Tom Joyner

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will spend the weekend in prison on a parole violation. In a news release issued Friday morning, Michigan Corrections spokesman Russ Marlan says Kilpatrick was charged with 14 counts of violating his parole. When given the opportunity to waive the formal parole violation process and serve three days at a […]

[blackamericaweb] Fantasia isn’t a gospel artist but it’s well known that the singer grew up in the church. So it’s fitting that the “American Idol” winner would be one of the performers at the official Super Bowl Gospel concert, taking place at New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena on Friday, February 1st. She will join Sherry Shepherd, […]

Roberts returned to the NYC set of “Good Morning America” this morning for a private trial run to see if she’s physically ready to resume her co-hosting duties. It was her first visit to the show since undergoing a bone marrow transplant in September. Last week, Roberts explained that she would be doing a series […]

What are the perks of having a superstar singer as your daughter? A brand new sprawling mansion worth $5.9 million. According to reports, Beyoncé bought her mom, Tina Knowles, a new 25,000 square ft home in the prestigious Piney Point Village neighborhood in Houston, TX. The house has a whopping 16 bathrooms, six bedrooms, and […]

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon‘s decision to lift the ban on women serving in combat presents a daunting challenge to top military leaders who now will have to decide which, if any, jobs they believe should be open only to men. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts […]

According to TMZ, Katherine Jackson actually needs Conrad Murray’s help. Mrs. Jackson is suing AEG for the wrongful death of her son, Michael Jackson. Her claim is that they negligently hired the doctor without providing proper supervision. Yes, it sounds like she actually expects Conrad Murray to admit he “needed” supervision. She has subpoenaed the […]

[blackamericaweb.com] Al Green says if things had worked out, it would have been him serenading President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle at the inaugural ball. Jennifer Hudson sang Green’s classic “Let’s Stay Together,” leaving many to wonder why the soul legend wasn’t singing his own hit for the first couple. In a statement to […]

[blackamericaweb] Reporters are now speculating that Beyonce’s inaugural performance may have lacked some authenticity. The New York Post – as well as a host of other news organizations – is reporting that Beyoncé didn’t perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” live at President Obama’s inauguration on Monday. Who Did the National Anthem Better? Whitney or Beyonce?! [Poll] […]

[blackamericaweb] Thanks to the hit TV One show, “Unsung” dozens of R&B, soul, disco, funk and hip-hop artists are now getting their just due. The sixth season of “Unsung” begins with Isaac Hayes, whose “Theme From Shaft” is one of the most famous movie theme songs in history, Though Hayes won an Oscar for the […]

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/national/historic-connection-between-barack-obamas-inauguration-and-martin-luther-king-day When the nation’s first African-American president takes the public oath of office for his second term on Monday, he will do it on the national holiday devoted to the country’s greatest civil rights dreamer, the Rev. Martin Luther King. Barack Obama, the Illinois transplant and renowned orator, will be powerfully aware that he is […]

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http://blackamericaweb.com/92721/5-hurt-in-shootings-at-gun-shows-in-ohio-ind-nc/ MEDINA, Ohio — Accidental shootings at gun shows in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio left five people injured Saturday, the same day that thousands of gun advocates gathered peacefully at state capitals around the U.S. to rally against stricter firearm limits. At the Dixie Gun and Knife Show in Raleigh, a 12-gauge shotgun discharged […]