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Congregants at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church welcomed Long with applause and cheers when he took the stage at the 8 a.m. service Sunday. Just two days prior, the lawsuits brought by four young men alleging Long of coercing them into sexual relationships were officially dismissed “with prejudice” Friday. Lawyers for both sides have given […]
The Obama administration is about to ditch the food pyramid, that symbol of healthy eating for the last two decades. In its place officials are dishing up a simple, plate-shaped symbol, sliced into wedges for the basic food groups and half-filled with fruits and vegetables. The circular plate, which will be unveiled Thursday, is meant […]
Oprah’s final show was as big as we expected – and the proof is in the numbers. Her Wednesday episode, the last in a three-day “goodbye” special – drew in a 13.3 “household rating,” meaning 15-20 million viewers. Just a week earlier, she was averaging a 5.4 rating, meaning 7.345 million viewers. So, her finale […]
African-Americans held the first Memorial Day. However, in 1865, it was called “Decoration Day.” What was once a little known fact is now being outed by Yale University history professor David Blight, who, 15 years ago was doing research for a forthcoming book when he stumbled upon a box of unorganized papers of a Union […]
An attorney involved in the sexual misconduct lawsuits against New Birth Missionary Baptist Church pastor Bishop Eddie Long told the AJC.com that the parties involved have settled the matter. Barbara Marschalk, who represents New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and LongFellows Youth Academy, told the AJC that she expects the lawsuits to be dismissed by close […]
Gospel great Kirk Franklin appeared on the season finale of “American Idol” last night, where he performed his hit single “I Smile” with “Idol” finalist Jacob Lusk and legendary singer/ Atlanta native Gladys Knight. Check it out! RELATED: Kirk Franklin “I Smile” Video [WORLD PREMIERE] RELATED: Kirk Franklin Mall Takeover [RECAP] RELATED: Kirk Franklin Talks […]
“Dark Girls” is a new documentary by Bill Duke that explores the deep-seated biases and attitudes towards skin color, particularly that of dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture. What are your thoughts on this controversial issue within in the black community? Are we still stuck on “color concept” in the 21st […]
Actor Richard T. Jones, star of the “Why Did I Get Married” films and “The Wood,” gave possibly the worst commencement speech ever last week while at the University of Maryland University College. It is not uncommon for celebs to be asked to speak words of encouragement to graduating seniors, but it seems Jones couldn’t […]
Oprah Winfrey has officially ended her talk show after 25 years. In her final hour on-air, she chose not to be flanked by celebrity friends and former guests, but to solely reiterate the same messages she’s been preaching for the last quarter-century. There are plenty of people, self-empowerment exercises and catchphrases we would have never […]
Beyonce performed her new single “1+1” on the “American Idol” finale last night. The slow-paced, sentimental ballad poured out like a love letter: “I don’t know when I’m gon’ die, but I know I’m gon’ die by you. I don’t know much about fighting, but I will fight for you” We we’re expecting another uptempo […]
Beyonce has begun revealing the track listing to her upcoming album “4.” Every hour on the hour, she discloses titles one by one via Facebook. 1. 1+1 (Watch her perform this on “American Idol”!) 2. I Care 3. I Miss You 4. Best Thing I Never Had 5. Party (Featuring Andre 3000) 6. Rather Die […]
Nyasha Matonhodze, a Zimbabwean-born, British-raised 16-year-old model, has been chosen as one of the new faces of Louis Vuitton. She will star in the retailer’s fall/winter advertising campaign. Upon learning that she had been selected Nyasha told the Telegraph, “My eyes filled up with tears and I thought ‘Lord you are lucky!’ It didn’t actually […]