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The Obama administration, leading non-profits and business experts gathered at Rutgers University’s Newark campus on Monday for the Urban Entrepreneur Summit to help minority entrepreneurs find ways to foster wealth within their communities. The event was a rare forum that allowed minority entrepreneurs to witness personal narratives of other successful minority entrepreneurs and obtain fundamental […]
Looks like Lebron James lackluster performance in this year’s NBA playoffs is related to yet another off the court drama. Word on the street is that Rashard Lewis slept with Lebron’s girl Savannah while he was visiting South Beach. Here’s what I found out : I have a very reliable source who clubs and drinks […]
Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese reunite for EBONY magazine’s July 2011 “Collector’s Edition” split covers. The “Baby Boy” duo wear glowing white ensembles and are featured as part of the mag’s first-ever 50 Finest List. We wonder who else made the cut! Find out when the issue hits newsstands and iPads on June 15. Tyrese: […]
Whitney Houston’s fans will have to wait awhile before they hear new music from the diva. Whitney’s mentor Clive Davis recently appeared on a radio show and revealed that the 47 year old singer is not only recovering from alcohol and drug issues, she’s also battling an addiction to cigarettes. Listen to what Clive had […]
Kanye West was once engaged to designer Alexis Phifer. The couple began dating in 2002 and he proposed in 2006, but they ultimately called the wedding (and relationship) off in 2008. Since then, we’ve seen him catapult his arm candy Amber Rose into fame and her very own reality show. So, how has Alexis been […]
An increasing number of House Democrats are joining together to force Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign from his seat.
Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi faces rape charges for allegedly encouraging his troops to sexually assault women in Libya, according to an investigation by the International Crime Court (ICC). ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said that the Libyan leader even provided soldiers with Viagra to carry out the acts. The ICC has requested arrest warrants for Qaddafi […]
Three weeks shy of her June 28th release date, Beyonce’s album has fully leaked online. While Bey seems to be handling the situation with ease she says ““My music was leaked and while this is not how I wanted to present my new songs, I appreciate the positive response from my fans,” she wrote. “When […]
NEW YORK — When Oprah Winfrey told her daytime viewers farewell last month, more than 16 million were watching. The Nielsen Co. reported Wednesday that the May 25 finale of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” drew 16.4 million viewers. This made the finale the show’s most-watched episode in more than 18 years, since the February 1993 […]
“Loud” was not only the name of Rihanna’s Tour in Toronto, it was the theme of her outfits as well. Rih Rih performed last night in an electric blue jacket with hot pink heels and yellow hoops. She also came out in a bright multi-colored, sequenced bathing suit and continues to rock the red curls. […]
Rep. Anthony Weiner’s wife, Huma Abedin, is pregnant with the couple’s first child, according to the New York Times. Ms. Abedin, 35, is in the early stages of pregnancy, according to three people with knowledge of the situation. The pregnancy adds a new dimension to questions about the future of their marriage. Read more at […]
An op-ed appearing on TheGrio today talks about Wikileaks documents and how they reveal that the U.S. has held back Haiti both financially and politically throughout time. The writer, Mycheal Denzel Smith, claims that instead of looking out for the Haitian people and helping to build their interests both structurally and economically, the U.S. has […]