After 11,590 votes, Jill Scott has beaten out Nicki Minaj, Drake and even Beyonce in our “Who Represents Black Music In 2011” poll. Jill, who’s album “Light Of The Sun” just debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts recently lost 50 pounds adding to her sexy. Out of the 11,590 votes Jill stole 1,096. Chris […]

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2011 will be a memorable year in sports with work stoppages in the NFL and the NBA at once.  While the NFL owners and players appear to be closer to a new deal, still no agreement.  Meanwhile the NBA’ counterparts are far apart in their negotiations,  Now comes word from Tiger Woods that his injuries […]

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Jurors in the Casey Anthony murder trial have found her Not Guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter. Casey Anthony has been found not guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Caylee. The jury declined to convict her of either first degree murder or manslaughter. The jury found Casey Anthony guilty on four counts of providing false […]

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In a stunning development, the 12-person jury in Orlando, Florida found Casey Anthony innocent in the death of her daughter Caylee.  Ms. Anthony was facing the death penalty when the jury returned to the courtroom this afternoon, however, the state’s case was totally rejected as she as found not guilty on all felony counts including […]

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On Sunday, July 3rd the first annual RVA Fireworks on the James was held. The event sponsored by Dominion and MeadWestvaco was held on Brown’s Island in downtown Richmond. The family friendly event was free to all and began at 7PM. Families were allowed to bring their coolers and picnic baskets to island and many […]

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The New York Times examines whether the expectation of fidelity is poisoning marriages — and if honesty about cheating may be the cure Monogamy isn’t for everyone. At least that’s what some people say. An article in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine by Mark Oppenheimer gives a national spotlight to the idea that monogamy is […]

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The final launch of Atlantis on July 8 will mark the end of the American space era, where six of these unique spacecrafts flew 135 missions. Of those missions, 20 African-Americans earned the title “Astronaut,” and 13 actually went to space. The Root honors these distinct men and women in a biographical gallery. See The […]

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Tyrese has touted himself as both a bonafide movie star and R&B singer but lately Tyrese has become a triple threat adding advice guru to his title. With the success of his book, “How To Get Out of Your Own Way” Tyrese can’t avoid questions about relationships. Recently Tyrese has this to say: I’m not […]

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Actress Salma Hayek’s husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, is the father of Supermodel Linda Evangelista’s son, People reports. According to court papers recently filed by Evangelista, Pinault fathered Augustin James, 4, and she is now seeking support from the French businessman. It has not been determined how much Pinault would be obligated to pay. “In the filing, […]

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Maria Shriver has been offered more that $15 million as an advance for a tell-all memoir. Shriver, who filed for divorce from husband Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday (July 1), is the most sought-after person in the book world, right now. A top publishing exec estimates Shriver could easily get a book advance of more than […]

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Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict have some exciting things on the horizon. In addition to announcing the name of their son, Cree, Tia is working on a new book. Though this is her first pregnancy and birth, Tia Mowry has already landed a book deal about parenting. And her first project is called Oh Baby! […]

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Jennifer Williams appeared to be very upset during the reunion of Basketball Wives season 2 about her nude photos being leaked on World Star Hip Hop. She ended her friendship with Royce Reed, who made it very clear she felt Jennifer leaked the photos herself. Evelyn Lozada was first to pull the someone leaked my […]