Eddie Murphy will star in a movie about disgraced former Washington D.C. mayor directed by Spike Lee. Marion Barry was famously re-elected mayor after being caught smoking crack with a female friend on camera. Murphy is not known for dramatic roles but scored an Oscar nomination for his role in “Dreamgirls.” This would be the […]
A trade that would have sent New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers was vetoed Thursday night by N.B.A. Commissioner David Stern. SEE ALSO: Biggest Villains of 2011 According to sources, the three-team deal that also involved the Houston Rockets was vetoed by Stern, who has the authority since the league purchased the Hornets […]
Angel and Chanelle of Trin-i-tee 5:7 recently sang a beautiful version of the Christmas standard “O Holy Night.” Take a look at these Digital Gospel Music Awards nominees sing beautifully, and get us ready for the holiday season. Check out more great content from Trin-i-tee 5:7 and your favorite Gospel stars at 1-800Gospel.com! RELATED: Trin-i-tee […]
MACON, Ga. — Former Georgia state Sen. Robert Brown, who led the chamber’s Democrats from 2005 until this year, has been found dead at his home. Macon Police Department spokeswoman Jami Gaudet says the 61-year-old Brown died of a single gunshot wound to the head. Police said it was an apparent suicide. The 19-year senator […]
African-Americans frequently look towards race and economic factors as our biggest challenges, but there are self-inflicted problems that are literally killing us. The recent and untimely deaths of Heavy D and Patrice O’Neal has made the health issues that arise from being overweight very hard to ignore. According to HuffPost, obesity is a “full-blown crisis […]
Here are some astonishing statistics: Among pregnant women, 1 in 450 doesn’t know her status until week 20 or later (more than halfway through the pregnancy), and 1 in 2,500 is oblivious until she actually goes into labor. How Hair Weaves Could Cause You To Die! I know what you’re thinking because I’ve thought it […]
Recording artist Luke James will join Robin Thicke on his “Love After War” Tour, including stops in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles. Having charmed critics from coast to coast, like being named Hip Hollywood’s October 2011 “Artist of the Month,” one of AOL’s The Boombox’s “Top 15 Artists to Watch” and being asked […]
The Gospel groups and duos of today are producing songs as influential as the solo artists, and that is why we’re celebrating the best of 2011. Dawkins & Dawkins, GI, Manifest, Mary Mary, Trin-i-tee 5:7 are all nominated, but who will win? Enter your vote for the best Gospel group or duo of the year […]
The Gospel groups and duos of today are producing songs as influential as the solo artists, and that is why we're celebrating the best of 2011.
Television’s “My Fair Wedding” host David Tutero is known for planning the ultimate ceremonies for his brides-to-be. But this season, as a life coach, he aims to empower the women, as well. Will you be watching? Take Your Wedding To The Next Level: Save Money AND Host An After-Party Kelly Rowland Almost Married The Wrong […]
Following the announcement of Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams that Mumia Abu-Jamal “will no longer be facing the death penalty,” Archbishop Desmond Tutu called for further action. “Now that it is clear that Mumia should never have been on death row in the first place, justice will not be served by relegating him to prison […]
Herman Cain’s rise and fall would have been more surprising had he not been a Black politician. From Adam Clayton Powell to Marion Barry, from Charles Rangel to David Patterson, many Black voters expect their leaders to be taken down at some point by the powers that be. With Cain, Black America held its breath, […]