Here’s one of my favorite artists dating back to the old days of the Gap Band. He’s still doin’ it BIG, Charlie Wilson, “You Are”. Enjoy!
In 2000, several African American Penn State football players received hate mail including racial slurs and death threats. At the time, coach Paterno met with the Penn State Black Caucus student group but said he did not have the power to intervene. See Also: Bradley Cooper Named Sexiest Man Alive See Also: Occupy Wall Street Film The […]
As many people prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, the Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind everyone to be careful in the kitchen. Each year roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns, with an additional 200,000 individuals seen in the nation’s emergency […]
North Carolina authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl who hanged herself Monday night after repeatedly being bullied at school. Samantha West said she found her daughter, Jasmine McClain, dead in her bedroom Monday night. “I just lost it because she took her last breath in my arms,” West said Wednesday. “She was […]
It’s a rare trick that not many have pulled. That’s because not many possess the magic to make it happen, but Goochland native Justin Verlander does, and he’s mastered the art of pitching in the major leagues. The former ODU star and current Detroit Tigers hero had already picked up the trophy most coveted by […]
At this time of year, a lot of attention is paid to the often ignored turkey. Granted, it’s not a particularly glamourous animal, however, it can move rather impressively when it needs to. Feel free to share this little fact at your Thanksgiving dinner table… A turkey can run 20 miles per hour.
Almost 30 years after the release of their hit “The Message,” it’s been announced that Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. According to reports, the rap group is among the 25 new inductees, which also includes Mahalia Jackson, Bill Cosby, Gene Autrey and Dr. Martin Luther […]
After 25 years of celebrities and newsmakers coming to The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey will now go to them. Premiering Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9 p.m. on OWN, Oprah’s Next Chapter will see Winfrey venturing out in the field to conduct in-depth interviews and hold thought-provoking conversations. “After 25 years I got myself out […]
New details have come to light about the “Independence Day” sequels. The original blockbuster brought in $817 million and continued to grow in popularity long after its premiere. Because of its demand, actor Will Smith is asking for $50 million to be a part of the new films. But that asking price might just keep […]
Gospel music stars Mary Mary are coming to a TV near you. The Grammy award-winning sisters – Erica and Tina Campbell just got picked up for a new reality series, tentatively titled “Mary Mary”. “Mary Mary” will reportedly follow the sisters as they juggle their hectic careers, growing families, and struggle to stay grounded while […]
Despite tabloid reports of a breakup, singer/actress Jennifer Hudson and fiance David Otunga say their wedding is still on. “We’re going to get married,” Jennifer explained at Sunday’s American Music Awards “I know they said we had broken up. We’ve never broken up,” Hudson, 30, said of David, 31, who she’s been engaged to since […]
Actor Wesley Snipes won’t be leaving home with his American Express card anytime soon — primarily because he’s currently sitting in the slammer — and that’s probably a good thing. Snipes was slapped with a lawsuit in Orange County, Fla. on Friday by American Express, which claims that he racked up a $29,343 bill with […]
