Dean Baquet Becomes First African American to Helm NY Times
The New York Times promoted Dean Baquet to the position of executive editor, in an announcement made Wednesday afternoon.“It is an honor to be asked to lead the only newsroom in the country that is...
View ArticleNew Black-ish ABC Series Starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson [VIDEO]
For the record, Black-ish isn’t a snarky adjective here. It’s actually the name of an upcoming ABC comedy series starring Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson and produced byLaurence Fishburne’s...
View ArticleNene Leakes Cryptically Tweeted About Leaving RHOA
Rumblings of NeNe Leakes‘ departure from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta reached a fever pitch May 14 when she tweeted the following message: Good morning tweetie pies! Never continue n a job u...
View ArticleStar Style: Dr. Sean Combs Is A Man Of Style & Substance
Although many Hip-Hop artists have given themselves the prefix for doctor, this past weekend Sean “Diddy” Combs actually became Hip-Hop’s first honorary one. Proving that humble beginnings can lead to...
View ArticleCDC Suggests At-Risk People Take Truvada To Avoid HIV
Healthy people at risk for HIV are advised to take daily antiretroviral pills that cut the odds of infection by more than 90 percent, according to U.S. health officials. The groups who are urged to...
View ArticleThe McWeed Burger Causing a Stir in Iowa
Now this is what you would call a Happy Meal! Police are investigating an engaged couple’s claim of finding marijuana in between the patties of their McDonald’s double cheeseburgers. Late in April,...
View ArticleSmokey Robinson’s Ex Wants Half of His Motown Money
The battle of royalties continues for Motown legend Smokey Robinson and ex-wife Claudette Robinson. Although the couple divorced nearly 30 years ago, Claudette, 71, says she is still entitled to 50%...
View ArticleSolange’s Post-Brawl Instagram Tribute to Beyonce
In 2014, passive aggressive Instagram reveals are how people communicate. After footage of the May 5 elevator fight between Solange and Jay Z was released last week, Solange abruptly deleted all photos...
View ArticlePorsche Sued Over Crash That Killed Paul Walker
Kristine M. Rodas, widow of the driver of the Porsche involved in the fatal crash that killed Fast And Furious actor Paul Walker, is suing Porsche for wrongful death. Her husband, Roger W. Rodas, was...
View ArticleWhy Michael Sam Should NOT Be On Oprah’s New Series
Not only am I a huge fan of the NFL, but I love watching college football too. In fact, sometimes I find college ball more interesting because of the unbridled passion that these unpaid athletes show....
View Article“Men Should Be Able To Hit Women Back”: The Gender Disconnect Over Whoopi...
Unless you live under a Sega Genesis, chances are you’ve seen the footage of Solange trying to give Jay-Z a two piece and a biscuit inside of an elevator at the Standard Hotel. You’ve probably read the...
View ArticleBeyonce, Jay Z, Solange’s Official Statement, Translated
The Knowles and Carters say they are ready to move on from their much publicized spat and want you to do the same. In an exclusive statement provided to AP, Beyonce, Jay Z, and Solange said the...
View ArticleHow a Black Man Became the Head of the NYT for the First Time
Employees at the New York Times were stunned to hear that Executive Editor Jill Abramson was dismissed on Wednesday. She was replaced by Managing Editor Dean Baquet. Publisher and chairman Arthur O....
View ArticleStudy: The Top 10 Words to Include on Your Online Dating Profile
Scientists claim that they’ve identified the key to building a profile that really speaks to potential admirers perusing your online dating profile. They’ve found that what keywords you include on...
View ArticleWhich ‘Girlfriends’ Actress Is Engaged?
Former Girlfriends actress Persia White is now engaged to her beau Joseph Morgan. The future spouses met on set of season 3 of The Vampire Diaries in 2011, where White plays Bonnie’s mother Abby....
View ArticleNicci Gilbert Sues TV One For “Hollywood Divas” Spin Off
R&B Divas star Nicci Gilbert is not too happy about new spin off show, Hollywood Divas and is suing TV One for unspecified damages. Gilbert, former lead singer of 90′s singing trio Brownstone, is...
View Article‘Rapist List’ Circulates On Columbia University Campus
Students at New York’s Columbia University have started a “rapist list” with the names of four alleged campus attackers, in an effort to protect women on campus from potential sexual assaults. The...
View ArticleIt’s An August Wedding For Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade
Save the date for the wedding of Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade this summer in Miami! The two will be walking down the aisle — or possibly the beach — in just a few short months, according to the...
View ArticleDarden Sells Red Lobster, Holds on to Olive Garden
Darden Restaurants announced Friday it will sell Red Lobster to investment firm Golden Gate Capital and shift its focus to re-brand the Olive Garden. Darden Restaurants, based in Orlando, has entered...
View ArticleKim Kardashian And Kanye To Wed Memorial Day Weekend in Florence
Kimye and baby North have more interesting Memorial Day plans than the rest of us. Designer Ermanno Scervino confirmed his close friend Kanye West will wed Kim Kardashian on May 24th in Florence,...
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