2 Live Crew alum Luther Campbell has jumped into the debate over Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained.” In an op-ed for the Miami New Times, the former rapper weighs in on Spike Lee, who has publicly taken issue with Tarantino’s repeated use of the n-word in “Django’s” script. “Screw Spike Lee,” Campbell begins. “Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django […]

It’s being reported that former NFLer and now sportscaster, Ahmad Rashad and his wife Sale Johnson, a society matron in Palm Beach (Fla.), are said to be quietly negotiating a divorce settlement before they go public and file later this year. If you didn’t know, Rashad and Johnson, a former fashion model and heir to […]

NEW YORK (AP) — As the tabloids speculated about whether Jessica Simpson is expecting again (she is) and the media zeroed in on Kate Middleton‘s acute morning sickness, Kim Kardashian says it was nice to be out of the media spotlight during the early stages of her pregnancy. “I’m obviously so happy for them, but […]

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A story about Manti Te’o‘s girlfriend dying of leukemia, which the Notre Dame All-American credited with inspiring him as he led the Fighting Irish to the BCS title game, turned out to be a hoax apparently perpetrated against the linebacker, the school said Wednesday. The university issued a news release […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of thousands of New York City children who usually ride school buses took subways, taxis and private cars to school Wednesday as more than 8,000 bus drivers and aides went on strike to keep their jobs. “I love my job and I don’t want to be looking for another one,” […]

In his second term, President Obama has a new face. On “Saturday Night Live” at least. 24-year-old Jay Pharoah took over the coveted Obama gig from Fred Armisen, who despite not being a man of color, had the gig for Obama’s first term. The Virginia native got to “SNL” through his impersonations of everyone from […]

Maybe all the Vitamin Waters inspired him. Rapper/actor/spokesman 50 Cent has just released a new book encouraging his fans to get and stay in shape. “Formula 50” is a 6-week workout plan designed to get you off the coach and into the sexy category, if of course, you follow the plan 50 has laid out. […]

The Rosenwald Center of New Orleans was a recreational facility built in 1950 for Louisiana blacks. Though there were plenty of rec centers in the area, former Mayor Chep Morrison would not allow integration of the white-only facilities. The Rosenwald Center was built on the Lincoln playground and included a gym and outdoor pool. The […]

Amber Rose was cornered by TMZ on Tuesday and may have let some news slip about her fiancé Wiz Khalifa during a brief exchange with the videographer. When the pap gifted her with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ice cream bar, Amber said, “My husband loves Ninja Turtles! That’s really cute, thank you.” Does this […]

Essence will honor Hollywood heavyweights Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard and Gabrielle Union in a ceremony next month. The sixth annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon will recognize women in the film industry on February 21, 2013. The popular magazine will present media mogul Oprah Winfrey with the Power Award while honoring Alfre Woodard with the […]

A North Carolina State University basketball star proved to be a hero on and off the court this weekend. Shortly after the team defeated top-ranked Duke, the crowd immediately rushed onto the court in celebration. As fans poured from the stands to the basketball court, wheelchair-user Will Privette was knocked to the ground. He said […]

As our country engages in serious discourse over violence and gun control, Bernice King reminds us of her father’s message 45 years later. The youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. believes that her father’s platform against violence is just as essential today as it was during the civil rights movement. King and other Christian […]