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Nearly a week after being a victim of a an alleged homophobic and racist hate crime, Empire star Jussie Smollett made his first public appearance at the Troubadour, a West Hollywood nightclub in Los Angeles, where he performed to a crowd of fans and supporters. According to Deadline, the crowd included Empire co-creator Lee Daniels, Congresswoman Maxine […]
Despite the growing tension. Gov. Northam released a statement identifying his intentions to serve out the remainder of his term.
Lucille Clifton was born in Depew, New York ; June 27, 1936. She was a dual Pulitzer Prize nominee for poetry in the 80’s. Cliftons work; Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir, 1969-1980 (1987) and Next: New Poems (1987) As her legacy is remembered through her great poetry, Lucille wrote tons of children’s books. Everett Anderson’s nine month long; […]
According to TMZ, rapper Tekashi Six9ine has pled guilty in federal court on nine counts, including racketeering, conspiracy, firearms offenses and narcotics trafficking. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BOX to 24042 to join! The plea deal with the feds makes it unclear […]
We’re hearing from Jussie Smollett for the first time since his brutal attack earlier this week. “Let me start by saying that I’m OK,” the Empire actor said in a statement to ESSENCE on Friday. “My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting media mogul Byron Allen. Birth Date: April 22, 1961 Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Fun Facts: Byron is the founder of Entertainment Studios, a billion dollar media company Byron went to college at the University of Southern California Byron bought The Weather Channel Byron is also known for his […]
Zora Neale Hurston was born January 7th, 1891 in Notasulga, Alabama. Later, Hurston’s family moved to Eatonville, Florida. Her parents John Hurston, a carpenter and Baptist preacher, and Lucy Potts Hurston, a former school teacher. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! She is most known for her book, Their Eyes Were Watching God; published September 18, […]
Queen Naija and boyfriend Clarence White have officially welcomed their baby boy into the world and he is adorable! Queen Naija shared a photo on Instagram after giving birth to her baby boy Renzo, with the caption reading “Thank You God..” This is the singer’s second child, she and her ex-husband Chris Sails have a 3-year-old son, […]
If you haven’t been outside in the last couple days…IT’S COLD! In the midwest American’s are dealing with temperatures as low as minus 20 with wind chills on almost minus 50. In our area we’re dealing with our fair share of frigid weather, it’s gotten pretty cold. If you don’t have to go outside for […]
Many celebrities are speaking out and showing love to Empire star, Jussie Smollett, after he was brutally beaten yesterday morning. Indianapolis’s own Mike Epps has a message for the attackers and stands with Jussie… Watch the video below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQ5_Mpnsaq/
We want to send a major congratulations to Philadelphia’s own Marc Byers, who was just named the new General Manger of Motown Records. According to Billboard.com, Byers will oversee the Capitol Music Group imprint’s day-to-day operations and work closely with Motown president Ethiopia Habtemariam, to whom he’ll report, on business strategy and development out of the […]
