By Barbara Fluhrer “Paul Robeson continues to be largely ignored in American test books and history,” says baritone Autris Paige. “He was an athlete,...
(US News) – Paying tribute. Just days after Nick Gordon finally broke his silence on Bobbi Kristina, he updated his Twitter profile with tributes to his hospitalized girlfriend this...
NEW ORLEANS (CBS News) — Revelers in evening gowns and tuxedoes danced into the wee hours Tuesday at glitzy balls, kicking off the annual Mardi Gras...
NEW YORK, Feb. 17 (UPI) — There has been much speculation about who will host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show since longtime host Jon Stewart announced his departure. Show correspondent...
NEW YORK, Feb. 17 (UPI) — There has been much speculation about who will host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show since longtime host Jon Stewart announced his departure. Show correspondent...
NEW YORK (AP) — Pharrell Williams has a “Happy” deal for a series of children’s picture books. The Grammy Award-winning performer has an agreement with...
NEW YORK (AP) — Pharrell Williams has a “Happy” deal for a series of children’s picture books. The Grammy Award-winning performer has an agreement with...
Oakland’s Very Own Tavern (OVO) is hosting private events leading up to its grand opening in March. Located at 5319 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (across...
By Marquesa LaDawn NNPA Columnist The Housewives did not disappoint; it’s all about facing your issues head on. Can we talk my friends? Over in...
Shardae Jobson Special to the NNPA from The New Pittsburgh Courier (NNPA)—Jessica Williams was added to the cast of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart...
Sandy Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three black women released movies in 2014, more than ever before in a single year. And one...
Bill Keveney, USA TODAY (USA Today)—Despite all the star wattage – Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams & Co. – at the post-Grammy tribute to Stevie Wonder,...
Marc Schneider, BILLBOARD LOS ANGELES (Billboard.com)—Rufftown Entertainment is suing two original members of En Vogue for over $300 million, claiming the R&B group violated an...
Marc Schneider, BILLBOARD LOS ANGELES (Billboard.com)—Rufftown Entertainment is suing two original members of En Vogue for over $300 million, claiming the R&B group violated an...
NEW YORK (AP) — Former soap opera actress Victoria Rowell has sued CBS and producers, saying they have kept her off the air as...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game is not until Sunday, but hip-hop music’s all-star team — featuring Diddy, Snoop...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game is not until Sunday, but hip-hop music’s all-star team — featuring Diddy, Snoop...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special apparently is bursting at the seams with talent. NBC said Thursday it’s expanding the special...
JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late Whitney Houston and the only child between Houston and ex-husband Bobby...
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake was featured on Beyonce’s surprise album — and now he’s taking a page from her book. The Grammy-winning rapper released...
By Marquesa LaDawn NNPA Columnist Atlanta Housewives took a break this week because of the Super Bowl. Hey, I can appreciate big sporting events but,...
By Marquesa LaDawn NNPA Columnist Atlanta Housewives took a break this week because of the Super Bowl. Hey, I can appreciate big sporting events but,...
JENNIFER FARRAR, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When the subject is racism, many people start to feel uncomfortable. Defensive or outraged; pick your side. It’s...
ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for Marion “Suge” Knight said Wednesday that members of his office have reviewed video that...
The fourth annual Charles Reid Gospel Festival will feature the powerhouse Rance Allen Group from Toledo, Ohio, and fast-rising gospel diva Le’Andria Johnson from the Atlanta...