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Lil’ Wayne Music Video Shows Rapper Stomping on American Flag
Every rapper likes a bit of controversy, but Lil’ Wayne’s recent antics have some people thinking he may have gone too far. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:10:46 +0000
Mississippi Booty Doc Charged in 2nd Butt-Injection Death
The Mississippi cross-dressing man charged with depraved-heart murder back in 2012, for administering illegal buttocks-enhancing injections that killed a Georgia woman, is now being charged… View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:04:19 +0000
Dave Chappelle Returns to the Stage With 13-Date Comedy Tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Chappelle is making his most substantial return to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour for Funny Or Die. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:55 +0000
Scholar, Author James Weldon Johnson Was Born On This Day In 1871
James Weldon Johnson (pictured) lives on in history and is often best-known for his leadership of the NAACP by becoming the organization’s first Black manager. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:39:34 +0000
Popular Houston Stripper Suffers Miscarriage While Twerking On Stage?
Hot Houston stripper and sometimes-model Jhonni Blaze (pictured) reportedly had a miscarriage on stage while in the throes of twerking, the latest dance craze that… View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:45:29 +0000
Brian Banks’ FALSE Rape Accuser Ordered To Pay $2.6M
The woman whose false rape accusation sent a high school football star to prison has been ordered to pay a $2. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:33:43 +0000
Your Smoothie & Hepatitis A: The Shocking Connection
According to CNN, hepatitis A outbreaks from Costco frozen fruit have grown from 34 cases to 87 cases in one week. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:19:42 +0000
E.W. Jackson Is Crazy and It’s Too Late To Shake It Now
There’s a reason why Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican nominee for Virginia governor, distanced himself from E.W. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:09:04 +0000
Let's Talk: Why Entrepreneurship Matters to Black America
Join the Congressional Black Caucus tonight to find out why entrepreneurship matters to Black America. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:39 +0000
Can Men Cause Menopause?
According to a new study, it's all their fault. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000
Minorities Are the New Majority
New study shows whites will become the minority by 2043. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000
I Smell Melanoma, Do You?
New study reveals this innovative technique that could save lives. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000
Party In the Ladies Room
Female members of the Senate will be enjoying a new, more spacious bathroom. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000
LA Film Fest: Grace Lee Boggs is an "American Revolutionary"
The Chinese American Civil Rights activist is the subject of a new documentary. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000
Don't Fly Coach, Ever
You can forget about leg room. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000
How To Make LinkedIn Work For You
Subheading: You get the emails and notifications, but how can you actually make LinkedIn work for you instead of annoy you? View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000
Man Pleads Guilty To False Police Report That Led To Student's Death
PASADENA, Calif. — A California man who made a 911 call that ended with Pasadena police fatally shooting a college student has pleaded guilty to making a false report. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:05:16 +0000
'As Soon As They Start Hating On You, You Must Be Huge'
As NBC's "The Voice" continues to dominate the ratings, other reality series have started to take note -- and not just the singing competition's direct rivals over at "American Idol. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:49:53 +0000
Idris Channels Nelson Mandela
A new poster for Nelson Mandela biopic Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, starring Idris Elba, has debuted, hosted exclusively here by The Hollywood Reporter. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:59:19 +0000
The 'True Blood' Sex Scene We Missed Out On
On the last season of "True Blood," Pam finally became a maker, and while escaping the Authority headquarters, shared a steamy kiss with her progeny, Tara. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:29:25 +0000
'HIMYM' Gets Hour-Long Final Season Premiere
CBS's 2013-2014 premiere dates are set! "How I Met Your Mother's" final season will kick off with an hourlong episode on Monday, September 23 at 8 p.m. ET, pushing back the series premiere of "We Are Men" (which is slated for 8:30 p.m. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:19:50 +0000
John Legend Is 'Made To Love'
John Legend released a new single on Monday. Called "Made to Love," the track takes a mid-tempo beat and has Legend crooning about his inevitable love. The single features production by Da Internz, Kanye West, Dave Tozer and Nana Kwabena. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:39 +0000
PHOTOS: Michelle Obama's Bangs Spark A Major Backlash
