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Michelle Obama Crowned Fashion Royalty By Britain’s Sunday Times
Across the pond (much like here at home), Michelle Obama is considered fashion royalty. Fresh off her April Vogue cover, our First Lady has claimed the top spot as “best dressed” on Britain’s Sunday...
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Are Black Americans Ignoring Congo Crisis?
Courtesy of The Root A poll conducted just before the 2012 presidential election found that issues related to foreign affairs rank among the lowest priorities for Americans. For this reason it is not...
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Roland Martin Speaks On CNN Departure: ‘My Voice Is Not Going To Be Silenced...
Earlier this week, CNN news contributor Roland Martin announced his departure from the network, with his final day scheduled for April 6. The 44-year-old journalist is the latest media personality to...
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Regina King Denies Breakup Rumors: ‘Malcolm And I Are Good’ [UPDATED]
*UPDATE: Regina King took to Twitter on Friday to deny reports of a split from longtime boyfriend, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. She stated, “Hey everybody PLEASE don’t believe everything you read. Me &...
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5 Teens Arrested In Carjacking, Abduction Of 89-Year-Old Woman
Five teenagers were arrested earlier this week after allegedly carjacking and kidnapping an elderly Delaware woman, according to CBS News. A family member reported Margaret E. Smith, 89, missing around...
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Houston Man Accused Of Raping, Impregnating 11-Year-Old
21-year-old Deandrea Devon Davis-Williams was arrested late Tuesday night and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to The Associated Press. The Houston, Texas resident is accused...
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“Real Chance of Love Star” Ahmad Givens Battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer
We all remember the over-the-top family duo, Ahmad “Real” Givens and Kamal “Chance” Givens of VH1 reality TV fame. The two gave viewers laughs, but now they are in need of prayers as 33-year old...
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Evelyn Lozada Issues “Cease and Desist” Against Ex Chad Johnson
Exchanges between Evelyn Lozada and Chad Johnson continue to heat up. Lozada recently issued a cease and desist letter to her ex-husband and former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson. In the letter, she...
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De’Marquis Elkins Arrested: Teens Allegedly Kill Baby In Front Of Mother
Courtesy Huffington Post Black Voices BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The mother of a baby shot dead in his stroller took one look at a teenage suspect’s jailhouse mugshot Saturday and said he was definitely the...
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50 Cent Talks Gun Violence, New Album On CBS “Sunday Morning”
With gun violence–particularly in the black community–saturating news headlines, the finger of blame has turned toward hip-hop culture, yet again. Rapper and mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will appear...
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Star Style: Gabrielle Union [PHOTOS]
By Naima Turner It’s no secret that getting dressed each morning can be a challenge for some. For others it’s a quest, trying to figure if they can pull off certain trends and looks that appear to be...
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Art: Twin Passions
by Larry Ossei-Mensah Swizz Beatz has influenced the zeitgeist for over a decade, from crafting hit records since the ‘90s to now serving as Creative Director for Rebook Classics, a move that saved the...
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Like Hip Hop, Black Talking Heads Are Not Dead
By Charles D. Ellison The sudden fall of talking head Roland Martin from CNN grace was really never all that sudden. Speculation had been mounting for months about the fate of the cable network’s...
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LOTD: Porsha Stewart ‘Blindsided’ By Divorce + First Gay NFL Player To Come...
In today’s link round-up: Pat Houston’s Facebook post leads to suicide scare, love & life lessons from Mariah Carey and much more! Madame Noire So Porsha Stewart Learned Kordell Filed For Divorce...
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Taraji P. Henson, Lee Daniels & More Celebrate Chaka Khan’s 60th Birthday In...
NEW YORK CITY — Famous friends celebrated Chaka Khan‘s 60th birthday on Tuesday (March 26) at EVR in Manhattan. Check out a few star arrivals– including Taraji P. Henson, Lee Daniels, Soledad O’Brien...
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Bloomberg: Kimani Gray’s Mother Changed Cell Phone Number To Avoid My...
Courtesy of BlackVoices While Mayor Michael Bloomberg has promised to conduct a “full and fair investigation” into the death of Kimani Gray, the 16-year-old shot and killed by NYPD officers in Brooklyn...
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Bobby Brown, Wife File Lawsuit Over National Enquirer Story On Whitney...
Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown have filed a $1 million defamation lawsuit against The National Enquirer‘s parent company American Media and author Derrick Handspike, according to The...
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First Black Firefighters Museum Clears Hurdle
Courtesy of DNAinfo.com The creation of the first black firefighters museum moved one step closer to reality Monday when the city’s Housing and Real estate Committee approved an ordinance proposed by...
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First Look: Jamie Foxx As President In ‘White House Down’ [TRAILER]
Not to be confused with another 1600-Pennsylvania-Avenue-is-under-attack flick, Jamie Foxx stars as Commander-in-Chief in the Roland Emmerich-directed action drama, White House Down. As bullets fly...
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High Court Skeptical Of Federal Marriage Law
Courtesy of The Associated Press In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of...
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