Music industry titan Dick Griffey died September 25, 2010 in Los Angeles from complications of quadruple bypass surgery. Griffey founded SOLAR Records in the late 1970′s and went on to become one of the preeminent black music pioneers of the 20th Century, breaking records and recording artists that ushered in the era of contemporary crossover black music. […]
After the success of Sade’s “Lovers Rock” album she took a break from music. Ten years later with her sixth studio album “Solider of Love” she is back on top. It went platinum in the U.S. and debuted No.1 on Billboard 200. Sade has announced it will embark on its first tour in a decade. […]
A new report released by the Pew Charitable trust painted a grim picture of the devastating impact of incarceration on economic mobility for the formerly incarcerated, their families and children. According to the report, the income of a former inmate drops roughly 40%. Given the over-representation of African American and other people of color […]
Former MTV Host and future wife of Carmelo Anthony, La La, called in to the Power Morning Crew and gave them the update on her and Kim Kardashian’s relationship. La La made it clear that her and Kim have no beef and that Tyrese’s words were taken out of context. She also had some words […]
VIA: MONEY.CNN.COM Ever wonder what happened to your high school valedictorian? He or she might just have wound up in Washington, D.C. That metro area has the nation’s highest percentage of residents with college degrees. Call it America’s brainiest place to live. In the District and surrounding suburbs, 47.3% of people 25 years or older […]
VIA: WRAL.COM Wedding gowns, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses and accessories from a closed north Raleigh bridal shop will be auctioned on Monday to help recover tax money owed by the store’s owner. The North Carolina Department of Revenue seized Diamond’s Bridal last month, taking the store and everything in it. Sharon Hipps said she […]
Sarah Palin appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” to cheer on her daughter but was she the subject of jeering herself? On the show Monday night, the audience erupted into loud booing as scores for actress Jennifer Grey were announced. Co-host Brooke Burke told audience members to vote for the actress as perplexed contestants in […]
Caught in a disaster? You’d better hope you’re wearing the Emergency Bra. The gas mask bra sounds ridiculous, but it has a lot more going on for itself. Watch out Ladies, here comes the real wonderbra! nydailynews Read More
Oscar contenders are just lining up at the starting gate for the annual run for the gold for the February ceremony. There’s a real possibility, that for the first time since the 73rd Oscars 10 years ago, there will be no black nominees in any of the acting categories. In fact, there are virtually no […]
If someone claiming to be with Progress Energy is calling you about your account and asking for your credit card information, chances are good it’s a scam wral Read More
