VIDEO: John Legend ‘Concerned’ About Kanye Before Meltdown
*Now that Kanye West is is dealing with a “psychiatric emergency,” his friend/associate, John Legend, is speaking out about his concern for the rapper before he was hospitalized in the video above. If you missed it, here’s an update on West: *It was Kanye’s personal physician who called 911 on him on Monday (11-21-16). The doc […]
Xzibit Talks Villainous ‘Empire’ Character & Restoration of Hip-Hop [EUR Exclusive]
*Multi-Platinum rapper, actor and producer Xzibit currently guest stars as Shyne Johnson, an aspiring music producer on the hit FOX music drama “Empire.” The villainous character first appeared at the end of Season 2, and EUR/Electronic Urban Report chatted with the artist about how he channels his music background to enhance the role. Xzibit also […]
Sage Steele: Biracial ESPN Anchor Criticized for Facebook Post on Diversity
*ESPN anchor Sage Steele wrote a lengthy Facebook post this past Thursday (11-17-16) on embracing diversity within the black community. But she also said some curious things about politics and her bi-racial heritage. Reactions to that post came quickly on a different social media platform, Twitter. “Instead of praising or uplifting each other,” Steele wrote […]
North Carolina Central Eagles win MEAC Championship! Headed to Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl
ATLANTA – The first invitation to the second annual Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl has been extended to the Mid- Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) college football champion, North Carolina Central UniversityThe FCS #20 ranked Eagles completed a perfect 8-0 conference slate by defeating rival and #9 North Carolina A&T Aggies, 42-21. The Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl will […]
Shonda Rhimes Stresses Importance of TV During Trump Presidency: ‘My Pen Has Power’
*Shonda Rhimes underscored the responsibility of scripted television as a global platform — now more than ever before — during the International Emmy Awards on Monday night. “It’s the most powerful source of communication in the world: we sit with you in your homes, you spend more hours with many of my characters than you […]
Gabrielle Union Had a Little Talk with Lena Dunham about ‘White Girl Privilege’
*In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Gabrielle Union revealed that she would love to have a sit down with white actresses Amy Schumer and Kate Upton who have recently made headlines with recent comments deemed racially insensitive. The star of “Being Mary Jane” and “Almost Christmas” said she has already had a “productive conversation” with actress Lena Dunham of […]
Kanye West’s Psych Eval: Dispatch Calls Released, Kim K Skips Angel Ball, Celebs Tweet Support
*The fire department dispatch calls related to Kanye West’s hospitalization on Monday reveal more details surrounding the rapper’s symptoms as paramedics arrived. According to the calls posted Tuesday by TMZ, a dispatcher is heard calling the situation a “psychiatric emergency.” As previously reported, paramedics were called to the home of Ye’s trainer, Harley Pasternak, and […]
Ray J Calls Out Ex Kim Kardashian in New Song With Chris Brown, ‘Famous’ (Listen)
*Ray J has lowered the hammer on his ex Kim Kardashian in a new track titled “Famous,” which, yet again, references their sex tape that catapulted her career. The track, featuring Chris Brown, surfaces nearly a month after word leaked that the two were in the studio working on a response to Kardashian, Kanye West and […]
After Meeting With Donald Trump, Robert Johnson Urges Black Americans to ‘Give Him a Shot’
*Democratic media mogul Bob Johnson went on several cable news outlets Monday urging fellow African Americans to give Donald Trump “the benefit of the doubt.” The BET founder met with Trump on Sunday at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, he revealed in interviews on both CNN and CNBC. Johnson described their […]
Toddler Survives Attempted Hanging By Daycare Provider (Watch)
*I have a luxury home with a large fenced yard just steps away from the Lake of the Isles that has been remodeled for the safety of your child. This is how Nataliia Karia, 42, promotes Uptown Daycare, which she runs in Minneapolis, on her Facebook page. The same center where she attempted to hang […]
Tragedy: Five School Kids Killed in Chattanooga Bus Accident; Driver Arrested
*A school bus filled with children slammed into a tree, flipped over and split apart Monday afternoon on a street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At least five children were killed in the crash, school officials said, and six others are hospitalized in an intensive care unit. “Five is a cursed number in our city right now. […]
Remember L. A. Women’s Theatre Festival on #GivingTuesday (November 29)!
*(Los Angeles) #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that celebrates and supports the work of nonprofit organizations and encourages people to contribute. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, you can join the national day of generosity and make a difference. All proceeds will go towards funding the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s 24th Annual Festival that […]
The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: Talking Points for Thanksgiving
*Instead of talking about how the Dallas Cowboys are making a run for the playoffs this year and how Tony Romo’s best chance to win a Super Bowl ring is while he’s on the injured reserve list, here are a few things you should discuss that could have more of an impact on your family, […]
Housing Neglect Continues in Baltimore’s Poorest Communities
*Across Baltimore, city residents are unhappy with how the local government and its subcommittees have handled low-income housing in the most poverty-stricken communities. “The Housing Authority, from my perspective, have no commitment to poor people in Baltimore,” said Jeff Singer, housing advocate and professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. “I think […]
Los Angeles Loses Front Line Warrior: Connie Watson of ‘People Who Care’
*(Los Angeles, CA) – When Connie Watson passed on September 29, 2016, the County of Los Angeles lost one of its most dedicated frontline warriors. Having dedicated more than 25 years of her professional career to serving as the executive director of the South Los Angeles-based nonprofit, People Who Care Youth Center (PWC), Connie positively […]
