Robert Hegyes, the actor best known for playing Jewish Puerto Rican student Juan Epstein on the 1970s TV show “Welcome Back Kotter” has died. He was 60. The Flynn & Son Funeral Home in Fords, N.J., said it was informed of Hegyes’ death Thursday by the actor’s family. A spokesman at JFK Medical Center in […]
In what promises to be another rating-topping addition to the VH1 lineup, Eddie Murphy‘s ex-wife, Nicole, and Will Smith‘s ex-wife, Sheree, are reportedly going to co-star in a reality show called “Ex-List.” Wendy Williams shared the news on the January 26th episode of her syndicated daytime talk show. Go to The Urban Daily to read […]
Apparently enough water has flowed under the bridge for Barbara Walters and Star Jones to reunite for a day. “The View” announced on Wednesday that Jones will appear on the daytime talk show on Feb. 22 to promote an awareness campaign about heart disease among women. Walters and Jones had a falling out in 2006 […]
A public viewing will be held Friday for singer Etta James, and the Rev. Al Sharpton will eulogize the late legend at a private funeral Saturday. A statement from Sharpton’s representative Tuesday said the funeral will include performances by celebrities, but those names were not announced. James died last Friday at age 73 after battling […]
Sherri Shepherd recently got swooped up in the whole N-word debate, as it became a hot topic on popular daytime show “The View” back in October. The very outspoken talk show host revealed that she believes the use of the N-word is okay for African-Americans to use, but not white folk. And she told Essence.com […]
Oprah Winfrey says she is confident that President Barack Obama will win another four-year term in this year’s U.S. election. The talk show host was addressing a literary festival Sunday in the northwestern Indian town of Jaipur. Winfrey praised Obama’s handling of the presidency. She said his next four years would be even more successful, […]
The publicist for comedian and “30 Rock” cast member Tracy Morgan says the actor suffered from a combination of exhaustion and altitude when he collapsed at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Publicist Lewis Kay says Morgan is grateful to the medical center staff for their care Sunday in Park City, where the elevation is […]
After being engaged for three years, Michael Vick finally decided to take that walk down the aisle. Vick proposed to his girlfriend and mother of his two children, Kijafa Frink, in December 2009.
“Red Tails” stars Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding, Jr. It tells a story about the heroic Tuskegee Airmen. The “special effects” will put you right in the cockpit during the flying sequences. BlackAmericaWeb.com has more. Read More:
Randy Jackson of the Jackson family has filed a countersuit against his ex-girlfriend in a bid to reverse a recent child support judgment. Randy met Alejandra Loaiza when he was 25 and they had three kids together – Genevieve, 22, Steven, 20, and Donte, 19. The pair later broke up and Loaiza has since accused […]
Prosecutors will not seek restitution against the doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson after conferring with the singer’s parents and attorneys for his estate and children. The request for payments from Conrad Murray was withdrawn Wednesday during a brief court hearing, just days before a judge was scheduled to consider how much the former cardiologist […]
In the world of R&B, love songs are a staple. But let’s face it: A lot of the time, they’re a little sappy and corny, even if they’re beautiful. Classic songs like Luther Vandross’ “Here and Now” and Heatwave’s “Always and Forever” are yes, gorgeous wedding songs and all that, but what about those that […]
