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*Poet and author Maya Angelou has been announced as this year’s recipient of the Literarian Award, an honorary National Book Award for contributions to the literary community. Believe it or not, it’s the first major literary prize for the 85-year-old Angelou, who has been celebrated everywhere from the Grammy Awards to the White House. She has received […]

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TV personality Omarosa Manigault is dating professional wrestler Titus O’Neil, People.com reported Tuesday. Manigault, 39, began her romance with O’Neil, 36, about a year after the death of her fiance, Michael Clarke Duncan. Duncan died in July 2012 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack. CLICK HERE to read story article courtesy of Joy105.com

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Miss Robbie Montgomery, the fiesty star of the hit OWN docu-series “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s,” has released a new original song and accompanying music video “Do the Sweetie Pie,” available today on www.oprah.com/SweetiePiesMusicVideo. Written by Miss Robbie’s son Tim Norman, “Do the Sweetie Pie” is based on a “slide dance” performed by the 73 year-old restaurant owner who spends many weekends out dancing with her […]

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  Five days before the primary election, Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed faced a judge. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, but 90 were suspended and 70 days were deferred. Reed will also have to pay a $1,500 fine. Reed was arrested in March on his third OVI since 2005. Last month, a jury […]

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WASHINGTON — A Senate panel’s deep divide over giving President Barack Obama the authority to use U.S. military force against Syria underscores the commander-in-chief’s challenge…

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  LeCrae sat down with BET music to talk about his music, his musical influences and how his faith works through his music. He shares that his sound is ‘really organic’ and ‘honest’.”I want people to hear all aspects of life when they hear my music,” he shares. “Music matters to me because it’s a language.” […]

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  On an episode of “Super Soul Sunday,” Oprah sat down with the woman she calls her mentor, Dr. Maya Angelou, to talk about the legendary poet’s life and career — including how she’s handled the aging process. “As you’re 85, what can you say about the 80s?” Oprah asks in the video. “Are they still hot?” “Oh my goodness,” […]

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Sheryl Underwood joins the Steve Harvey Morning Show to discuss her comments about black hair. courtesy of YouTube.com

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  Contemporary Christian recording artist Moriah Peters auditioned for “American Idol” in 2010 with the hopes of entering the competitive music industry. After facing scrutiny and criticism about her faith, Peters was nixed from the competition by the judges who suggested that she go experience life and “kiss a boy” before considering a music career. […]

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WTUW‘s fashion correspondents Kim and Keyondra Lockett best known as The Red Glasses Sisterscaught up with celebrity stylist and reality TV star, GooGoo Atkins for a very candid chat. The fashionistas dished on everything from how to become a stylist, season 3 of Mary Mary, and dating/courting just to name a few of the various topics. Check out a recap of […]

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The Winnie Mandela biopic hits screens on Friday with Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard as the iconic South African couple. It’s but one of two films about Nelson Mandela, as Idris Elba will star as the South African icon in the second pic “Long Walk to Freedom.” In the trailers, “Long Walk to Freedom” with Elba as Mandela and […]

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  1. SYRIA STRIKE Global showdown: It’s supposed to be all about the world economy, but the G-20 summit in Russia this week could become a showdown over military action against Syria. All eyes will be on President Barack Obama, who wants to launch military strikes against the Syrian regime, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose country […]