Baton Rouge Police Killer ID’d As Gavin Long
*Here’s what is known about the the Baton Rouge gunman. Authorities have identified him as Gavin Long of Kansas City, Mo. He was a Marine veteran who had served in Iraq. Yvonne Carlock, the deputy public affairs officer for the United States Marines, provided these details of Long’s military service: Rank: Sergeant Date of Rank: […]
Another ‘Racist Rant’ Gets White Employee Fired!
*Apparently this fool didn’t hear about the Bank of America employee who was fired after she posted her racist rant on Facebook. I swear, this is even further proof that racist people are simply not that smart. OK, I’ll say it: They’re downright dumb. And ignorant. Take Diane Amoratis, an employee…er, former employee, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City, […]
French Montana, Birdman to Guest Star in ‘Empire’ Season 3
*Rapper French Montana will appear in the season 3 “Empire” premiere as music mogul Vaughn, a member of Lucious Lyon’s powerful inner circle. There are whispers that he could be a potential love interest for Cookie (Taraji P. Henson). Series co-creator Lee Daniels teased Montana’s appearance — as well as Birdman, who plays himself — […]
Here Comes the Bride! Tatyana Ali Marries Dr. Vaughn Rasberry
*Well, it’s a done deal. In an intimate ceremony in Beverly Hills on Sunday, actress Tatyana Ali married Dr. Vaughn Rasberry. “I’m just excited,” Ali told People before the ceremony. “All of our family is coming into town!” Ali and Rasberry, who met on eHarmony a little less than two years ago, announced their engagement […]
Lamar Denies Khloe Support – Tyrese Reveals Why TGT Broke Up
*Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian are one step closer to finalizing their divorce and the former NBA baller has responded to Khloe’s filing agreeing with the reality star who cited “irreconcilable differences” for the cause of their divorce. Odom has also requested that the judge deny spousal support to Khloe, according to People. Khloe and […]
Russell Wilson: ‘Fortunate & Blessed’ To Have Ciara As His Wife
*Russell Wilson and Ciara wed at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England, on July 6, and now the footballer has revealed the best part about marrying the singer to E! News. “To share a special moment and a lifetime with somebody that you truly love and really cares about you is amazing,” Russell recently told […]
Kenny Smith Challenges NBA Players to Help Combat Police Brutality
*On a recent episode of the Tiki and Tierney radio show, Kenny Smith said “the system doesn’t work” for Black people, and he challenged pro athletes in the league to donate a percentage of their salary to the black community in an effort to help combat police brutality. Smith told host Brandon Tierney that in […]
‘The Mike & Dave Harlem Hip Hop Story’ Coming Soon
* The Mike & Dave Harlem Hip Hop Story ~ The Official Hip Hop Hall of Fame + Museum coming to NYC in 2017 continues its expansion into MultiMedia Entertainment Productions and Digital Storytelling Archives. Stay tuned for the launch the Hip Hop Hall of Fame TV Channel and commissioning its first ever Documentary Film and Music Soundtrack for National […]
Review: Jody Watley & Shalamar Reloaded Sub For Chaka, Shut It Down!
*What does a woman do when she gets a last-minute call to sub for a recovering Chaka Khan at the California State Fair? If you’re the legendary Jody Watley, you do what legends do: you take the stage and shut it down…in a black catsuit, no less! Watley started with a declaration wrapped in one […]
Cleveland Police Union Head: Obama Has ‘Blood on His Hands’
Damn, we can’t say that we didn’t see this coming a mile away, unfortunately. Especially in the wake of the police ambush killings in Dallas last week and Baton Rouge today. The bottom line is that President Obama is being blamed for the shooting in Dallas and Baton Rouge. Detective Steve Loomis, the head of […]
Tamar and Vince Respond to Rumors of Divorce … Indirectly
*It looks like those reports of Tamar Braxton & Vince Herbert getting a divorce because she was allegedly cheating are premature. The couple isn’t exactly saying anything, but they seemed to indirectly deny the rumor yesterday when Tamar posted an Instagram video alongside her husband. “After all these years he STILL hates when I sing […]
Vivica Fox & Howard Hewett to Highlight DNC Watch Party
* 2016 DNC Watch Party ~ The city of Brotherly Love will declare more than liberty on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 when a convergence of trendsetters, elected officials, labor and civil rights leaders descend upon the city and partake in the DogonVillage.com DNC Watch Party 2016 Democratic National Convention ~ DNC Watch Party. Heralded as the […]
Hillary Clinton to Address Police Brutality at NAACP Convention
*In an attempt to gain more favor among African American voters, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will speak to the NAACP national convention in Cincinnati as the Republican National Convention is getting underway in Cleveland. Clinton will use her platform to specifically address the issue of police violence and the African American community, the Cincinnati […]
3 Baton Rouge Police Officers Killed in Ambush – 3 Others Injured
*(Via MSNBC) – Three officers in Baton Rouge were shot and killed in an apparent ambush Sunday morning, the city’s mayor told MSNBC, less than two weeks after a fatal police shooting sparked protests in the city. At least four others were injured in the shooting, Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden said. He said the […]
Solange Reveals Decision to Open Account with Black-Owned Bank
*Following the police-killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, Solange Knowles announced she’s moving her money to a Black-owned bank. The singer explained the switch on Instagram Sunday, but she didn’t mention the name of her former banker — nor did she reveal the name of her new bank. “While I realize this is a […]