UPDATE: 7:12 P.M. EST TMZ reports that Whitney Houston‘s body was flown home to Newark, New Jersey on Tyler Perry’s private jet. The film-maker was…
All South African bank notes will now feature former anti-apartheid leader and South African president, Nelson Mandela. The announcement was made to coincide with the 22nd anniversary of Mandela’s release from prison, where he served 27 years for fighting against Apartheid. Mandela was the first President of South Africa after the end of apartheid in […]
In what has been a holding pattern for the GOP and President Barack Obama, House Republicans and GOP Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul have taken sharp digs at the budget plan Obama unveiled early Monday. The potentially contentious battle over taxes and the GOP resistance to all things coming out of the White […]
Whitney Houston’s rendition of the song “I Will Always Love You” made it a bonafide classic, but it was country music legend Dolly Parton who originally recorded the song. Dolly Parton released the following statement about the passing of Whitney Houston on her website: Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over […]
Scott Henson (pictured), a self-described White Texas redneck, was cuffed last Friday by a swarm of policemen, because he was walking his Black 5-year-old grandchild down the street. The Austin resident spoke to NewsOne about how he was accosted by police for being in the company of his grandchild, Ty (pictured). SEE ALSO: GLAAD Is Not Anti-Black […]
Whitney Houston’s family was told by L.A. County Coroner officials the singer did not die from drowning, but rather from what appears to be a combination of Xanax and other prescription drugs mixed with alcohol, reports TMZ. TMZ also reported that water was found in Whitney’s lungs, but it was not enough water to lead […]
Bobbi Kristina was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles twice after hearing news of her mother Whitney Houston’s death. She has been released from the hospital and TMZ reports that her father, Bobby Brown, has abandoned his New Edition concert in Nashville to be by her side! Bobby was swarmed by media at LAX […]
The dictionary definition of a diva is “a highly distinguished female singer.” There are few women in our time who have been so distinguished as female singers that there have been entire shows (VH1’s Divas Live) and songs (Beyonce’s “Diva“) dedicated to showcasing talent. The ultimate diva over time has become more than just “a highly distinguished female singer.” […]
An emotional Jennifer Hudson fought back tears as she gave a stirring rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” at last night’s Grammy Awards. Dressed in a simple black dress, with only a piano serving as accompaniment, Hudson sang a powerful tribute to the late Houston, who presented Hudson with her first Grammy […]
Adele swept all of her categories at last night’s Grammy Awards, including Record of The Year and Album of The Year. Kanye West also came up big with three Grammys, while Chris Brown won R&B album of the year for for “F.A.M.E.” Kirk Franklin won two Grammy Awards for his album and single, “Hello Fear.” […]
Bobby Brown’s band New Edition has released a statement to TMZ on the death of Whitney Houston. The band said they are “shocked and saddened” by the death of Whitney and said their thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Brown-Houston family.” We reported earlier that an emotional Bobby Brown took the stage with New […]
Bobby Brown said it was difficult for him to take the stage with New Edition last night, but hours after learning of the death of his ex-wife Whitney Houston, an emotional Bobby hit the stage for his loyal fans. TMZ reported that Brown was having “crying fits” after learning of Whitney’s passing. But Brown and […]