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Erykah Badu is hosting a two-part series about the Black Power and Black Arts movement of the late ’60s and ’70s on BBC Radio 4 called “Black Is A Country.” SEE ALSO: TV’s Worst New Show The first segment, which aired last week, touches on the political climate of the era while exploring some of […]

14-year-old Atlanta singer Ivan Kelley Jr. stopped by Praise 102.5 today and spoke with Darlene McCoy about his role in the film “Joyful Noise,” which hits theaters this Friday. “Joyful Noise” stars Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer and Courtney B. Vance, among others. The film was shot in Atlanta. Kelley Jr. plays the lead […]

Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd were highly upset on The View when they discussed the recent controversy of a Norcross elementary school giving 3rd graders slavery themed multiplication and division problems. The Norcross school is Beaver Ridge Elementary. One of the questions wanted the 3rd graders to figure out how many beatings “Frederick” would get […]

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Oversized sweaters are making a big comeback this winter season. Now that the big, baggy sweater is a bonafide trend, you can spend the entire day in one of these ultra-cozy staples. But, you don’t have to look like a sloppy mess who’s hiding her shape. Here are 3 ways you can avoid looking frumpy […]

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Jesus vs. Religion is a topic that is so taboo in some of our churches. IAmGWoods came across this video of Jeffuhson Bethke, a spoken word artist. WHOA! Just came across a spoken word from @JeffuhsonBethke and is beyond speechless. This production is stupid! Posting now. — GWoods(@iamgwoods) January 11, 2012 Here is a poem […]

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Jennifer Hudson is backtracking on her recent explanation as to why she did not take the role in “Precious.” J Hud told TMZ that her weight was NOT a factor when she turned down the title role of “Precious.” She says she turned it down because she felt it was too graphic for her at […]

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Halle Berry is getting ready to walk down the aisle again! We previously told you that Halle Berry was spotted wearing an engagement ring and we can now confirm that she is engaged to boyfriend Olivier Martinez. UsWeekly reports that the the 46-year-old actor, who is probably best known for seducing Diane Lane in Unfaithful, […]

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Teen sensation Justin Bieber opened up again about his relationship with God in the upcoming 75th “The Music” issue of V Magazine. In a coming of age cover story photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, the soon to be 18-year-old pop singer discussed his rising fame, paternity suit controversy, and his views on faith and religion. […]

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Joel Osteen told Oprah Winfrey in an interview Sunday that his message was one of hope for all people, not just those in the Christian community. In the interview, which appeared Sunday on “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Oprah questioned Osteen about the frequent criticism he receives for talking so much about prosperity and so little about […]

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Basketball player, LeBron James has addressed the American high school drop out crisis in a new PSA for for The U.S. Army and the Ad Council. According to boostup.org, 46% of all African Americans and 44% of all Hispanics do not graduate high school. The Huffington Post reports: “Just like the public service announcement says, […]

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Beyonce and Jay-Z’s newborn, Blue Ivy, isn’t even a week old, but she’s already raising hell, TMZ reports. SEE ALSO: Gingrich, Santorum Vow To Fight On Is GOP Race Over? Someone vandalized a North Carolina church sign yesterday with writing that read, “Beyonce had her baby. Satan is on Earth.” Beyonce‘s new baby Blue Ivy […]

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Ministers  inspire creative thinking, hard-work  harvest  raw materials wisdom and creativity to build the kingdom. Good minsters  are not looking for sermons to preach; they are looking for catalytic ideas for how to connect with contemporary thinking and culture.  They help shape the way you see life. Read: Jennifer Hudson Attributes Her Survival Of Family […]