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Oprah’s best friend Gayle King debuted on the “CBS This Morning” show Monday; and by Tuesday, she landed an interview with First Lady Michelle Obama! See what she had to say about the image she is learning to just shake off! Watch the interview below. Source: http://www.eewmagazine.com

Erica Campbell and her hubby Warryn are getting ready for their new baby girl! ‘Zaya Monique” is her name; according to a tweet by Erica as she headed to her baby shower. Family and friends gathered about Erica and Warryn and showered them with many gifts as they await the arrival of their third child; […]

Mrs. Obama is scheduled to announce the commitment from more than 100 medical schools during an appearance Wednesday at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. The schools are agreeing to step up training for medical students in how to treat PTSD and traumatic brain injury, increase research into the conditions and share new information and best […]

Jennifer Hudson is backtracking on her recent explanation as to why she did not take the role in “Precious.”  Jennifer Hudson told TMZ, her weight was NOT a factor when she turned down the role of “Precious”, she turned it down because she felt it was too graphic for her at that time. The Weight […]

Gorge actress Halle Berry is reportedly engaged to French actor Olivier Martinez.  The two sealed the pre-nuptial deal with an emerald and diamond sparkler. which Berry has been sporting, says People.com. SEE ALSO: Gingrich, Santorum Vow To Fight On Berry and Martinez met nearly two years ago during the filming of “Dark Tide,” when they worked opposite each […]

Beyonce and Jay-Z’s newborn, Blue Ivy, isn’t even a week old, but she’s already raising hell, TMZ reports. SEE ALSO: Gingrich, Santorum Vow To Fight On Is GOP Race Over? Someone vandalized a North Carolina church sign yesterday with writing that read, “Beyonce had her baby. Satan is on Earth.” Beyonce‘s new baby Blue Ivy […]

Tavis Smiley was set to deliver the keynote address at an MLK luncheon hosted by the Peoria Civic Center next week in central Illinois until a group of Obama supporters demanded that he be replaced or face a boycott, Politico reports. SEE ALSO: School Used Slavery Theme For Math Lesson Has No Child Left Behind […]

Ministers  inspire creative thinking, hard-work  harvest  raw materials wisdom and creativity to build the kingdom. Good minsters  are not looking for sermons to preach; they are looking for catalytic ideas for how to connect with contemporary thinking and culture.  They help shape the way you see life. Read: Jennifer Hudson Attributes Her Survival Of Family […]

Being a mentor is a full time job. It is often very hard to know if you are doing well at it.  I work with kids everyday in my organization, Hip-Hop Chess Federation. Today one of the kids I mentor was talking to me about his life goals (we will call him Marcus).  Sometimes Marcus jokes […]

Today I was brought to tears when I saw the video of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ daughter, Sarah Henson, who introduce her dad at the 2011 Woman Thou Art Loosed conference. Sarah, who became a mom at the young age of 14, shared how her father was her rock and biggest champion during such a difficult […]

By Zerlina Maxwell Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman patiently waited his turn, and now it seems he’s finally getting his chance to “surge” in the GOP presidential nomination fight, as today, voters head to the polls in the New Hampshire primary. SEE ALSO: Will New Hampshire Have An Impact? The former ambassador to China under […]

The “Queen Of Soul” is healthy and in love, CNN reports. The music icon sat down with Soledad O’Brien recently to discuss her love life, health and “her man.” SEE ALSO: Will New Hampshire Have An Impact? Jay-Z, Beyonce’s Miscarriage Watch the video below to hear Aretha get personal. Watch The Video To Hear Aretha […]