*It’s now official. Jesse Jackson Jr. is on his way to prison. Wednesday morning in Washington, Jackson was sentenced to 30 months behind bars using $750,000 in campaign money for living expenses, clothes and luxury items. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson scolded the convicted congressman, saying that he and his wife, Sandi Jackson, […]
Sandra Oh is leaving “Grey’s Anatomy.” The Huffington Post has confirmed the news that the upcoming tenth season of “Grey’s Anatomy” will be Oh’s last. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the news. Oh, who has played Dr. Cristina Yang on “Grey’s Anatomy” since the series began in 2003, said she began […]
*On Monday, internet media personality B. Scott and his attorney, Waukeen McCoy, went on “MSNBC Live” to discuss his discrimination lawsuit against BET and Viacom. B. Scott filed the lawsuit last week and this appearance was the first time he’s spoken publicly about it with host Thomas Roberts. The lawsuit stems from the incident […]
*An Internet backlash followed actress Raven-Symone’s coming out earlier this month, as Twitter users responded with 140-character claims that the news has ruined their childhood. The hashtag #childhoodruined sprung up on tweets spreading the news, insinuating that the realization of the star’s sexuality somehow destroys the impact of her hit Disney Channel show “That’s […]
“Basketball Wives” will return to the VH1 network for season five on Aug. 19 and a new trailer suggests their may be a major shift in friendship dynamics on the hit reality TV show. Shaunie O’Neal, who is a co-producer and cast member, appeared to clash with her co-star and longtime friend Tami Roman during […]
(CNN) — A federal judge has dismissed the racial discrimination claims in a lawsuit filed by a former employee against Paula Deen, the celebrity chef’s representative said Monday. Some other aspects of the lawsuit are still pending. “We are pleased with the Court’s ruling today that Lisa Jackson’s claims of race discrimination have been dismissed,” […]
At the request of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, who has said God delivered him from “the curse” of homosexuality, withdrew as a performer at a city-sponsored concert on Saturday night, Aug. 10, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. McClurkin’s withdrawal from the event, which is being organized by the D.C. […]
*Whoa! Whoa! From the “You Can’t do that!” files comes this crazy story. A judge in Tennessee has taken it upon herself to change the first name of 7-month-old Messiah DeShawn Martin to “Martin.” And just what prompted the judge to do that you ask? Well, the judge in her infinite wisdom is declaring […]
Sylvester Stallone went on the offensive earlier this week, slamming Bruce Willis for being “greedy and lazy” while simultaneously announcing that the actor had been replaced in “Expendables 3” by Harrison Ford. According to a new report from THR, Stallone’s comments stemmed from the fact that Willis wanted $4 million in salary to work four […]
*Dear Mr. Smiley, I have admired you immensely as a positive force in the Black community and a consummate professional among your peers. That subtle Gulfport, Mississippi accent blends well with your fine tuned delivery and your manicured decorum. Since President Obama convincingly earned his residency at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, there’s been a self-assigned […]
CLEVELAND – A section of East 9th Street has closed Monday for a repaving project. East 9th Street will be closed to traffic from Euclid Avenue to Prospect Avenue through Saturday. Traffic will be detoured via Euclid Avenue, East 14th Street and Prospect Avenue. Delays are expected and the Department of Public Works advises […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Today several Cleveland Public Power customers have received telephone calls from a man posing as a representative of Cleveland Public Power’s “Disconnection or Termination” Department and requesting $400 over the phone to prevent interruption of service. This is a scam. These customers have contacted CPP’s Dispatch Center and given the […]