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Jaleel White Accused of Beating His White Babymama

2010-07-10T07:39:00.001-07:00

From YourBlackWorld.com

Jaleel White, better known as Steve Urkel from the television show, "Family Matters," was accused of beating his girlfriend, Bridget Hardy, who is also the mother of his 10-month old child. She reported the abuse to the LAPD, stating that White punched her in her breast implants while they were on the highway driving in their car.

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Hilarious LeBron James Nike Spoof

2010-07-09T16:53:00.001-07:00

Click here to watch the hilarious spoof of LeBron James and Tiger Woods

Mother eats her newborn baby's brain

2010-07-07T16:51:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

This week, a woman in Texas cut off the head of her three week old baby and ate part of his brain. What’s even more shocking about this terrible story is that she won’t get any jail time for it.

Otty Sanchez, a 34-year old, was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her child, Scott Wesley Buchholz-Sanchez. Prosecutors accepted the plea deal after learning that the woman thought that the devil made her kill her child.

The baby was found in a bedroom with three of his toes chewed off, his head severed and his brain ripped out. Police are saying that the child’s mother ate the boy’s toes and a piece of the brain before stabbing herself in the chest and throat. In the 911 call made by her sister, Sanchez can be heard in the background screaming, “I didn't wanna do it! He told me to!"

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Black Female Unemployment Drops

2010-07-04T06:47:00.001-07:00

Black Women Get Good News about Unemployment Again

Black women have some reason to celebrate amid the dismal employment numbers in our economy. In ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 4th 2010 9:41AM | Comments (0)

Press Rewind -- Hollywood's Racial Miscastings, 30 Ways to Sign LeBron + More

Hollywood has a history of questionable casting choices when it comes to race. The recent ... Read More
By Journey Ade on Jul 3rd 2010 5:30PM | Comments (1)

Dave Chappelle's Strange Behavior on an Airplane: What's Up Dave?

What's the deal with Dave Chappelle? According to TMZ, Chapelle was reportedly acting strange on a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 3rd 2010 4:18PM | Comments (8)

Rick Ross Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Drug Dealer Ricky Ross

The rapper Rick Ross has finally decided to respond to the $10 million lawsuit filed by Freeway ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 3rd 2010 3:50PM | Comments (3)

Snapshot: Janet Jackson Shows Up & Out At 2010 Essence Music Festival

Janet Jackson showed her ass at the Louisiana Superdome last night. Literally. The Grammy ... Read More
By Karu F. Daniels on Jul 3rd 2010 12:12PM | Comments (9)

What do We Do with the BET Awards?

2010-06-28T09:51:00.001-07:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins

Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University

Why there should be a black backlash against BET

10:43 AM on 06/28/2010

OPINION - Through the years, the BET Awards have become a staple of unhealthy and counter-productive broken black family fun...

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The Latest in Black News - 6/26/10

2010-06-26T06:44:00.001-07:00

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Press Rewind -- Jay-Z's Worst Interview Fails, Top 10 Pointless Rap Videos + More

9:00 AMJun 26

Source: theBVX.com

Jay-Z might be trying to age gracefully in hip-hop, but he's still clumsy when it comes to answering questions. This round up of his biggest interview fails include flubs on Oprah and Letterman, as well as a cliche explanation of why it's cool to use ... Read More
Obama and Fatherhood: "No Excuses Applies to You Too"

8:13 AMJun 26

Source: BV Black Spin

One of the primary slogans being used by the White House to express President Barack Obama's most recent fatherhood initiative is the term "no excuses." I agree Mr. President, there should be no excuses. Rather than seeing fatherhood to be the ... Read More
Mariah Carey Sued for $30,000 in Vet Bills

8:08 AMJun 26

Source: BV on Money

Singer Mariah Carey is reportedly being sued for $30,000 in vet bills. The singer, like quite a few celebrities, tends to spend heavy on her pets, which led to a massive $38,000 bill, with Carey paying only $8,000. I can't imagine Carey not having ... Read More
Mel'isa Morgan: R&B Veteran Not Invited to Prince's BET Awards Tribute

11:11 PMJun 25

Source: Blackvoices Main

A bevy of music stars are on tap to perform a tribute to Prince during Sunday night's BET Awards. One singer who will not be there serenading the well-heeled industry crowd is Mel'isa Morgan – the only powerhouse vocalist to hit the top of the ... Read More
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: One on One with Idris Elba at American Black Film Festival

9:09 PMJun 25

Source: BV on Movies

Black Voices caught up to actor Idris Elba for an exclusive interview during the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival, which is taking place in South Beach, Miami this weekend. The British thespian has morphed into one of Black Hollywood's most ... Read More
Racist Graffiti in Tennessee Dims Vacation Home Dreams

7:00 PMJun 25

Source: BV Black Spin

All Deborah and Kenneth Boyd were looking for was an undeveloped lot to build a vacation home on. Instead, the couple finds themselves at the center of an ugly racial attack that has shocked the small community of Lebanon in central Tennessee. Just ... Read More
Hot or Not: Alicia Keys

5:35 PMJun 25

Source: BV on Style

Alicia Keys and her growing baby bump performed today on Good Morning America. Alicia showed off her tummy and legs in this casual khaki romper accented with a brown belt. She decided to accessorize with a pair of over-sized bangles and hoop ... Read More
5 Reasons America Could Win the 2010 World Cup

4:30 PMJun 25

Source: theBVX.com

Four years ago, this would've sounded far-fetched but now we're not afraid to say it -- the mens American soccer team has a real shot at winning the 2010 World Cup. Don't just take our word for it, check our five reasons why the US might hoist the ... Read More

Tiger's Divorce Papers About to be Signed

2010-06-24T15:18:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices

Radaronline is reporting that Tiger Woods' divorce is about to be signed and finalized. The most shocking part of the report is that there are claims that Woods' wife is set to get $750 million out of the settlement. There is no clear indication of who might get the kids out of the divorce or whether there is a confidentiality agreement, but the possibility that Elin Nordegren may walk away with $750 million is incredibly shocking.

"When they first started negotiating the divorce, it was very acrimonious," the source told RadarOnline.com. "Elin had a lawyer in California who was very, very aggressive."

Here are some quick thoughts about the Tiger Woods divorce:
1) Do prenuptial agreements not work anymore? Didn't Tiger's wife sign a prenup, and would it have been a crime for Elin to walk away with a clean $40 million for five years of "hard work?"

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Dr. Boyce: Rappers Pretending to be Dope Dealers

2010-06-23T15:52:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

I never bought into the hype that Rick Ross was a fraud. Everyone seemed to feel that because he was found to have been a corrections officer in a previous life, that he somehow violated the oath which says that rappers have to be criminals in order to sell records. I don't know how true or false the rumors happen to be, but the fact is that I never cared.

However, when I found out that there is reason to believe that the rapper Rick Ross took his name from the notorious drug dealer "Freeway" Ricky Ross, I thought to myself, "This is just stupid. Why can't the brother just be himself?"

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Drake Sells Out of This World

2010-06-22T16:39:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices

I took a poll of some of my industry homies last week to get a sense of how"Thank Me Later," the debut album for Drake, was going to sell. It turns out that out of those bold enough to make a prediction, my friends Michael Bivins (formerly of Belle, Biv, Devoe and New Edition) and Vigalantee (a rapper in Kansas City, MO), were closest. Vigalantee predicted 450,000 units and Mike Biv predicted 400,000. No matter how you slice it, Drake is now officially the shizzle.

It's not as if anyone is surprised by Drake's stellar debut. He and the rest of the Young Money clique did an outstanding job creating buzz for the album and Drake proved that even in the age of massive Internet pirating, he can still make his money.

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Suge Knight Sues Kanye West for Shooting

2010-06-22T15:56:00.001-07:00

Suge Knight, Kanye West: Lawsuit, Guns and Money

It appears that Kanye West and the infamous Marion "Suge" Knight are getting together to work out ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 6:36PM | Comments (0)

How Love and Money Mix and How You Can Do it the Right Way

I did the interview below on CNN Radio this week about love and money. Most of us know the feeling ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 4:45PM | Comments (1)

Black Single Mothers and Dating: What's It Really Like?

In this episode of 'Dr Boyce Watkins on AOL Black Voices,' we discuss black single mothers ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 3:54PM | Comments (0)

Should Facebook Be Held Accountable for Murders by Members?

A man was sent to prison after he did the unthinkable: He pretended to be a teenager, lured a young ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 3:42PM | Comments (1)

Rev. Al Sharpton and Dr. Boyce Discuss the Plight of the Black Male

Every week, I speak with Rev. Al Sharpton on various issues that affect the African American ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 9:45AM | Comments (6)

Obama's Fatherhood.gov Commercial: Too Feminine for Black Men?

On Father's Day, I wrote about the immense thrill of being a dad. This is one of the reasons I ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 9:30AM | Comments (8)

BP Chooses a Black Man to Head its Claims Process

"BP is paying all the bills right now," Darryl Willis, the vice president of resources for BP ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 7:50AM | Comments (1)

Son of Dallas Police Chief Suspected in Killing a Cop

Investigators are saying that the 27-year-old son of Dallas Police Chief David Brown shot and ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 8:38PM | Comments (2)

Rapper Fat Joe Questioned in Rape

2010-06-21T20:01:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices

The rapper Fat Joe was detained by police Sunday night after he and his entourage were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Madison, Wisconsin. According to TMZ, the woman is 33-years old and claims the assault occurred in a Cadillac Limousine after a concert at the Orpheum Theater.

