Watch President Obama’s Remarks on the Flooding in Baton Rouge
*THE PRESIDENT: Well, to begin with, I just want to say thank you to the outstanding officials behind me who have been …
LA Rehearsals in Session for August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
*Rehearsals have begun for August Wilson’s blazing masterpiece “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” which begins …
What Beef? Drake Welcomes Eminem Onstage at Detroit Show
*Drake surprised his Detroit audience at a concert earlier this week by welcoming 8-Mile native Eminem onto the stage. …
Sophia Eggleston: Real Cookie Lyon Moving Forward with ‘Empire’ Lawsuit
*Michigan U.S. District Judge Terrence Berg has granted Sophia Eggleston legal ammunition in her war against “Empire” …
‘Don’t Want No Trouble!’: Florida Gator Takes Leisurely Walk Through Yard (Watch)
*We always hear the tragic stuff when an alligator is in the picture. But sometimes these crocodilians (I learned that …
What Domestic Violence? Tamar & Vince Hold Hands at LAX (Video)
*Tamar Braxton and husband/manager Vince Herbert have a message for those buying reports of them getting into a physical …
George Curry Funeral Arrangements Set; Rev. Al Sharpton to Deliver Eulogy
*George Edward Curry, a media pioneer and longtime advocate for the black press and civil rights, will be laid to rest …
Dog in Michigan Dies at Groomer’s After Being Soaked in Chemicals
*At best we can hope that the death of this poor little poodle cocker spaniel mix will shut down Shaggy Dog Puppies …
Martin Lawrence Sets First Stand-Up Special in 14 Years on Showtime
*Martin Lawrence is returning to his standup roots for his first televised special in 14 years. The actor/comedian …
Mario Van Peebles Explores Gun Violence in New Indie ‘If’
*Mario Van Peebles works both sides of the camera for his latest film “If,” an indie production that also features …
Michael Strahan Sells Football Themed Cop Drama ‘Hobbs’ to ABC
*Michael Strahan has yet another project set up at ABC in addition to his “Good Morning America” and “$100,000 Pyramid” …
E-40 Donates $25,000 Worth of Backpacks to Hometown’s Franklin Middle School (Video)
*Rapper E-40 gave back to his former middle school in Vallejo, Calif. today by donating $25,000 worth of Jansport …
NHL’s Minnesota Wild to Celebrate Every Goal This Season with Prince’s ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ (Video)
*Fans of the Minnesota Wild have spoken. After being polled on what song they might like to hear after every score this …
10-Year-Old Boy Mistakenly Chased by Newark Cops; Neighbors Form Human Shield to Protect Him
*A 10-year-old African American boy in Newark, NJ was mistakenly chased by police who believed he was a robbery suspect. …
Gabby Douglas Joins Judging Panel for 2017 Miss America Pageant
*Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is used to being judged – both as part of her profession and sadly outside of it – but …
