By Kam Williams Nationwide — Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose currently stars alongside Denzel Washington in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun. Her outstanding performance has […]
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Hip-Hop Music Pioneer and Former Def Jam Exec Wes "Party" Johnson Dies
Nationwide — Radio Facts is reporting that music industry vet Wes “Party” Johnson has died. Johnson is most well-known for his tenure at Def Jam records. He was suffering from […]
Oh No He Didn't! Donald Sterling Criticized For Taking a Shot at Magic Johnson; Says "What Has He Done? He's Got AIDS"
Nationwide — LA Clippers Owner Donald Sterling is being criticized once again for making some controversial comments. This time, during a CNN interview with Anderson Cooper on his AC 360° […]
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Rapper Jay-Z Violently Attacked By Beyonce's Sister Solange While Riding in the Elevator
New York, NY — Rapper Jay-Z was recently caught on tape being violently assaulted by his wife Beyonce’s sister Solange. The three were riding alone in an elevator at the […]
You Go Girl! Actress Gabourey Sidibe Shares Some Inspiring Words About Beauty, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
New York, NY — Gabourey Sidibe, best known for her breakout performance in Precious opposite Mariah Carey and Mo’Nique, recently shared some words of encouragement for women all around the […]
Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Is Banned From The NBA... For Life -- And He's Been Fined $2.5 Million (The Biggest NBA Fine Ever)
New York, NY — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the league has banned L.A. Clippers Owner Donald Sterling for life, and that he is being fined $2.5 million. […]
Magic Johnson Offering To Buy The L.A. Clippers From Donald Sterling -- Says "He Shouldn't Own an NBA Team Anymore"
Los Angeles, CA — According to some sports analysts and other sources, former NBA star Magic Johnson wants to be the new owner of the LA Clippers. Yahoo Sports is […]
Work For Oprah This Summer! The Queen of Daytime Television Is Hiring Paid Interns and More
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and queen of daytime television, is hiring paid interns and employees at her OWN Network television channel. The company has immediate positions available […]
Actress Lupita Nyong'o Named By People Magazine as the World's "Most Beautiful" Person For 2014
Hollywood, CA — Talented actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named by the world’s most circulated commercial magazine as the “Most Beautiful Person” for 2014. She is on the cover of […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson Talks About Her Latest Movie "From The Rough" -- Starring the Late Michael Clarke Duncan (His last time on camera)
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Brad Pitt in David Fincher’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. She […]
"The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh" -- Mixtape & Video Release Concert To Be Held May 14th in Washington, DC
Washington, DC — The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh follows the traditional mixtape format by recycling pre-released popular beats originally released by notable artists with a similar flow often times, but […]
Rapper Jay Z and Wife Beyoncé Preparing For Joint Summer Tour -- "The Mr. and Mrs. Carter Tour" Is Coming to 20 U.S. Cities
Nationwide — According to both the New York Post and the Los Angeles Times, rapper Jay-Z and his wife singer Beyoncé will be launching a joint tour this summer called […]
Why Did Pharrell Cry During A Recent Interview With Oprah? Because He's "Happy"... About The Success of His Song
Nationwide — Singer/producer Pharrell Williams recently got very emotional when being interviewed by Oprah about his hit song “Happy.” He had just explained how fast the song took off, and […]
Need A Job? Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons is Hiring Interns -- and More
— Both internships and jobs available at Global Grind — New York, NY — Russell Simmons, known to many as the godfather of Hip-Hop, is looking to hire both interns and […]
Does Beyoncé Really Have Her Own Church? -- It Appears So (well, sort of)
— “Beyism”, “Mother Bey”, and even the “Beyble” all seem to be real components of the National Church of “Bey” — Atlanta, GA — The rumors are true. The National […]
New Michael Jackson "XSCAPE" Album to be Released on May 13th -- The Count Down Begins
Hollywood, CA — On May 13th, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release XSCAPE, an album featuring new music by the King of Pop, Michael […]
Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Compares Obama Critics To KKK -- Says "Back Then They Had Hoods, But Now They Have Neckties"
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who is now 80 years old, recently told USA Today that the Republicans’ constant criticism of President Obama is just one of […]
Former NBA Star Launches Weekend Getaway Vacations To Colorado For Legal, Safe Recreational and Medical Marijuana Consumption
Denver, CO — Mile High Classic Tours LLC, a new Colorado tour organizer, is offering unique weekend getaways to help out-of-state visitors connect to the state’s marijuana dispensaries for safe […]
Why is Jay-Z Wearing This Medallion? Does He Believe That White People Are 'Wicked, Weak, and Inferior'?
