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Singer Sean Kingston is now in stable condition after a jet ski accident over the weekend. He is still in critical (though stable) condition and has been moved from the trauma unit to the intensive care unit. His publicist issued the following statement: “Sean Kingston is now stabilized and has moved from the trauma unit […]
Oprah’s final show was as big as we expected – and the proof is in the numbers. Her Wednesday episode, the last in a three-day “goodbye” special – drew in a 13.3 “household rating,” meaning 15-20 million viewers. Just a week earlier, she was averaging a 5.4 rating, meaning 7.345 million viewers. So, her finale […]
African-Americans held the first Memorial Day. However, in 1865, it was called “Decoration Day.” What was once a little known fact is now being outed by Yale University history professor David Blight, who, 15 years ago was doing research for a forthcoming book when he stumbled upon a box of unorganized papers of a Union […]
Selita Ebanks hosted the Shine On Sierra Leone 5th Annual Fundraiser last night in California. Lisa Bonet came out of hiding for the good cause with her boyfriend Jason Momoa in tow. Can’t remember the last time we saw her at an event! Melanie Fiona, Hill Harper and the founder of the Shine On Sierra […]
Have Ciara & Amar’e Stoudemire already broken up? The couple was scheduled to attend Tuesday night’s Whitney Art Party in New York this week, but Amar’e arrived solo, according to the NY Daily News. When asked where she was, he replied curtly: “She’s not here, buddy.” And he didn’t waste time getting to know the […]
Vogue Italia’s May 2011 issue features an all-black model fashion spread titled “Jump and Smile,” and we love it. We’re happy to see more and more magazines recognizing talent of color! In fact, Vogue Italia is what first got tongues wagging with their “Black Allure” editorial: Vogue Italia Debuts All-Black Model Fashion Spread! A Must-See! […]
“Love & Hip-Hop” has been renewed for a second season. The VH1 docu-series averaged over 1 million viewers per episode, so this news should come as no surprise. Season two is set to premiere in the fall and will consist of 10 one-hour episodes, however Mashonda will not be returning. Wonder if they’ll replace her… […]
“Dark Girls” is a new documentary by Bill Duke that explores the deep-seated biases and attitudes towards skin color, particularly that of dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture. What are your thoughts on this controversial issue within in the black community? Are we still stuck on “color concept” in the 21st […]
Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation” has hit #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. She is no longer #2, both literally and figuratively. After 10 weeks on the chart, Kelly’s latest single knocked Miguel’s “Sure Thing” down a notch and nabbed the #1 spot. This marks Kelly’s biggest solo song to date! Can’t wait to hear more from […]
Kim Kardashian is engaged to Kris Humphries, her New York Nets baller beau. While we’ve all heard rumors about her 20.5 carat ring worth $2 million, we can now see it, in all it’s glory, up close. Kim came out of hiding today and flashed the sparkler while going through security at LAX airport. We […]