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Despite the fact that none of the 26 new shows on network TV feature an African American lead character, several African American characters play secondary roles, also known as the “Black Best Friend.” Two new popular shows, “Grimm” and “Up All Night” feature Russell Hornsby and Maya Rudolph playing the role of “Black Best Friends.” […]

Oprah Winfrey will be making her return to television with a “small screen venture” where she will visit celebrities at his or her homes. The first episode, featuring Stephen Tyler, will air January 1 on her network OWN! Oprah Winfrey Teaches Rosie O’Donnell How to Drink a Tequila Shot (VIDEO) “After 25 years I got […]

During her second acceptance speech at the American Music Awards, rapper Nicki Minaj revealed that her mother was going to be releasing a Gospel album. Nicki Minaj won the AMA award for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album, and mentioned that her mother had already found a publicist. Despite her racy image, Nicki Minaj did thank God for […]

On the red carpet at the Soul Train Awards, the pregnant Erica Campbell (right) of Mary Mary revealed some details about her baby. We now know that Erica has a baby girl on the way, and we also know when her little one is due. Take a look at Erica share the good news in […]

from: kysdc.com Dwight Myers, the rapper known as Heavy D, will be laid to rest at the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, today at 11am. The ceremony will be led by Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, who will deliver the eulogy. Click here to view the livestream of Heavy […]

Oprah Winfrey’s best freind, Gayle King, will be joining CBS’s The Early Show as a co-host, the New York Times is reporting. See also: Oprah Winfrey, James Earl Jones Receive Honorary Oscars At Governors Awards See also: More than Common…Extraordinary! According to the Times, King along with Charlie Rose are being added to the lineup to compete with NBC’s Today and ABC’s Good […]

After the secular girl group Destiny’s Child disbanded, Michelle Williams shifted to Gospel music by releasing her solo inspirational album Heart to Yours (2002). She released her second project Do You Know two years later and stayed in the Gospel lane. But in 2008, Michelle went back to the secular side with a R&B/Pop/Dance album. […]

As I approach 35, I still have many unanswered questions about my biological father and the reasons it took me nearly 30 years to realize that I had to forgive him and move forward. I had questions like: ‘What really happened? What man would have a son and not want to be a part of […]

Akon has made millions of dollars singing about subjects that no Gospel artist would touch, so many were surprised to hear Mali Music was partnering with him. Has working with Akon altered the type of message Mali Music delivers in his musical ministry? Hear him respond to his critics in this video, and get more of […]

Black women view themselves as especially self-confident and independent-minded-more so than Caucasian women. In a recent poll conducted by beauty mag Allure magazine, Black women rated themselves three times as likely as Caucasian women to rate themselves at the ‘hot’ end of the spectrum. Tell us something we don’t know! Black women have always viewed […]

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is using his comedic talents again in a new skit from the website, Funny Or Die. The skit features Tyson parodying GOP presidential candidate, Herman Cain, saying that “The Tea Party loves crazy more than they hate Black.” See Also: Stars Without Makeup See Also: Black Travel: Visit Chicago, Illinois

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009, the gated mansion at 100 North Carolwood Drive where the pop star lived with his three children while preparing for his comeback concerts became part media camp, part Jackson tribute ground. See also: Carrie Fisher Condemns Dr. Conrad Murray In Michael Jackson Case […]