Blame the Puppeteer, Not the Pawns: On Mona Scott-Young and VH1 Execs
By Evette Dionne “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has returned to Vh1 for another 13 weeks of pandemonium, quarrels and the incessant drama devoted viewers expect. The one-hour premiere reintroduced the...
View ArticleObama Says ‘Couldn’t Be Prouder’ Of Jason Collins
Courtesy of The Associated Press President Barack Obama says he told NBA center Jason Collins that he “couldn’t be prouder of him” for coming out as gay while playing in a major sports league. Speaking...
View ArticleAfter Dorner Claim, Other Fired LAPD Cops Want Cases Reviewed
Courtesy of the Los Angeles Times In the wake of Christopher Dorner‘s claim that his firing from the Los Angeles Police Department was a result of corruption and bias, more than three dozen other fired...
View ArticleKim K & Kanye West Refuse Baby Gifts, Ask For Donations To Chicago Children’s...
Say what you want about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, but don’t call them selfish. Related: Nuptials & Nurseries: 2013 Celebrity Weddings & Babies The parents-to-be have reportedly refused to...
View ArticleMariah Carey & Nick Cannon Renew Their Vows At Disneyland [PHOTOS]
It was a storybook ending to a magnificent Tuesday evening for Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon as they renewed their vows at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif with Dem Babies in tow. To celebrate their 5th...
View ArticleToday’s Awww: Man Does Right By A Very Special Woman [VIDEO]
“For the last two and half years ive [sic] been saving my money, hoping to do right by a very special woman in my life.” Of course with a preface like that, a powerful curiosity took hold. The YouTube...
View ArticleMorehouse College Athletes Accused Of Rape
At least three Morehouse College athletes have been charged in connection with a rape, according to WXIA-TV Atlanta. Authorities say basketball players Malcolm Frank and Chukwudi Ndudikwa face rape and...
View ArticleChris Kelly, Of Rap Duo Kriss Kross, Dies In Ga.
Courtesy of The Associated Press Authorities in Georgia say Chris Kelly, a member of the 90s rap duo Kriss Kross, has died in Atlanta. Investigator Betty Honey of the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s...
View ArticleA Night To Remember: Celebrity Prom Photos
Who could forget their high school prom? The elegant dresses. Perfectly tailored tuxedos. Stretch limos. And the coveted extended curfew. For many, the memorable night became a coming-of-age...
View ArticleSo So Def, Family Release Statement On Death Of Chris Kelly + Celebrity...
The family of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, a member of the 90s rap group Kriss Kross, has released a statement on the death of the 34-year-old rapper. The statement reads: “It is with deep sadness that we...
View ArticleKiera Wilmot, 16, Arrested And Expelled For Explosive ‘Science Experiment’
Courtesy of The Huffington Post What Kiera Wilmot claims started as a harmless experiment is now a nightmare for the 16-year-old Florida native. Wilmot, a Bartow High School student, was arrested at...
View ArticleMust-See: Janelle Monáe & Erykah Badu In ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ [VIDEO]
Let’s go ahead and throw this in the running for one of the best videos of the year, shall we? Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu keep it fresh and funky in their video for “Q.U.E.E.N.,” directed by Alan...
View Article7 Benefits Of Sweatworking
Courtesy of Black Enterprise We have all heard the dos and don’ts of networking, but lately, there’s a growing trend among business professionals: sweatworking. Coined by the New York Times, the term...
View ArticleHigh School Students Suspended Over Twerking Video
Courtesy of The Grio Dozens of San Diego area high school students have been suspended and banned from prom or commencement because of a twerking video according to one parent. The video, created...
View ArticleAIQ…President Obama, Gabourey, Cedric & more…
Celebrities can be a shade shady! This week, President Obama now has ’99 Problems’ thanks to Jay-Z and Beyonce, Gabourey Sidibe admits to dating a gay guy and Cedric The Entertainer rants about openly...
View ArticleLOTD: Nicki Blasts Mariah On Twitter + 9 Ways To Conquer A Chaotic Workday
In today’s link round-up: Emmett Till’s family says Lil Wayne’s apology “falls short,” Porsha Stewart denies rumors of her divorce being a publicity stunt and much more! Madame Noire ‘All Dem #1s But...
View ArticleAddressing Privilege: One Male At A Time
By: Brandon M. Frame America: the land of the free and home of the brave. America. Yes, it was founded on freedom, justice, and equality; but, it was also founded on racism, classism, and sexism. When...
View ArticleGeorgia: Black Residents Angry Over Decades Of Sewage Dumping, Prep Lawsuit
Black residents in Rochelle, Ga. are preparing a lawsuit against their city government over years of discharging raw sewage onto their properties, reports Earthjustice. The town, which recently made...
View ArticleNeNe Leakes Wants Porsha Stewart Off ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ [Video]
Courtesy of Vibe Vixen Post-season of Real Housewives of Atlanta is turning out to be more entertaining than the actual fifth season. From Porsha Stewart’s surprise divorce and Pheadra’s new spin-off...
View ArticleSteve Harvey Breaks Down During Tribute To His Mother [VIDEO]
Steve Harvey certainly isn’t afraid to show his emotions (see here). Related: Man Does Right By A Very Special Woman [VIDEO] On the May 6 episode of his top-rated daytime talk show, the 56-year-old...
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