The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years and giving President Barack Obama a potential boost with the election a month away. The rate declined from 8.1 percent because the number of people who said they were employed soared by 873,000 […]
The CEO of PBS fired back at Mitt Romney Thursday, saying that it was “stunning” that the Republican candidate had singled her network out in Wednesday’s debate. “I’m sorry Jim, I’m gonna stop the subsidy to PBS,” he told moderator Jim Lehrer, who has worked for PBS since the 1970s. “I like PBS, I love […]
Anderson Cooper indulged in an epic rant against Star Jones, of all people, on his daytime show while co-hosting with Andy Cohen of Bravo. Asked by Cohen to reflect on his coming out in July, Cooper gave a normal response first before launching into his takedown of Jones. It seems Jones accused Cooper of coming […]
Tyler Perry may be having the best week ever, starting with the announcement that he will be getting his own show on the OWN Network (the network’s first scripted series) … and then he snags the November cover of Essence Magazine! Two for two. The funny guy is suited up for the cover of the […]
Chris Brown and girlfriend Karrueche Tran are officially over. “I have decided to be single to focus on my career. I love Karrueche very much but I don’t want to see her hurt over my friendship with Rihanna,” Chris said through his spokesman today. “I’d rather be single allowing us to both be happy in […]
Ladies boost your energy at work with the right snacks! Your desk drawer isn’t just for office supplies. Keeping it stocked with healthy snack options can prevent you from seeking out less-smart alternatives. Here are some ideas to keep your desk stocked with healthy snacks for every mood you’re in. Salty cravings: If you can’t stop […]
Steve Harvey is elated. Just a few weeks into his eponymous new talk show, the former stand-up comedian has wrapped a taping at Chicago’s NBC Studios with his biggest and most famous guest to date: first lady Michelle Obama. Read the whole story at The Daily Beast
Pop legend Whitney Houston‘s mother Cissy is releasing a memoir about her daughter. Before it even hits shelves, movie producers are searching for the right actors to play the people around her in a biopic. When it comes to casting who will embody the role of Bobby Brown, Idris Elbais first on the list. Producers […]
Mr. Madea, Tyler Perry, is adding action hero to his resume. Yep, that’s right. if you haven’t heard, Perry was picked (over Idris Elba, among others) to replace Morgan Freeman in the Alex Cross series of films. Well, the newest adventure is simply titled Alex Cross and it’s scheduled to come out in October. Watch […]
Showtime at the Apollo is back! Revamped as Apollo Live, with host Tony Rock and Executive-Producer Jamie Foxx launches on Centric December 1st. The judges include Gladys Knight, Michael Bivins, and Doug E. Fresh
Prime Time NFLer Deion Sanders filed court documents in hopes of reducing the $10,000 a month he pays to ex-wife Pilar for child support. But Pilar says it’s not too much and even provided a breakdown of how she spends the money: $2,000/month for a special diet for the kids — $900/month on uniforms and […]
First Lady Michelle Obama continues to make her talk-show rounds and next up is the “Steve Harvey Show.” FLOTUS is all set to appear on the show, taped at the NBC Studios in her hometown Chicago, tomorrow. Steve Harvey’s show debuted last month. His premiere was the number one talk show pilot since Dr. Oz […]