Prince and his ex-wife Mayte Garcia had a passionate marriage, until the tragic death of their infant tore them apart, Garcia explains. She tells the whole sad story of love and death in her new memoir, The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince, excerpted in People magazine. She was thrilled to discover she was pregnant […]
Rap-Up has reported that, BET will be honoring the late Notorious B.I.G.as the 20th anniversary of his death approaches. The network will air programming featuring Biggie’s friends, collaborators and fans. BET’s celebration of B.I.G.’s life will air on Thursday (March 9th) and will feature appearances from Lil Cease, Raekwon, DJ Premier, 112, Stevie J, DJ […]
Radar Online has reported that, Whitney Houston’s bodyguard has opened up about Bobbi Kristina’s death. According to the site, during a TV series called, Autopsy: The Last Hours of Bobbi Kristina Brown — which aired on Reelz this past weekend, the bodyguard said, “The constant exposure to drugs, to chaos, to mayhem…. the constant exposure […]
Unfortunate news to share this morning as Bishop Eddie Long has been reported dead. He was 63-years-old. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! A statement from the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the life and legacy of Bishop Eddie L. Long who is now spiritually healed and home with the Lord. Bishop Long, […]
In 1980, four years before his own death, Martin Luther King Sr. published the autobiography Daddy King. The book, which had been out of print for nearly two decades, is now being released in a new edition. In this excerpt, King recalls how he and his wife—whom he called “Bunch”—learned that their son had been […]
Willie Rogers, who also served with the Red Tail Angels, passed away from complications from a previous stroke.
Another iconic figure from Houston has passed away. Houston radio legend and owner of Skipper Lee and Son’s Eternal Rest Funeral Home, Skipper Lee Frazier died Friday night. Frazier was surrounded by his family at his home. Arrangements for the funeral services have not yet been released.
UPDATE: Tommy Ford has passed away in an Atlanta hospital this evening. Ford was 52. Tommy Ford famously known for his role in the 90s sitcom “Martin” is said to currently be fighting for his life. According to TMZ, his wife says he’s on life support in an Atlanta hospital after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen. Ford’s health has […]
According to People, Nick Gordon is in a dark place after being found legally responsibility for Bobbi Kristina’s death. A default judgment was made against Gordon after he failed to show up to court for a wrongful death suit filed by Bobbi Kristina’s estate. No word on how much money he will be required […]
Rod Temperton, best known for writing Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and ‘Rock With You’ has died. Temperton died at the age of 66 after “a brief aggressive battle with cancer.” In light of his low profile, Temperton has been known for his nickname “The Invisible Man” and his private funeral has already taken place. Here are some […]
