It’s been a rough road for former Jodeci singers, brothers Cedric ‘K-Ci’ Hailey and Joel ‘Jojo’ Hailey. In their height, Jodeci was the most recognizable R&B group of the early ’90s. The North Carolina natives defined the New Jack Swing genre and laid the blueprint for several hip-hop tinged groups which followed, including […]
The folks over at “American Idol” officially announced their new Season 10 judging panel Wednesday, surprising the precisely seven people in the country who hadn’t already read the rumors that it would consist of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler. However, despite the utter lack of shock or awe here, […]
Torrie Lynn Emery, 23, of Pontiac, was ordered held without bond by 50th District Judge Preston Thomas. She is charged with second-degree murder, assault with intent to commit great bodily harm and child abuse. The charges stem from a crash at Woodward Avenue and Rapid Street on Wednesday afternoon. Emery is accused of following a […]
For the upcoming October issue of Ebony magazine, El DeBarge continues his quest back into the top spot of the entertainment industry by being the cover story. In this issue, readers will get the chance to explore El DeBarge’s timeless appeal to the music industry, from photos of his sexy self over the years to […]
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Rex Ryan was furious. For all the foolishness, the vows of winning the Super Bowl and the urge to forever snack, the New York Jets coach can bring the fury. And on Wednesday morning as he stood before his team, two of the players would later say he was as angry […]
*In addition to denying claims that he tried to buy Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat from former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Jesse Jackson Jr. is also apologizing today for allegations that he’s been having an extra-marital affair. The alleged woman, Giovanna Huidobro, is described by Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed as a “blond bombshell” who […]
Some days are rougher than others for black America, and I think yesterday was one of the roughest in a while. If I could get my “Little-Known Black History Fact” research team to do some investigating, I’d love to know the first national news story involving black folks that caused a collective, “Oh, Lord,” to […]
“I haven’t received any offers for interviews and I’ve been doing this almost two years since I was laid off from my last job,” Eddie Rabb said. Rabb said he goes to a Workforce Solutions office every day, getting online, looking for jobs and sending out his resume. But at the age of 59, Rabb […]
All across the airwaves, media outlets reported long standing children’s’ show, “Sesame Street” was pulling the skit of singer Katy Perry and Elmo’s remix of “Hot and Cold” off their season premiere episode due to excessive comments from parents complaining about too much cleavage from the “I Kissed A Girl” star. What appeared to be […]
Via NewsOne.com: Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old Facebook founder and the biggest climber on this year’s Forbes 400, has just agreed to donate $100 million to Newark’s troubled public schools. The tech whiz kid is expected to appear on fellow Forbes billionaire Oprah Winfrey’s show tomorrow to announce the gift, alongside Newark Mayor Cory Booker and […]
Roland Martin interviews Bishop Eddie Long’s Lawyer below: Mediatakeout claims to have uncovered a letter sent by Jamal Harris who has accused Bishop Eddie Long of sexual abuse, to the Bishop. Here is a short part. I will not allow you to take anymore from what you have taken. and if you dont know let […]
