Serena Williams Rebounds After Rogers Cup Loss; Sloane Stephens Storms into Round of 16
*Serena Williams took to Center Court for the first time on Wednesday in 2nd round action at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. She was up against Bulgarian, Tsvetana Pironkova. After losing in the semifinals in Toronto at Rogers Cup, the defending Cincy champion was likely eager to gauge where she is with her […]
OWN Remembers Julian Bond with Special Presentation
*Los Angeles – In memory of civil rights leader Julian Bond, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special encore presentation of the star-studded television event “Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way” on Saturday, August 22 at 1 p.m. ET/PT. In addition to Bond, the legends that were honored include Ambassador Andrew Young, Berry Gordy, […]
Ciara Cites Double Standard for Introducing Her Son to Russell Wilson
*Ciara may have moved on from her ex Future with building a relationship with Russell Wilson, but apparently some men have a problem with the athlete building a relationship with the “I Bet” singer’s 1-year-old son. Addressing the criticism, Ciara cited a double standard that exists when it comes to her and Future. “It’s been […]
Five More Things You Need to Know From Today (Aug 20)
*Kendrick Lamar has inspired the creation of a hip-hop-steeped college scholarship from the folks at Philly-based Oogeewoogee.com. After seeing coverage of the New Jersey English teacher who developed a lesson plan based on K Dot’s latest album “To Pimp a Butterfly,” which prompted the rapper to visit the class, creators of the website were inspired to […]
Queen Latifah Puts the Cap on Rumors of Her Sexuality
*Speculation over Queen Latifah’s sexuality has been a running topic for a number of years. Adding fuel to the fire is Latifah’s critically acclaimed role as Bessie Smith in HBO’s recent biopic on the bisexual blues icon. No matter her orientation, let it be said that Latifah is not going to spill the beans anytime […]
Do Black Folks REALLY Need to ‘Fear the Walking Dead’? (Watch First 3 Min of Premiere)
*The highly anticipated prequel to AMC’s “The Walking Dead” premieres Sunday, and let’s just say that art imitates life, as African Americans continue to suffer in disproportionate numbers…at least in the first two episodes. “Fear of the Walking Dead” follows life leading up to the zombie apocalypse that has already happened at the series premiere […]
Pistol Whipped Cop Says He Didn’t Fire for Fear of ‘Bad Publicity’ (Watch!)
*I would be less than truthful if I didn’t suggest other cops follow their colleagues line of thinking. FYI, take a look at the headline. Jus’ sayin’. No, I don’t encourage violence of any kind. And I hate the police mentality of shoot first and ask questions later. But at least this officer is alive. […]
Tasha Cobbs’ ONE PLACE LIVE Available This Friday!
*Clearly one of the most anticipated projects this year…the new album from Tasha Cobbs – One Place Live, produced by VaShawn Mitchell – will be available online and in stores this Friday, August 21. Tasha recently hosted a CD release concert at her home church,The dReam Center in Atlanta, just before traveling to Dallas for […]
Black Women Grace September Covers of Four Major Magazines
*Black women just so happen to bless the covers of four major magazines’ September 2015 issues…and it’s not even black history month. Beyoncé, Kerry Washington, Serena Williams and Ciara appear on the covers of Vogue, Self, New York Magazine and Shape respectively. September issue is traditionally the biggest and highest-selling issue for American monthly magazines with […]
So You Think You Can Preach? (WATCH)
Looks like there may be another reality show on in the making. According to the So You Think You Can Preach website: This reality based television concept will be religiously based as the Creator of the show Pastors a church in Northwest Detroit. Bishop Cashma Bryan wants the show to help find the Ultimate non-licensed […]
Shawn King’s Wife Defends Him on FB: ‘He’s No Rachel Dolezal’
*Shaun King’s wife has come to his defense in a lengthy Facebook post in the wake of allegations he led people to believe he is black. Conservative blogs have uncovered documents proving that both of his parents are white, and CNN says it has since gotten confirmation from one of King’s family member. “Shaun is […]
Shaun King’s Fam Confirms He’s White; HS Beatdown Was for ‘Dating a Black Girl’
*CNN’s Don Lemon says he has gotten confirmation from a family member of prominent #BlackLivesMatter activist Shaun King that he is indeed white. “A family member tells CNN that both of King’s parents are white,” Lemon said Wednesday on his show “CNN Tonight.” Conservative websites were the first to expose King as a white man […]
Caitlyn Jenner Could Face Manslaughter Charge Over Car Crash
*Sheriff’s investigators plan to recommend prosecutors file a vehicular manslaughter charge against Caitlyn Jenner for her role in a fatal car crash in Malibu last February, officials said Thursday. Investigators found that Jenner was driving “unsafe for the prevailing road conditions” because her SUV rear-ended a Lexus, pushing it into oncoming traffic on the Pacific […]
Aretha Franklin Looking to Open Detroit Entertainment Complex
*Aretha Franklin may be moving into real estate. The Queen of Soul told WWJ-AM she wants to open an entertainment venue in Detroit that would include a nightclub and fine dining. It would also include “a five-star night club for dining and dancing, the band, the whole nine yards,” as well as a museum, she […]
Read Celebrities’ Heartfelt Homages to Angie Stone
* “Angie Stone is an OG diva! She paved a way for artists like myself to join their gospel roots with catchy melodies and rap flows making her a true pioneer of Hip-Hop/R&B and Soul music.” – Faith Evans “Angie is a sweet lady. I love her music, real soul music. Makes me want to dance.” – […]