New York, NY — Rapper Jay-Z is being criticized for wearing a medallion that bears a symbol of the Five Percent Nation, a Muslim group that believes that white people […]
UConn Star Shabazz Napier Tells Reporters That He Sometimes Goes to Bed "Starving" -- And Yet The NCAA Made Millions off of Him
Nationwide — The University of Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier has just led his team to a NCAA championship game, but he also recently told reporters that he sometimes goes to bed […]
You Go Girl! Actress Lupita Nyong'o Signs Major Endorsement Deal With Lancôme Cosmetics -- Will Star in Their Ads Starting This Year
Paris, France — Actress Lupita Nyong’o has just signed a major endorsement deal with Lancôme, and will become the France-based cosmetics and skincare company’s first Black spokesperson starting in September. […]
Actor Kevin Navayne To Star In New Marcus Garvey Film -- Production To Begin In Fall 2014
Hollywood, CA — Marcus Garvey is alive and well. At least the feature film is. The film which has seen its way through production company to production company will settle […]
Dr. Dre Is Hiring -- Apply Now For Beats By Dre Internships AND Jobs (Work in the Doctor's Office)
Santa Monica, CA — Beats By Dre is hiring students, graduates and experienced workers that are interested in working in an environment that combines technology with music. Positions are available […]
Rapper Jay-Z Gives Back With His 2014 Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship Program -- Deadline to Apply is April 30th
Brooklyn, NY — The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation has announced that they are now accepting applications for their 2014 scholarship program. The foundation, established by rapper Jay-Z and his mom […]
Miami Heat To Give Away $25,000 in Scholarships To Students With Financial Needs -- Deadline to Apply is April 5th
Miami, FL — The Miami Heat and BankUnited are offering $25,000 in scholarship funds to high school seniors attending Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach schools. Scholarship applications are available […]
Kobe Bryant Chimes in on Trayvon Martin: "Don’t Defend Someone Just Because He’s Black" -- Say What?
Los Angeles, CA — Kobe Bryant made a controversial statement recently when he said that he wouldn’t react to something just because he’s Black. He was responding to an interviewer’s […]
Former TV Judge Joe Brown Arrested — FOR REAL: For Arguing With Another Judge While in Court
Memphis, TN — Judge Joe Brown, the popular TV court judge, was recently arrested and found in contempt of court. He was sentenced to 5 days in jail for each […]
TV Personality Nick Cannon Goes “Whiteface” To Promote New Album — Internet Community Goes Crazy
Hollywood, CA — Nick Cannon, who will soon release a new album called “White People Party Music”, recently shared photos of himself in white makeup on his Instagram account. He […]
Good News For SWV and the Braxtons — Both of Their Reality Shows Are Being Renewed For Another Season!
Hollywood, CA — Two popular reality shows are coming back for another season – “Braxton Family Values” and “SWV Reunited” – both of which are aired on WE tv. According […]
INTERVIEW: Nia Long on Working WIth Tyler Perry — and How She Keeps It Sexy in Her 40’s
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Stunningly-attractive leading lady Nia Long returned to the big screen last fall in the highly-anticipated sequel The Best Man Holiday where she reunited with original […]
Singer Chris Brown To Stay in Jail For One Month — Will He Ever Learn?
Los Angeles, CA — R&B singer Chris Brown just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The 24-year old was recently sentenced to one month in prison for violating his […]
INTERVIEW: Russell Simmons Talks Life, Business, Meditation (or “Stillness” as he calls it) — and Why “My Ni**a” Is His Favorite Song
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Master entrepreneur and visionary Russell Simmons has influenced virtually all aspects of business and media: in music with the co-founding of the immensely successful Def […]
Tyler Perry Criticized for Donating $100K to Pastor Who Chastised Black Mom for Not Giving $2K
Nationwide — Tyler Perry is facing backlash after donating $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans, a pastor in Detroit, Michigan, who went viral for scolding a woman during a church fundraiser […]
Kim Kardashian Suffers Brain Aneurysm, Blames Kanye West
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian, 44, has revealed a frightening health scare during the Season 7 premiere of “The Kardashians.” The reality star and entrepreneur learned she had suffered a small […]
9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs
Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]
Family of Former NFL Player Who Died in Police Custody Says He Struggled With Mental Health
Nationwide — Doug Martin, an African American NFL player, died after being taken into police custody in Oakland, California. His family revealed that he had been struggling with mental health […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Responds to Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism, He Backtracks
Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded quietly after sports commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized her political approach, sparking backlash and online debate. Smith later clarified his remarks, saying he meant […]
Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer
Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]
Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women
Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]
The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones
Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]
Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Songs Finally Arrested in Georgia
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music and tour plans, was arrested two months after allegedly breaking into her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. The stolen […]
Tyler Perry Studios Accused of Bullying Black Journalist for Covering Rape Allegations
Nationwide — Essie Berry, nationally respected victims advocate and widow of TV legend Fred “Rerun” Berry, is calling out Tyler Perry Studios and its Vice President Mark Swinton for what […]
Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]
Snoop Dogg Questions LGBTQ Scenes in Kids’ Movies: “We Have to Show That at This Age?”
