Black Enterprise is reporting that comedian Kevin Hart, who has been in the stand-up trenches for years, is finally beginning to see his grind pay off. After embarking on his 90-city Laugh at My Pain Comedy Tour (movie in theaters Sept. 9), the Philadelphia native has broken records, grossing about $15 million in ticket sales […]
In 1983, the classic “Scarface” was released but not with the same captivation it holds now. With its extra-violent scenes and memorable lines, the movie has won the hearts and props of rappers. And thanks to music and the gangster persona, Al Pacino is a hero. The actor in fact acknowledged the contributions the hip […]
The new cast of “Dancing With the Stars” has been revealed. ABC says the 13th season of the hit show will feature a mix of actors, athletes and TV personalities. Set to tango and quickstep with professional dance partners will be basketball star Ron Artest; World Cup soccer player Hope Solo; reality stars Robert Kardashian, […]
Cedric The Entertainer has long been a household name in the black community, stemming from his memorable TV roles, his stint as one of the “Original Kings of Comedy,” his starring turns in movies like “Barbershop” and the remake of “The Honeymooners,” and of course, his hysterical stand-up routines. These days, you can catch him […]
Libyan rebels who took control of Moammar Gadhafi’s sprawling compound made a surprising discovery in one of the buildings: a photo album with pictures of Condoleezza Rice. Though maybe the discovery isn’t that surprising. Over the years, the Libyan leader’s comments and actions related to the former secretary of state have raised a few eyebrows. […]
Rodney King has been charged with driving under the influence stemming from an arrest in Southern California last month. District attorney spokesman John Hall says King was charged with two misdemeanor counts Wednesday alleging he was driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana and that his blood-alcohol level was higher than the legal limit […]
Need to laugh? DeRay Davis has the formula for the comically challenged. Not only is the Chicago native releasing his DVD “Power Play” out on DVD and digital today, but he’s also hosting the “Shaq All-Star Comedy Jam” with featured comedians Aries Spears, Tommy Davidson, Capone, Gary Owen and others. Davis, who most remember from […]
If you’re looking for a “get this paper” kind of book, Hill Harper’s “The Wealth Cure: Putting Money In Its Place” is probably not the book for you. But if you’re looking for a way to increase wealth in all aspects of your life, it’s probably worth picking up. Harper, already the author of three […]
If you can’t make it to Washington for the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, you can still participate in making history. The D.C. Public Library is partnering with YouTube so that people can share their stories about how the late civil rights leader has impacted their lives. Go to the library’s site, […]
Balladeers are usually best known for their smooth, sultry vocals, and singer Kem is no exception to that rule. But for the past two years, Kem has also been the host of a very special event in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. “Mack and Third” is a free concert and all-day fair in Detroit’s Cass […]
With less than two weeks before the premiere of VH1’s Los Angeles edition of “Basketball Wives,” one woman who won’t be a cast member is Allison Mathis, notes the Hollywood Reporter’s legal blogger Eriq Gardner. But Mathis, the mother of Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh’s child, can at least claim a small legal victory. In […]
A new Reuters/lpsos poll on the most trusted celebrities with Americans has Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, Will Smith and Michelle Obama making the top ten, but 89-year-old Betty White tops the list. The “Golden Girls’ vet was voted the person most likely to drive up the business of a brand she might choose […]