Fat Joe (a.k.a.Joseph Antonio Cartagena) and his entourage were held for questioning, but he was released and not arrested. The details of the case are still being sorted out in the investigation. Relative to most artists, Fat Joe doesn't get into very much trouble. The 39-year old married father of two has not, to my knowledge been accused of any sexual assault, so I'd be surprised if he waited this long to get started. He has been arrested in some of the typical rapper non-sense in the past: In 1998, he and the deceased rapper Big Pun were arrested for assaulting a man with a baseball bat and stealing his gold chain. I'm not even going to try to explain that one.

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2010-06-21T05:32:00.001-07:00

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Tiger's Sex Scandals Cost him $25 Million

2010-06-19T19:28:00.001-07:00

Tiger Woods Sex Scandals Cost Him $25 Million in Endorsements

It's being reported that the company which represents golf superstar Tiger Woods lost $4.6 million ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 19th 2010 10:21PM | Comments (0)

The Latest in Entertainment - 6/19/10

2010-06-19T09:36:00.001-07:00

Is the legacy of political rap going to live on?

By AllHipHop

7:55 AM on 06/19/2010

OPINION - Hip-hop is more than a "Hot 16," "fresh new gear" or "swagger devoid of substance." At the end of the day hip-hop like politics is also about empowerment....

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Hip-hop and Islam often go hand and hand

By AllHipHop

10:37 AM on 06/18/2010

OPINION - Hip-hop and Islam intersected early on in rap's history when the young poets began to embrace the teachings of Malcolm X...

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How the 'Sister Souljah moment' remains teachable

By Lester Spence

9:13 AM on 06/18/2010

OPINION - For almost 20 years hip-hop was used to drive white voters to conservative political candidates, to conservative political positions...

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Billboard: 'Say Say Say' most popular Jackson song

By theGrio

5:24 PM on 06/17/2010

NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Jackson had dozens of hits, but his most popular one wasn't a solo smash or a tune with his brothers. It was a song with another icon...

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Legendary P-Funk guitarist Garry Shider dies at 56

By theGrio

5:08 PM on 06/17/2010

UPPER MARLBORO, MD. (AP) - Shider was known to millions of fans as "Starchild" or "Diaperman," the latter because of the loincloth he often wore onstage...

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Barbershop Buzz: Hip-hop, politics mix behind the mic

By Terrence Romney

1:06 PM on 06/17/2010

VIDEO - When hip-hop artists speak out about politics does that matter to you? Does hip-hop influence what you do at the polls? ...

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David Banner: Hip-hop must evolve or die

By AllHipHop

11:42 AM on 06/17/2010

OPINION - If we don't find a way to show that we are marketable and that people from urban situations can earn money, then this dream will be over...

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News: Results of AOL Black Voices Poll about Black Women and Dating

2010-06-19T03:40:00.001-07:00

This poll was taken in response to the article Does the black church keep women single and lonely? - The majority of black women believe that they should open their dating horizons in general and that in spite of what Deborah Cooper has to say, the church can be a good place to find a Godly man. What do you think?

Black women need to open their dating horizons in general

50%
266

No -- It's a woman's right to seek a Godly man

22%
118

Yes -- It's a bad place to meet men

10%
51

No Comment / Not Sure

9%
49

Either way, I find her views judgemental

9%
47

Dr. Boyce, Lady Drama Discuss Wendy Williams on AOL Black Voices

2010-06-18T21:21:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

I have a great deal of respect for Lady Drama, aka Ebony Garris. Lady Drama, in case you don't know, was the person who ran Bossip.com for quite a while. She's the celebrity gossip queen of the Internet and probably the next Wendy Williams.

Not only does Lady Drama have the scoop on what the celebs are up to, she also has the scoop on making it in the entertainment business. The entertainment business may seem to be a place of glamour and excitement. But it can also be a place of bad contracts, bankruptcy and shady business managers. The interview with Ebony is below, and I consider her story to be a cautionary tale for anyone looking to make it in show business in the crazy city of New York.

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What are the Images of African American Women?

2010-06-14T16:03:00.001-07:00

Today I had the opportunity to speak with four interesting and empowered black women: Michaela Angela Davis(founding Editor of Vibe Magazine), Christina Mendez (well-known plus size model), Dr. Catrice Austin (owner of VIP Smiles, Celebrity dentist), and Alisha Crutchfield(celebrity stylist and Fashion Director for the Miss Universe pageant).

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Where are the Female Rappers?

2010-06-14T11:25:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

I met spoken-word hip hop artist Shanelle Walker when I went to give a speech atKentucky State University. Shanelle sent me a video of a rhyme she recited in honor of President Barack Obama. I was instantly floored by the performance, since I found her to be an incredibly powerful artist.
But Shanelle's performance led me to consider broader concerns, such as why there are so few women in the hip-hop industry. I remain confused that women are not given a chance to shine in a field dominated by men. While hip-hop has historically been the channel designed to give a voice to urban America, women have been effectively left out. While I've certainly spoken my piece on how hip hop needs to change, here are some reasons I believe women are missing:
1) The hypermasculinity of hip-hop: By becoming so masculine and sexualized, the music doesn't give women opportunities that don't involve a G-string. I look forward to the day when the culture is not driven by who gets shot the most and who does the best job of proving that he's a goon. That might actually lead to better music, since right now, many hip-hop artists come off like World Wrestling Entertainment characters. It's O.K. for an artist to also be a human-being.

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NFL Quarterback Gets into Strip Club Fight

2010-06-14T09:19:00.001-07:00

NFL Quarterback Vince Young Cited in Strip Club Brawl

Police have cited Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young for an incident that occurred at a strip ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 12:04PM | Comments (0)

Diddy's Son gets a $360K Car - Too Much?

2010-06-14T07:47:00.001-07:00

by Dr Boyce Watkins

Some of us turned our heads to the side when it was reported that the rapper and businessman Diddy gave his son Justin a $360,000 Maybach automobile for his 16th birthday. People asked me what I thought about this, since I've written a great deal on how to teach your kids about money, and I used a three letter acronym: TAH - "Tacky As Hayell."
I respect Diddy and I apologize for having to lean in on him for this one, but as S Tia Brown and I discuss in our latest episode of Financial Lovemaking, you can find ways to show your children love without spoiling them for the rest of the world. By giving his son such an extraordinary gift at such an early age, Diddy may have minimized his son's ability to conceptualize the value of working hard for his success or empathizing with those who are less fortunate. In other words, receiving such overdoses of dopamine at the age of 16 is a sure-fire recipe for depression later in life.

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Slim Thug Responds on Controversy about Black Women

2010-06-13T09:16:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices

Many of you may already know about the "interesting" comments made by the rapperSlim Thug, and his frustration about the lack of loyalty among black women. His comments were met with resistance by myself and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill from Columbia University, who gave him the stable advice to keep his mouth shut. I say that "Slim Thugga" needs to be quiet, not because he's wrong, but because this is a battle he can't win and still sell records. Getting every black woman in America to hate you is simply not good for business. Even Talib Kweli, a fellow hip hop artist, had something to say about Slim Thug's remarks.

On his twitter page, Slim Thug went out of his way to try to protect his image in the face of all the backlash:

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Reggie Wayne, NFL Star - Mistress Takes Credit Cards

2010-06-13T07:14:00.001-07:00

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NFL star Reggie Wayne is finding out the hard way that giving your credit card number out to anyone may not be such a good idea. Wayne, who is married, is suing his ummm, girlfriend Natasha McKenzie. In the affidavit, Wayne is alleging that McKenzie did it big on Wayne's credit card without asking his permission.

As the story goes, McKenzie, who is 26 years old, just needed Wayne's credit card for a "few little things," like paying her cell phone bill and buying a plane ticket. She was allegedly going to buy the ticket to come and visit Wayne to spend "quality time" with him. To Reggie's surprise, Natasha and her friends "got a little jiggy" with the credit card and charged up $95,000 worth of "necessities." Actually, there were 333 necessities on her list, which is the number of charges she allegedly made to the account.

Reggie originally took the charges to police in April. He has had the uncomfortable challenge of keeping this information from his wife. McKenzie claims that Wayne knew about the charges all along, and that she is only being scapegoated because either his wife found out about her or he has moved on to another mistress. Either way, this entire situation is a little bit strange. Wayne is not the only athlete to be taken for big money as the result of an affair. Tiger Woods allegedly paid millions to keep some of his mistresses quiet.

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Police Caught Pepper Spraying Black Man for No Reason

2010-06-12T17:50:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

I am not quite sure what to make of the ruffled YouTube video that is now scouring the web out of Paterson, New Jersey. In the video, the woman filming, who mentions that her mother works in the sheriff's office, is taping a New Jersey police officer holding a black man to the ground. The man clearly has his hands behind his back and appears to be restrained.

As the woman videos the incident from a distance, the officer inexplicably grabs the man, turns him around and puts pepper spray into his eyes. He appears to do it twice.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj Gets Sued Over a Pink Lambo

2010-06-12T16:08:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

The rapper Nicki Minaj was sued this week over a pink Lamborghini that she rented for one of her videos. The company, Hollywood Exotic Car Rental, sued her for $12,000, alleging that the car was damaged and that the rental fee was not paid.

The car had been rented for $1,750 a day to shoot her "Massive Attack" music video, directed by Hype Williams.

The suit against Nicki Minaj was filed in LA Superior Court. The company alleges that the car was driven "off road" and that the damage amounted to $11,589.41. They also argue that Minaj didn't pay the three day rental fee on the car, which totaled $5,250.

