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As we reported last week, Bernice King has declined the presidency of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the historic civil rights organization that her father, Martin Luther King, Jr., helped to form. At the time, Bernice released a statement saying that her decision came “after numerous attempts to connect with the official board leaders […]
WASHINGTON — President Obama called on Tuesday night for Americans to unleash their creative spirits, set aside their partisan differences and come together around a common goal of out-competing other nations in a rapidly shifting global economy. In a State of the Union address to a newly divided Congress, Mr. Obama outlined what his advisers […]
A single mother of two was sentenced to 10 days in jail and placed on three years probation after sending her kids to a school district in which they did not live. According to newsone.com, Kelly Williams-Bolar of Ohio was sentenced by Judge Patricia Cosgrove on Tuesday and will begin serving her sentence immediately.What is […]
Exactly 19 months after Michael Jackson’s death, Dr. Conrad Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Murray was arraigned today in a Los Angeles court room where he entered the plea. “I’m an innocent man, your honor,” Murray said after the judge asked for his plea. The judge asked Murray for his plea again, […]
Damian Leakes, 34, gave an exclusive interview to RadarOnline.com where he claims that his father Gregg Leakes and Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes are on the verge of a divorce. Damian shot down several reports suggesting the couple was still together, claiming that the “paperwork is being done.” “Nothing has been filed, but […]
News broke last week that Atlanta singer Monica and L.A. Laker star Shannon Brown have been married since November 2010. The newlyweds finally have confirmed the ceremony and released this photo of them on that day. Monica looks gorgeous in a lovely white dress. She is photo’d with Shannon Brown and his and her minister. […]
The 2011 Oscar nominations have been announced! This morning Mo’Nique and Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, revealed the nominees in Beverly Hills, California. Did your favorite star or movie get snubbed? Mo’Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress GALLERY: Celebs At The 2010 Oscars Black Female Oscar Winners & Nominees […]
Yesterday on The Oprah Winfrey show, Oprah revealed she found out over the Thanksgiving holiday that when she was 9 years old her mother had gotten pregnant, hid the pregnancy and secretly put the baby named Patricia up for adoption. Eventually an email from Patricia made it’s way past the hundreds of other “I’m your […]
Gospel star Kirk Franklin called into the “Steve Harvey Morning Show” today on our sister station Majic 107.5 / 97.5 and spoke about his new single “I Smile,” as well as his upcoming tour with Steve Harvey. Listen to the exclusive interview here! RELATED: Steve Harvey & Kirk Franklin Gospel Comedy Tour RELATED: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: […]
Oprah’s big secret is out!! Turns out the daytime talk show host has a long lost sister. According to TMZ.com, Oprah has a sister named Patricia — who was put up for adoption at a young age and bounced around foster homes until she was finally adopted at the age of 7. READ THE REST […]
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ medical transfer from Arizona to Texas on Friday went “flawlessly” with Giffords showing signs that she was aware of what was going on, doctors said. Giffords left the Tucson hospital Friday where she had been treated since being shot in the head January 8. She smiled and teared up when she heard […]
Monica and Shannon Brown are, indeed, married. The Atlanta singer confirmed that the couple had a secret wedding in their home on November 22, 2010. She sent HipHollywood.com this statement: “This is a very special time in my life. I am blessed to have married the man that God sent me, he’s loving, compassionate, strong […]