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William Balfour, the man responsible for murdering Jennifer Hudson’s family, has finally gotten what he deserved. Hudson returned home to Chicago to attend Balfour’s sentencing. Balfour, 31, offered “condolences” to the Hudson family before a judge sentenced him to three consecutive life sentences. “My deepest sympathies go to Julian King,” said Balfour. “I loved him. […]

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Sherman Hemsley, who made the character George Jefferson famous in the iconic sitcom “The Jeffersons,” has died. He was 74. TMZ reports that Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas. He reportedly died from natural causes. Hemsley became famous during his appearances on “All in the Family,” which led to the hugely successful […]

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Kirk Franklin is about to hit the road for The King’s Men Tour, which will also feature Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton. The four gospel stars appeared on ABC’s “The View” today and performed a gospel medley after being interviewed by the “View” ladies. The King’s Men tour kicks off September 16 in […]

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The Jim Henson Company, the creative force behind beloved shows such as “The Muppets,” “Fraggle Rock” and “Labyrinth,” has severed ties with Chick-fil-A due to the fast food chain’s CEO’s recent comments opposing same-sex marriage. According to a “Muppets” fan site, The Jim Henson Company had partnered with Chick-Fil-A to feature Henson’s Creature Shop toys […]

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Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies are investigating a family disturbance and possible battery at the home of Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson. During the altercation, Janet Jackson reportedly faced off with her niece, Paris Jackson, who has been spilling family secrets to the world via Twitter. Police were called to the Jackson compound on Monday, after […]

James Holmes, the man accused of killing a dozen people and injuring many more during in a packed movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, made his first court appearance Monday. Holmes opened fire during a showing of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. Holmes reportedly had his hair dyed like the Batman villain The […]

Centino Kemp, one of the five men who claimed to have had a sexual relationship with Bishop Eddie Long, has taken to Twitter to show his anger that the embattled pastor is having a Spirit & Truth Conference in the Bahamas, where Kemp is originally from. As we previously reported, Kemp, 22, claimed that he […]

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Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson was reported missing by her nephew over the weekend, but police have finally gotten in contact with the matriarch of the Jackson clan. Law enforcement sources told TMZ police were able to make contact with Katherine yesterday, and she informed them “she is fine and with a family member.” She’s […]

Global Grind is reporting that Tameka Foster Raymond has removed her son, Kile Glover, from life support. As we previously reported, Kile was involved in a tragic jet ski accident earlier this month at Lake Lanier, and was pronounced brain dead soon after being admitted to the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers go out to […]

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Trayvon Martin’s killer George Zimmerman personally requested an interview with the legendary Barbara Walters, but Walters declined after Zimmerman made a ridiculous request. Walters was all set to interview Zimmerman until Zimmerman said he wanted Walters (or the folks at ABC) to pay for a month’s stay in hotels. “She went down there with every […]

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Sylvia Woods, also known as the “Queen of Soul Food,” has passed away at 86, the New York Daily News reports. The Woods family said in a statement that “Sylvia gallantly battled Alzheimer’s for the past several years, but never once lost her loving smile.” Her death comes just as New York City Mayor Michael […]

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Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy said in a Baptist Press article that the Atlanta-based restaurant chain is “guilty as charged” in its support of traditional marriage. “We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit,” Cathy said in the article. “We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we […]