His time in prison came before he was shot to death in Las Vegas in 1996. NEW YORK — A Tupac Shakur letter that appears to renounce the “thug life” he embodied is up for sale. The prison letters of Shakur are being sold 20 years after his death, but only for a buyer […]
The celebration of its legacy comes as reports of star Will Smith planning a reboot of the show starts to grow louder. (CNN) Now this is a story all about how … fans came to love a television series starring a rapper who went on to become a movie star. “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” […]
It’s been a little over a month since the passing of Bobbi K. After many months of fighting for her life in a coma, she died on July 22, and was buried on August 3rd. MUST READ: 17 Reasons Why Aaliyah Is One Of The Most Influential Women In Pop Culture A truly sad story, […]
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the death of angelic songstress Aaliyah Haughton. On this day in 2001, fans all over the world mourned the sudden loss of one of music’s rising stars. Aaliyah was living the good life at 22 years old; engaged to Dame Dash, finishing up her self titled third album, and making her […]
CLEVELAND — From the streets of Cleveland to the corridors of Washington, a steady outpouring of tributes keep pouring in for former Congressman Louis Stokes. From some of the ordinary Clevelanders he served, words of sincere appreciation. Cleveland resident Latasha Loper said Stokes and his service “helped a lot of us understand our opportunity not […]
NFL legend Frank Gifford passed away unexpectedly at home in Connecticut. He was 84, and a week from his 85th birthday. In addition to his famed football career, Gifford was also a successful broadcaster, who worked on “Monday Night Football” for over a decade. Gifford is survived by his wife Kathie Lee Gifford, who hosts the […]
Carey took her two children with her to the ceremony, which was later overshadowed by a possible guest-starring role on Fox’s hottest television drama. (CNN) Mariah Carey finally got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — and it was accompanied by some big news. Among the guests paying tribute to Carey, 45, on Wednesday […]
When The Cosby Show first aired on NBC in 1984, Tempestt Bledsoe (who played Vanessa Huxtable) was only ten years old. Over the years, her…
Bobby Brown broke his silence Monday, following the tragic loss of his daughter Bobbi Kristina. “Krissy was and is an angel. I am completely numb at this time,” the 46-year-old said in a statement released by his lawyer, according to People. “My family must find a way to live with her in spirit and honor […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Retired U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with both brain and lung cancer, and said he and his family appreciate good wishes, support and privacy during this time. The Congressman released the following statement: Retired U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes, who served the 21st and 11th Districts of Ohio for 30 years, […]
For many Americans, George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin was a deeply painful experience. But from one of the darkest moments for America, Martin’s mother has arisen as a light in the struggle for justice in the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Sybrina Fulton took to the Convention Center at Essence Music Festival for the Empowerment Session, “Moms on […]
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the country’s most lauded citizens, will be finally honored by his home state with a sculpture on its capitol grounds. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Rep. Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) announced this week that the state has selected artist Andy Davis to create the piece. The sculpture […]