It's official: Michelle Obama's bangs are the most contentious global issue ever. The first lady and her fringe headed to Belfast for this year's G8 summit, where she made a speech that sparked mass Twitter debate. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:52:11 +0000
Put On Blast: Angie Stone Says R&B Diva Nicci Gilbert Lied About Designing Her Fashion Line
Nicci you know you didn’t design those clothes. Angie Stone Exposes Nicci Gilbert We just hope Nicci isn’t violating child labor laws. You know how those foreign countries do. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:16:54 +0000
In Crazy White Folks News Amanda “Attention Slorin’” Bynes Lunges At Man Who Tried To Take A Picture Of Her
Amanda should be glad anybody wants to take a pic of her fugly azz. Amanda Bynes Lunges At Man What needs to happen is somebody needs to slap this hoe’s phucked up weave right off her head. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:44:21 +0000
SMH: Crooked Azz Correction Officers Popped For Selling That Sticky Icky To Inmates
There will be no piff-puffin in jail. Correction Officers Arrested For Dealing Drugs To Inmates According to The NY Post Two city correction officers were charged today with dealing sticky icky to inmates on Rikers Island. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:18:02 +0000
On The Party Scene: Video Director And Fashion Designer Va$htie, Melanie Fiona And Others Party It Up At Team Epiphany’s Summer Fridays Event
Celebrities like Melanie Fiona turned up for Team Epiphany’s Summer Fridays. Friday, June 14th marked the second installment of Team Epiphany’s highly anticipated event series, #SummerFridays. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:51:09 +0000
Can’t Get Right: 10 Celebrities Who Are Known For Their Trouble With The Law
Some ninjas just love having three square meals a day and being told when to pee because they stay getting in trouble with the law. Here are 10 celebrities known for their legal trouble. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:06:06 +0000
People Aint Isht: Florida Man Beaten, Robbed And Forced To Strip Naked On The First Date, “Are You Serious?”
This is a first date he will never forget. Florida Man Robbed And Beaten On First Date Men, ya’ll need to screen these females before going out on dates. Damn homie. Protect yourself at all times. View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:28:38 +0000
Bridal Rachetness: The Most Notorious Black Bridezillas
The women on Bridezillas take the idea of the disgruntled bride-to-be to a whole new level… View
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:20:16 +0000
Free Man Walking: Chad “Azz Slappin’” Johnson Released From Jail And Praises Judge, “I Love Her To Death”
Chad knows he wanted to bust that white judge upside her head. Chad Johnson Released From Jail Chad is a sorry azz ninja. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:28:22 +0000
Must-Listen: Hear John Legend's New Song 'Made to Love'
With one week to go until John Legend drops his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Love in the Future, the crooner releases a new single, "Made to Love."The track features heavy, dramatic, tribal drums as Legend sings about ever lasting love. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:03:32 +0000
2013 ESSENCE Festival Sponsored Events Announced
The 2013 ESSENCE Festival musical lineup incluces Beyoncé, Maxwell, New Edition, Charlie Wilson, Brandy and Jill Scott. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:14:30 +0000
Dave Chappelle to Star in 'Oddball' Comedy Tour
Dave Chappelle's going on tour this summer.According to The Grio, Funny or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival featuring Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords will tour America for five complete weekends beginning August 23rd in Austin, Texas. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:41:17 +0000
5 Questions with ESSENCE Festival Speaker Iyanla Vanzant
On OWN’s Fix My Life reality program, inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant is charged with the task of helping people overcome their struggles. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:49:33 +0000
Paris Jackson Absent From Family Wedding
This weekend, the Jackson clan came together to celebrate Taj and Tayana Jackson's wedding. However, Paris Jackson was not on hand to participate.According to E! News, the ceremony went off without a hitch. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:45:00 +0000
ESSENCE Poll: What Can Chicago Do to Curb Gun Violence?
At least 40 people were shot—seven of them fatally—this Father's Day weekend in Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that it might just be the city's bloodiest weekends this year. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:22:25 +0000
Coffee Talk: Jay-Z Announces New Album, Release Date
See what we're chatting about over coffee:• Rapper Jay-Z surprised fans with news of a new album last night during game five of the NBA finals. He shared the news via a three-minute Samsung commercial. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:22:18 +0000
EXCLUSIVE: Hear India.Arie's New Song, 'Just Do You'
Talk about the perfect "I'm doing me" summer anthem!India.Arie's second single "Just Do You" is a feel-good ode to conquering fear and following your bliss — the kind of song you'll be bumping when you need to be reminded that a superwoman lives inside you. View
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:30:36 +0000