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Your Black News 6/12/10

2010-06-12T15:22:00.001-07:00

5 New Orleans Police Officers Charged In Fatal Post-Katrina Shooting

By Associated Press June 12, 2010 10:15 am

TAGS: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, Police brutality

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Deadline Nears For Haitians’ Deportation Reprieve

By Associated Press June 12, 2010 9:45 am

TAGS: haitian earthquake, immigration

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Nevada Supreme Court Hears Appeal Of OJ Simpson Robbery Case

By Associated Press June 11, 2010 5:04 pm

TAGS: crime, O.J. Simpson

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OPINION: Audit The Pentagon

By Casey Gane-McCalla June 11, 2010 4:43 pm

Read more about OPINION: Audit The Pentagon

TAGS: Afghanistan, Halliburton, Iraq

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Innocent Black Man Freed After 16 Years In Jail

By NewsOne Staff June 11, 2010 4:07 pm

TAGS: black man, Gun Violence, jail, Prison

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15-Year-Old Brutally Beaten By Indianapolis Police

By Associated Press June 11, 2010 4:05 pm

TAGS: Indianapolis, Police brutality

SPORTS

World Cup Opens On Joyous, Noisy Note

By Associated Press June 11, 2010 3:26 pm

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TAGS: soccer, South Africa, World Cup

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Video Takes Center Stage In Oscar Grant Trial

By Associated Press June 11, 2010 1:57 pm

TAGS: black men, California, Gun Violence, Los Angeles, Oscar Grant,Police brutality

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FOLLOW FRIDAY: This Week’s Top 5 Black Celebrities To Follow On Twitter

By Samuel Aleshinloye June 11, 2010 1:38 pm

TAGS: Barack Obama, Marc Lamont Hill, Oprah Winfrey, P. Diddy, Rev. Run

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Guilty Plea Expected In Post-Election Arson Of Black Church

By Associated Press June 11, 2010 1:26 pm

TAGS: Barack Obama, black churches, election, election 08, Massachusetts,Obama Haters

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134-Year-Old Louisiana Oyster Company Forced To Close

By Associated Press June 11, 2010 1:07 pm

TAGS: Alabama, black businesses, Gulf oil s

Brian McKnight Ruled to Pay $341,000 for his 14-year old Child

2010-06-12T10:17:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

It appears that the singer Brian McKnight is now a not-so-proud father. Well, the child isn't exactly a baby either. According to TMZ, the child is a 14-year old that Brian hasn't exactly claimed to be his own. Well, whether McKnight chooses to address the child as his own or not, a Florida judge has ruled that Brian must now take financial responsibility for the child. The amount owed? $341,640, which comes out to just over $2,000 per month for every month since the child was born.

The mother of the child, Miriam Lee, took Brian McKnight to court to establish paternity last year. Why she waited so long to do so is not clear. From this point on, the singer is responsible for making child support payments in the amount of $11,388 per month. The ruling was a default judgment, since McKnight was not in court and didn't respond to the woman's claim of paternity.

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Dr. Boyce speaks on the NBA and Obama

2010-06-12T09:39:00.001-07:00

NBA Gets High Marks for Diversity in Annual Report Card

According to Professor Richard Lapchick, author of the recent Racial and Gender Report Card for ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 12th 2010 11:20AM | Comments (0)

Obama's "Angry Black Man" Criticism: Isn't He Also Half White?

In light of all of the interesting analysis that others have done regarding why President Barack ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 9th 2010 9:36PM | Comments (34)

CNN Asks Why Black Men Are Not Graduating From College

Richelle Carey at CNN Headline News recently reached out to me to find out why black men aren't ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 5th 2010 4:24PM | Comments (32)

Dwyane Wade Given Temporary Custody of His Sons

NBA star Dwyane Wade's divorce just got a little uglier. This week, the court gave Wade custody ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 4th 2010 8:51AM | Comments (33)

Could LeBron James' Mother Rumors Push Him Out of Cleveland?

The world seems to be buzzing incessantly about the statements made by former NBA great Calvin ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 24th 2010 10:41PM | Comments (4)

Slim Thug and his comments about black women continue to get the artist into trouble. Is he going to lose big money because of this?

The Latest: Dr. Dre's Suit Gets Drop, Taraji talks about the karate kid

2010-06-11T18:23:00.001-07:00

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Dr. Dre's Lawsuit Against Death Row Records Gets Scrapped

Dr. Dre's lawsuit against Death Row Records hit a major wall this week, when the judge threw out ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 11th 2010 9:14PM | Comments (0)

Love Analytix: Breaking Down Lyfe Jennings' 'Statistics'

Lyfe Jennings is on a mission to educate women and deliver a message in his newest single, ... Read More
By Shirea L. Carroll on Jun 11th 2010 8:45PM | Comments (0)

Notable/Quotable: Diddy On His Bout With Insomnia

"I was proud of working 18 hours a day and sleeping three hours a night. It's something now that ... Read More
By Brennan Williams on Jun 11th 2010 8:07PM | Comments (1)

Gary Coleman: Told Wife that All She Cares about is Money

The death of Gary Coleman was sad for anyone who grew up watching him. It was not only sad to see ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 11th 2010 7:42PM | Comments (1)

Around the Web -- American Apparel's Bigotry, LeBron James Mixtape + More

Former American Apparel employees exposed CEO Dov Charney's bigoted hiring policies saying that ... Read More
By Journey Ade on Jun 11th 2010 7:00PM | Comments (1)

South Carolina Senate Candidate Planted to Split the Black Vote?

When I first saw the Democratic candidate for the Senate in South Carolina, Alvin Greene, I didn't ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 11th 2010 6:11PM | Comments (7)

Does Donnis' 'Invitation' Make The Grade?

Getting a spot on XXL's coveted "Freshman 10" cover is both a gift and a curse (word to Hov). ... Read More
By Amanda Bassa on Jun 11th 2010 6:00PM | Comments (1)

AMC Shutters Magic Johnson's First Theater

Shed a tear for basketball great, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. His very first movie theatre, Magic ... Read More
By Mashaun D. Simon on Jun 11th 2010 5:30PM | Comments (1)

The Age of the Hoochie Mama is Over

2010-06-11T15:51:00.001-07:00

The age of the Hoochie Mama is over

by Dr. Boyce Watkins | TheLoop21 in Culture & Society

It's time for hip hop, and its audience, to grow up.

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Gary Coleman's Ex Wife Shannon Price Files Papers to Get Claim Over Entire Estate

10:31 AMJun 11

Source: BV Black Spin

Shannon Price, the ex-wife of Gary Coleman, is certainly keeping herself busy these days, trying desperately to muscle in on Coleman's estate. Price, who was recently embroiled in everything from orchestrating death shots of Coleman to sell to ... Read More
Angelique Kidjo Kicks Off World Cup with Curtis Mayfield Classic

10:10 AMJun 11

Source: BV Newswire

Yesterday, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and activist Angelique Kidjo performed hr rendition of the 1970 Curtis Mayfield classic 'Move On Up' at the kick-off celebration for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg, ... Read More
Curtis Flowers begins Unprecedented Sixth Trial for Same 1996 Murders

9:45 AMJun 11

Source: BV Black Spin

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Celtics Defeat Lakers, 96-89, To Even Series

9:23 AMJun 11

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BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics put the NBA Finals back on serve with a 96-89 victory over the Lakers last night, evening the best-of-seven series at 2-2. It now makes the Finals a best-of-three series with two of those games in Los Angeles. Game 5 is ... Read More
Brandon Johnson: 15-Year-Old Boy Beaten by Police in Indianapolis

1:25 AMJun 11

Source: BV Black Spin

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Whitney Houston: Continuing To Disappoint Fans Overseas As Speculation Over Weight Gain Ensues

12:12 AMJun 11

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O.J. Simpson Fights to Get a New Trial in Nevada

11:58 PMJun 10

Source: BV Black Spin

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Oscar Grant Trial Has No Black Jurors

6:58 PMJun 10

Source: BV Black Spin

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Teenage Boy Gets Beaten by Police

2010-06-10T22:48:00.001-07:00

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No Black Jurors Chosen in Oscar Grant Case

2010-06-10T16:04:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

On New Year's day of 2009, Oscar Grant was shot in Oakland, California. The shooter was a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officer by the name of Johannes Mehserle. Grant was 22-years old at the time of his death, and the shooting was captured by cell phone cameras and disseminated throughout the Internet. Adding insult to injury, the Grant family just found that there will be no African American jurors in the trial of grant's shooter.

Jack Bryson, whose sons were with Grant the night he was killed, was angry about the jury selection.

"This is like a slap in the face," Bryson told The Associated Press. "This case came all the way to Los Angeles after the judge in Alameda County said they couldn't get a fair and impartial jury there.
"This is the best you can do, and you did this in two days. We could've stayed back in Oakland for this."

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Talib Kweli, Slim Thug, Marc Lamont Hill and Black Women

2010-06-10T09:31:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

A note to Slim Thug: You probably just need to be quiet for a while. It's not to say thatyour comments about black women were outside your rights to freedom of speech, but if you keep dissing the audience most likely to go out and buy your records, you are probably going to end up in the same poorhouse as MC Hammer. Don't get me wrong, black men love your music (at least I do), but the bottom line is that brothers don't buy albums, books, or anything else put up for sale. But when black women turn on you, it's a wrap son. Settle down and go back to the studio; it's good for your financial health.
I wrote yesterday about the comments made by Slim Thug regarding how he perceives white women to be a better dating choice than black women, as well asColumbia Professor Marc Lamont Hill'sresponse to Slim Thug's words. It seems that the debate has taken a life of it's own, now that rapper Talib Kweli has joined the conversation. In a recent essay he wrote for Vibe Magazine, Talib Kweli was ever the diplomatic artist, as he showed respect for Slim Thug, but also expressed his own concerns for his colleague's remarks about black women:

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The Globe Magazine Set to Publish Gary Coleman Pictures

2010-06-09T20:32:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

There has been a great deal of public speculation of the role that Shannon Price,Gary Coleman's ex-wife, played in the actor's death. To make matters worse, some are wondering how The Globe Magazine got a hold of pictures of a dying Gary Coleman that are set to be released on Friday. Todd Bridges, who co-starred with Gary Coleman on the popular sit-com, "Diff'rent Strokes," was allowed to see the photos in advance of their being published. Bridges was not happy.

