Jennifer Hudson launched the Julian D. King Gift Foundation in Chicago over the weekend to honor her slain nephew. She was joined at the inaugural celebration by her cute son David Jr. and her sister Julia. The sisters and volunteers wore shirts that read “Happy 10th Birthday Julian” as they handed out back-to-school supplies to […]

“The View’s” Sherri Shepherd married fiance Lamar Sally over the weekend in Chicago. Sherri’s son Jeffrey walked his mom down the aisle for her second marriage. Sherri tells Life & Style magazine: “Second chances really do happen, and I got mine! I’m married now!” The bride wore a custom Rivini gown, and her bridesmaids, which […]

The UNCF’s “An Evening Of Stars” brought out some of black entertainment’s best singers and actors last night (August 14) for it’s 33rd annual gala. Jill Scott & Erykah Badu performed while Tatyana Ali presented and Keke Palmer attended. The televised program serves as national public service announcement campaign aiming to helping to raise money […]

VH1’s “Do Something” Awards went down last night in Hollywood, California. The non-profit organization honors people under the age of 25 who have given back to their communities and beyond, and though some of our favorite celeb ladies didn’t make cut in terms of age, they still showed face. Kerry Washington wore a sheer & […]

At least three major grocery store chains have recalled more than 60,000 pounds of beef after the bacteria was found in routine testing. The ground beef packages could be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., Publix Super Markets Inc. and Kroger Co. announced the recalls mainly in the southeastern U.S. stemming from problems […]

Halle Berry celebrated her 45th birthday yesterday (August 14) and reminded us all why she’s the one of the most beautiful women in the world (and why we should all hit the gym every now & then!) Sporting a coral-colored bikini and tie-dyed sarong, Halle spent the sunny day on the beach in Malibu with […]

With all the hubbub about ‘The Help,’ a group of Black female historians have made their opposition to the film known. The Association of Black Women Historians recently released a statement criticizing the  movie, which chronicles the story of African-American maids in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1950′s and 1960s, Entertainment Weekly reports. “Despite efforts to […]

VIA: WNCN.COM When juniors and seniors return to North Carolina Central University this month, more than 500 of them will also be getting fancy new accommodations. The Herald-Sun of Durham reported the school is ready to unveil a $30 million, four-story residence hall called Chidley North. The new dormitory boasts lounges on every wing, a […]

VIA: WTVD.COM Cary police were searching for a suspect in an armed robbery Sunday. It happened at the Red Lobster off Walnut Street around 11 a.m. Authorities say the man walked into the restaurant with a gun, looking for cash. The restaurant had just opened for business, when police say the suspect flashed his gun […]