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Jimi Hendrix Estate Rolls Out “People, Hell and Angels” Studio Set

Courtesy of Reuters If there were any doubts about the lingering force of fabled rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix more than four decades after his death, his latest single should put them to rest. The...

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Bring The Pain: Kevin Hart

By Allison Samuels | Photography by Ashley Sky Walker | Styling by Melis Kuris With a hit television show, a handful of movies in the works and record-breaking tours, Kevin Hart reigns supreme in the...

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Jesse L. Martin Replaces Lenny Kravitz In Marvin Gaye Biopic

The Julian Temple-directed biopic detailing the last years of late Motown legend Marvin Gaye has finally gotten off the ground with news of Jesse L. Martin as the film’s lead. The Law & Order alum...

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Kelly Rowland Talks ‘A Good Game’ And Reacts To Keyshia Cole Diss

Courtesy of VIBE.com Kelly Rowland’s been slithering all over everyone’s radar for awhile now, so her next solo album, Talk A Good Game, is bound to start trouble… in a good way. In the midst of...

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Robert Champion Death: Manslaughter Counts, Trial Delay For FAMU Case

Courtesy of The Associated Press Defendants in the hazing death of a Florida A&M drum major have been given the stiffer charge of manslaughter by the new prosecutor and a longer wait until their...

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Halle Berry Seeks ‘Normalcy’ For Daughter Nahla, Returns As Storm In ‘X-Men’

Following a drama-filled year marked by custody battles, court dates and a Thanksgiving Day brawl, Halle Berry says she wants a “more normal” life for her 4-year-old daughter Nahla. Related: Gabriel...

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Sanaa Lathan, Terrence Howard To Star In Caribbean Film Adaption Of ‘Macbeth’

Courtesy of Madame Noire If you’re a person who enjoys when popular plays and movies are remade with all-Black casts, you’ll be thrilled to know that a Caribbean version of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of...

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The Soapbox: On Getting A Black ‘Bachelorette’

Courtesy of The Frisky Pediatric dentist Dr. Misee Harris of Kentucky is petitioning to become the first ever Black “Bachelorette.” This prospect means a lot is surfacing for me regarding the harmful...

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The “New” Harlem Shake Bears Little Resemblance To Original [VIDEOS]

By Clarissa Hamlin It starts with someone dancing while surrounded by unaware bystanders — flash mob-style. Then, once the bass line drops and floods the ears with a heart-pounding thumping, everyone,...

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Why Does Every Celebrity’s Girlfriend Look Like A Kim Kardashian Prototype?

Courtesy of Hello Beautiful God she’s gorgeous. That girl with the flowing tresses, coke bottle figure and flawlessly painted face. She’s surrounded by women who can’t look away and men who don’t want...

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Chicago Public Schools To Offer Black History Curriculum Next Fall

Twenty-two years after passing a state law that required all public schools to develop and implement a curriculum that included black history, Chicago Public Schools have complied, reports DNAinfo.com....

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‘The Bible’ Is Hot

The television ratings are in and one thing is certain: The Bible is hot. The History network has a clear winner on its hands with the success of a new miniseries centered on the unforgettable...

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Are Black Male Doctors Becoming Endangered?

Courtesy of The Grio When Vince Wilson, 44, was in his early 20s, he considered being a doctor, yet his own insecurities held him back. “The bottom line is, I never thought I was smart enough,” he...

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Being White (And Racist) In Philly

Courtesy of EBONY.com Due to the widespread refusal of Whites to address or acknowledge the persistence of racism, there is often an absence of White voices saying much about race… unless it’s along...

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Nick Cannon Beats Out Will Smith, Jamie Foxx For ‘Freeway’ Ricky Ross Biopic

As news continues to spread about the “Freeway” Ricky Ross biopic starring Nick “Mr. Get-A-Check” Cannon himself, the former drug trafficker is revealing more and more about his decision to cast the...

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9 Success Principles from the Amazing Oprah Winfrey

By Sorilbran Stone The announcement this week that Oprah Winfrey will be the principal speaker at Harvard University’s May 30th Commencement Ceremony has set the web abuzz. But are you really...

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First Look: Iyanla Vanzant, DMX Engage In Shouting Match During ‘Fix My Life’...

Season two of Iyanla: Fix My Life gets off to a bumpy start with troubled rap star DMX in the hot seat. In the fiery 90-minute episode, Iyanla Vanzant travels to the artist’s Yonkers, New York home to...

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8-Year-Old Handcuffed, Jailed For 2 Hours For Throwing Tantrum At School

Courtesy of NewsOne An 8-year-old girl was handcuffed and jailed for two hours after she apparently threw a tantrum at her elementary school, KMOV-TV reports. Jmyha Rickman‘s journey to her town’s city...

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Terrence Jenkins Signs Book Deal, ‘The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom’ Coming...

E! News extraordinaire Terrence Jenkins is adding on to his ever-growing resume as author to a new book due this fall. On Tuesday, the former 106 & Park host announced his deal with HarperCollins’...

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Terrence Howard Said What About Oprah?

By Colby Carrington I live for the times when actors let their guards down – if only for a millisecond – and have a “This is 1,000% me.” moment.  Often, such moments of candor are endearing.  (Awww –...

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