised and criticized for publicly sharing her abortion story in the January 2015 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine.
Rapper Ludacris Gets Engaged and Married on the Same Day -- Says, "Why Wait?"
Atlanta, GA — 37-year old Ludacris is now a married man after he reportedly proposed and got married on the very same day! The multi-platinum rapper/ actor, whose real name […]
Former Cosby Show Stars, Keshia Knight-Pulliam and Phylicia Rashad, Defend Bill Cosby
Nationwide — First Keshia Knight-Pulliam, and now Phylicia Rashad is defending their former co-star Bill Cosby on recent rape allegations by more than 15 women.
Rapper Macklemore Speaks Out on Racism, White Privilege and "White-Washing" Hip-Hop
New York, NY — Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore was recently featured on New York City’s Hot 97 morning show, and he addressed racism, white privilege and police brutality. the recent […]
Idris Elba to Be the New James Bond -- But Rush Limbaugh Disagrees Because He's... Well, Black
Nationwide — Everybody seems to be excited that actor Idris Elba will be the new James Bond. Everyone, that is, except Rush Limbaugh who is criticizing Elba’s upcoming role because […]
Actor/Comedian Chris Rock Files For Divorce -- Says Their Prenuptial Agreement Has Expired
Nationwide — After nearly two decades of marriage, Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock are breaking up. The two married in 1996, and have two daughters, Lola Simone, 12, […]
"Selma" Movie Is a Long Overdue Tribute To MLK and Other Unsung Foot Soldiers -- A Must See Film!
By Kam Williams Nationwide — I was born in the early Fifties, which means the Civil Rights Movement unfolded over the course of my formative years. And like the average […]
Is Iggy Azalea Really "White Washing" Hip-Hop Music? -- Can't We All Just Get Along?
Nationwide — 24-year old Australian recording artist Iggy Azalea has been the subject of controversy in recent weeks as some are starting to accuse her of “white washing” rap music. […]
Jill Scott to Be Honored at 2015 Essence’s Black Women in Music Event
Nationwide — During Grammy Awards Week celebration, singer Jill Scott will be honored at Essence magazine’s sixth annual Black Women in Music event. The three-time Grammy Award winner will be […]
Bill Cosby -- Guilty Until Proven Guilty. Ask A Black Man
By Cleo Manago Nationwide — People tend to view reality through the lens of their personal experience or biases, even when completely irrelevant to a particular issue or incident. Yet, […]
Camille Cosby Stands By Her Man: "He Is the Man You Thought You Knew"
Nationwide — Actor/comedian Bill Cosby’s wife, Camille Cosby, has issued a statement supporting her husband at least 15 women have come forward claiming that he drugged and/or raped them back […]
President Obama Talks Modern Civil Rights on BET -- Says "We Have Made Progress"
Washington, DC — President Barack Obama recently did an exclusive interview on BET with journalist Jeff Johnson. During the segment entitled BET News Presents: A Conversation With President Barack Obama, […]
Comedian Michael Colyar Will Headline His Very Own One-Hour Special on Bounce TV on Wednes, December 10th at 10pm EST
Atlanta, GA — Comedian Michael Colyar will headline his very own one-hour special as the third season of Bounce TV‘s popular, family-friendly original comedy series Off The Chain continues with Off The Chain: Michael Colyar premiering on Wednesday, December […]
Queen Latifah Gets Dethroned -- Talk Show Canceled Due To Low Ratings and High Costs
Nationwide — The Queen Latifah Show, which has aired for two seasons on CBS and stars Queen Latifah herself as talk show host, has officially been canceled by Sony Pictures […]
10 Reasons Why We Will Miss Marion Barry, Former Mayor of Washington DC
Washington, DC — Marion Barry Jr., a civil rights activist who served four times as mayor of Washington, D.C., recently died at the age of 78 years old. He had […]
Raven-Symone Blasts Fake Reports Saying She Was Abused by Bill Cosby -- Tells Gossip Blogs, "Keep Me Out of This"
Nationwide — 28-year-old Raven-Symone recently used her Instagram account to blast reports saying that she claimed that Bill Cosby molested her when they both appeared on The Cosby Show. She […]
Three Strikes and You're Out -- Bill Cosby Gets Slashed by TV Land, Netflix, and NBC Amid Rape Allegations
Nationwide — Actor/comedian Bill Cosby, although 77-years old is probably going through the toughest time in his life, as nearly every television network that aired or had plans of airing […]
Bill Cosby Goes Silent After Being Questioned During Interview About Sexual Assault Accusations
Nationwide — During a recent interview on NPR’s Weekend Edition with comedian Bill Cosby and his wife Camille, Cosby froze up when interviewer Scott Simon asked him about the “serious […]
