Harvard University bestowed some R.E.S.P.E.C.T. upon the Queen of Soul Thursday afternoon: Aretha Franklin received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at Harvard University’s 2014 commencement. Franklin is among eight people receiving honorary degrees during the commencement. The other honorees are former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, author Isabel Allende, medical ethicist Patricia A. King, […]
Actress Stacey Dash has joined Fox News as a contributor, according to the network. She will offer commentary across the network’s programming. The “Clueless” star became a conservative hit after she announced her support for Mitt Romney in 2012. Since then, she’s become a regular conservative commentator on television. The news follows weeks of rumors about Dash’s […]
In this heartfelt memoir, six-time Grammy Award-winning artist and star of WE TV’s reality hitBraxton Family Values, Toni Braxton writes about her personal life decisions and their impact on her health, family and career. While Braxton appears to be living a gilded life—selling 60 million records, appearing in sold-out Las Vegas performances and hit shows […]
A wealthy man in San Francisco is leaving money in a white envelope around town as a way to give back. You can follow him on Twitter @hiddencash. He leaves clues as to where you can find the money. This is a great idea if you are looking for a way to participate in […]
Check out this young man, Jeremy Green’s cover for the hit song, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. He did a great job.
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died serving our country, but it is also the perfect time for a good BBQ cookout. There are hundreds of recipes and ways to prepare your holiday meal for friends and family, but here are six of the best recipe ideas, tips and tricks for making […]
] A student in Turlock, California stole the show at his school’s talent show with his rendition of Michael Jackson’s hit “Billie Jean.” Brett Nichols, a junior at Pitman High, even nails the moonwalk to take home the top prize. He definitely has the moves. Check out the video below.
Belle (PG) New movie, Belle will be showing locally at Drexel Theaters in Bexley, Ohio. For more details, check the synopsis and trailer below. This looks like a great movie with historical value for the entire family. Runtime: 1:44 Opens Friday, May 23 BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mabatha-Raw), […]
Congrats are in order for Ciara and her fiance’, Future, on the birth of their baby boy. Ciara posted a picture via her Instagram with all the details on their first child together. Future Zahir Wilburn was born on May 19th. He weighed 9lbs and 10oz. Ciara said she went with her gut on the baby’s name. I had a hunch that […]
After that hologram performance on The Billboard Music Awards, I was feeling a little nostalgic about the King of Pop. I came across this sketch online and remembered just how amazingly talented Michael Jackson truly was. I miss him. I am glad that his music, and now art will live on.
Memorial Day is in one week. This weekend, most people will be getting ready for some good BBQ, planning to catch an all-white party or basking in the first sight of summer. I know we should be remembering loved ones and those who have died fighting for our country, but there may be other historical facts you didn’t know. Check out this little known Black history […]
ABC is adding to their line-up and this new show will bring some much-needed diversity to the list. Blackish is sure to bring laughs and awareness to many stereotypes within the Black family. Andre Johnson, played by Anthony Anderson, has a great job, a beautiful wife, four kids and a colonial home in the ‘burbs. However, has success brought too much […]