After 16 years playing a police lieutenant on “Law & Order,” actress S. Epatha Merkerson is turning to some real-life crime stories. Merkerson is the narrator for “Find Our Missing,” a series that debuts Jan. 18 on the TV One network. It tells stories about black Americans who are missing, hoping to turn up clues […]
It’s a night at the movies for President Barack Obama and the first lady — and they won’t have to leave the White House. The Obamas will be hosting Tuskegee Airmen along with cast and crew members of the movie “Red Tails,” about the legendary African-American fighter pilots during World War II. Screening of the […]
Sasha and Malia may not be able to start their own Facebook pages, but First Lady Michelle Obama joined Twitter, with the introductory tweet: ”We’re excited today to launch @michelleobama as a new way for you to connect with First Lady Michelle Obama and the President’s campaign.” The second tweet tells us to look out […]
In April of 2010, approximately 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled into the waters of the Gulf Coast after the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig exploded, severely damaging the local economy in an area dependent on fishing and tourism. A fund established by British Petroleum, operators of Deepwater Horizon, has almost a million claimants trying […]
It may take eons before we get a peek at Blue Ivy Carter, but actress Nia Long is proudly showing off her own bundle of joy. The proud mama was spotted in Los Angeles yesterday, looking fit and trim, with her adorable son, Kez Sunday Udoka.
Comedian George Wallace wants to honor American servicemen and women in a very special way. This year, he promises that military attendees at his “I Be Thinkin'” show at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino can receive one free ticket as long as they can show ID. Wallace made his announcement after performing at a recent […]
NeNe Leakes talks about the negativity of being on the Atlanta “Housewives” cast and her role on “Glee.” Plus, she talks about her acting future and the possibility of joining “The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills” cast.
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actress Tamara Tunie spoke out Tuesday about being a real-life crime victim, saying her former business manager exploited her trust to steal more than $1 million she earned by working doggedly at a peak in her career. Blasting Joseph Cilibrasi as a “menace to society” as he was sentenced […]
By now, many are growing suspicious that PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley is holding a grudge against President Barack Obama. But he thinks it’s just the opposite. Monday on the Fox News Channel, he announced that he was ousted as the speaker at a Martin Luther King luncheon because he was trying to hold […]
Actress/singer Brandy stopped by The Wendy Williams Show to chat up her roles in Season 5 of “The Game” and the upcoming Tyler Perry flick “The Marriage Counselor.” Brandy also tackled the rumors surrounding her and her “Marriage Counselor” co-star Kim Kardashian. Brandy made it clear that she and Kardashian are actually friends in real […]
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith recently sold their seven-acre Hawaii vacation home for $20 million. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Kauai was purchased for only $13.5 million in 2009. So after only two years, they took a $6.5 million profit to the bank. The mansion includes hardwood floors, solar heating, a swimming pool and a […]
