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“Extreme Weight Loss” contestant Rod Durham, a high school English teacher from the ABC show’s fourth season, was found dead in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the weekend. He was 52. Durham was discovered by housekeepers in his hotel room, where he reportedly died from diabetic shock, according to the AP. “Heaven just got a lot […]
Twenty-five members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who are of Asian descent — among them two-time best director Oscar winner Ang Lee — have sent a letter to the organization protesting “tasteless and offensive skits” about Asians that were part of the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 28, including one joke […]
Comedian Donnell Rawlings is performing at the Atlanta Comedy theater this weekend. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about an altercation he had in Philadelphia where he reportedly tried to skip out on the tab. “I ain’t doing that bad where I can’t afford a $12 tab. It was unfortunate though. A $12 check […]
During Women’s History Month, we have to acknowledge the Black women who are fabulously blazing unmarked trials to inspire and achieve. There aren’t as many Black firsts still available that these talented women can conquer, but there are a few areas left where they can still make a historic mark. Some are already well on […]
Well now, this is quite interesting. This morning, Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross was on FOX 5’s “Good Day New York” and confessed to the hosts about her initial dislike of co-star Anthony Anderson. On Not Liking Anthony Anderson at first: “I wasn’t trying to be funny. I didn’t like him. He wasn’t my co-star at the time. […]
For the first time, Bernie Mac's widow speaks out about the final moments of his life.
The popular stars of the OWN show Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s are in mourning today. Miss Robbie’s 21-year-old grandson, Andre Montgomery, has been shot and killed in St. Louis, reports TMZ. The aspiring rapper, who appeared on the reality show featuring Robbie Montgomery and her family and their soul food restaurants, was recording at a […]
Last week, the ladies of “The Talk” decided to encourage young women to take off their clothes and share nude selfies on social media – in support of Kim Kardashian’s selfie-gate. When Kim posted this pic on Instagram, it sparked conversation, criticism and praise from many, including Sharon Osbourne, who believes it to be empowering […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s estate has agreed to sell its remaining stake in a lucrative music catalog to Sony Corp. for $750 million, the entities announced Monday. The agreement for Jackson’s half-share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog will give the company sole ownership of works by The Beatles, Bob Dylan and other […]
My, my my! That’s all we can say about the gorgeous Elise Neal. (Scroll down to see what she’s working with from head to toe.) Would you believe that incredible body is 50-years-old? Via her Instagram page, Neal posted photos from her birthday bash which took place on March 12 at a night club in Dallas. […]
Time Magazine brought prima ballerina Misty Copeland and President Barack Obama together during Women’s History Month and the results were pretty amazing. The two, who are both biracial and were raised by single mothers, discussed how they were shaped by their histories and their finding a path to acceptance as pioneers in their respective fields. […]
Mo’Nique’s 82-pound weight loss owes more to the Oscar winner’s husband and children rather than her own energy to hit the gym. The entertainer, who worked over the past year to shed more than 80 pounds, revealed her motivation to taking the weight off while chatting at the 22nd Annual Pan-African Film and Arts Festival. […]
