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Georgia moved one step closer to Sunday alcohol sales today when the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 10, which would allow local communities to vote whether to allow retail stores to sell alcohol on Sunday, the AJC reports. The bill is thought to have a good shot at passing in the House and Gov. Nathan […]
Janet Jackson has signed a deal with Lionsgate to select, develop and produce a feature film. This will mark the singer-actress’ first foray into production. “She is a powerful on-screen presence, with a vast audience, and we believe she will be an equally powerful presence behind the scenes. We are honored to be able to […]
A Brooklyn teen appeared on the Oprah Network this week to talk about her life in a foster home with no parents. The teenager, Juliet Forde, is on a search to find her crack-addicted mother, Nicole Forde, who she hasn’t seen since she was five years old. She’s been a part of 17 foster homes […]
Matthew 21:16: And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? Watch the following video, as a 5 year old prays an unforgettable prayer, at Bishop TJ Jakes’ Potter’s House church in Dallas! […]
Jennifer Hudson grabs the husband and wife team of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz for this track from her new album, I Remember Me. “Angel” was written by Keys and produced by Swizz. RELATED: Jennifer Hudson’s “Where You At” Single Cover [PHOTO] RELATED: Jennifer Hudson Brings Baby Boy With Her On “Ellen” [VIDEO]
Phaedra Parks, of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” fame, is penning her first book and pitching three new reality shows. Phaedra describes the book as “a modern day twist on etiquette.” She told RadarOnline: “It’s about being a southern belle and all the accoutrements that go with it. It’s a modern day twist on etiquette and […]
Photo courtesy of the AJC At a candlelight vigil on Saturday, the family of Asheley Jewell called on the public for help in finding the person who shot the 15-year-old Stephenson High sophomore, the AJC reports. Around 100 people attended a candlelight vigil and call to action Saturday evening to lend support to the family […]
R&B singer Brandy is featured in the latest episode of MTV’s ‘When I Was 17′ series. The singer reflects on her prom, being home schooled, winning her first Grammy, and meeting Michael Jackson. Take a look: Brandy Sings Emotional “Happy Birthday” To Brother Ray J [VIDEO] Brandy Corrects Her Offensive Tattoo [PHOTOS] Brandy Goes Old […]
A recent study was done at YourBlackWorld.com in regards to the NAACP nominating hip-hop artists like Jay Z and Nicki Minaj for awards, when they use derogatory terms toward women and the “N-word” in their raps. The survey sparked from The survey posed this question to participants: “The NAACP Image Awards recently nominated artists like […]
Singer Leona Lewis has been voted London’s most influential woman in a new poll.The 25-year-old former X Factor winner came out on top of the poll that was carried out by London newspaper Metro to mark 100th International Woman’s Day. Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher came second with 5.14% and Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts was […]
Photo courtesy of the AJC Asheley Jewell remained in critical condition Friday, but her family says the 15-year-old is showing some progress, according to the AJC.com. As we previously reported, the Stephenson High sophomore was shot in the head last Saturday night in an apparent road rage incident on Old National Highway. None of the […]
President Obama, speaking at the ‘White House Conference on Bullying Prevention’ this week, said that as a child he was bullied for his ‘big ears’ and his unusual name. He states that he ‘didn’t emerge unscathed’ from the torment, and stressed that ‘bullying is not a rite of passage for youth, but a practice that […]