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BILOXI, Miss. — Jay Leno brought comedy and cash to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to help the area recover from the BP oil spill. More than 1,000 people watched Leno perform Saturday night at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi to raise money for the Gulf Coast […]
If he had lived, Isaac Hayes, the singer, songwriter restaurateur and philanthropist known as Black Moses, would be 68 today. By: Denise Stewart, BlackAmericaWeb.com
Shad Gregory Moss hasn’t gone by the name Lil’ Bow Wow for some time now. But if you squint hard enough and try to ignore the barrage of broad African-American stereotypes in his latest film, “Lottery Ticket,” it’s easy to see that the former pint-size Snoop Dog protégé has grown into a likable leading man. […]
Look out for the September 40th Anniversary issue of ESSENCE on newsstands. This issue will feature some of the most influential women in the nation, including DreamGirls actress and HIV/AIDS activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Honored as a passionate AIDS activist, Ms. Ralph is the founding director of the DIVA (Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed) Foundation 501(C)3 […]
Many people have different feelings about playing the lottery. To some people it’s just a waste of time and money. Yet to others, it’s the most exciting part of their day. From the 7-11 across the street to the bodega across the country, every urban dweller knows one simple fact: from 4 o’clock to about […]
From vistas as wide as Spike Lee’s four-hour documentary for HBO to as specific as Frontline‘s examination of police misconduct in New Orleans, television networks and viewers will turn their attention over the next week to the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Read more:
Take a listen to Ne-Yo’s third single entitled “One Life.” The song is off his upcoming album Libra Scale, which will be his third studio album to date. Libra Scale hits stores October 5th. Also Check Out: Ne-Yo To Kandi: “Men Don’t Put Love & Sex In The Same Pot” Ne-Yo’s “Hurt Me” [NEW MUSIC] […]
A concert promoter’s multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the late Michael Jackson over a failed reunion concert was tossed out of court on Thursday (Aug. 19). U.S. District Judge Harold Baer Jr. granted a motion by lawyers for Jackson’s estate to dismiss the case, citing a lack of evidence that the late King of Pop or his […]
Babyface stopped by the studio to chat with Kandi Eastman about his upcoming album, latest projects and also his show at the Arena Theatre! Check it out! RELATED STORIES: Where Is BabyFace? Will there be an El Debarge comeback? Where Are They Now? R&B-Pop Group The Boys
The National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association announced today that GRAMMY Award-winning R&B recording artist Anthony Hamilton will serve as a national spokesman for the organization. Through the use of a :30 PSA, Hamilton will work diligently to recruit African American male volunteers for the national nonprofit organization. He will also represent CASA at […]
After a lot of internet speculation, BV Buzz has learned exclusively that ‘The View’ co-host Sherri Shepherd has officially been named the new host of Game Show Network’s ‘The Newlywed Game.’ “I am beyond thrilled,” the Emmy-winning TV talent told BV Buzz. “‘The Newlywed Game’ is one […]
