Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin of MTV’s ‘Rob & Big’ Dies at 45
*Christopher “Big Black” Boykin, star of MTV’s reality series “Rob & Big,” has died at age 45, his …
Legendary R&B Singer Cuba Gooding Sr. Memorialized at Apollo Theater
*Cuba Gooding Sr., the legendary lead vocalist of the Grammy nominated R&B group “The Main Ingredient,” was …
Photo Taken By Army Photog, Hilda Clayton, Before She Was Killed In Explosion Released
*The U. S. Army recently released a photo that had been taken by photographer, Spc. Hilda Clayton, seconds before she …
Nick Cannon Mourns Childhood Friend Killed in Shooting at San Diego Pool
*Nick Cannon is mourning the death of childhood friend Monique Clark, the mother-of-three who was killed in the shooting …
25 Years After L.A. Riots Damian ‘Football’ Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion
*Damian Monroe “Football” Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. But he wanted to make a name for himself, …
Damian ‘Football’ Williams Speaks with Billie Jordan Exclusively for 25th Anniversary of 1992 L.A. Riots – Q&A
*On April 29, 1992 an 18-year-old Damian “Football” Williams’ mob-persona took center-stage and …
Temptations Bassist Kerry Turman Dies After Concert in Missouri
*Kerry Turman, a longtime bassist for The Temptations, has died after a performance in Missouri, reports Billboard. He …
Jonathan Demme Directed Tonight’s Episode 6 of ‘Shots Fired’; Bythewoods Mourn His Death
*Jonathan Demme passed away this morning in New York, hours before his episode of Fox’s “Shots Fired” is due to air …
Director Jonathan Demme (‘Philadelphia’, ‘Beloved’, ‘Silence of the Lambs’) Dies at 73
*Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme, best known for helming 1991’s “the Silence of the Lambs” and the Denzel …
Murder-Suicide At Dallas Office Tower Leaves Police Scratching Their Heads
*This story is still unfolding, but its very troubling even with the little we know. So far police suspect that the …
DL Hughley, George Lopez Get Matching ‘Darkness’ Tattoos to Honor Charlie Murphy
*Comedians George Lopez and DL Hughley found a lasting way to honor their late friend Charlie Murphy. The day after his …
Cuba Gooding Sr. Found Dead in Car in LA; Overdose Suspected
*Wow, here a shocker. Cuba Gooding Sr., soul singer and father of Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has died. He was …
Aaron Hernandez Death Ruled Suicide; Family Donating Brain for Research
*The death of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has officially been ruled a suicide, the Worcester …
Dave Chappelle, Ced the Entertainer Among Stars Bidding Final Farewell to Charlie Murphy
*A who’s who of comedy giants gathered in New Jersey Wednesday night to pay their last respects to Charlie …
Sylvia Moy: Motown’s First Female Record Producer Passes
[Note: Before her passing (which was announced today / 04-19-17), I did a phone interview with Ms. Moy in 2015. She said …
