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Winning an Academy Award is a big deal, but for Jennifer Hudson it’s not her greatest accomplishment. “I’m prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar,” she tells this month’s Self magazine. Hudson claims that it wasn’t until she competed on American Idol in 2004 that she realized she was overweight. “I didn’t even know […]

Former President Bill Clinton is embracing age 65 today by making a VERY big change! He is now vegan and has stopped eating dairy and eggs, in addition to not eating meat! Source: www.cbsnews.com

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference has named Isaac Newton Farris Jr., nephew of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., as president. King founded the civil rights organization in 1957. Farris is the son of King’s only surviving sibling, Christine King Farris. The Rev. Howard Creecy, who had been president of the SCLC, died of an […]

In my years as a Financial Planner, I have fielded many questions.  One of the most frequent questions I have been asked is, “What is the best area to invest in this market?” Many state that the equity market is poised for a strong rally in the long run. Others state that the bond market […]

Grammy-nominated, singer and songwriter, Eric Benet’s new movie, “Trinity Goodheart” airs tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET, on the Gospel Music Channel, which is America’s favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment. This original movie will present Benét in his first dramatic lead role! The movie “Trinity Goodheart” is based on an original screenplay written […]

A Lakeland pastor faces a lawsuit from Tampa-based Without Walls International Church after leaving its Lakeland satellite ministry in July to form his own congregation. Randy L. Coggins and his newly created Bridge of Hope Church are defendants in a civil complaint filed last week in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Bartow. In the […]

Casseroles are simple quick easy go to meals for working adults. Here is a turkey casserole with wild rice that will be great for dinner and even better for lunch the next day! Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water 1 cup uncooked wild rice ( brown rice can be used) 4 cups cut-up cooked turkey 1 […]

“Braxton Family Values” returns with season 2 this November. And we’ve got a sneak peek! In it, we see Trina and Towanda still having marital problems, Tamar hitting the stage and mama Evelyn getting back on the dating scene. WEtv reps also promise that the 19 new episodes will follow Toni’s new love life and […]

The family of Zachey Tims has opted to change funeral plans. The most notable being that it will now be private and that Bishop TD jakes will be preaching. On August 18, 2011, it was learned that T.D. Jakes will deliver the eulogy for Tims’ funeral which will be private on August 20, 2011.  His […]

Children should be trained in basic etiquette. Each day I feel as if the responsibility to teach our children basic manners has gone right out the window. Just how basic is basic, though? As a teacher and a Godmother, I am stickler for manners. If you don’t use them, you get nothing. My parents taught […]

Today Lexi tells all about James Fortune, Kim Burrell, Ricky Dillard, Pastor Zachery Tims, and Tyler Perry. Check out today’s segment to hear all about it!

Today’s Revelation comes from a man stopping him in the mall asking about Gay Rights. Check out today’s segment to hear Marcus’ response to this inquiry!