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While Nafissatou Diallo is currently positioned in the national spotlight for accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of rape, some are more fixated on her new “attack”: a makeover. Diallo, who walked into the Brooklyn Christian Cultural Center yesterday with patent-leather pumps, was unrecognizable from her previous public appearances. But who made waves yesterday was her lawyer, Ken […]
An off-duty McDonald’s manager has been arrested after she allegedly punched a woman in a Georgia McDonald’s for bringing her autistic kids in the restaurant with their guide dog. The woman, Tiffany Denise Allen, has been charged with battery, assault and disorderly conduct for attacking Jennifer Schwenker. According to authorities, Allen was infuriated when she […]
Rihanna’s fans have turned on the singer after she tweeted she had prepared for a photoshoot by starving herself. The singer made the comments on Twitter in reference to an upcoming appearance in men’s magazine, Esquire. She wrote: “#RihannaNavy I shot my first cover for Esquire yesterday with Russell James #rockstarshit Not much preparation for […]
Bitch don’t know @Sweetback got the scoop? “Basketball Wives” cast member Tami Roman called into the TT Torez show to discuss the beat down that she served Meeka Claxton in Italy. Tami weighed in on Evelyn and Jennifer’s fight and also says that she will not come back on BBW if Meeka returns! Tami also […]
Beyonce performed on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” yesterday with The Roots to back her up. She and the band treated the crowd to an extra-special version of “Best Thing I Never Had,” reworking the arrangement to give it a jazzy feel midway through. Beyonce loved their collaboration so much, she asked if she could […]
In a week where much attention was focused on maids and domestic workers, I had the unique opportunity of participating in a gathering at the White House that highlighted the ability and possibility of women – even maids in the 1960s – to transform societal norms. At the invitation of First Lady Michelle Obama, I […]
NEW YORK — Two female African American police officers have made history by becoming the first top cops to command a city precinct. Deputy Inspector Juanita Holmes and Capt. Vanessa Kight are now the top cops at Brooklyn’s 81st Precinct in Bedford-Stuyvestant. Women comprise 17.2% of uniformed officers in the NYPD. African-Americans make up 16.5% […]
We all love our pets but just how far are we willing go to make sure they’re well taken care of? Here are five commonly used ways to spoil your pets. Custom Pajamas Designer Carrying Case Birthday Parties Chauffeur Mani/Pedi Over the top or not enough for man’s best friend? How To Protect Your Pets […]
Melanie Fiona honored the late Amy Winehouse in concert earlier his week while performing for Steve Madden’s Summer Series in New York’s Standard Hotel. In the intimate setting of the Le Bain pool bar, Melanie appropriately covered Amy’s infamous song about shoes, “F*** Me Pumps,” before lightly singing along to The Zuton’s “Valerie” and her […]
Beyonce started her morning off on “The View” where she discussed with the co-hosts spending time with her husband Jay-Z on her time off, underappreciating her accomplishments and turning 30. She also performed “1+1” and “Best Thing I Never Had” off her new album “4.” On her time off, being a Jay-Z groupie, not appreciating […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — A good samaritan who distributed meals to the homeless and less fortunate was killed in Oakland, Calif. on Wednesday. Paris Powell, 29, was shot in the head while delivering food from his family’s van on the 1000 block of 47th Avenue in Oakland. Powell’s wife and 3-year-old step daughter were also struck, but […]
Melanie Fiona’s upcoming album “The MF Life” will drop in October 25, and right on schedule, she’s released some new promo pics to whet our palette for the sophomore effort. For the photo shoot photographed Kirk Edwards, Melanie goes native chic in a cafe with a fur vest and headwrap, and dons a more classic […]