It’s been about a week and a half since George Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges he faced in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Thousands of people around the country have been using their voices and speaking out on their disapproval of the jury’s decision to have Zimmerman walk free after killing the unarmed teen. Celebrities have been […]

First Lady Michelle Obama introduced Robin Roberts, the 52-year-old former ESPN anchor–a fitting tribute to a woman who has shared her harrowing battle against breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with America. Her fight and victory against the deadly disease has inspired millions. As Roberts accepted her award, she noted that, “I didn’t find that strength on my own,” but rather, from everyone who […]

    Aretha Franklin says Detroit’s future is bright. The Detroit native, known as the “Queen of Soul,” is reacting to her city’s bankruptcy. In a statement, Franklin says Detroit may be “bankrupt monetarily but we are well-funded in spirit and what it takes to come back.” Franklin says Detroit is a winner. She says […]

Christian Hip Hop veteran and Xist Music recording artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H., has announced that he will be revealing his upcoming record label soon. Supposedly entitled “Mixed Bag” Da’ T.R.U.T.H says, “There’s a brand of Christian Hip Hop that I want to establish, that’s a little different then what’s happening right now. Some people may know […]

  Award winning gospel singer Marvin L. Sapp has joined the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’sboard of directors. Sapp, president and cofounder of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts and Technology, the first performance arts and technology middle/high school in West Michigan, is one of five newcomers elected to join the Civic Theatre’s board at its recent […]

  A number of top-level celebrities are reportedly following in Stevie Wonder’s footsteps and plan to boycott Florida in protest of the state’s “Stand Your Ground” laws. The list, which was first reported by AURN’s April Ryan and credited a “a source close to Wonder,” includes the likes of Madonna, Usher, Kanye West, Jay Z, Rihanna […]

Multiple reports have stated that Ray J was so inspired after the death of his friend Whitney Houston, that he may become a preacher. In the weeks following Whitney Houston’s tragic passing, sources close to Ray J told media sources that he’s given his life to God more completely. There has been some talk that […]

  19 Action News can now confirm the identity of the second victim in the East Cleveland murders. She is Shetisha Sheeley. Her body was found inside a garage at Hayden and Shaw Avenues on Friday. 19 Action News learned her identity on Monday night, but decided not to reveal it at that time out of respect for her […]

It’s been a year since the untimely death of Tameka Raymond’s 11 year old son Kile Glover, who died after suffering head injuries from being hit by a jet ski on Lake Lanier. Tameka has persevered over the past year by using her grief as a catalyst for change. It was her footwork and determination that convinced […]

Some love the show and some don’t, yet there seems to be more that love it than don’t because it is one of the highest rated shows on OWN Network. The premiere is this Saturday, July 27, 2013 shot in Atlanta, Georgia. Iyanla is taking on the task of trying to usher in healing between R & B diva Syleena Johnsonand […]

A number of top-level celebrities are reportedly following in Stevie Wonder‘s footsteps and plan to boycott Florida in protest of the state’s “Stand Your Ground” laws. The list, which was first reported by AURN’s April Ryan and credited a “a source close to Wonder,” includes the likes of Madonna, Usher, Kanye West, Jay Z, Rihanna and Rod Stewart. Wonder announced his intention to boycott […]

  Facebook Clarifies Reason for Blocking Kirk Cameron’s ‘Unstoppable’ Movie Site Michael Kirkland, communications manager for Facebook, told The Christian Post that links to the movie’s site had been briefly blocked last week due to a mistake in their anti-spam system. “From what we can tell, the address purchased for the movie was previously being […]