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Bernie Mac’s widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Chicago against the late comedian’s longtime doctor. Rhonda McCullough alleges that a few weeks before Mac’s 2008 death, dermatologist Rene M. Earles did not recognize signs of respiratory failure and kept the 50-year-old Chicago native at his clinic for several hours rather than call an […]
Wyclef Jean appeared on CNN’s “Larry King Live” last night to officially announce his candidacy for the presidency of Haiti. Wyclef made the announcement live via satellite from Haiti, his home country. However, actor/activist Sean Penn appeared on the show as well and criticized Wyclef’s run for president. Do y’all think this is fair criticism? […]
Naomi Campbell, Iman and Liya Kebede cover the 40th Anniversary Issue of Essence magazine. The issue celebrates 40 fierce and fabulous women — including Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Vanessa L. Williams and many more — who have fearlessly given voice to our dreams and paved the way for dreamers to follow. Plus, First […]
Rare concert footage and master recordings of reggae legend Bob Marley were destroyed in a fire in a studio in Aburi, Ghana.
Cathy Hughes The Radio Hall of Fame will induct Cathy Hughes in November, bestowing its Emerson Award to the founder of Radio One. Hughes is being recognized for her influence and lasting impact on the world of broadcasting. The annual Radio Hall of Fame ceremony will take place November 6, 2010 in Chicago. Here are […]
Bernice King dropped by Praise 102.5 last night and spoke to Rhodell Lewis about the controversy surrounding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the civil rights organization founded by her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we previously reported, King will hold a prayer vigil for the troubled organization this Friday at the historic Ebenezer […]
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) said it was taking a “bold step” Tuesday in hosting the next Dove Awards in a place outside of Nashville for the first time. In keeping with its partnership with the Gospel Music Channel (GMC), the GMA said it was hosting the 42nd Annual Dove Awards on Apr. 20, 2011, […]
The first day of school can be an exciting, stressful and chaotic. Making check lists helps alleviate stress by helping to make you and your students are prepared. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you taking the following steps before the first day of school: Make sure your child is registered for school. Be certain […]
Forbes Magazine released their annual Highest Paid Actresses list this week and, unfortunately, there were no women of color on the list. Not Zoe Saldana, Taraji Henson, Paula Patton, Queen Latifah…all of which had successful projects this past year. To figure out actresses’ earnings, Forbes talked to agents, managers, producers and lawyers to determine what […]
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has canceled two upcoming free concerts in Brooklyn, NY after the singer fractured her ribs and complained of abdominal pain after suffering a fall. The singer was also forced to cancel a performance at an upcoming birthday celebration for Harlem congressman Charlie Rangel.
Today is our 44th President’s 49th birthday and in true workaholic fashion he is spending the day in Washington, D.C. and Chicago on the job. First Lady Michelle Obama is spending the day at a 5-star resort in Spain, while the President’s day includes a meeting with Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), which should […]
James Avery, who played the role of Uncle Phil on NBC’s sitcom “The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air” says he wants to revisit the role in a movie version of the series.