2015 Pan African Film & Festival: Take Two
*Los Angeles -The production for the 23rd Edition of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival, is a wrap! The festival concluded on Monday evening, February 16th. A brigade of international art patrons and lovers of high quality, independent films attended all or part of the festival, which was held from February 5-16, 2015, at […]
EUR Guest Editorial: Uplifting the Black Community Through Education (by Conrad Timbers-Ausar)
*As our nation observes Black History Month, I want to take a moment to reflect on the current state of education within the black community. As an educator who has spent more than 10 years working within urban settings, and in my current role as a building principal at Ombudsman Chicago, I have seen the […]
Cynthia Holiday Continues Tradition of Jazz Women Singing the Blues
682-706-3251*She’s not Billie, not Judy, not Jennifer, not Carmen, not Nancy, it’s Cynthia Holiday. Cynthia Holiday is a real crowd pleaser and her renditions of straight-ahead jazz, blues and pop standards are full of swing, improvisation and soul. Clearly, singing live before an audience is where she feels most comfortable. Kevin Mahogany says, “I met Cynthia many […]
Eddie Murphy’s ‘SNL’ Return Was … Not Funny (Video Report)
OT Funny *(Via Newsy) – Eddie Murphy returned, as promised, to the “Saturday Night Live” stage for the first time in more than 30 years for the show’s 40th anniversary special. He walked in to a standing ovation. “This show is such a big part of who I am and my life, and I am so happy to […]
Keyshia Cole Considers Reconciling with Daniel Gibson (Watch)
*It’s almost been a year since Keyshia Cole separated with her estranged husband Daniel Gibson. But after all this time, there’s a possibility of them getting back together. Last year in March, Cole announced she and her husband decided to call it quits. This announcement came months after speculation he had been cheating on her.
Funny Man Sinbad Stops by ‘The Breakfast Club’ for A Chat (Watch)
*Recently, Sinbad stopped by Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club” radio show to hang out with the crew. Starting things off Sinbad discussed Old school Vs. The New School, previous IRS problems, career in comedy, Cosby, and Hip-Hop. When the subject of Bill Cosby came up, Sinbad explained that the Philly funny man was always a […]
’16 and Pregnant’ Star Gets Arrested for Offering Cop Sex
*”16 and Pregnant” star Valerie Fairman was busted for prostitution. Her arrest was part of a sting operation that included seven different women. Police organized the sting after there were complaints about prostitution in the New Castle, Del., area. She was arrested after offering a police officer sex for money.
Quincy Jones Discovery, Lesley Gore, Dies from Cancer at 68
*(Via Yahoo News) – Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the charts in 1963 at age 16 with her epic song of teenage angst, “It’s My Party,” and followed it up with the hits “Judy’s Turn to Cry,” and the feminist anthem “You Don’t Own Me,” died Monday. She was 68. Gore died of lung cancer […]
Bobby Brown’s Lawyer: Bobbi Kristina to Remian on Life Support
*Bobbi Kristina will not be taken off life support this week, despite reports to the contrary, Bobby Brown’s lawyer Christopher Brown tells People.com. The only child of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston remains at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta and in grim condition, according to a family member. She was found unconscious in her bathtub […]
Khloe Kardashian Mocks Amber Rose’s Stripper Past
*The Kardashians aren’t happy with Kim’s husband’s ex-girlfriend Amber Rose. The model shared her thoughts on 17-year-old Kylie Jenner allegedly dating 25-year-old Tyga…who happens to be the ex of Rose’s friend and Tyga’s baby mama Blac Chyna. “She’s a baby, she needs to go to bed at 7 o’clock and relax. That’s ridiculous,” Rose said […]
Decades of ‘Solitary Confinement’ Given to SC Inmates Because They (Wait for It!) Went on Facebook
*Wow, something seems awry here. Prisoners are generally sent to solitary confinement for serious offenses like rape, murder, or taking a hostage. It’s not unusual to hear that someone is locked up in that cold, dark, but mostly lonely place for months at a time. But to send people to solitary for accessing Facebook – well, […]
Ray J’s GF Princess Love Arrested for Beating Him Up
*Ray J‘s girlfriend Princess Love was put in handcuffs last Wednesday by New Orleans PD after allegedly beating the TV personality. According to TMZ, Ray J returned to his hotel after spending the night with TV producers at a strip club. Ray — who stars in “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood” with Princess Love — […]
EUR Theater Review: ‘King Hedley II’: It’s All About The Rhythm
*”King Hedley II” is a play by American playwright August Wilson, the eighth in his ten-part series, The Pittsburgh Cycle. The play is currently in production at the famed Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. from now through March 15. The following is an exclusive review for EUR by Kathy Ade. *It’s the rhythm of […]
Fan Tattoos Drake’s New Mixtape Title on his Neck
*Yes, it is really that serious for this Drake fan. Richy Huck decided to ink his love for the rapper into the back of his neck with a tattoo of Drake’s latest mixtape title: “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.” Thanks @richyhuck #drake #ifyourereadingthisitstoolate #champagnepapi @champagnepapi #draketattoo #tattoo A photo posted by Mike Bage
Jessica Williams Denies Replacing Jon Stewart on ‘The Daily Show’
*Jessica Williams has made it clear, she’s not in line to take over for Jon Stewart at “The Daily Show.” Somehow a rumor got out that the 25-year-old “Daily Show” correspondent has been on most short lists as a possible Stewart successor. She squashed the rumors with a series of tweets Sunday: “Fact 1: I’m […]
