Henry Louis Gates’ show African American Lives has revealed to a lot of African American celebrities, with the exception of Oprah, that they have family roots that are directly connected to white slave masters, abolitionists, as well as native Americans. In the new version of the Lone Ranger that is presently in theaters, Johnny […]
Whitney Houston‘s daughter Bobbi Kristina is OFFICIALLY ENGAGED … but she wants everyone to know it’s not an incest thing — ’cause her future hubby is not her BIOLOGICAL brother. BK posted the announcement on Facebook early this morning … saying she’s set to tie the knot with Nick Gordon … the guy who Whitney brought into […]
What a beautiful day this morning; and I hear that temps are going to be under 80. Finally a break in the heat, but no break for the family. It’s summer time and a great time for everyone to get together and have some fun. Check out some of the events below to help: Must […]
When it was announced VH1 would be developing a biopic about the super ’90s girl group TLC, fans were excited and yet apprehensive as to…
Paris Jackson is recovering and getting help after an apparent suicide attempt, according to a statement released by the Jackson family’s attorney. “Being a sensitive 15-year-old is difficult no matter who you are. It is especially difficult when you lose the person closest to you. Paris is physically fine and is getting appropriate medical attention. Please […]
Roland Martin talks with the Washington Post‘s Michelle Singletary about The Pew Study which showed 40% of women are the primary breadwinners in the home.
An arrest has been made in connection of the death of rapper Trina’s brother. Wilbrent Bain Jr. was killed Tuesday in northwest Miami. Police say they’ve arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting. Ron Dobson, who was reportedly a friend of Bain aka “Goonk,” now faces a second-degree murder charge. According to […]
Trina’s management posted a bulletin on Myspace today informing fans that her brother has been shot, and calling on them to show support for the rapper: “I have some very sad news to post. Over the weekend, Trina’s little brother was shot in Miami, FL. Wilbrent Bain Jr. is also known to friends as Goonkie […]
Comedian Aries Spears, a former regular on Fox’s “MADtv,” has agreed to give his former partner Elisa Larregui full physical and legal custody of their three-year-old son after allegedly threatening her with a baseball bat during a domestic dispute last month. Larregui sought a restraining order against Aries on Feb. 11, claiming he swung a […]
Kevin Hart often jokes about his crumbled marriage with Torrei Hart. But she doesn’t get the same kind of spotlight to speak her truth on the matter. After the two recently settled their divorce, rumors almost immediately hit the Net, including TMZ’s report of her collection of assets in the deal. The celebrity site reported she received $175,000, a […]
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Until now the bulk of the research favored social promotion. Most studies found that students who were retained tended to fare less well academically than…