"It's horrible. It's absolutely horrible. And I hope that whoever is responsible for this, and the people that are involved in this, people that are in the pictures, I hope they burn in hell," said Bridges, when appearing to discuss the issue on Entertainment Tonight.
What was most shocking was that even TMZ, a place known for the dirtiest of dirty celebrity gossip, refused to publish the photos. The Globe Magazine apparently has no such standard. A representative of Shannon Price has stated that Shannon is "very hurt by the pictures getting out there." But the problem for Price is that she is actually in the pictures that were taken.

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African American News - June 9, 2010

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Your News: Rapper Slim Thug Gets Public Lashing by Black Scholar

2010-06-09T07:20:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

When I recently read the open letter to the rapper Slim Thug(pictured above), written by Columbia Professor Marc Lamont Hill (pictured below), I was concerned. I love "Slim Thugger" and his musical brilliance, but putting him in an intellectual toe-to-toe with one of the most brilliant young scholars in America is like puttingLennox Lewis in a boxing match with Beyonce. Marc is my boy, and incredibly sharp, and I would encourage him to pick on someone his own intellectual size. Simultaneously, I encourage Slim Thug to quietly walk away and shut up. He needs to stay in the booth and use his intellect for something other than ridiculous social commentary.
But Slim Thug asked for his public butt whooping, after engaging in one of the most feeble and misguided critiques of the African-American woman that I’ve heard in quite a while. Even for a rapper, he sounded as if he needed to be educated on what black women are all about. Here are Slim’s words, "straight out of the negro’s mouth":

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Killer of Black Students Gets 30 years to life

2010-05-24T18:11:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, The Institute for Black Public Policy

Nearly three years ago, two black college students and a friend were murdered in a schoolyard in Newark, NJ. Monday, a jury returned guilty verdicts for three of the murders and one attempted murder after deliberating for less than a day.
Rodolfo Godinez, a 26-year old gang member and native of Nicaragua, was convicted of all charges against him, including multiple counts of robbery, weapons possession and conspiracy. He can get up to 30 years to life for each murder count, and the sentences can be given out consecutively.
"This man will never see the light of day," said Robert D. Laurino, the acting Essex County prosecutor.
Sentencing for Godinez is set for July 8. His lawyer, Roy Greenman, said,"Obviously, there will be an appeal on a number of grounds," but he declined to state the grounds on which he'd be filing.
The prosecution did not assert that Godinez was the one who hacked at the victims with a machete or shot each of them execution-style, in the back of the head. He was argued, however, to be the one who summoned the other gang members to the schoolyard on the night when the murders took place. The murders were particularly chilling because all four of the victims were "good kids" with no criminal history and educational plans for the future.

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Tiger's Wife ASking for $750M

2010-05-22T20:47:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices

Elin Nordegren, the wife of golf superstar Tiger Woods, is either one hell of a negotiator or has lost her ever-loving mind. Reports are now stating that Elin is asking for $750 million dollars from Woods as part of their divorce settlement. Additionally, she wants full custody of the kids and will not agree to a confidentiality clause.
The confidentiality clause would prevent her from ever writing a book or doing interviews about the break-up. Sources say that the divorce negotiations "have turned extremely testy" and that the couple is no longer speaking. Elin has spent most of her time away from Tiger lately. She took the kids to Sweden while he was playing golf in a tournament and Tiger is allegedly hanging out with a blonde in Florida. It seems that since the car crash that occurred last November, Tiger Woods' perfect life is slowly starting to unravel.

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Obama Assassination Used as Example in HS Class

2010-05-18T12:15:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

A teacher in Alabama apparently takes his geometry lessons a little too seriously. A high school math teacher was teaching his students about angles and used the assassination of President Barack Obama as his teaching example.
The Secret Service was alerted and the teacher was questioned by federal agents. He was not taken in to custody or charged with a crime.
"We did not find a credible threat," said Roy Sex ton, special agent in charge of Birmingham's Secret Service office. As far as the Secret Service is concerned, we looked in to it, we talked to the gentleman and we have closed our investigation."
The teacher was explaining the use of angles by describing where you would stand if you wanted to aim and shoot Obama.

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Elena Kagan's Sexuality Questioned

2010-05-16T17:20:00.001-07:00

Elena Kagan's supporters don't do her or gay Americans any favors by publicly expressing their views on her sexual orientation. Whether or not a future justice is a heterosexual or homosexual is irrelevant to questions about fitness to serve on the Supreme Court. That there are some bigoted Americans who would make sexual orientation an issue is no reason to grant them any legitimacy, which occurs when their perverse and offensive interests are addressed. The proper response is to treat the question of sexual orientation as the non-issue that it is and place the burden on the bigots to make their case in the public square… if they dare.

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Matt Lauer and Whitney Houston's Sister?

2010-05-16T05:40:00.001-07:00

from AOL Black Voices

Popular 'Today' show host Matt Lauer and his wife of 12 years, Annette, have split. Word on the street is that when Lauer was in Vancouver covering the Winter Olympics, he allegedly "bumped Uggs" with Whitney Houston's half-sister, Alexis Houston.

Houston, who also dabbles in music as a singer/songwriter/producer, met Lauer on the set of his show back in 2007. She accompanied Dionne Warwick, who had sung one of her hits for a segment on marriage. Reportedly, Warwick and the show's producers had some friction before the segment aired, and Houston squashed it. Lauer was apparently impressed with how Houston handled her cousin, sources toldHollyscoop.

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2010-05-15T12:37:00.001-07:00

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Why LeBron will Leave Cleveland

2010-05-15T07:42:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

I love the city of Cleveland. I also feel bad for the city, since there isn't much to cheer for in this economically-depressed town. The one thing they have is LeBron James, and now even that's in jeopardy. Ending with an embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs, the Cavs are finding themselves shuffling to keep "the chosen one" in the place he started his career.

LeBron has had a good run with the Cavs, and he's proven himself beyond any reasonable doubt. But the truth is that all good things must come to an end, and it's time for LeBron to have a different experience.

I believe that LeBron wants to be in the thick of it all. He wants to be in New York or New Jersey, where the lights are brighter, the media hype is hyper, and the action never stops. He wants to be in the mecca of entertainment, media and sports, where he can build a legacy that will be remembered for the next 100 years. He wants to play for a team with a bottomless pit of money that comes from a market where the fans will pay any amount to see a champion at his best. That place would be either LA or New York, and he's not going to play next to Kobe.

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News: Lawrence Taylor will use the "masturbation defense"

2010-05-12T12:57:00.001-07:00

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News: Bob Johnson's Wife is Ashamed of BET

2010-04-29T21:33:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

Thirty years ago, with $15,000 dollars in seed money and another $500,000 in bank loans, Sheila Crump Johnson and her ex-husband, Bob Johnson founded Black Entertainment Television. Since that time, the couple has earned over $1 billion dollars from their tiny investment, and BET is a household name. They sold the company to Viacom in 2000 for $1.3 billion, making them richer than Oprah Winfrey.

Now, the 60-year old woman who founded the company with her husband says that she is ashamed of the channel:
"Don't even get me started," says Mrs. Johnson. "I don't watch it. I suggest to my kids that they don't watch it... I'm ashamed of it, if you want to know the truth."

Johnson goes on to admit that BET may be contributing to the spread of AIDS in the black community by promoting raunchy, unprotected sex in rap music videos.
"When we started BET, it was going to be the Ebony magazine on television," Johnson told The Daily Beast. "We had public affairs programming. We had news... I had a show called Teen Summit, we had a large variety of programming, but the problem is that then the video revolution started up... And then something started happening, and I didn't like it at all. And I remember during those days we would sit up and watch these videos and decide which ones were going on and which ones were not. We got a lot of backlash from recording artists...and we had to start showing them. I didn't like the way women were being portrayed in these videos."

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Dr. Boyce Watkins Video on AOL Black Voices - 4/28/10

2010-04-28T21:42:00.001-07:00

Dr. Boyce Video: Latino Studies Professor on What You Need to Know About Immigration

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How to Make sure you Don't marry a Financial Venereal Disease

2010-04-24T05:13:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Finance Professor - Syracuse University

As a Finance Professor, I find it incredibly ironic that many people get married without talking about money. They talk about every kind of compatibility from emotional, to spiritual, sexual, and professional, but they seldom take the time necessary to ensure that they can tolerate the idea of sharing their financial life with a person who may not be on the same page. This problem is compounded in black relationships, where many women describe economic hurdles as one of the reasons that black women have trouble finding the right mate.

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T-Pain's Ignorant Statement

2010-04-23T07:16:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

I recently received an interesting email from a friend of mine. The email was linked to a video about the singer T-Pain, and reminded her of a conversation she and I'd just had a day earlier. The gist of our discussion was that there are far too many of "us" who enjoy being ignorant and uninformed. While this certainly doesn't define the bulk of the African American community, there are some of us who are proud of the fact that we don't read, don't understand things and don't want to educate ourselves. Even the actor Will Smith recalls hiding his books on the way home from school, since he didn't want his friends to know that he studied.

T-Pain seems to be determined to take ignorance to a new level. Known as the artist who once showed up to an awards show wearing a necklace with the words "Big Ass Chain" on it, Pain was made to look really silly by Fox News conservative Sean Hannity, who tricked the artist into endorsing the Republican party.

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Black News: Nushawn Williams: Infected Women with HIV - Set to be Released from Prison

2010-04-14T06:25:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

You may not know the name Nushawn Williams, but it's probably a name you need to know. You would especially want your daughter to know his name, as well as anyone else in the community who has reason to fear a more disturbing style of sexual predator for the new millenium.

