Music
Raffles Van Exel: ‘I Didn’t Supply Whitney’s Drugs’
If by chance you run one of those media outlet that’s been sullying the name of Whitney Houston’s mysterious friend, Raffles van Exel, he wants…
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Music
More Than an Icon, Brown Was a D.C. Institution
A vigil was held on Chuck Brown Way in front of the legendary Howard Theatre Wednesday night to honor go-go legend Chuck Brown, who died…
Little Known Black History Fact: Chuck Brown
Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation’s capital, has died after…
National News
RFK Jr.’s Estranged Wife, Mary, Found Dead in NY
BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s estranged wife, Mary Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home…
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Dancer: $1,000 Buttocks Enhancement Damaged Lungs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia woman dubbed “the Black Madam” used silicone from Thailand and Krazy Glue to perform at-home cosmetic surgery that left an…
Music
Bobby Brown Says His New Album Represents Healing
NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Brown says it took him a long time to come out with a new album because he’s spent so much…
Music
Michael Jackson Costumes to be Exhibited, Sold
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s glittery gloves, spangled jackets, stage-worn costumes and personal fashion effects are going on a world tour. Celebrity auctioneer Darren…
On Screen
‘Moesha’ Star Fighting For Her Life
Unfortunately, tragedy continues to strike the cast of the celebrated 90s sitcom, Moesha. Already the Brandy-starring comedy series has seen the lost of Merlin Santana…
National News
SC Coroner: Mauling Death of Infant a Homicide
Parental neglect led to the dismemberment and death of a 2-month old infant by a dog as the boy’s father slept nearby, a South Carolina…
Music
Rapper G. Dep Convicted in 1993 NYC Shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — A once-rising rapper was convicted Tuesday of a 1993 killing after recently telling police he’d shot someone while trying to rob…
