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Many celebrities and public figures are taking to Twitter to announce very personal things happening in their lives. The latest is CNN anchor Don Lemon who recently tweeted that he’s gay to his close to 90,000 followers. Lemon made the announcement before his book Transparent hits shelves on June 16. Lemon said that while many […]
VaShawn Mitchell’s hit song “Nobody Greater” from his album Triumphant is one of the most popular gospel songs of the year, and the singer is about to drop the video! Rhodell Lewis talked to Vashawn Mitchell about the new video. Listen below! Praise 102.5 has secured the exclusive WORLD PREMIERE for Vashawn’s “Nobody Greater” video! […]
First Lady Michelle Obama was the commencement speaker at Spelman College over the weekend and received an honorary degree from Spelman president Beverly D. Tatum. The First Lady told the 550 graduating seniors of the historically black women’s school that they have been eminently trained to change the world for the better. Also in attendance […]
“America’s Next Top Model’s” seventeenth cycle will feature an all-star cast of former contestants from past seasons who became breakout characters and/or had the most memorable stories. A special fashion show last week in Los Angeles revealed the cast of the upcoming edition. The contenders of color will include: Camille McDonald: the cocky, slightly delusional […]
Tamera Mowry married her fiance Adam Housely yesterday, May 15, in Napa Valley, California. Tamera was joined by her twin sister and matron of honor Tia Mowry, as well as 300 other guests. The 32-year-old actress and 39-year-old Fox News correspondent held the ceremony at an inn and vineyard. Tamera wore a Carolina Herrera dress, […]
Kirk Franklin, Gospel music’s biggest seller of all time, just released the official music video for his hit “I Smile,” and you’ve come to the right place to see it! We’re bringing you the world premiere of “I Smile” by Kirk Franklin, which is from his latest album “Hello Fear.” “I Smile” is currently the […]
Childhood actress turned multi-millionaire Raven Symone stopped by “The Wendy Williams Show” the other day to talk about a number of things going on in her life. She told Wendy that she used to be a “stress eater” and that while she was taping her hit Disney sitcom, “That’s So Raven” she was under a […]
Despite threats of court challenges and economic boycotts, Georgia governor Nathan Deal has signed into law one of the nation’s most toughest and controversial immigration enforcement measures. Georgia’s House Bill 87 is partly modeled on a controversial immigration law passed by Arizona last year. The AJC reports that House Bill 87 empowers police to investigate […]
Lauryn Hill honored her father-in-law, the late Bob Marley, on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” last night. Wednesday, May 11, marked the 30th anniversary of his death. Lauryn, who is married and has five children with Marley’s son Rohan, sang Bob’s classics “Chances Are” and “Could You Be Loved.” THIS is the Lauryn that we […]
The Bishop Eddie Long sexual misconduct case may be heading to trial after all. WSB-TV reports that the parties involved in the lawsuit are no longer close to settling the case out of court. The judge presiding over the high-profile case is now saying that he is preparing for a trial in the fall. It […]
Prince says Whitney Houston is “welcome” at all his concerts, despite recent reports that she had been banned from his shows because of her erratic behavior and excessive demands. TMZ reports that Prince had no idea Whitney Houston was blacklisted from his concerts and wants everyone to know “she’s always welcome 4 all of eternity.” […]
Oprah Winfrey officially has a street named after her. The mayor of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, changed the name of the 100 block of North Carpenter Avenue, where her HARPO Studio sits, to Oprah Winfrey Way. Is there anything this woman can’t do? During the ceremony yesterday, Oprah said: “That’s better than an Oscar or […]