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DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) — MC Hammer suggests he was a victim of racial profiling when he was stopped and arrested by police in the Northern California city of Dublin. The ’90s rap star tweeted on Saturday that an officer approached him in his car and asked “Are you on parole or probation?” He says that […]
Another day, another reality show! VH1 has become the ambassador for ratchet TV shows like “Love & Hip Hop” and “Flavor Of Love,” so we can’t wait to see what exactly comes from their new show “The Gossip Game.” The cast, which includes: Vivian Billings (NYC Gossip Girl), K.Foxx (“The Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Show With K. Foxx”), Kim Osorio (Editor-In-Chief […]
Michael Jackson‘s former masterpiece of a home Neverland Ranch hasn’t had a person living in it since 2005. that might change in the near future because it is rumored the new king and queen of music, Jay-Z and Beyonce are looking to buy the King of Pop’s former home. According to AOL Real Estate, a “source close to the Jackson […]
The Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF) is a twenty-one year old celebration of independent black filmmaking. Held February 7-18th, the festival is the creation of award-winning actors Danny Glover, Janet Dubois (Good Times) and film enthusiast and activist, Ayuko Babu. The two visionaries created a non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of cultural diversity and education […]
Fantasia Barrino covers the March 2013 issue of Jet Magazine but she’s not too happy with the mag. Tasia took to her Instagram account to blast the publication for publishing an old photo of her on their recent cover. She wants a redo and wished the mag used the pics that her camp sent over. Tasia […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Cleotha Staples, the eldest sibling in the highly influential gospel group The Staples Singers, has died. She was 78. Staples family friend and music publicist Bill Carpenter says Staples died Thursday at her Chicago home after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for the last decade. The Staples Singers began as a way for […]
Michelle Williams can add “reality star” to her ever growing resume. The Destiny’s Child member will star and produce “My Sister’s Keeper.” The show, which will be distributed by Entertainment One Television will follow Michelle as she prepares to release her third gospel album, as well as balance her family and personal life. In a press […]
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien has already lined up the next chapter in her career. Amid rumors that her morning show “Staring Point” was close to an ending point, new CNN boss Jeff Zucker announced Thursday that he has reached a deal to help O’Brien fund her own production company, titled Starfish Media Group. The company will […]
Rapper Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose welcomed a bundle of joy on Thursday. Khalifa, born Cameron Thomaz, tweeted out the good news, writing, “Happy Birthday Sebastian ‘The Bash’ Taylor Thomaz!!!.” Going on to tweet: “Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world.” Early this morning, Amber Rose tweeted an image of Khalifa and the […]
Dr. Arnold Klein, the dermatologist who was best friends with Michael Jackson and may or may not be Prince Michael’s biological daddy, has a warrant out for his arrest, reports TMZ. Klein — who has now filed for bankruptcy — failed to turn over more than 100 pieces of expensive artwork as well as a […]
Will there be a Black Oscar winner this year? It’s possible but highly unlikely. The two top Black nominees, 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis and veteran actor Denzel Washington are vying for top acting honors, but will likely be shut out given both Hollywood politics and their lack of wins through the awards season thus far. “Django […]
Film buffs look forward to this weekend every year as the Oscars are handed out for the 85th time live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Though they are long shots, young actress Quvenzhane Wallis and veteran actor Denzel Washington are both nominated in the top acting categories. Expect to see perennial Oscar fashion winner […]
