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The exhibition of nearly 50 paintings set a record Saturday for single-day attendance when the paintings attracted a crowd of 7,212 people. They stood four deep at each of the artist’s three self-portraits, noting the blemishes and wrinkles he was careful to include. “It wasn’t even a free day,” said Natalie Braswell, NCMA’s assistant marketing […]

With Eli Manning and the New York Giants punching their Super Bowl ticket Sunday with a win at San Francisco in the NFC championship game, Newton is expected to take Manning’s spot on the NFC team in the Pro Bowl on Jan. 29 in Honolulu. Newton, who broke Peyton Manning’s rookie passing record, was the […]

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Red Tails,” a movie chronicling the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terence Howard, opened this weekend. I had an opportunity to view a special screening Thursday night, the theater was filled to capacity with anxious moviegoers to finally watch a piece of history come to fruition. The highlight of the […]

The one and only Bill Cosby made a stop in Durham today as he embarked upon his book tour in support of his latest literary contribution “I Didn’t Ask To Be Born, But I’m Sure Glad I Was.” The comedians newest book muses about an array of ordinary stuff that he hopes will resonate with […]

Etta James, the R&B legend who recorded soulful hits such as “At Last” and “Tell Mama,” has died. She was 73. James had chronic leukemia, which led to her death. Since March 2010, James had received round-the-clock medical care at her home in Riverside. She is regarded as having bridged the gap between rhythm and […]

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The movie “Red Tails” opens today. I had an opportunity to see a special screening last night, and totally enjoyed the untold story of the Tuskegee airman. Earlier this week, Joyner joined several leaders hosting a special screening and panel discussion of “Red Tails,” the George Lucas’ new movie based on the legendary accomplishments of […]

Keyshia Cole says what attracted her to her husband, N.B.A. player Daniel “Boobie” Gibson, is his faith in God; Cole and Gibson dated for 3 years and the singer says Daniel talked alot about his grandmother and seemed to be a loving person; they both say they were looking for someone they could trust.

Could North Carolina have another Idol contender? Check out 17-year old Fayetteville, NC resident David Leathers Jr.