Contagious Video of 1970s Hit Song (‘YMCA’) Highlights Stroke Signs
*A new parody music video is teaching diverse populations and generations across the country to recognize the most common stroke warning signs. The YouTube sensation was created by the American Heart Association/ASA, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke. It’s a leading cause of death and disability. African Americans are most […]
‘Evening Under the Stars’ Gala Honors Anna Marie Horsford (EUR Exclusive! – PHOTOS!)
*Los Angeles, CA — Lawyer and special needs advocate, Areva Martin does it again as the stars were shining bright, no pun intended! The 12th Annual Evening Under the Stars Gala, hosted by Beverly White, was in full swing at the California African American museum. Celebrities, executives, family and friends all dressed up in their […]
Kendu Isaacs Wants Share of Money from Mary J. Blige’s ‘Divorce Songs’ Sales
*If Mary J. Blige thought her estranged, so-to-be ex-husband, Martin “Kendu” Isaacs, was going to accept the money she’s currently paying him and leave her in peace while the divorce process winds its way through the legal system, she’s finding out differently. Dude is accusing the singer of using their failed marriage as a creative […]
Antonio Cromartie: Father of 14 Seeks Reduction in Child Support Payments
*Former NFLer Antonio Cromartie says he can barely afford to financially take care of his 14 kids, and he’s pleading for mercy with a judge. According to reports, Cromartie says the $17,000 he pays per month in child support is bleeding his bank accounts dry. He recently went to court seeking a reduction in support […]
Actors Teach Drama to Prison Inmates; ‘Women in Blue: A Prison Play’ is Born
*’WOMEN IN BLUE | a prison play’ chronicles a day in the life of four women prisoners. Inspired by true stories and the actors’ experiences teaching theater inside correctional facilities, this play humanizes incarcerated mothers while exposing the hidden realities of life behind bars. Through story-telling, mime, poetry, and music, light is shed on the […]
George Clooney on ‘Suburbicon’s’ Dual Plot of Prosperity & Racisim (EUR Exclusive! – WATCH)
*”Suburbicon” hits theaters this Friday October 27, 2017 starring Matt Damon, Julianne Moore and Karimah Westbrook under the direction of George Clooney. In collaboration with Clooney, Grant Heslov, Joel and Ethan Coen wrote this this comedy-drama which features two parallel stories that seek to expose the deceit and violence that lies under the tranquil surface of suburban America. When asked could he live a Suburban life versus the […]
Shaquille O’Neal’s Longtime Girlfriend Announces Their Engagement on Instagram
*Shaquille O’Neal has reportedly proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Laticia Rolle. She seemed to announce the news on Instagram with a photo of her and her man cozied up on a sofa with her hand on his leg showing off a giant rock on her finger. “About a week ago,” Rolle captioned a photo, see below. […]
Kim Cattrall Suggests ‘Sex and the City’ Recast Samantha as Black or Hispanic
*After it became very clear this week that Kim Cattrall will never, ever reprise her role as Samantha Jones should a third “Sex and the City” be greenlighted, the actress had some thoughts on how the film could move forward without her. “Another actress should play it — maybe they could make it an African-American […]
Kevin Hart’s Wife Eniko Works Out While 9 Months Pregnant (Watch)
*Kevin Hart’s pregnant wife, Eniko Parrish, looks ready to pop at any moment, but it hasn’t stopped her from getting in a workout. The 33-year-old model took to Instagram Monday with video of her exercising at the gym, protruding belly and all on full display behind workout pants and beneath a sport bra. “#36weeksAndCounting Zo […]
Robert Guillaume, TV’s ‘Benson’, Dies at 89
*Actor Robert Guillaume, a two-time Emmy winner for portraying the acidic butler Benson on two ABC sitcoms, has died following a battle with prostate cancer. He was 89. Guillaume – who also starred in theater and voiced the wise mandrill Rafiki in Disney’s 1994 film “The Lion King” and its related sequels, video games and […]
Colin Kaepernick Signs Million-Dollar Book Deal with Random House Imprint
*Colin Kaepernick has finally signed a contract. The free agent NFL quarterback, who is still jobless after launching the current movement of NFL players protesting social injustice during the national anthem, has inked a book deal worth just over $1 million with Random House imprint One World, Page Six reports. One World’s headed by Chris […]
Tina Campbell Postpones ‘It’s Still Personal’ Tour Due to Low Ticket Sales
*Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell has announced that her “It’s Still Personal” tour has been “postponed” due to low ticket sales. “We are grateful for those who were planning to attend, but our overall ticket sales haven’t shown that we have the support that we need to continue the tour at this time,” the gospel star […]
Star Jones and Boyfriend Ricardo Lugo are Engaged
*Another Star Jones wedding is in the works. The lawyer and former panelist on “The View” has gotten engaged to her boyfriend Ricardo Lugo, her rep confirms to People. The first hint of their romance surfaced in July, when Jones, 55, attended the 8th Annual Children’s Museum of the East End Family Affair in Bridgehampton, […]
Tyrese ‘Mortifies’ Daughter by Flying Banner Over Her School; Ex Files Police Report
*Tyrese Gibson‘s 10-year-old daughter Shayla is reportedly “mortified” after the actor hired a plane to fly a banner over her school ahead of a Tuesday court date where she’s due to testify against him in an alleged child abuse case. The banner, which flew over Shayla’s elementary school in Van Nuys, Calif., read, “NO MATTER […]
WATCH: Jamie Foxx and Jay Pharoah Hilariously Answer Ellen’s Burning Questions
*Ellen DeGeneres is putting Jamie Foxx and Jay Pharoah in the Hot Seat to answer her Burning Questions for her new YouTube series, “Ellen’s Show Me More Show.” Watch the hilarious duo – promoting their new Showtime series “White Famous” – above to see Foxx and Pharoah reveal: What would they be if they weren’t […]
