Simon Cowell predicted “The X Factor” would be a TV hit and eclipse his ex-employer, “American Idol.” He was wrong, and now his show has been gutted of three of its five stars, including Paula Abdul, putting its future in question. Where does Fox’s “X Factor” go from here in trying to replace them and […]

Grammy award-winning singer John Legend surprised a high school choir Tuesday at the Kennedy Center to help start a program encouraging young artists to confront social issues with their art, in honor of the late Marvin Gaye. The project, “What’s Going On … Now,” echoes Gaye’s lyrics and asks young people to express how things […]

Tuesday night, Kandi Eastman and Jeff Harrison hosted “Behind the Majic LIVE” with the one and only Eric Benet. Fans all across the city gathered at Grooves of Houston to party to the sounds of DJ Walter D and enjoyed an intimate performance by Eric Benet. Fans also had the chance to take a picture […]

Ashanti has been off the radar for some time now, getting her music career together. Since her departure from Murder Inc., she has only released a few singles but she has been hard at work on her own record label and new projects. “The label I was with kinda fell under an indictment and that […]

Health

National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the states until later. […]

Don Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) Don Cornelius was best known as a gentleman who influenced the lives of many African Americans around the world. Cornelius wrote, produced, and hosted “Soul Train,” a show that recognized the talents of black artists. That show inspired us to ‘boogie,’ make great music and took […]

News

The network announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with True Entertainment, the production company behind The Real Housewives of Atlanta, for a new reality series with the working title Preacher Wives. It will follow the “First Ladies” of Atlanta area churches. Read:Game Show Network To Create Bible Based Show “We are excited to work with […]

Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]

Finance

Last week, it was reported that Facebook had reserved the symbol FB for use “on either exchange.” Wait a second, a two-letter symbol? There was a time that one  could tell at a glance whether a company was listed on the NASDAQ or NYSE. Doesn’t that mean anything anymore?  www.BetaBeat.com has the story.  Read More:

So Star Jones who once lost a lot of weight is gaininig it all back (she says she’s depressed) and Tom wanted to get Dominique opinion….He definitely got more than what he bargained for and you will too so click on the audio to hear what she has to say.

Photos

Tuesday night, fans all across the city attended our Behind The Majic Live w/ Eric Benet benefiting St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital at Grooves of Houston! Jamming to the sounds of DJ Walter D, these hopeful fans not only stepped out in style, but donated to a great cause and got their fabulous photo taken […]