Williams is in prison right now for knowingly infecting women with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. His victims were as young as 13 years old, and authorities believe he may have infected as many as 50 women prior to going to state prison in 1998. Police are working to keep Williams behind bars because they fear what might happen if he is released to the American public.
"He is prone to further sexual contact with underage individuals because of deficits in his emotional capacity to understand why this is wrong and attitudes that support these types of exploitive encounters. His emotional callousness, lack of remorse and impulsivity undermine important internal mechanisms for managing his sexual behavior," said examiner Jacob E. Hadden from the New York State Office of Mental Health. Authorities have determined that Williams suffers from a mental health abnormality that makes him incapable of understanding why his actions are wrong or harmful.

The possible release of Williams reminds us of the urgency of managing the public health alarm called HIV infection. African Americans are taking the lead in HIV infection rates, and what is also true is that the experience in our community is nothing less than a precursor to what is eventually going to happen all throughout America. What is most frightening about the case of Nushawn Williams is that he is probably not the only person deliberately spreading the disease: there are likely women and other men doing the same thing. To make matters worse, there are many in our community (and others) who are being incredibly irresponsible with their sexual behavior and infecting scores of people in the process.

As I felt empathy for celebrities like Magic Johnson and Eazy-E for their battles with HIV/AIDS, I wondered how many of us thought about the long list of partners they infected before finally getting their own positive test results. Did you ever think about the fact that many of those people are out in the community right now, quite a few of whom may have taken years to become aware of their HIV positive status? This is scary indeed, so the truth is that to protect yourself from the silent community killer, a general strategy of protection must be put into play.

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Actress Puts her husband on blast for cheating

2010-04-10T17:24:00.001-07:00

Spring is in the air, and apparently so is cheating. With recent celebrity acts of infidelity being made public all the time these days (Tiger Woods, Tiki Barber, Jesse James, etc) , there might be another name to add to the list.

The New York Post's Page Six reports that actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilonrecently found out that her husband, CAA agent Mike Nilon, has been having a five-year affair with a Chicago woman. According to the gossip column, the former 'Jamie Foxx Show' starlet decided to put her husband on blast by sending a mass e-mail to her husband's co-workers at the CAA agency with the subject line "Tiger/Jesse James/Mike Nilon."

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Blacks Far More likely to be Incarcerated than Whites

2010-04-04T13:18:00.001-07:00

This data was gathered from the prison initiative and shows that there is more racism in the US prison system than there was in South Africa During Apartheid:

Incarceration is not an equal opportunity punishment

by Peter Wagner
Updated June 28, 2005

On June 30, 2004, there were 2,131,180 people in U.S. prisons and jails. That's a rise of 2.3% during the 12 previous months. Federal prisons are growing almost 5 times faster than state prison populations.

As of June 30, 2004, the U.S. incarceration rate was 726 per 100,000 residents. But when you break down the statistics you see that incarceration is not an equal opportunity punishment.

U.S. incarceration rates by race, June 30, 2004

Gender is an important "filter" on the who goes to prison or jail:

Look at just the males by race, and the incarceration rates become even more frightening

If you look at males aged 25-29 and by race, you can see what is going on even clearer

Or you can make some international comparisons

South Africa under Apartheid was internationally condemned as a racist society. What does it mean that the leader of the "free world" locks up its Black men at a rate 5.8 times higher than the most openly racist country in the world?

Statistics as of June 30, 2004 from Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear 2004, Tables 14; except for the race rate statistics which are calculated from Table 13 and Census Bureau population estimates. South Africa figures from Marc Mauer, Americans Behind Bars: The International Use of Incarceration. All references to Blacks and Whites are for what the Bureau of Justice Statistics and U.S. Census refer to as "non-Hispanic Blacks" and "non-Hispanic Whites".)

Republican Michael Steele Apparently Likes to Get Freaky

2010-03-29T11:42:00.001-07:00

The Daily Caller's Jonathan Strong has basically won the morning with a story about RNC Chairman Michael Steele's lavish lifestyle on the road. Strong reports that Steele "once raised the possibility of using party money to buy a private jet for his travel," and has run up some substantial tabs at some of our nation's nicest hotels. But if you ask me, he sort of buried the lede... probably strategically! Because look what awaits you in paragraph six:

Once on the ground, FEC filings suggest, Steele travels in style. A February RNC trip to California, for example, included a $9,099 stop at the Beverly Hills Hotel, $6,596 dropped at the nearby Four Seasons, and $1,620.71 spent [update: the amount is actually $1,946.25] at Voyeur West Hollywood, a bondage-themed nightclub featuring topless women dancers imitating lesbian sex.

Oh, wow, awesome. Note that Strong's done his due diligence on the amount spent. As of this writing, Voyeur's website is not loading, probably because every single staff member of the Democratic National Committee is currently on the site, looking for images of Steele in the champagne room. But check out some of the Yelp testimonials:

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Tiger Woods To Hold Press Conference at The Masters

2010-03-24T20:28:00.001-07:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins

Golfing superstar Tiger Woods plans to speak to reporters at the Masters. This will be the first time Woods has taken on the broader media since his scandal in November, 2009 that earned him world-wide and unwanted attention. The press conference will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 5, according to a tentative interview schedule issued by Augusta National.
Typically, only moderately newsworthy golfers hold press conferences on Mondays. Woods would be the exception to the rule, possibly generating enough media attention to undermine the NCAA championship game, to be held later on that evening. This would also be an excellent way to maximize ratings for the Masters tournament to begin later during the week.
"Our focus that Monday will be on crowning the next national champion," NCAA spokesman Erik Christianson said.
Golfing legend Arnold Palmer argues that Woods should be more open with reporters.

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Dr. Boyce: Tiger Makes His First TV Appearance

2010-03-23T07:23:00.001-07:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

Tiger Woods chose ESPN and the Golf Channel as the venues for his first interviews, since his sex scandal began four months ago. He gave the interviews with the requirement that they be only five minutes long.
"If you limit it to five minutes, when you account for structure, there's not much time to get into anything, which is probably best," said Syracuse University professor and pop culture expert Robert Thompson.
Woods had to be careful to ensure that the interviews were done in a such a way that they did not overshadow the PGA event being played this weekend. Woods has been able to transcend the game of golf in ways that no player in history has been able to accomplish. His presence (or lack thereof) can make or break a golf tournament's financial outcome.
"We really had two main things that were most important," said an ESPN spokesman. "No. 1, no restrictions on questions, and No. 2, we chose the interviewer."

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McDonald's Ads Called Racist - Do you Agree?

2010-03-18T12:43:00.001-07:00

From Dr. Boyce Watkins: CNN just called me for an appearance on American Morning. They wanted to know if I think that these McDonald's ads are racist. Please watch them and tell me what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YRcBTq6T4A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBq7Ver15IA

Black Entertainment News - 3/15/10

2010-03-15T07:21:00.001-07:00

Ray Charles musical heading for Broadway

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12:41 PM on 03/12/2010

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Prison shouldn't be a publicity stunt for Lil Wayne

By Christopher Chambers

8:22 AM on 03/12/2010

OPINION - If Lil Wayne regards his cell as an extension of his studio or his label's offices, he will suffer...

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DMX back in jail for alleged probation violation

By theGrio

9:08 AM on 03/10/2010

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs...

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McNabb, T.O. teaming up again - for TV show

By theGrio

1:54 PM on 03/09/2010

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Donovan McNabb will be throwing passes to Terrell Owens again...

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D'Angelo accused of soliciting sex in NYC

By theGrio

2:29 PM on 03/08/2010

NEW YORK (AP) - Authorities say D'Angelo was caught in New York City trying to pay $40 for sex with an undercover cop posing as a prostitute...

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Jay-Z Gets Criticism for Stadium

2010-03-14T15:11:00.001-07:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

I curiously watched the press conference held last week to celebrate the New Jersey Nets (well, not quite New Jersey anymore) stadium set to be built in Brooklyn. A group of investors, led by Bruce Ratner, were joined by many prominent New York public figures to celebrate the ground-breaking of one of the highest impact economic endeavors in the history of Brooklyn. Jay-Z is part of the group of investors who bought the Nets, so of course he attended the ceremony.

The excitement of bringing a professional sports team to a city is overwhelming. Teams can bring out a sense of community spirit and unity which ultimately helps provide a little meaning in a complex world. Cities compete to bring teams to their town because the fans want them. Cities give teams extensive tax subsidies and even offer to use eminent domain to take property away from residents who are not willing to sell their homes in order to have the stadium built. Sounds terrible, doesn't it? Well, sometimes it can be.

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News: Golfer Ernie Els is Glad that Tiger Woods is Gone

2010-03-13T06:45:00.001-08:00

MIAMI - There was a time in his career when Ernie Els seemed to be finishing second to Tiger Woods at every major.

Maybe that's why the Big Easy seems to be peaking again. He could have a chance to get even.

"I think it's a good opportunity for a lot of players to basically try and strike now," Els said Friday after a bogey-free round of 66 on the Blue Monster moved him into a one-shot lead in the CA Championship at Doral.

He didn't say why. He didn't have to. With Woods' extended absence, there's no telling what kind of game the world's No. 1 player will bring to the majors and whether he might go another year without winning one.

The door is open and Els is feeling it.

"I feel that the golf courses we are playing this year in majors, I love them," Els said. "I've done well at Pebble (Beach - U.S. Open). I've done well at St. Andrews (British Open) and I did well at Whistling Straits (PGA). I feel if I have my game there, I could have a good chance."

Chance was on his side Friday.

