*WE tv has given a 26-episode fourth season order to unscripted series “Braxton Family Values” starring singer Toni Braxton and her sisters, and picked up “SWV Reunited” for an expanded 10-episode second season, reports Deadline. “Braxton Family Values” centers on the turbulent yet relatable relationships, careers and personal lives of sisters Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina […]
Today marks the 57th birthday of American film director, Spike Lee. Né Shelton Jackson Lee, the iconic producer was born in Atlanta, Georgia and began making amateur films at the tender age of 20, having garnered a Student Academy Award for his graduate thesis project. Later, Spike sparked attention with his first feature, She’s Gotta […]
The saying is, “As goes Ohio, so goes the election.” The Buckeye State has proven to be a critical swing state in recent elections. Now, Ohio is one of many states with major activity around the issue of voter ID laws. There is currently a petition in the state to create a ”Voters Bill of Rights” […]
CLEVELAND – After leaving Castle Community High School on Tuesday evening, a 16-year-old teen was jumped by seven men near an RTA bus stop on Superior Avenue. Fortunately, an unnamed “Good Samaritan” saw the young man bleeding on the side of the road and pulled over to help. READ MORE: NewsNet5.com Article and […]
Who wouldn’t want to live their happiest life? The United Nations created the International Day of Happiness for this very reason. Founded in 2011, the UN’s mission was to find a “balanced approach to economic growth that promotes… happiness and well-being of all peoples.” And when you have Pharrell’s backing, you just might achieve this goal. Katrina […]
*Recently on a sunny afternoon in SoCal, EUR’s Lee Bailey caught up with Grammy-nominated R&B/jazz singer Miki Howard poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel to find out the truth behind claims of Michael Jackson fathering son Brandon Howard as well as her new projects. Miki Howard got her start in the late 70’s and branched off […]
Last weekend, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (pictured) employed compassion and critical thinking in her critique of her party. Speaking before a reported “cheering crowd at the annual gathering of California Republicans in the San Francisco suburb of Burlingame,” Rice focused on the issue of immigration, though the logic can be applied to the […]
Miss Baker also had a close call to being arrested after failing to sign documents in divorce settlements before a last-minute deal was made. GROSSE POINTE, Mich. – Anita Baker soon could be singing the blues. According to documents obtained by the Local 4 Defenders, an arrest warrant has been issued for the soulful singer. […]
Take a look at the image above — how many guesses would it take you to figure out that puzzle? On “Wheel of Fortune” Wednesday night, Emil made it to the final round and got a three word puzzle he was told was a “thing.” The game gives his 5 letters — R S […]
CLEVELAND – A pep rally will be held for the East Tech High School boys basketball team Thursday. The team secured a spot in the OHSAA Final Four by defeating Uniontown Lake 62-60 in an overtime finish to win the Division I Region II Championship. The Scarabs will face the St. Edward Eagles (24-2) […]
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Positively Cleveland, the convention and visitors bureau for Cleveland, announced a new destination brand Wednesday, presented new plans for its destination development initiatives, unveiled a local social media movement and highlighted a series of organizational accomplishments. Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Positively Cleveland President & CEO David Gilbert were among those […]
(RNN) – The Rev. Fred Phelps Sr., founder of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, KS, has died at age 84. He recently has been in hospice care at a Shawnee County, KS, facility. “The death of Fred Phelps’ body, a man who preached a plain faithful doctrine to an ever darkening world, is […]