Credit: Getty Images Ruben Studdard went from a winner of American Idol to achieving an esteemed distinction at his alma mater. The “What If” singer announced that he received a Master of Arts degree at Alabama A&M University on Friday (Dec. 11), where he majored in voice studies during his undergrad tenure. “I’m super happy…… MORE
Marvin Gaye’s Son Says Baby Mama Wants ‘Blurred Lines’ Money
Marvin Gaye III and his family may have won $7.4 million dollars from Robin Thicke and Pharrell‘s Blurred Lines hit, but it looks like Gaye’s baby mama is asking for her share. TMZ.com reports: According to court docs, Gaye III owes Deanna Holly $62,564.44 in back child support … and L.A. county stepped in to…… MORE
Citadel Investigates Photos of Cadets Pillowcases on Heads
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s military college The Citadel announced Thursday it is investigating after photos surfaced on social media of cadets dressed all in white with pillowcases over their heads, images that evoke the Ku Klux Klan. “A social media posting, which I find offensive and disturbing, was brought to my attention this…… MORE
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Apologizes For Police, Protestors Seek His Resignation
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, known for keeping vise-like control over Chicago and his own political image, finds himself in the weakest position of his long public career as he struggles to respond to a police scandal, claims of cover-ups at City Hall and calls for his resignation. But the former White House chief…… MORE
Donald Trump Stands By Anti-Muslim Rhetoric, Republicans Denounce It
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to block Muslims from entering the United States is being met with a chorus of near-universal condemnation from across the country and around the globe. From the halls of Congress to 10 Downing Street, Trump’s statement Monday advocating a “total and complete shutdown of…… MORE
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby boy
(CNN) Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a new son to their family Saturday morning, the couple announced. “Mother and son are doing well,” the couple said in a post on Kardashian’s official website. He’s here! http://bit.ly/1RvJW4j It’s the second child for the celebrity couple, who tied the knot in May 2014 after years of courtship.…… MORE
2015 Soul Train Music Award Recap
This year’s Soul Train Music Awards was one you did not want to miss. Host Erykah Badu led the hippest trip around. The house was brought down over and over again with stunning performances from Erica Campbell, Jasmine Sullivan, Jeremih and Fantasia just to name a few. Musical Legends such as Bobby Brown, After 7, Tevin…… MORE
She’s The Wiz
The Wiz Live will be on NBC on Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm central and I surely will be watching. I have seen the movie countless times, seen the show on Broadway as a tot, and was even in the ensemble of a college production of the musical. Now there is a new rendition of…… MORE
Kobe Bryant says he will retire at end of 2015-16 season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant has decided to retire after this season, ending his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 37-year-old Bryant made the announcement in a post on The Players’ Tribune on Sunday. The third-leading scorer in NBA history wrote a poem entitled “Dear Basketball” to announce his decision.…… MORE
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ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…
LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING
LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…
SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS
We’re starting to hear loud rumblings about next year’s Super Bowl halftime show performer. The rumor going around is that Jay-Z will take the stage during the big game in San Francisco on February 8th, 2026. While we’re unable to confirm or deny at this point, it almost seemed inevitable that Hov would headline at…
PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE
On Tuesday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The prosecution finished presenting evidence, wrapping up nearly six weeks of testimony, videos, pictures, and documents. On the same day, Diddy’s defense team brought no witnesses to the stand and presented several pieces of evidence in the case. The…