Doctors have declared Usher’s stepson (Tameka Foster’s child) Kile Glover, 11, brain dead after he was struck in the head by a jet-ski in a tragic accident at Lake Lanier over the weekend. Since arriving at the hospital Kile has had no brain activity, reports TMZ. Kyle was on an inner tube when a passing […]
Sunday’s Best is back and better than ever. New judges with ears of gold was evident in Sunday’s Best kick off episode. The words “Stop……
Despite lying to the court, George Zimmerman was released from jail on Friday, one day after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond. Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr. found that Zimmerman’s deceit over cash holdings at his first bond hearing in April was not enough to hold him without bail, CNN reports. But Lester […]
Comedian Chris Rock has never has been one to shy away from saying controversial things. On July 4th, Rock tweeted a joke that hasn’t been taken too well outside of the black community. Chris Rock tweeted: “Happy white peoples independence day the slaves weren’t free but I’m sure they enjoyed fireworks.” Though many of Rock’s […]
Tyler Perry recently admitted that he became heavily dependent on alcohol when his mother died four months ago. Interestingly, the Atlanta filmmaker said it was President Obama who helped him kick the habit. In a recent sit down with Essence, the “Madea’s Witness Protection” director spoke candidly about how he used alcohol to help him […]
Gospel star BeBe Winans appeared on Good Morning America and performed “Ultimate Sacrifice” and “God Bless America” from his latest CD, America America. Check out the performance below: RELATED: BeBe Winans To Release A Patriotic Themed Album BeBe Winans On The Inspiration Of “Ultimate Sacrifice” [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO] BeBe Winans Writing Memoir About Friendship With Whitney Houston BeBe […]
Karl Laventure, who was reportedly high on the synthetic drug bath salts, ran around a Lilburn, Georgia golf course half-naked, swinging clubs and threatening guests, WSB-TV Atlanta reports. Officers arrived at the Lilburn golf range after workers called about a “hysterical man.” A police video was taken to show how many officers it took to […]
The Florida judge overseeing the Trayvon Martin case has set a new bond for George Zimmerman at $1 million, reports CNN. It is not known if Zimmerman can post the bond and be released from jail, although only a percentage is needed to make bail and not the full amount. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree […]
Elev8 BeBe Winans, the critically acclaimed superstar R&B and gospel vocalist-songwriter-producer, and six-time Grammy Award winner, has released his latest album, AMERICA AMERICA . Read:…
The Lifetime network has released the trailer for their remake of Steel Magnolias. The remake features an all-black starring cast, including Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott and Queen Latifah. The remake, which was shot in Atlanta, will premiere on Lifetime in September. The remake chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana […]
Atlanta is getting more inspiration than ever before! In addition to hearing Praise 102.5 on 102.5, we can now be heard on 102.9! WPZE-FM Praise 102.5 increased its coverage area today to northeast Atlanta and Stone Mountain by airing Praise on 102.5 and now on W275BK translator at 102.9. We’re giving you double the […]
Elev8 wants you to know these great Mary Mary facts in honor of their Essence Music Festival appearance this weekend. Here are 8 facts that…