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President Barack Obama has launched his bid for re-election with the new theme, “It Begins With Us.” This kicks off the campaign to accept contributions for the re-election race in 2012.  Obama’s first fundraiser will take place in Chicago on April 14th. You can learn more about his campaign by clicking here! RELATED: Michelle Obama […]

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Maya Angelou is launching an unscripted lifestyle series with the Hallmark Channel. The 13-episode series is called The Spirit Table will feature the host and well-known guests sharing life stories and cooking. The show is slated for prime-time airing and is expected to be launched in early 2012. Love her. Black History Month: Maya Angelou

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“The Real Housewives Of Atlanta” came out to support their fellow Bravo channel castmates recently. NeNe Leakes, Kandi Burruss, Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey all pretended to get along for the sake of a photo op. Kim Zolciak and Sheree Whitfield were nowhere to be found. We get Kim’s excuse – she’s at least 8 […]

The Washington D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will be dedicated on August 28th, 2011. So far, they have raised $111Mil of the $120Mil goal! See how you can help below. As we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and his vision of freedom and equality for all mankind, we encourage you to contribute to the […]

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Willow Smith stole the show last night at Nickelodeon’s 2011 Kid’s Choice Awards.  She performed her new hit single, “21st Century Girl” while suspended in the air and then “Whip My Hair” once she landed on the stage. Willow came to the awards right from her European tour with teen sensation Justin Bieber, who took […]

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The news of Beyonce parting ways with her father/manager, Matthew Knowles, was definitely a shock to everyone, including former Destiny Child member, Michelle Williams. Michelle and Kelly Rowland (another former DC member) both decided to part ways with Daddy Knowles as their manager back in 2009, but the two never thought Beyonce would follow in […]

Praise 102.5 thanks everyone who came out to Stone Crest Mall for the Kirk Franklin Mall Takeover hosted by our own Co Co Brother! We raised over $255,127.00 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital! Check out our recap below (photos courtesy of Exclusive Access)! RELATED: Kirk Franklin Talks New Music & Steve Harvey Tour On […]

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Rutgers University paid Jersey Shore’s “Snooki” more money than Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison to make an appearance at the school. While Snooki received $32,000 on Thursday to speak to students, Morrison was paid $30,000 to deliver the school’s commencement address in May. Though Morrison was booked by university officials, Snooki was invited by a […]

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Prince William will not be wearing a wedding ring after he marries longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton later this month. “There is only going to be one ring, in accordance with the couple’s wishes,” a source told PEOPLE. Kate Middleton will have a wedding band, and it will be made from a tiny amount of Welsh […]

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New York –The devastation in Japan caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami has brought 30 of the biggest names in music to release “Songs for Japan,” an unprecedented compilation of 38 chart- topping hits and classic tracks, available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99 (www.itunes.com/songsforjapan). Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit the […]

An ex-NBA referee named Rashan S. Michel waited in Philips Arena after the Hawks-Magic game last night just long enough to demand $12,500 from NBA Hall of Famer and Hawks analyst Dominique Wilkins. As seen in the TMZ-branded video below, Michel confronted Wilkins, shoved him, punched a security guard, and judging from his mug shot, […]

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LisaRaye is launching her very own collection of jeans with PZI, the retailer that creates “the ultimate fit in denim for the woman with curves.” Due out this summer, LisaRaye was involved with the design, material selection and structure of the line. Offered in sizes 4 to 18, and in four different lengths, the denim […]