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As Rush Limbaugh continued to apologize Monday for his derogatory comments about a female college student last week, the Triangle radio station that bears the conservative talk show host’s name was being targeted by some who question its relationship with UNC-Chapel Hill athletics. WRDU-FM – which calls itself “Rush Radio” – mostly stayed silent Monday […]
After the jury spoke Monday, Jason Young declined to address the court. His silence seemed a fitting end to a retrial that closed with his conviction for the murder of his wife and a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Young had declined to speak to investigators and only explained his […]
John Edwards, the former Democratic U.S. presidential candidate accused of flouting campaign finance laws to hide his mistress and her pregnancy from the public, added new attorneys to the team representing him in his federal criminal case. Two Greensboro lawyers who represented Rielle Hunter, the campaign videographer with whom Edwards had an extramarital affair and […]
Mike Tyson is heading back to Las Vegas. Whereas he used to headline heavyweight boxing matches, he’ll be headlining his very own variety show in the city of sin. The former boxing champion will appear at the MGM Grand Hotel as the host of Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage. According to our […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is buying seven million pounds of ammonia-treated meat which is referred to as “lean beef trimmings” or “pink slime.” The meat has been banned by fast food companies such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell. The meat will be used for school lunch for students around the country. The […]
In the latest installment of the franchise, it turns out Tommy Lee Jones’ character has been dead for forty years, which means he was dead for the first two movies. Will Smith has to go back in time to the sexy 60s to foil an alien attack which could change the course of history. Will […]
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, the first black elected to represent New Jersey in Congress, died Tuesday. He was 77. The 12-term member of the House had announced in February that he was undergoing treatment for colon cancer and would continue to represent his district. He had held his congressional seat since 1988 […]
Don’t miss this year’s eye candy at the Black Men Revealed seminar at Women’s Empowerment March 17th at the RBC Center. Actor and HBCU graduate Laz Alonso will be on the panel. He’s best known for playing Tsu’tey in James Cameron’s science fiction film Avatar. He is also well known for his role as Fenix […]
Are you having relationship issues? Don’t miss the Michael Baisden Show at 3p.m. 1st hour: Is it just me, or are men becoming more feminine? 2nd hour: Do some men take longer to get dressed than women? 3rd hour: Man-gagement rings: Why are some men wearing engagement rings? What’s next, ankle bracelets? lol 4th Hour: […]
Early March is the time of year when a lot of coaches are lobbying for their teams to receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried made a pretty good case for his bunch on Sunday night. Scott Wood scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack past Virginia Tech 70-58, […]
Kendall Marshall felt dissed by Duke. The Blue Devils played the highlights of their last-second win over North Carolina on the video scoreboard and Marshall didn’t like it, so he brought his Tar Heels into a quick huddle. “I told my teammates I thought that was disrespectful, and we need to go out here and […]
Don’t miss another episode of TV One’s Unsung tonight at 10p.m. on TWC channel 330. I talked with his namesake David Ruffin Jr. about his father’s career, what advice his father gave him and his further goals. Check out interview with David Ruffin Jr.
