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“Braxton Family Values” has been renewed for a second season after having aired only four episodes from the first season. Toni was thrilled with the news: “My Family and I are so grateful for the love and support the fans have for the show. We all hoped people could relate to our family dynamic and […]
The latest issue of Oprah’s O magazine features two covers: one of the host taping her first show in 1986, and the other, more recent, boasting a big “Thank You!” headline. Inside, she talks about the beginning stages of the legendary show and what it’s legacy will be. On the beginning: “The first few years […]
The T.D. Jakes produced “Jumping The Broom” leapt over expectations this weekend with an opening of over $13 million. The class-conscious comedy movie was only expected to open up with between $8-10 million in sales. While Tyler Perry seemed to have the Black marriage/comedy market in a stranglehold, Jakes appears to be a player now […]
Yesterday, we reported a story claiming that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was arrested in Roswell in connection with a drunken fight that involved a gun. According to the AJC, police are saying that Bobbi Kristina was not arrested in the incident but did receive a citation for underage […]
A pastor accused of shooting a teenager in Atlanta on Saturday has been denied bond, reports the AJC. Alex Williams is accused of shooting a 13-year-old with a handgun after the teen allegedly threw rocks at the pastor’s van, shattering the rear windshield. The shooting victim was in stable condition after the incident in southwest […]
President Obama appeared on CBS’ 60 Minutes over the weekend and spoke in detail about the raid that he authorized that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden. President Obama went into great detail about the mission, describing the dangerous raid as one of the most tense moments of his presidency. Watch the entire […]
Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina is reportedly in some serious trouble again. Bobbi Kristina, the 18-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was allegedly caught up in a “terrifying gun battle” over the weekend in Roswell, according to the Enquirer. Here’s what allegedly went down: Whitney Houston’s boozing teen daughter was caught in the […]
NeNe Leakes is a quitter! The “Celebrity Apprentice” cast member couldn’t stand working with Star Jones anymore and decided to walk away. According to TMZ, sh*t hit the fan when Trump reordered the teams on the show, after Star told Trump she couldn’t work with her arch-enemy NeNe anymore. NeNe stormed off to her hotel […]
Radio Facts, the leading urban industry trade site, has announced the Top 30 Black Women in Media winners! Radio One founder Cathy Hughes came in at number two, right behind media titan Oprah Winfrey. As the first black woman to own a publicly traded radio chain, Hughes is deserving of this honor. Also, Radio One […]
Christina Norman, head of the four-month old Oprah Winfrey Network, has been dismissed. According to the NY Times, Peter Liguori, the chief operating officer for Discovery Communications, will take over the channel on an interim basis. Mr. Ligouri’s appointment is effective immediately and will likely last into the fall, if not longer. 25 Women To […]
“Jumping The Broom” actress Angela Bassett has confirmed rumors that the entire cast will be reuniting for a sequel to the 1995 film “Waiting To Exhale.” Bassett appeared on “The Talk” yesterday and said: “It’s preliminary but it’s going to happen, Waiting to Exhale 2.” “She (McMillan) wrote Getting to Happy and she’s written the […]
Everyone’s favorite sisters Tia & Tamera are back with a new reality show, “Tia & Tamera Take 2.”The new reality show will follow the two sisters as Tamera Mowry gears up for her wedding and marriage to Adam Housley and Tia Mowry gets ready to give birth to her first baby with husband Cory Hardrict. […]