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Your Black News: Shaq's Divorce Finalized and More

2010-03-11T13:33:00.001-08:00

Shaq and His Wife Reach Divorce Settlement

TMZ is reporting that Shaquille O'neal and his estranged wife, Shaunie have reached a divorce ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 11th 2010 4:21PM | Comments (0)

Jamie Jungers Wins Howard Stern's Tiger Woods Beauty Pageant

One of Tiger Woods' mistresses, Jamie Jungers, was the winner of a peculiar beauty contest the ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 10th 2010 11:05PM | Comments (0)

Allen Iverson's Life is Reportedly Falling Apart

Several sources in the NBA are stating that basketball star Allen Iverson is having serious ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 9th 2010 12:57PM | Comments (11)

Tiger Woods Reportedly Preparing for a Comeback

It looks like Tiger Woods may be back on the golf course sooner than most of his critics expect. ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 8th 2010 12:25PM | Comments (19)

Republican Tom Delay Says People Want to be Jobless

2010-03-08T11:04:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

If I were President Barack Obama, I would be break dancing in the Oval Office. Former Republican House Majority Leader Tom Delay applauded the actions of his Republican colleague Jim Bunning, who chose to block the extension of unemployment benefits for millions of Americans. In his comments, Delay effectively argued that Americans want to be unemployed, because having unemployment benefits gives them no incentive to go out and look for a job.
Yes, I was stunned to hear these words. But then again, perhaps Delay has decided to officially marginalize himself and say all the things he wanted to say when he actually had a position of relevance within the federal government. Instead, he has allowed us to peek in to the minds of his colleagues, who are probably thinking the same way. Here are Delay's words based on his interview with Candy Crowley:

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The Latest in Black Voices - 3/7/10

2010-03-07T17:42:00.001-08:00

Does the Film Precious Promote Stereotypes? Yes, It Probably Does

I went to see the film "Precious" with a tremendous amount of anxiety. I'd heard the film received ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 7th 2010 8:21AM | Comments (22)

NFL Player Myron Rolle Told He's Too Smart to Play in the League

You would think that Myron Rolle, the NFL super-stud who also happens to be a Rhodes Scholar, would ... Read More
By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 7th 2010 6:56AM | Comments (5)

Alluring Eyes: Oscars 2010 Beauty Preview

The red carpet is the perfect place to debut an eye-popping beauty statement. Gabourey Sidibe loves ... Read More
By Qianna Smith on Mar 6th 2010 6:27PM | Comments (3)

'Precious' Wins Big At Independent Spirit Awards

The Lee Daniels-directed drama 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire' was the big winner ... Read More
By Karu F. Daniels on Mar 6th 2010 5:05PM | Comments (4)

Beyonce In Brooklyn - Bringing Beauty to the Thorough Borough

The one and the only Beyoncé continue to use her brand to do some good – for others. On ... Read More
By Karu F. Daniels on Mar 6th 2010 11:11AM | Comments (0)

Black Professor Becomes Major Media Entrepreneur

If you are a black scholar in America, then you probably know about the work of Dr. Lee Jones. Dr. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 6th 2010 7:23AM | Comments (6)

A Look Back At The 2010 10 Best Picture Nominees

With 10 films nominated this year for Best Picture, and 'Avatar,' and 'The Hurt Locker' leading ... Read More
By Wilson Morales on Mar 6th 2010 12:21AM | Comments (4)

Six Degrees of Lee Daniels

With only five films to his credit, producer-director Lee Daniels is already a visionary icon: He's ... Read More
By Wilson Morales on Mar 5th 2010 11:11PM | Comments (3)

Behind the Seams: Designer LaQuan Smith

Call him fashion's "Cinderella." LaQuan Smith, 21, has gone from intern to buzz-worthy designer ... Read More
By Zandile Blay on Mar 5th 2010 6:34PM | Comments (0)

Red Carpet Predictions: Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe on Oscar Night

Black Hollywood seems to be in familiar territory this awards season with two surprisingly talented ... Read More
By Qianna Smith on Mar 5th 2010 5:06PM | Comments (19)

Three Ways to Save More Money By Getting Paid to Save

Everyone wants to save more money. Yet many cash-strapped people feel like they "can't afford" to ... Read More
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox on Mar 5th 2010 4:20PM | Comments (0)

'Brooklyn's Finest' Film Review

Just about every dramatic cop film, from 'Serpico' to 'Magnum Force' to 'Cop Land,' involves ... Read More
By Wilson Morales on Mar 5th 2010 4:00PM | Comments (0)

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III: Senior Citizen Fight of the Century?

There was a lot of controversy surrounding the last couple of times Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield ... Read More
By Quibian Salazar-Moreno on Mar 5th 2010 3:36PM | Comments (3)

'Jean-Michel Basquiat - The Radiant Child'

Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is known for being as enigmatic and complex as he was talented. ... Read More
By BVX Staff on Mar 5th 2010 3:13PM | Comments (0)

Secret Millionaire Donates Her Fortune: More on Grace Groner

Grace Groner lived as a secret millionaire in a modest, sparsely-furnished one-bedroom house. When ... Read More
By Alexis Stodghill on Mar 5th 2010 3:08PM | Comments (5)

He's Too Smart for the NFL?

2010-03-07T16:42:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World

You would think that Myron Rolle, the NFL super-stud who also happens to be a Rhodes Scholar, would be the kind of man who makes us proud. You would expect that his status as being the man who represents the future of the black athlete in America would make the NFL happy to have him on the roster of one of their teams. Not only is Rolle brilliant, but he is also tough as nails and fast as lightning. The man has the whole package.
But at least according to some NFL coaches, Rolle may not be committed enough to be a part of their league.
"We'll have to find out how committed he is," an NFC assistant coach said, repeating the sentiment of five other NFL officials who said the same thing.

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Dr. Boyce: Is the FAMU Sex Tape Even Real?

2010-03-05T07:37:00.001-08:00

TAGS: FAMU, HBCUs, sex scandals

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Black News: Tiger’s Caddy is Mad at Him

2010-03-04T06:27:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

Tiger Woods' caddie, Steve Williams, told "60 Minutes" that he knew nothing about Tiger's extramarital affairs and was angry with him about the scandal. He also said that he was bitter about the reaction that the media had toward Tiger.
"It's been the most difficult time of my life, no two ways about it, because every single person believed that I should know or did know or had something to do with it," Williams said. "I knew nothing, that's my answer. I don't have to clarify or extend that answer, I knew nothing."
Williams, who is from New Zealand, has been Tiger's caddie for the past 11 years. He said that he would have said something to the public if he'd known about Tiger's behavior.
"If the shoe was on someone else, I would say the same thing. It would be very difficult as a caddie not to know but I'm 100 percent telling you, I did not know, and that's that," he said. "I'm a straight-up sort of person. If I had known something was going on, the whistle would have been blown."
While Williams expressed his disappointment with Tiger, he said that he didn't feel that it was his job to berate him.

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Teachers Suspended for Black History Month Celebration

2010-03-04T05:20:00.001-08:00

Three teachers at a South Los Angeles elementary school have been suspended for allegedly encouraging students to celebrate O.J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul during Black History Month, officials said Wednesday.

Children at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School were carrying pictures of the men at a parade Friday on the school playground, said Los Angeles Unified School District spokeswoman Gayle Pollard-Terry.

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The Latest in Black Celebrity Gossip – 3/4/10

2010-03-04T03:45:00.001-08:00

Was Ciara Mistaken For A Stripper?

NYC Courthouse Still Closed, Weezy Sentencing Delayed Again

Guru Issues Statement About Heart Attack

Regina King Excited & Frustrated About Return Of The Boondocks

Lil Wayne Performs At Jay-Z Concert For Last Night Of Freedom

St. Louis Rapper J-Kwon Is Missing

BP Member Spotlight: Paper Dolls Radio

Khia Says Trina Got That "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle"

Sources: Jackson Kids Tried Stunning Blanket

Allen Iverson Out For Rest Of Season

Arsonist Who Burned Gamble & Huff Studio Gets Bail Reduced

Jamie Foxx: "I Like â€˜Em Thick In The Waist & Cute In The Face"

Rihanna Is Being Sued By Her Personal Trainer

Mo'Nique's Secret To A Happy Marriage? An Open One

Naomi Campbell Wanted For Allegedly Beating Up Her Driver

NAACP Image Award Trends: Blacks, Nudes + Plum Shadow

Alleged Famu Sex Tape Causes a Stir

2010-03-03T13:32:00.001-08:00

Famu students in a sex tape? Perhaps they should give their students more homework? Well, the sex tape is the rumor these days, but we don’t know if it’s true or not. Here’s the link.

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Black Politics: NY Gov David Paterson Accused of Ethics Violations

2010-03-03T11:49:00.001-08:00

The state Commission on Public Integrity charged Gov. David A. Paterson on Wednesday with violating state ethics laws when he secured free tickets to the opening game of the World Series from the Yankees last fall for himself and others. The announcement came as the governor, already mired in scandal, met with his cabinet and insisted he would stay in office.

In addition to violating the state’s ban on gifts to public officials, the commission found that Mr. Paterson falsely testified under oath that he had intended to pay for the tickets for his son and his son’s friend. The commission determined that Mr. Paterson had never intended to pay for the tickets and only did so after inquiries from the media, after which he submitted a backdated check as payment.

The commission had referred the case to the Albany County District Attorney, P. David Soares, as well as Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, for further investigation. Mr. Cuomo is already investigating Mr. Paterson’s role in allegedly trying to suppress a domestic-violence case involving a close aide, David Johnson.

Mr. Johnson also attended the Yankees game in question and was involved in soliciting the tickets from Yankees officials. The tickets, with a face value of $425 each, seated them a few rows behind home plate.

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Meet the Smartest Kids in England

2010-03-03T10:53:00.001-08:00

Paula and Peter Imafidon are just like any other nine-year-olds. They love laughing, playing on the computer, fighting with each other. What sets these twins apart from their peers, though, is that they are, hands down, prodigies, who are about to enter high school and make British history as the youngest to do so.

