WASHINGTON (AP) — Utility crews struggled to catch up with a backlog of millions of people without electricity for a fourth hot day Tuesday as frustration grew and authorities feared the toll of 23 storm deaths could rise because of stifling conditions and generator fumes. Power was back for more than a million customers but […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes. The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using a mouth swab. The test is designed to return a result […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck E. Cheese has been given the pink slip. The company that operates the chain of children's pizza restaurants is retiring the giant rodent's outdated image — and the man who voiced its character for nearly two decades. CEC Entertainment Inc. says it plans to launch a national ad campaign Thursday […]

Actor Andy Griffith, of the legendary "The Andy Griffith Show," has died just over a month after his 86th birthday at his home in North Carolina. Best known for his role as sheriff on "The Andy Griffith Show" running from 1960-1968; he can also be seen in "Matlock" which ran from 1986- 1995. Other roles […]

“American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino allegedly broke down into tears during her show in Trinidad on her birthday while reflecting on the loss of Whitney Houston. Go to Hellobeautiful to read more.

Often noted as the future of R&B, Frank Ocean has created a buzz on the scene for electronic beats, originality, and intriguing lyrics. Now the budding star is facing rumors of bi-sexuality because of the very lyrics his fans love. According to London's ChoiceFM DJ Max, the artist admitted to this in a couple of […]

Huggy Lowdown jokes with the crew about "the brother with crazy cash, the lady who goes loco for Eric Benet, and a guy who goes cookoo for Ice's Coco." He goes on to talk about Anderson Cooper's outting, joking who's next to announce "shiggidy we already knew." Listen to hear more.

Jacque Reid goes "Inside Her Story" with DaeQuan Morrison who's raising money for cancer research and his mom, Patricia Morrison, breast cancer survivor, through his book "What's the Spook." A family duo who's passion is definitely giving back.

Kevin Frazier discusses Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx role in the new movie "Django Unchained" plus Tom and Katies Divorce.

Sybil Wilkes discusses today's new headlines including the blistering heat wave, Glaxo's big pay out, our cultures need for HBCUs, and more.

Damon Williams details today's seriously ignorant news story including a man who was jailed for stabbing a woman at her request.

Gospel singer Bebe Winans gave one of the most memorable tributes at the late singer Whitney Houston’s televised funeral. So it’s only fitting that Houston’s longtime friend release a book about his relationship with the singer. “The Whitney I Knew” will be released on July 31. Never-released photos and details of the singer’s rise and […]