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Thanks to BET, Frankie Beverly and Maze FINALLY got the award that all of their fans felt they should have gotten…A ‘Lifetime Achievment Award’. A tired Frankie called from the west coast (which is 2 hours behind) to chat with the Fly Jock and crew about his latest achievement. Admitting that he’s now 65 years old, […]
According to the AP, The tiger that legendary entertainer Michael Jackson once loved so much that he named him ‘Thriller’ has past away from lung cancer (of all things). http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/michael-jacksons-tiger-dies-lung-cancer
It’s going to be a Patti, Patti summer. Living legend Patti Labelle is heading out on the Summer Music Festival with some of her friends who also happen to be soul icons. Frankie Beverly and Maze, the O’Jays, Babyface and Tank join Labelle as the festival hits several cities for its six-week run. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/music/see-patti-live
The Colored American Magazine was the first monthly publication targeting the African-American culture. Established in May 1900 by editor Pauline Hopkins, the Boston-born publication ran for nine years and was the first black paper to spread throughout the country. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/news/little-known-black-history-fact/little-known-black-history-fact-colored-american-magazine
Mitt Romney is not giving up on the black vote. The billionaire Republican nominee for president will address the NAACP’s national convention in July at a time when Romney is being attacked by the Obama campaign for being completely out of touch with many hard-working Americans, and particularly with the black community. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/content/analysis-romney-goes-after-black-vote
Legendary songstress Patti Labelle called the TJMS this morning to talk about her upcoming performances in the ‘Summer Music Festival’. It’ll feature Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, O’Jays, Babyface and Tank. 16 cities ya’ll and for anyone who wants to know will the show be in Houston? Your in luck because the title says it all. August 4th at […]
Willow Smith is making headlines again for a fashion choice she’s been allowed to do to herself. At only 11 years old, she has become too wild of a child. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/gossip/willow-smith-gets-her-tongue-pierced
Oprah Winfrey will follow up her two-part Kardashian interview with the Big Three from the NBA championship team Miami Heat. On the next episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” airing Sunday, July 1 at 8 p.m., LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will “talk about the challenges leading up to their historic win, their friendships […]
We went ‘Inside Her Story’ with Jacque Reid and she interviewed Erin Harper, a doctoral student in psychology/teacher/blogger who has started a petition on change.org against ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’. Rumor has it that she wants the show off thee air but let’s not get the story twisted, she simply wants all the negativity, the fighting, profanity […]
At a time when many were yet questioning if LeBron James and Dwyane Wade could really ever seamlessly co-exist on the hardwood, the two mega-star ballers were already well past the point of internalizing just how much they need one another to truly survive the grind of it all. In the end, it was that […]
She is perhaps the most famous runner-up in music history. Her life story reads like a Hollywood movie – full of unexpected triumph and unparalleled tragedy. Yet the story of Jennifer Hudson is ultimately one of triumph over adversity. Jennifer Kate Hudson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/music/black-music-lives-jennifer-hudson
If fine and sexy are two things you like in Olympic athletes, then hurdler David Oliver is your man. The 2008 bronze medalist in the 110m hurdles is not just fast on the track, he’s 6’2 and gorgeous. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/go-do
