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In what would have been a major career move for Will Smith, the actor has said “nay” to Gaye. The Oscar-nominated actor, who spent months in negotiations to portray the legendary soul singer, has turned the role of legendary Motown R&B legend Marvin Gaye who was tragically murdered by his own father at the height […]
From the Washington Post: President Obama will worship with a District congregation this Easter Sunday, a visit that comes at a time when president has been quietly working to improve his ties with faith leaders, particularly those in the African American community.
From the Daily News: The last time the census was done – in 2000 – Brooklynite Ramon Velasquez was locked up in Attica state prison for robbery. According to the Census Bureau, Velasquez lived not in hardscrabble Bushwick, but in rural Attica Village, 264 miles away. “Knowing that they counted me in Attica was a […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama marked the start of Passover with a private Seder in the executive mansion.
From CNN: Washington — President Obama announced Saturday he will make recess appointments of 15 nominees who are awaiting confirmation by the full Senate.
WASHINGTON — Under pressure to stem the foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration launched a plan Friday to reduce the amount some troubled borrowers owe on their home loans and give jobless homeowners a temporary break.
From the Associated Press: WASHINGTON — Under pressure to stem the foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration launched a plan Friday to reduce the amount some troubled borrowers owe on their home loans and give jobless homeowners a temporary break.
From the NY Post: Al Sharpton’s ex-wife and daughter are off the hook for allegedly F-bombing cops during an October traffic stop in Harlem.
Monica’s sixth studio album, “Still Standing” is close to selling 100K units on the first day!! According to Hits Daily Double, Monica is projected to sell 165-200K in the first week and she could give teen idol Justin Bieber a serious run for the #1 spot.
Nickelodeon announced today that when the stars gather for Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards this Saturday, the First Lady will also be honored for her “Let’s Move” campaign to help cut down on childhood obesity.
From Yahoo News: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $2.8 billion in aid for earthquake-wracked Haiti, jump-starting a global push to raise billions of dollars for the country’s reconstruction.