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Your Black News: OJ Simpson Back in the Limelight

2010-03-03T06:14:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices

Remember the suit that OJ Simpson wore when he was acquitted of murder in 1995? I'm sure you do. The images of OJ breathing a sigh of relief after his acquittal were viewed all around the world. You probably remember exactly what you were doing at that precise moment, similar to the 911 attacks. Well, the Smithsonian Institute has announced that they do not want OJ's suit, claiming that it is "inappropriate for their collection."

The announcement came after a 13-year legal fight over what to do with the suit. Since that time, it has been in the possession of Simpson's former sports agent, Mike Gilbert. Fred Goldman, father of one of the men Simpson was accused of killing, has been fighting for the suit since the 1990s. Simpson told authorities that the suit was stolen from him.

The suit was also part of the reason that Simpson is in prison right now. OJ was arrested and convicted for an incident in which he robbed men in Las Vegas in order to reclaim memorabilia that he believed to be stolen. He'd been told that the suit was among the list of things being offered for sale.

The Smithsonian used these words on its website:

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Your News: Regina King Talks Boondocks

2010-03-02T05:28:00.001-08:00

While promoting her upcoming comedy 'Our Family Wedding,' actress Regina Kingcouldn't contain her excitement for the return of the hit Cartoon Network series 'The Boondocks.'

She also talked about her frustration too.

After a more than two-year hiatus, post-production is underway for the third season of the beloved show, which should be airing in coming months.
Although the Cartoon Network has yet to send out an official announcement confirming a premiere date for the new season, 'Bonndocks' creator Aaron McGrudersaid via his social networking site that it should air March 28. The news coincides with his previous Twitter message on Christmas Day, in which he wrote, "Finally got an airdate for Season 3. Not sure if I'm allowed to put it out yet, so I'll just say you got about three months."

King, who voices two of the show's lead characters, brothers Huey and Riley Freeman, has been a little peeved about how the show's producers are handling the long-awaited return.

"I am so happy that it is coming back," King told BV Newswire, but added, "I wish there was some Web site that people could send [a message] to Sony [Television Entertainment] ... and say 'What are you doing?'" she charged.

"'Boondocks could be so bigger than what it is," the former '227' actress furthered. "If I had the money to buy 'The Boondocks' off Sony, I would because all of you would be wearing 'Boondocks' T-shirts and there would be Huey and Riley dolls. I would capitalize off of that, and I would be a very rich woman."

King cited Sony's lack of experience with animation as a reason for the show's delay and its failure to capitalize on 'Boondocks' merchandise.

The 38-year-old 'Ray' actress says her work on the show, based on McGruder's popular comic strip of the same name, is her most popular to date.

"Actually more than any other project that I have done, that's the one that I get asked about the most," King revealed. "For a show to take two and half year hiatuses and people still want it to come back, that's big," she said.

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Black Entertainment News – 2/28/10

2010-02-28T20:38:00.001-08:00

'Precious' wins big at 41st NAACP Image Awards

By theGrio

11:31 AM on 02/27/2010

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The heart-wrenching tale of an illiterate and abused teen who finds hope in a Harlem classroom was named outstanding motion picture...

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Gary Coleman suffers seizure on 'The Insider' set

By theGrio

5:51 PM on 02/26/2010

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gary Coleman suffered a seizure on the set of "The Insider" TV show on Friday and received immediate treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky...

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Why audiences should opt-out of 'Cop Out'

By Rashod D. Ollison

2:14 PM on 02/26/2010

REVIEW - The forced and awkward feel of 'Cop Out' makes you long for the days when the action-comedy blend went down more smoothly. ..

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Diversity in the arts celebrated at Image Awards

By theGrio

1:21 PM on 02/26/2010

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mary J. Blige, Morgan Freeman, and Jamie Foxx are among the stars set to celebrate diversity in the arts at the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards on Friday...

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Slideshow: 15 films that hurt black America

By theGrio

9:06 AM on 02/26/2010

These films remind us that we still have a long way to go when it comes to portraying our culture and lifestyle accurately and respectfully on the big screen...

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Tyler Perry's off-screen performances are worthy of NAACP honor

By Talia Whyte

7:59 AM on 02/26/2010

OPINION - While I question his method behind his movie characters, at least Perry puts his money where his mouth is to support causes and issues he cares about...

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White sorority victory at step competition causes a stir

By Ronda Racha Penrice

8:07 AM on 02/25/2010

OPINION - There's more to be gained by sharing black history and culture. The problem arises when the culture is not being fully presented...

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Mo'Nique prepares for comedy tour

By theGrio

9:23 AM on 02/24/2010

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mo'Nique won the Golden Globe. She also picked up a SAG Award. And don't forgot about her most recent honor this week at the BAFTA's...

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CBS fights '04 Jackson 'wardrobe malfunction' fine

By theGrio

8:39 AM on 02/24/2010

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - CBS argued anew Tuesday that it should not be held responsible for the half-second of nudity...

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Fire at famed Philly music company is ruled arson

By theGrio

8:39 AM on 02/24/2010

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A two-alarm fire that damaged the building where the "Sound of Philadelphia" was born has been ruled an arson...

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Parents angry at 'American Idol' contestant

By theGrio

8:17 AM on 02/22/2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Parents are complaining they never got refunds for performance fees in a failed musical production Todrick Hall wrote and directed...

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How to find 15 minutes of fame in reality TV

By Monica Thorpe

8:03 AM on 02/22/2010

OPINON - The method is simple: Find either an overly aggressive black woman and a lazy black man, give them a script and audiences will eat it up...

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'High School Musical' star Corbin Bleu talks to theGrio about new Broadway role

By Alex Presha

6:59 PM on 02/19/2010

VIDEO - Bleu talks about the his new role, race on Broadway and the evolution of Hollywood...

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Anita Baker Almost Went to Jail?

2010-02-27T18:36:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

Singing great Anita Baker barely missed going to jail Friday in a dispute with her ex-husband over music royalties. The 52-year old Baker found herself in a heated battle with Walter Bridgforth, her ex-husband, over the details of their divorce settlement.
"I'm so happy. ... I have never been in such a position before," Baker said in the hallway outside court. "And we don't intend to ever be in such a position ever again. I just wanna go home,and I'm happy to go home. ... As horrific as it could have been, it was lovely to feel supported, though, on the other end."
Baker was faced with a deadline Wednesday to sign documents that empower court-appointed music contract expert Howard Hertz to obtain information from record labels regarding how much Baker owed her ex-husband. The deadline passed and Baker still had not signed. This led to the Wayne County Chief Family Court Judge Lita Masini Popke ordering Baker to either show up in court on Friday or go to jail.

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The Dalai Lama Gives Advice to Tiger Woods

2010-02-21T06:15:00.001-08:00

The Dalai Lama said Saturday that he had - somehow - never heard of Tiger Woods.

When Woods' sex scandal was explained to him, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader emphasized the importance of self-discipline.

All religions have the same idea "when it comes to adultery," he said.

"Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. . . . Self-discipline with awareness of consequences."

Woods, in his carefully scripted apology on Friday, struck a similar line.

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Black Entertainment News – 2/20/10

2010-02-20T12:45:00.001-08:00

Depardieu says he's not too white to play Dumas

By theGrio

3:54 PM on 02/19/2010

BERLIN (AP) -- Gerard Depardieu has rejected the discussion over his right to play mixed-race author Alexandre Dumas because he is a blue-eyed blonde...

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Rap star says Romney got physical with him on plane

By theGrio

1:14 PM on 02/19/2010

BOSTON (AP) - A rap star says former Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney first touched him -- and not the other way around...

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Fan gets jail time for text-stalking Ashanti's mother

By theGrio

11:16 AM on 02/19/2010

NEW YORK (AP) - A delusional fan who unleashed his crude fantasies about Ashanti in a battery of text messages to her mother was sentenced to two years in jail...

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'High School Musical' star Corbin Bleu talks to theGrio about new Broadway role

By Alex Presha

9:26 AM on 02/19/2010

VIDEO - Bleu talks about the his new role, race on Broadway and the evolution of Hollywood...

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New film 'Blood Done Sign My Name' recreates 1970 battle against segregation

By Todd Johnson

8:34 AM on 02/19/2010

VIDEO - A new film looks at how the tragic murder of a Vietnam veteran prompted a small North Carolina town's black community to stand up and fight back...

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Hollywood's most overlooked resource: black female directors

By Lamonia Brown

8:22 AM on 02/19/2010

OPINION - It took 74 years for the Academy Awards to acknowledge a black female as best actress. How long will it be before black woman is nominated for best director?...

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New Sade album goes gold in first week

By theGrio

5:29 PM on 02/17/2010

NEW YORK (AP) - An army of fans -- more than 500,000 of them -- went out to support Sade's latest CD, "Soldier of Love," giving the group their first No. 1 disc in 20 years...

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Marley Family Livid Over New Book Release

2010-02-20T09:51:00.001-08:00

Bob Marley is embroiled in a fiery debate with a Las Vegas-based publisher over alleged unauthorized changes to the cover and title of his recently released memoir which threatens to taint the near-perfect image of reggae music royalty, the Marleys.
Ky-Mani Marley, a Grammy Award-nominated reggae and hip-hop artist, penned "Dear Dad: Where's the family in our family, today?'' which was released this month by Farrah Gray Publishing in celebration of Marley's 65th birthday.
The issue between author and publisher lies mainly in the extra coverline: "The Story The Marley Family Apparently Doesn't Want You To Know.''
In an online statement, Ky-Mani says the caption is unauthorized: "I did NOT authorize him to make any changes to the cover of my book, nor do I condone any of the captions he has written!''
Further, Ky-Mani told The Gleaner, a Jamaican newspaper, that he was considering legal action against the Gray, saying he simply wanted to tell his story without causing any conflict. He told the newspaper the title was changed from "Dear Dad: The Marley Son Who Persevered From The Streets To Prominence."
But Dr. Farrah Gray, the publisher, stands by the book, saying he worked with Marley every step of the way. He said that Marley wrote the book using a ghostwriter and the interviews were recorded.
"I didn't write his book,'' Gray told BV on Books. "I published it. He did the final edit. Now he's issuing a statement that he didn't approve it...for those of us who believe in one love, Ky-Mani Marley's story deserves light. He's throwing me under the bus and going on a smear campaign, but I have the tapes. The tapes are worse and he doesn't want those publicized.''

