Spike Lee "opinionated about everyone" says actor Laz Alonso
Though the feud between Spike Lee and Tyler Perry seems to have quieted down some, two actors who have worked with both directors - Tasha Smith with Tyler Perry, and Laz Alonso with Spike Lee - have...
View ArticleOprah Celebrates the Freedom Riders 50th Anniversary
As the final season of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' comes to a close, Winfrey is making a concerted effort to dedicate the last episodes to significant social topics and notable people. On today's (May 4)...
View ArticleUnder a Microscope, Jeter Has a Powerless Start
Filed under: Baseball By Ben Shpigel for The New York Times: DETROIT - Derek Jeter's 100th at-bat of the season came in the eighth inning Monday night against the Tigers, in a situation that over the...
View ArticleCongregation is first black church in D.C. to be powered by solar energy
By Darryl Fears for The Washington Post: A historic black church that has sat on the same corner in LeDroit Park for 99 years has become the first African American church in the District to rely on...
View ArticleHottest Summer Dresses Under $50
Filed under: Photos, Budget Fashion No need to break the bank to keep cool and look hot this summer. Check out some of your favorite retail stores for some great deals on cute summer dresses....
View ArticleMichelle Obama Dances to Beyonce's 'Move Your Body' on 'Let's Move' Campaign
Filed under: News So if you've read any of my earlier posts about First Lady Michelle Obama, you know that I am a serious fan. Who doesn't love Mrs. Obama's message to children to get fit and stay...
View ArticleBlacks on T.V. Is it Getting Better or Worse?
Filed under: Television By Kelli Martin for Clutch Magazine: Back in the day, you could turn to just about any major TV network and see predominantly- or all-Black casts on primetime shows. Now, those...
View ArticleLil Jon Talks 'Celebrity Apprentice' and Being Underestimated
Filed under: Around the WebFrom CitysBest Atlanta: I somehow knew Lil Jon wasn't "all crunk all the time." So it's been refreshing to watch him on "Celebrity Apprentice" and really see his softer, more...
View ArticleBeyonce Surprises Harlem Students on 'Lets Move' Campaign
Filed under: Diet & Nutrition, Health, Lifestyle/ Health Beyonce has teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama to help with the anti-childhood obesity "Let's Move" campaign, and today (May 3) she...
View ArticleObama Says He Won't Release bin Laden Death Photo
Filed under: News, Politics, President Obama From the Associated Press: President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's decided not to release death photos of terrorist Osama bin Laden because their graphic...
View ArticleMariah Carey Names Her Children Monroe and Moroccan
Our friends at New York Magazine say: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon announced this afternoon that their twins are named Monroe and Moroccan Scott Cannon. Daughter Monroe, named after Marilyn Monroe,...
View ArticleSarah Palin Credits George Bush With Osama bin Laden's Death
Filed under: News As the world continues to come to grips with the death of Osama bin Laden on President Barack Obama's watch, some politicians like Sarah Palin are refusing to recognize the...
View Article15-Year-Old Picks Harvard After Being Accepted to 13 Colleges
Filed under: News Do you know any 15-year-olds who are on their way to Harvard? Meet Saheela Ibraheem (pictured), a senior at Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, N.J. Crediting her parents, who are...
View ArticleCreating a Mood Board
Filed under: Beautiful Home In need of some inspiration? We show you how to create a mood board and get your home project started. Home makeovers -- even just a small redo -- can be tons of fun....
View ArticleArtist Kara Walker Straddles Pop & Politics in Two New Exhibits
Kara Walker has never been one to shy away from controversy, and as her latest work will attest, the artist is not afraid to make audiences uncomfortable either. With two shows running concurrently in...
View ArticleEx-GM executive named new DPS emergency manager
Filed under: News The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Rick Snyder appointed retired General Motors executive Roy S. Roberts to become the next emergency manager for the Detroit Public Schools,...
View ArticleSnapped: Cute Couple Ciara and Amar'e Stoudemire
Filed under: Celebrity Style , Photos, Red Carpet For months Ciara and Amar'e Stoudemire have been rumored as a couple, and now it seems like the two want to confirm they're an item. At the 2011...
View ArticleDr. Maya Angelou Talks Newest Cookbook with Robin Roberts
Filed under: News Dr. Maya Angelou's (pictured left) second cookbook, "Great Food All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart," was profiled on ABC's "Good Morning America" Thursday morning. Exploring Dr....
View ArticlePaula Patton Struggling With Son's White Appearance?
Filed under: Star Quotes, Video Celebrities flock to comedienne Chelsea Handler's late night talk show 'Chelsea Lately' to promote their latest projects and crack a few jokes. But sometimes the jokes...
View ArticlePresident Obama Visits Ground Zero
Our newsroom compatriots at The Huffington Post are keeping close tabs on Obama's visit to Ground Zero, check it: WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at...
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