Think you knew everything about the late Richard Pryor, one of the most influential stand-up comedians of all time? Think again. We knew he was controversial; could have his way around vulgar, spewed profanity like it was nobody’s business, and that he was gay. Imagine screeching car sound here. Back the “F” up, you say? As […]
*According to her daughter, Eartha Kitt went to her grave at 81 without knowing the identity of her white father; due to officials in the American Deep South keeping it a secret from her. Kitt, once called the “most exciting woman in the world,” led an extraordinary life as a world-famous singer and dancer, […]
*Rock ‘n’ roll legend Little Richard is on the mend after recently suffering a heart attack while at home with his family. The singer, who turned 80 last year, reveals he was overcome with a coughing fit and started to feel a shooting pain in his arm – and it was only after self-medicating […]
The legendary artist has tweeted for the first time through the account of his group 3rd Eye Girl! Details from Rolling Stone… Prince has finally embraced the online revolution. The notoriously Internet-resistant pop icon made his Twitter debut yesterday, tweeting from the account of his group 3rd Eye Girl. “PRINCE’S 1ST TWEET… TESTING 1, 2…” […]
*The moon is made of green cheese. Big Foot truly is out there somewhere. And, oh yeah: Singer Celine Dion is “bigger” than Michael Jackson. The latter line is what concert promoter AEG executive John Meglin said during recent testimony in the wrongful death suit brought by the Jackson family against concert promoter AEG Live. […]
CLEVELAND – One of the greatest football players of all-time will soon have a role in the Cleveland Browns’ organization. The team said Tuesday legendary running back Jim Brown will have an “official capacity.” More details about his position will be revealed at a 10:45 a.m. news conference Wednesday. Brown will be alongside Browns’ owner […]
Joyous birthday wishes go out to iconic musician Stevie Wonder, who today (May 13) turns 63! Despite having been blind since birth, Wonder was a child prodigy and picked up piano playing as well as drums and the harmonica. The gifted singer (whose full name is Stevland Morris) recorded his first album at the tender […]
According to the New York Post, John Legend cheated on his Sports Illustrated swimsuit model fiancée, Chrissy Teigen, by smooching a young woman the other night at a…
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye remains as one of the most forward-thinking and influential soul musicians of all time. Although he began his storied career in the Nation’s Capital as a doo-wop crooner, he would find fame at the iconic Motown Records label before later becoming a global sensation. NewsOne celebrates the life […]
CLEVELAND–It’s one of the biggest news stories to rock FOX 8 News. One of the most respected and loved journalists in Northeast Ohio has decided to retire her anchor chair. Our Cleveland’s Own Wilma Smith will step off the anchor desk at the end of May. Wilma has been a key contributor to the success […]
*Soul legend Bobby Womack is battling the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a repot in Britain’s The Sun newspaper. The 68-year-old singer/songwriter has been struggling to remember names and song titles in recent months and doctors informed him he is showing the first symptoms of the degenerative condition. “The doctor says there are […]
Donna Summer may be gone, but the music she created is timeless, having not only defined an era but also serving as an influence for musicians who followed. Hailed as the Queen of Disco, Summer’s phenomenal success provided us with a seemingly endless supply of anthems: “She Works Hard for the Money”; “Hot Stuff”; “Love […]