The ranks of the nation’s poor have swelled to a record 46.2 million — nearly one in six Americans — as the prolonged pain of the recession leaves millions still struggling and out of work. And the number without health insurance has reached 49.9 million, the most in over two decades. The figures are in […]
The retired NBA All-Star and a friend claim they were ousted from the bar of a ritzy Atlanta restaurant because they were black. The restaurant says they weren’t the victims of a discriminatory policy, but a long-standing practice rooted in Southern hospitality that allows women a seat at the bar when the place is packed. […]
Will Smith and his son Jaden shared the screen in 2006 for the well-received film ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’, and they have another project together in the works.
to view ‘2011 MTV Video Music Awards-Arrivals’ photo gallery. Beyonce and Jay-Z are notorious for not talking about their relationship or showing any public displays of affection, but it seems Baby Carter is changing that. Go to The Urban Daily to see photos.
Rapper/actor Common is revered as a rapper and respected as a man, and his new memoir, “One Day It Will All Make Sense,” is unlikely to change that. The book is an honest heartfelt look at Lonnie Rashid Lynn’s journey from a boy growing up in Chicago to a man growing up in front of […]
Lionsgate is being sued for copyright infringement over a piece of music used in the documentary “More Than A Game,” which chronicles basketball superstar LeBron James’ rise during his high school days in Ohio. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Georgia federal court comes from Mason Hall, a songwriter who says he authored a copyrighted composition […]
Football’s back, and that means that it’s time to break out the hot wings, the tailgate food, the jerseys, hats, jackets and other NFL paraphernalia that represent your favorite team. It’s time to hand your wife (or your husband) the credit card, send your kids on play dates or out to the movies for some […]
The federal appeals court in Atlanta on Tuesday turned away the latest attempt by actor Wesley Snipes to get his conviction and prison sentence on tax charges overturned. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the appeal by Snipes, who was convicted in 2008 on three misdemeanor counts of willful failure to file income […]
He may not be the most high-profile “American Idol” winner, but Ruben Studdard has been keeping busy. He’s just contributed his gorgeous vocals to a new gospel album that benefits arts programs for young people at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, a 250,000 square foot, Dallas-based institution that’s been in operation for 34 […]
While Hollywood doesn’t seem interested in balancing the lack of Black representation on the big screen, the Academy is happy to have us host the awards show. According to HumorMillmag.com, Eddie Murphy is confirmed to host the 84th Academy Awards in February of 2012.
While most are ecstatic about the baby on the way between Jay-Z and Beyonce, others aren’t too happy about his business practices. Earlier this week, giant inflatable rats were spotted just outside of the hip hop mogul’s club, 40/40. They were gifts from the New York City District Council of Carpenters. The organization accuses him […]
Add Oprah Winfrey event to a busy September 8. Before the NFL season kicks off and President Obama addresses a joint session of congress on Thursday, the TV titan will appear in a one-hour Facebook Live streaming video interview at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time, 1:30 P.M. Pacific. To see the live webcast, go to Facebook […]