Kim Coles Shares Some Amazing Stories With Vince Ferguson, Host of the "Six Weeks to Fitness" Podcast, Certified Personal Trainer and President of Body Sculpt of New York
— Certified Personal Trainer Interviews Fitness and Nutrition Experts, Athletes, Celebrities and Other Movers and Shakers From Around the Country to Discuss the Importance of Living a Healthy Lifestyle — […]
Chris Brown and Trey Songz Launch New Tour With Controversial Name - The "Between the Sheets" Tour
Los Angeles, CA — R&B singers Chris Brown and Trey Songz are planning to celebrate their 10-year anniversary with an upcoming 25-city tour. The two say its been nearly a […]
The Untold Story of Mammy Finally Revealed In New "Gone With The Wind" Prequel Novel
Nationwide — 78 years after the publication of Margaret Mitchell’s infamous “Gone With the Wind”, and 75 years after the release of the Oscar-winning film, a new book is being […]
Raven-Symoné Says, "I Am Not African American" -- and Tells Troubled Celebrities: "That's Your Fault Boo Boo!"
Nationwide — Actress Raven-Symoné recently told Oprah Winfrey that she is not African American. The 28-year old recently appeared on Winfrey’s new show on the OWN network called “Oprah: Where […]
Jordin Sparks Opens Up to Wendy Williams About Breakup From Boyfriend Jason Derulo -- and New Film "Left Behind"
Nationwide — The rumors are true! Singer Jordin Sparks and her boyfriend Jason Derulo broke up after dating for almost three years. Sparks recently spoke with Wendy Williams about what […]
"Not Just Spring Break" Mobile App Designed For Urban Young Professionals Now Available in the App Store
— App provides year-round vacation and networking resources — Nationwide — The Not Just Spring Break (NJSB) mobile app is designed exclusively for urban young professionals as a tool that […]
Acclaimed Jazz Musician Victor Goines Leads All-Star Band to Honor Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, James Scott in "Roots Of Ragtime"
— Featuring Victor Goines, James Chirillo, Chris Crenshaw, Yasushi Nakamura, Ted Nash, Chris Pattishall, Marcus Printup, Kenny Rampton, Joe Saylor — — October 17, 9:30pm; October 18, 7pm — — […]
Documentary "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" To Debut In Select Theaters Nationwide Starting Oct. 1 and Living Rooms Everywhere on Oct. 3
Nationwide — The documentary on legendary MC Nas’ making of the 1994 landmark debut album ‘Illmatic’, Nas: Time is Illmatic, will release theatrically in New York and Los Angeles starting on Wednesday, […]
Bounce TV Sets Second Season Premiere Date for "Family Time" -- Tues. Oct. 14 @ 10:00 p.m. ET
— Lynn Whitfield, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Jackee Among Guest Stars — — Network to Encore Season One Tues. Nights 10-11:00 p.m. Starting Sept. 23, S1 Marathon on Sun. Oct. […]
Comedian Druski Mocks Mega-Church Pastors in New Skit, Sparks Debate About the Black Church
Nationwide — Comedian Druski is making headlines with his latest church-themed skit that pokes fun at modern mega-church culture, mixing flashy fashion, dramatic preaching, and outrageous requests for money. The short […]
Stephen A. Smith Says He’s ‘Dead Serious’ About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith says he is seriously thinking about running for president in 2028, noting that people have encouraged him to consider it. He also expressed excitement […]
Sean "Diddy" Combs Sells His Private Jet for an Estimated $30M
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his matte black private jet just six months after being convicted on two federal prostitution-related charges. The move signals a major shift for the […]
Hip-Hop Artist John Forté, Known for His Work With the Fugees, Dies at 50
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees, has died at 50. He died at his home on Martha’s Vineyard, leaving behind a lasting […]
Ray J Rushed to Hospital With Severe Pneumonia and Heart Pain
Nationwide — R&B singer and actor Ray J was recently rushed to a Las Vegas hospital after suffering from severe pneumonia and heart pain. Doctors are monitoring him closely as […]
Will Smith Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit from One of His Musicians
Nationwide — Will Smith is facing a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit from violinist Brian King Joseph, a former America’s Got Talent finalist. Joseph claims Smith’s tour team fired him […]
Award-Winning Actress Dawnn Lewis’ A New Day Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students
Nationwide — Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning […]
Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music
Nationwide — The iconic sound, style, and sisterhood of one of the greatest girl groups of all time will take center stage with the Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute, an unforgettable […]