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg shared that his grandson’s questions about a same-sex couple in Pixar’s Lightyear left him speechless. The rapper said he struggled to explain how two women could […]
NBA Star Jaylen Brown's Dad Arrested for Attempted Murder in Las Vegas
Nationwide — The father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, former boxer Quenton Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing youth football coach Cross […]
Rapper Lil Nas X Arrested, Hospitalized for Possible Overdose
Nationwide — Lil Nas X was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly assaulting a police officer. Hours earlier, witnesses reported him wandering around with hardly any clothes on Ventura Blvd. […]
Singer Tamar Braxton Says She Almost Died After Being Found in Pool of Her Own Blood
Nationwide — Tamar Braxton revealed she nearly died after a mysterious incident left her in a pool of blood with serious injuries. The singer said she fractured her nose, lost […]
Black Woman Makes History as the Only Dentist Offering Affordable, No Prep Neer Veneer Smile Makeovers in NYC and Michigan
Nationwide — Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, known as “The Queen of Smiles” for transforming the smiles of stars like Cardi B and boxing champion Claressa Shields, is changing […]
Actress Halle Berry Responds to Ex-Husband Who Says She Didn't Cook or Clean
Nationwide — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, appeared to subtly respond to recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about her domestic habits during their […]
Shedeur Sanders' First NFL Game Broke Viewership Records
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns on August 8, drawing record-breaking preseason viewership. The 22-year-old quarterback delivered two touchdowns and 138 passing yards in […]
Sha'carri Richardson Speaks Out After Being Arrested at Airport for Pushing Her Boyfriend
Nationwide — Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out and taking responsibility following her recent arrest. The 24-year-old was taken into custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27 […]
Results of Wendy Williams' Tests Confirm Her Original Diagnosis, She Has Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams has undergone a new round of cognitive testing this week, and according to People, the results reaffirm her original medical diagnosis. While the full test details […]
Gladys Knight's Son Says His Mom Has Early Dementia, Accuses Her Husband of Elder Abuse
Nationwide — Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, says his mother has early dementia and has accused her husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse. He claims McDowell is making her continue […]
Actress Who Played Dee From "What's Happening" TV Sitcom Has Died at Age 60
Nationwide — Danielle Spencer, the beloved actress best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60. Spencer […]
Former Superman Actor to Join ICE, Says He Backs Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Nationwide — Former Superman actor Dean Cain, best known for playing Clark Kent in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has announced he will […]
Raven Symone's Ex-Boyfriend Cheated, Then Asked Her to Be Godmother of His Baby
Nationwide — Raven Symoné shared a story about her past relationship, revealing her ex-boyfriend cheated, got another woman pregnant, and then asked her to be the baby’s godmother. She spoke […]
Trump Says Gayle King’s Career is Over and She Has “No Talent,” She Responds
Nationwide — Gayle King responded after Donald Trump claimed her career was “over” and said she had “no talent.” Trump posted the remarks on Truth Social, and King replied calmly, […]
Ice Cube's New "War of the Worlds" Movie Harshly Criticized, Seen as a Major Disappointment
Nationwide — Ice Cube’s new sci-fi movie War of the Worlds is now streaming on Amazon Prime, but it quickly faced harsh criticism. Critics and viewers slammed the film for […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Criticized for Saying He's Not into Women Over 35
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy sparked backlash after revealing in an interview that he’s not attracted to women over 35, calling them “too emotional” and “damaged goods.” His comments quickly […]
Trump Says Charlamagne Tha God is a Racist For Criticizing His Presidency
Nationwide — President Donald Trump took aim at popular radio personality Charlamagne Tha God in a scathing social media post on Sunday, accusing the host of being uninformed and critical […]
Ray J Speaks on Rumors About Him and Whitney Houston's Death
Nationwide — Singer Ray J is clearing his name, denying long-running rumors that he was involved in Whitney Houston’s 2012 death. He says the claims are false, disrespectful, and painful […]
Anthony Anderson Admits His Remarks to a 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan Were "In Poor Taste"
Nationwide — Actor and host Anthony Anderson admitted more than two decades later that a 2003 interview he did with 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan was “in poor taste” after resurfaced clips […]
Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Accused of Running an Illegal Gambling Business
Nationwide — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday following a federal indictment accusing him of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at his Encino, California, mansion. The U.S. Attorney’s […]