Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman […]
Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after a 30-year-old woman was shot dead at his home in South Africa. Police say Pistorius, a double-amputee known as “Blade Runner,” was taken into custody after the shooting early Thursday morning at his home in a gated complex in the country’s capital. Lt. Col. Katlego Mogale told […]
Captain America is ready to make his big return to Cleveland. Marvel has announced they are now accepting resumes for local crew positions for the upcoming “Captain America: Winter Soldier” flick. Those interested should send their resume to:ohiofilmresumes2013@gmail.com. Remember, this is for people wanting to work on the crew only and not for actor/extras. […]
Warryn and Erica Campbell Music fans who went online and watched the live stream of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony last Sunday got a quick glimpse of one of the most prosperous family businesses in the industry. When Erica Campbell took the stage to accept the Best Gospel Song Grammy for her songwriting on […]
A team of NBA stars, headlined by nine-time NBA All-Star and Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, will join forces with popular Lakewood Church Senior Pastor, Joel Osteen, to talk about family and fatherhood this Friday during the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston, Texas. The event, which will take the form of a panel […]
The first season of TLC’s reality series ”The Sisterhood” drew to a close tonight. What did the feisty first ladies serve up in Episode 7 and 8 of their controversial reality series? Hit play, and peep the finale footage below… article courtesy of TheGospelGuru.com
If you’re single on Valentine’s Day, you’re not alone. But that’s small consolation when everyone else seems to be getting flowers, teddy bears and candy and the whole world seems to be coupled off – except you. But here’s the thing. Valentine’s Day is all about love and you don’t need anyone else to help […]
Thank you, ‘Jeopardy!’ Teen Tournament, for introducing us to our new favorite game show contestant: Leonard Cooper. In what has to be one of the most entertaining Final Jeopardy! moments ever, Leonard goes into the last question having just doubled his money by betting it all on a Daily Double. But just when we thought […]
The late civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who broke racial barriers in 1955 when she would not move to the back of a segregated bus in Montgomery, Ala., will be posthumously part of another barrier-breaking moment on Feb. 27.The office of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced Tuesday that a statue of Parks will […]
Most of us would like to live to be 100 or older, provided we could maintain a highly functional body and mind. Of course, being functional is the important thing. Research has now shown that we can live to a ripe old age and live it in good health, provided we follow a few simple […]
Tomeka B. Holyfield former Ms. Black Texas and a native Houstonian brings Gospel to NBA All-Star Weekend for the eight year in a row with a star studded Celebration of Faith and Inspiration. The 8th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration (ASGC) will honor Olympic Gold Medalist Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglass, NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady and wife Life Coach CleRenda McGrady, Journalist and Political Analyst Roland Martin, Lauretta Pierce-the Cookie Lady and 5 local Pastors including, A Louis Patterson Jr., Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Pastor Terrance Johnson and Pastor […]
It may look like the original make up (with the token non-black woman) of “Real Housewives of Atlanta”…but they’re not calling themselves Wives of anything. Even though at least half of them are. Check out the newest batch of wives bringing the drama on Bravo’s “Married To Medicine”…. The show was first announced a while back, and […]