Wendell Scott became the first African-American to obtain a NASCAR racing license in 1953. Now, decades after making history, Wendell Scott is the first black racecar driver on the ballot for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Scott will be on the 2013 ballot and fans can vote for him on NASCAR.com. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/39140
Michelle Obama shared more than just her love and admiration for military families during Monday’s broadcast of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39144
Bobby Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge of drunk driving in California. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39115
Decades after it went off the air, fans of “In Living Color” have been clamoring for the next great black sketch comedy show. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39109
If you like to seduce or be seduced, chances are you’re familiar with the Detroit-based crooner known as KEM. Born Kem Owens, he struggled with addiction and homelessness before finding his way through music. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39113
“Controversy” singer Prince is indebted to a fragrance company for $4 million. According to a lawsuit, the legendary performer failed to promote a fragrance company’s line of scents in 2006. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39111
Broadcast journalist Gil Noble was a pioneer in TV broadcasting and a well-known reporter during the civil rights era. Gil Noble has produced the largest collection of programs and documentaries on the African-American experience. Some of his key interviews were with Malcolm X, Fannie Lou Hamer, Dr. Martin Luther King, President Nelson Mandela, Lena Horne, […]
According to the AP, Kobe bruised shin is really putting a damper on his playing days…He’s missed his last 5 games. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39066
A filmmaker has filed suit against B.B. King for allegedly interfering with his autobiographical film, “B.B. King and I,” which chronicles his long relationship with the blues legend and his success in helping King get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/39003
Singer Monica has just released her latest CD “New Life” and she wants her fans to have their chance at one, too. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/38973
Radar Online claimed earlier this week that Bobbi Kristina was in talks with a “major cable network” to star in her own reality series. Today, a representative in her camp says the report is “absolutely NOT true.” http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39001