After a very controversial execution, Troy Davis has been laid to rest on Saturday (October 1st) in Savannah, GA at Jonesville Baptist Church. Over 1,000 attended his funeral, and there his death is still felt to be unjustified by many. Among the attendees were NAACP National President Ben Jealous, comedian and activist Dick Gregory and […]
Have you been watching the court proceedings during the ongoing Michael Jackson death trial? If so, obviously you’re not the only one expecting to be glued to the TV or connected to the Internet around the clock for updates, exclusives, live blogs and continued coverage. However you might be wondering what’s one of the fastest […]
Opening statements have officially begun in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray – the man charged in connection with the shocking and untimely death of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. Dr. Conrad Murray’s arraignment – January 2011. (Photo: Getty Images) Catch the live stream of the opening statements as they are delivered and if […]
Vesta Williams was loved and respected by other singers and celebrities, and several of her peers took to Twitter to remember her after learning of her death. Take a look at what SWV’s Coko, Leela James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, ?uestlove of the Roots, Deborah Cox, Kimora Lee Simmons and Shanice tweeted. RELATED LINKS: R&B Singer […]
A family tribute to the late King of Pop just wouldn’t be complete without his baby sister right? Well, that’s true – in part. There isn’t exactly going to be a family-oriented tribute, but of course the one we’re referring to is the big show scheduled to take the stage in Wales on October 8th. […]
Jackie Christie of VH1’s “Basketball Wives LA” has lost her mother to cancer. She had been battling the disease for years, and her struggle was included in the reality show. Jackie made the announcement this morning (September 19th) on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Jackie talked how she’s being portrayed on”Basketball Wives LA,” how her mother […]
Beloved soul siren Amy Winehouse has left an indelible mark on music and pop culture everywhere. With the shocking, untimely death that everyone is still questioning, there’s a lot to be said about the legacy she leaves behind. That very legacy continues this week two-fold with what would’ve been Winehouse’s 28th birthday on September 14th. […]
With updates on the week’s most shocking and most discussed local news story still unfolding, many of the city’s residents and public officials are beginning to speak out more and more about the tragic incident that left 18-year-old North College Hill High School graduate Everett Howard dead just weeks before he moved onto college. Everett […]
As the world continues to mourn the shocking reality that we’ve lost yet another young, brilliantly talented soul, we can’t help but think about our beloved Amy Winehouse’s family. True to Amy’s ironic reputation as a soulful yet troubled bar-hopping diva, her family and friends and a host of other close relatives and special guests […]
Amy Winehouse’s autopsy has revealed no cause of death, leaving fans and loved ones to wait two to four weeks for toxicology test results. Amy’s funeral is set to be held Tuesday or Wednesday according to LaTimesBlog.com. A shrine has been built around Amy’s London condo where fans and family members have placed pictures, candles […]
NORTH CAROLINA — According a new study by the College Board’s Advocacy & Policy Center, young Black and Hispanic men are heading down a socially downward spiral. The study found that 51 percent of Hispanic males and 45 percent of African American males ages 15-24 will end up unemployed, incarcerated or dead. ABC News Channel […]
After his interview with The Lantern essentially confirming the allegations of illegal activities by some OSU football players, Ray Smalls has become public enemy number 1! OSU fans have slandered his twitter page with a barrage of death threats and hateful comments. RELATED: Jim Tressel Resigns! [Breaking News] RELATED: In Tressel We Trust? [VIDEO] RELATED: […]
