If James Brown was the hardest-working man in show business, Vickie Winans should at least merit some consideration for the title of hardest-working woman.
The gospel star is out with a new album, which she produced and recorded at home for her own record label. She also performs 175 to 200 shows a year, hosts a [...]
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Federal agents have arrested a convicted felon for allegedly providing the gun later used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair, The Associated Press learned Friday.
Two law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, said the suspect was arrested by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and [...]
Pastor T.D. Jakes says he narrowly avoided being killed in a natural gas explosion at his home – all because of a last-minute change of plans.
According to the Associated Press, Jakes told thousands at Sunday’s service at his church — The Potter House — that he would have been getting dressed near the blast [...]
The stereotypical stepmother gets a bad rap for mistreating her stepchildren but in the case of Whitney Houston it’s the opposite. Whitney’s stepmother has filed suit against the singer, claiming the songbird did not abide by the wishes of Whitney’s deceased father.
The Associated Press reports that, according to court records, Barbara Houston claims the 45-year-old [...]
As comfortable as Oprah appears with her weight, she’s not. She reportedly writes in the January issue of O, The Oprah Magazinethat she tips the scale at 200 pounds and that “I’m mad at myself.”
The magazine comes out Tuesday with two Oprahs on the cover, both in workout clothes but one looking trim in 2005 and [...]
He says he didn’t know; says laws should be followed.
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama said Saturday he didn’t know his aunt was living in the United States illegally and believes that laws covering the situation should be followed.
The Associated Press found that Obama’s aunt had been instructed to leave the country four years ago [...]
Oprah Winfrey’s mother is being sued by a high-end Wisconsin boutique for allegedly running up a $156,000 tab and refusing to make her monthly payments.
The clothing store Valentina claims Vernita Lee owes the money in purchases and interest as of July 1st and has failed to make the minimum monthly payment of $2,000.
Store [...]
PHOENIX - DMX rapped for reporters outside a Phoenix courtroom after pleading not guilty to felony charges of theft and identity theft.
Then he plugged his new album.
Authorities allege the 37-year-old rapper gave the name “Troy Jones” and an incorrect Social Security number to a Scottsdale hospital in April to avoid paying $7,500 in medical expenses.
Following [...]
Stevie Wonder is fidgeting with his camera phone, embarrassed because he can’t get it to work right.
But wait, it’s not what you think.
Wonder is trying to show a reporter how the device helps him “see” written documents; moments later, the blind superstar reveals how the camera takes photos of text, converts it to audio [...]
Hip-hop has such a negative connotation in some circles that some people equate it with thuggery or crime — an unfair depiction that DMC of the legendary rap group Run-DMC is trying to dispel.
“Every time — if it’s pimp, pusher, drug dealer — they relate it to hip-hop. Those are just elements of society. But [...]
Busta Rhymes rejected a plea deal in court on Tuesday (July 10) and will now face four separate trials, stemming from several different charges.According to the Associated Press, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Larry Stephen denied the prosecution’s motion to merge the two assault charges against the rapper — one for allegedly assaulting a fan, the [...]
NEW ORLEANS: A New Orleans brass band led a procession of feathered dancers through the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, kicking off the three-day Essence Music Festival on Thursday.
“The party has officially started,” said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc., which owns the event.
Fans and performers said the return of the festival to New [...]
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