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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SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
SNOOP AND NBC
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…