With so much money spent on advertising since May, and with some early reviews from critics giving the series a thumbs up, a lot is riding on Boris Kodjoe to deliver on his new TV gig, the NBC spy series ‘Undercovers,’ which pairs him with British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Of […]
Regardless of the outcome, basketball players’ post-NBA lives are usually fascinating. Whether it be Allen Iverson(notes) giving China a shot, Derrick Coleman’s business deals going bad or Kenny Anderson finally getting his degree, whatever happens is typically interesting. Unfortunately, the sad tales seem to outnumber the happy ones but those good […]
Jennings was originally arrested in Atlanta back in 2008, following a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend Joy Pond in which he kicked in the door of the house she was in, and shot off rounds from a .40 caliber firearm into the street. The 37-year-old fled the scene leading police on a high-speed chase in his 2005 […]
Blockbuster Inc. is set to file for bankruptcy Thursday in New York before the stock market opens, using a $125 million loan to reorganize so it can compete with rivals such as Netflix Inc. in renting movies online, according to a person with knowledge of the planned petition. Read more:
For the second consecutive week, a Texans player has been honored as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Read more:
“It is not enough for us to do our very best. We must do what is required of the situation.” – Cathy Hughes, 2005 Radio One continued to grow over the next decade. By the year of 2002 Radio One’s portfolio contained 63 stations, and by 2003 Radio One formed a joint venture with Comcast […]
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The internet is abuzz this evening with word that Lyfe Jennings has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for an offense he committed in Smyrna, Georgia. The offense was a DUI that occurred in 2008. While this hasn’t been confirmed by either camps, Lyfe Jennings tweeted this earlier this afternoon: This will be my […]
Although Tyrese Gibson has worn many hats in his long career — model, singer and actor — we never thought we’d couple counselor to the list. However, on a recent episode of VH1’s ‘LaLa’s Full Court Wedding,’ Gibson was found doing just that to soon-to-be-married LaLa Vazquez. While discussing her upcoming marriage to Carmelo Anthony, […]
When I formed the Tom Joyner Foundation along with my sons 12 years ago, it was a way for me to do something I learned from my mom – to give back. When people ask me about how much money the foundation has given to help students remain in historically black colleges and universities, they […]
Via AJC.com: A third lawsuit has been against Bishop Eddie Long, alleging he coerced a man to have sex with him, the plaintiff’s attorney told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. John Spink jspink@ajc.com With New Birth Missionary Baptists Church in the background, church member Gillian Engram returns to her car Wednesday after dropping her daughter off at […]
*Wyclef Jean is done trying to run for president in Haiti. A statement sent today by his publicist says the singer is leaving Haitian politics and will instead devote his time to promoting a new album. Jean’s candidacy ended last month when the Caribbean country’s eight-member provisional electoral council left him and more than a […]
