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A short film titled “Strange Thing About The Johnsons,” is raising eyebrows over its extremely controversial plot which involves molestation and homosexuality within an African-American family.
Stand-up comedian Patrice O’Neal died at the age of 41 following a stroke last month. “It is with terrible sadness we must report that Patrice O’Neal has passed away this morning. Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius,” said his agent Matt Frost. […]
Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of killing Michael Jackson has been sentenced to the maximum term of four years behind bars. Prosecutors urged the judge to sentence the doctor to the maximum sentence, after Murray’s treatment of Jackson ended the life of the King of Pop and left his three children without a father.
James Fortune is always well-dressed and well-groomed, but this Gospel superstar has a new look on the cover of Identity, his album with FIYA. He’s rocking a pair of glasses reminiscent of Malcolm X, and it’s nice to see him trying something a little different. Identity will be released on January 17th, 2012, and you […]
It was a powerful night of Hip-Hop, R&B at the music for the 2011 Soul Train Awards. A lot of love and emotion could be seen in the building. There was a moving Heavy D tribute put on by Doug E. Fresh, Goodie M.O.B., Naughty By Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane and Kurtis Blow. The […]
Despite all of the fleeting tabloid rumors that Jennifer Hudson and fiance David Otunga have called it quits, she is pressing forward with the marriage. PHOTOS: Jennifer Hudson’s Weight Loss Journey While on the red carpet at Sunday night’s American Music Awards, Hudson said, “We’re going to get married, and I know they said we […]
Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary will add reality TV show stars to their resume in 2012, but are the going to be the next Braxtons? At first it seems like the sister acts have nothing in common. However, there are some interesting similarities in the two families. Like the Braxtons, Mary Mary […]
Last month, Gospel greats BeBe & CeCe Winans received one of their highest honors, when they were added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The brother and sister act were recognized by an institution that honors the best in film, television and music, and friends and family were in Los Angeles to share their excitement. […]
In an effort to reveal potentially scandalous information about herself before anyone else could, Tasha Smith revealed that she used to be a stripper. She talked about her past with Wendy Williams, and that wasn’t the only secret she shared. Tasha is married to another man now, but she previously dated her “For Better or […]
New York, NY — GRAMMY award-winning Gospel duo Mary Mary are getting their own reality show with an eight-episode, one-hour original series that will air on WE tv. The show will debut March 29, 2012 and air on Thursday nights. The show, tentatively titled, “Mary Mary” will follow sisters Erica and Tina Campbell as they balance […]
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 […]