Jay-Z Reportedly Invests $500M in K-Pop Music, Lifestyle, and Entertainment Brands
Nationwide — Jay-Z is stepping into the global K-Pop market with a $500 million investment fund. His firm, MarcyPen Capital Partners, is partnering with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to help […]
Russell Simmons Responds to Ex-Wife Kimora's Comments About Their Relationship
Nationwide — Record executive and entrepreneur Russell Simmons responded to claims from his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, that she doesn’t have a relationship with her children’s fathers. He said he […]
Everything to Know About Diddy's Daddy, the Late Melvin Combs
Nationwide — Everyone is talking about 50 Cent’s new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs on Netflix, and this has sparked new interest in an exclusive story published by Vibe years […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
Former NBA Star Michael Jordan Sues NASCAR in a Federal Antitrust Case
Nationwide — Michael Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing, is suing NASCAR in a federal antitrust case that could shake the sport’s foundation. He and his partner Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR’s […]
Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"
Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]
Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls
Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]
Ray J's Wife, Princess Love, Breaks Her Silence After He Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Her and Their Kids
Nationwide — Princess Love is finally breaking her silence following the explosive livestream confrontation that ended with Ray J being taken away in handcuffs, and she’s making it clear this […]
14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas' Dismembered Body Had Been Frozen, Cause of Death Difficult to Determine
Nationwide — Authorities investigating the disturbing death of Celeste Rivas, a 14-year-old teen whose remains were discovered inside the trunk of musician D4vd’s Tesla, are now facing major obstacles in […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed His Country for Money"
Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, has been sentenced to 14 […]
Singer Usher Files $4.9M Lawsuit Against His "Friends" Over Failed Atlanta Restaurant
Nationwide — Superstar singer Usher Raymond IV is now locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with former business partners after a failed restaurant venture in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. According […]
Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Allegedly Choked and Punched His 15-Year-Old Baby Sister
Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during […]
Nicki Minaj Becomes First Rapper to Address United Nations, Thanks Trump
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj gave credit to President Donald Trump during her U.N. speech on Tuesday, acknowledging his role in highlighting violence in Nigeria, but she stressed she is not […]
Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support
Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]
Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement
Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]
Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Administration to Address the United Nations
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj, 41, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who built a global brand from Queens, New York, is stepping into an unexpected political spotlight with the Trump Administration. In […]
The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa
Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]
New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Nationwide — New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no […]
Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Arrested for Attacking Man He Found Home Alone With His Little Sister
Nationwide — Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Texas on a third-degree felony assault charge, according to court records reviewed by outlets including KRIV-TV in Houston and […]
Elon Musk's Dad Says If White People Become a Minority, America is Doomed
Nationwide — Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, is stirring controversy after claiming the United States is “finished” once white Americans become a minority — warning the country will go “back […]
Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut
Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]
Rapper Akon Arrested After Tesla Cybertruck Incident in Georgia
Nationwide — Akon, the 52-year-old Senegalese-American singer known for his global hits and major philanthropic efforts in Africa, made headlines again after a surprising arrest in Roswell, Georgia tied to […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]