http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/screen/mary-j-blige-play-betty-shabazz-film-%E2%80%9Cparallel-lives%E2%80%9D Soul songstress Mary J. Blige’s career is picking up quite a bit of steam these days as she flips the switch from singing to acting. Blige has been struck by drama fever, landing the role of Dr. Betty Shabazz in the upcoming TV film “Parallel Lives.” The film is set to portray the […]
NEW YORK — A daughter of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X has pleaded guilty to stealing the identity of an elderly family friend to run up more than $55,000 in credit card bills. Malikah (mah-LEE’-kah) Shabazz was freed from jail Thursday after entering the plea at a courthouse in New York City. She had […]