TV & Film

“Django Unchained,” still the number one film outside of the US, has caused some of the most passionate discussions and debates in a long time. But something less controversial came up recently when Quentin Tarantino admitted Idris Elba was on the list of possible cast members, but he didn’t recruit him because he’s British. “Yeah, […]

Entertainment

Beyoncé has become one of the most iconic performers of our lifetime. Her amazing vocals, statuesque physique and insane ability to command a crowd to sheer awe set King Bey apart from many of her best imitators. VOGUE decided because of these facts alone, Bey should cover of fashion magazine’s March issue. In the in-depth […]

National News

Surfing naughty sites on a smartphone may not be so smart. Technical experts warn that browsing porn sites on mobile phones can enable malware. A new study conducted by Blue Coat found that a fourth of malicious software cases on smartphones are derived from pornographic websites. The study also noted that adults are three-times more […]

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer was charged Monday with murdering a Riverside officer in a potential death penalty case. A $1 million reward failed to trigger tips to end the manhunt. Christopher Dorner was also charged with the attempted murder of another Riverside officer and two Los Angeles Police Department officers, […]

Little Known Black History Facts

Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the lovechild of Senator Strom Thurmond and his former black maid, has passed away at age 87. Washington-Williams kept her father’s secret for 70 years. She revealed his identity after Thurmond died in 2003. The former South Carolina governor was a known segregationist and the longest serving senator in U.S. history. Essie […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman says he’s invited rocker Ted Nugent, who has referred to President Barack Obama‘s administration as “evil, America-hating,” to the State of the Union address. Rep. Steve Stockman of Texas said Monday on his website that Nugent will be his guest for the president’s speech Tuesday night. Stockman has talked […]

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DETROIT (AP) — Kwame Kilpatrick turned Detroit’s City Hall into a “private profit machine” by rigging contracts, demanding bribes and even stealing money meant for the needy, a prosecutor said during closing arguments Monday in the former mayor’s corruption trial. Kilpatrick spent $840,000 more than he earned as Detroit’s mayor from 2002 until 2008, Assistant […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department is not extending some housing benefits to same-sex partners of service members even though it legally could because the complex issue requires more review and has triggered concerns among military leaders, senior Pentagon officials said Monday. A new department memo detailed a number of other benefits that will be […]

Entertainment

Ladies, if you’re looking to find or keep love, we have yet another relationship book for you. Rap legend, TV dad and minister Rev. Run, who is married, and singer/actor/author, Tyrese Gibson, who is divorced, have joined forces to create a book on men and love from their very different perspectives. That book is “Manology” […]

Health & Wellness

Sometimes, you just need a pick me up. Whether you had a bad day at work, your kids are acting up or something more serious, having the skills to boost your mood can make the frustrations of life a whole lot more bearable.  So tuck this list away in your wallet or tack it your […]

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Roman Catholics around the world expressed disbelief and grief Monday at the first papal resignation in six centuries. Some saw it as a dramatic act of humility, others as a sign of crisis in the Roman Catholic Church. Many more expressed hope that a more dynamic and charismatic new pope […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House official says the parents of a Chicago teenager slain just days after performing during President Barack Obama’s inauguration will attend his State of the Union speech. Hadiya Pendleton, 15, was shot to death Jan. 29 in a park close to the Obama’s Chicago home. Police say a gunman hopped […]