Whitney Houston paid her respects to Carole Brown, the mother of her ex-husband Bobby Brown, by singing at her funeral this week in Boston. Whitney performed twice during the service. She performed “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” solo, and later joined Johnny Gill for a performance of “Never Would’ve Made It.” Carole Brown passed away […]
North Carolina — The White House used First Lady Michelle Obama to roll out news today that Charlotte, N.C., will host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. “I am thrilled to make sure you are the first to hear some very exciting news,” Obama wrote in an email to members of President Obama’s campaign organization, Organizing […]
What could a biography of a champion fighter, a fictional story based on the childhood of one of America’s most famous 20th-century authors and a tale of a slave who bakes bread that allows for time travel possibly have in common? For one, each book features a well-told story that will have you turning page […]
Today begins the celebration of Black History Month. No matter what your opinion is of this celebration, our yearly recognition is here. Let’s share and embraced these 28 days focused on amazing individuals and accomplishments to the fullest. Do you know how Black History Month originated? If you know or may know briefly, here’s what […]
Kobe Bryant and Nike brought in director Robert Rodriguez (Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn) to shoot their latest series of ads. The ads for the Nike Kobe Zoom VI shoe feature appearances from Kanye West, Bruce Willis and Danny Trejo.
During last night’s airing of BET’s pre-taped Celebration of Gospel, Kim Burrell surprised the audience during her performance of “I Look To You” when the song’s original performer, Whitney Houston, joined her on stage during the second verse. The audience immediately leaped to their feet once they heard Houston’s unmistakable voice.
Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, has made an unusual appeal on YouTube to an investment company on behalf of several members who are facing financial hardships because of investments that went “sour.” In the YouTube video, Long said that a year or so ago, the church held […]
For his next film, “Madea” mastermind Tyler Perry will take on a popular fictional character crafted by author James Patterson and made famous on the big screen by Morgan Freeman in two movies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Perry will take on the role of detective-psychologist Alex Cross in an untitled film to be directed […]
Yesterday we closed our second round of The Greatest Black Sitcom of All-Time Competition narrowing down our picks from 32 to our Sweet Sixteen. No upsets to report here, but check out the scores from last week’s match-ups. The voting is now open to determine the Elite Eight. Vote now! The Cosby Show: 147 Gimme […]
You got questions? These nine television hosts probably had them too, for a wide array of celebrities, politicians, athletes, and everyday people with amazing stories. Check out our list of the nine best black television talk show hosts. 1. Oprah Winfrey Initially The Oprah Winfrey Show was just another talk show when it debuted in […]
Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of slaves, became an early 20th Century educator and civil rights leader, founding both Bethune-Cookman College and the National Council of Negro Women. But Bethune became even more influential as a friend and confidant of Eleanor Roosevelt, and as an advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Negro affairs. Bethune […]