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Tiger Woods’ Does a Press Conference

2010-02-19T08:29:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

Today, Tiger Woods finally did what everyone expected him to do: He spoke out on his own behalf. The world waited for months to hear a peep from the man who has decided to do one of the greatest disappearing acts the sports world has ever seen. When there was no Tiger, there was no professional golf.

The press conference was starting on the wrong foot, as there was buzz of a boycott from golf writers, who felt that Tiger was not giving proper respect to media by refusing to allow them to ask questions. There was also the ire communicated from his fellow golfers, such as Ernie Els, who called Tiger "selfish" for giving his press conference on a Friday, during a tournament sponsored by Accenture.

What Ernie Els failed to remember is that Accenture is the company that dropped Tiger when he was being embarrassed by the media. There is no reason that Tiger should be the least bit hesitant about stealing the headlines away from their golf tournament. Perhaps had Accenture not decided to abandon Tiger, he might not have abandoned them.

His mother was there, the PGA Commissioner was there, and one of Tiger's roommates from college was in attendance. What was missing from the press conference? Well, the press. I'm not sure if you can actually call this a press conference when you've chosen to exclude the media. The other glaring absence from the room was Tiger's wife, Elin.

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Your Black News – 2/18/10

2010-02-18T08:28:00.001-08:00

NATION

Obama Spokesman Robert Gibbs Tweets For Posterity

By News One February 18, 2010 11:13 am

TAGS: Barack Obama, Obama Administration, Robert Gibbs, social media,technology, Twitter

OBAMA

Obama Looking To Hire Social Media Manager

By News One February 18, 2010 11:08 am

TAGS: Barack Obama, Obama Administration, social media, technology,Twitter

NATION

Duke Rape Accuser Charged With Trying To Kill Boyfriend And Arson

By Associated Press February 18, 2010 10:15 am

TAGS: Arson, domestic violence, Duke, North Carolina

SPORTS

Shani Davis Wins Gold In Men’s 1,000 Speedskating

By Associated Press February 18, 2010 9:10 am

TAGS: Olympics

NATION

8 Missionaries Freed By Haitian Judge Return To U.S.

By Associated Press February 18, 2010 8:58 am

TAGS: Haiti

JUST CURIOUS

JUST CURIOUS: Is Motherhood A Valid Excuse To Ditch The Army?

By News One February 18, 2010 1:50 am

TAGS: Army, black families, black soldiers, Single Mothers

SPORTS

Tiger To End Months Of Silence With Press Conference Friday

By Associated Press February 17, 2010 4:18 pm

TAGS: sex scandals, Tiger Woods

NATION

Haiti Judge To Free 8 Of 10 U.S. Missionaries Accused Of Kidnapping

By News One February 17, 2010 4:10 pm

TAGS: Haiti

Dr. Boyce Speaks on Russell Simmons

2010-02-17T17:37:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Boyce Watkins

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons seems to feel that banks are not treating the poor in a proper fashion. This week, in a rant on his site, “The Global Grind,” Simmons had this to say:
“They trick customers into doing things that are not good for them through lack of transparency, and surprise them with new fees when they can least afford it. I’m learning an important lesson about ethics or lack of ethics in this industry. In fact, I’m fighting with a bank right now that doesn’t know what kind of ass whipping they are going to get when I expose them for the abusive practices and exuberant fees they are charging the poor. What they are doing is trying to double their already outrageously high fees in exchange for providing absolutely nothing to my customers.”
Simmons went on to try to create a “movement” by adding a call to action:

“Let’s start the biggest public discussion ever about how banks treat us and expose these banks for their unequal treatment and unconscionable conduct. The time is now.”

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Black News: Officers Won’t Be Charged in Sean Bell Shooting

2010-02-17T11:00:00.001-08:00

Federal authorities will not pursue charges against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Sean Bell, the unarmed bridegroom who died in a hail of police bullets outside a Queens strip club just hours before his wedding.

Prosecutors said there was "insufficient evidence" that Bell's civil rights were violated when undercover officers unloaded on a car carrying Bell and two friends on a Jamaica street in November, 2006.

Three officers were acquitted in 2008, including Michael Oliver, who police said reloaded while firing 31 of the 50 shots that filled the vehicle and surrounding streets.

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Kevin Eubanks Leaving the Tonight Show

2010-02-17T05:48:00.001-08:00

When Jay Leno goes back to theTonight Show, he may need to find a new musical sidekick: Bandleader Kevin Eubanks is said to be leaving Leno's side after 18 years.
NBC so far has not officially confirmed the latest shock wave to hit Leno's show, first reported by L.A. radio K-EARTH 101 and also being reported by the New York Times.

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News: University of Alabama Huntsville Shooting

2010-02-12T15:21:00.001-08:00

U. Alabama Huntsville is confirming that three people were killed in a campus shooting. The suspect was a female. Another student was injured, and the woman is in custody. Another student was injured as well. The shooting took place in the science building.

Girl Beaten and Robbed as Guards Watched

2010-02-12T09:09:00.001-08:00

A 15-year-old girl who was badly beaten and robbed in a Seattle bus tunnel as three unarmed security guards looked on told investigators that she thought the men would protect her.

The statements were revealed in court papers filed Wednesday against the teen girl accused of attacking her and the three young men accused of stealing her purse, phone and iPod. The four were all charged with first-degree robbery.

The victim told a King County sheriff's detective that the group followed her from a nearby department store into the bus tunnel at Westlake Station on Jan. 28, and she deliberately stood next to the three guards.

The guards didn't intervene, though. They have standing orders to "observe and report," so they called police but did nothing else as another 15-year-old girl punched and repeatedly kicked the victim in the head.

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Michael Jackson’s Doctor Still Has Loyal Patients

2010-02-11T08:31:00.001-08:00

One involuntary manslaughter charge later ... and Dr. Conrad Murray's patients in Las Vegas still can't wait to put their lives in his hands.
One of his patients -- Marietta Lewis -- claims Dr. Murray is responsible for saving her life, and she told us, "I made sure to call and have my name added to his patient wait list, so that when he comes back, I will still be under his care."
Well he's back ... Dr. Murray was photographed going into his Las Vegas office yesterday, just two days after he was freed on $75,000 bail.

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President Obama’s Ride: A Bullet Proof Caddy

2010-02-10T16:04:00.001-08:00

General Motors has once again built the First Limo, which isn’t so much a car as an armored personnel carrier wrapped in Cadillac bodywork. It is code-named "Stagecoach" but given its weight, wheelbase and bunker-like level of protection, Caddy One has been nicknamed "the Beast."

The limo that carries President Obama down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House today is the latest in a long line of Cadillacs to join the First Fleet over the years. Although GM and the Secret Service jealously guard the vehicle’s specs and secrets, you can bet Obama’s ride is the toughest, most sophisticated car anywhere. Think of it as the road-going equivalent to Air Force One.

"Although many of the vehicle’s security enhancements cannot be discussed, it is safe to say that this car’s security and coded communications systems make it the most technologically advanced protection vehicle in the world," Nicholas Trotta, assistant director for the Secret Service Office of Protective Operations, said in a statement (.pdf).

GM had even less to say, noting "one of the specifications is we don’t talk about the specifications." But spokesman David Caldwell says the redesigned car "is a fresh, more modern, more expensive" version of the Cadillac DTS that has carried President Bush since his second inauguration in 2005. Obama’s car, he says, is "a little bit more vibrant, if you will."

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Spurs Guard Apologizes for Nude Pics

2010-02-10T15:39:00.001-08:00

Spurs guard George Hill has issued an apology for a set of nude and sexually explicit photographs of him that have surfaced on the Internet.

The photos, taken sometime last year, recently appeared on the Web site thedirty.com.

“A year ago, I made a mistake and take full responsibility for my actions,” Hill, 23, said in a statement through the Spurs on Tuesday. “I have matured and learned from this episode. I would like to apologize to my girlfriend, my family, all of our great fans and the Spurs organization.”

Meanwhile, the Spurs have dispatched lawyers in attempts to have Hill's photos removed from the site.

Citing trademark infringement and claiming the photos were “disseminated illegally and without permission,” the firm Bracewell & Giuliani — which represents the Spurs — has sent a cease-and-desist letter to thedirty.com.

The legal missive, first obtained by the celebrity gossip site TMZ.com, demands that thedirty.com “immediately and permanently remove the photographs and all references to the Spurs.”

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Black Celebrity News: Reality Star Convicted of Murder

2010-02-10T08:55:00.001-08:00

A San Francisco jury has found a former reality TV show contestant guilty of killing a man in 2007.

Twenty-nine-year-old Jamal Rashead Trulove of Oakland was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Prosecutors say Trulove fatally shot 28-year-old Seu Kuka at a San Francisco public housing project in July 2007. Truelove was arrested in Monterey County on a $5 million murder warrant in October 2008.

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MJ’s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty

2010-02-08T16:48:00.001-08:00

Hours after Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson's 2009 death, the embattled physician pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon (February 8) during an arraignment hearing at a Los Angeles courthouse, according to The Associated Press.

Murray's bail was set at $75,000, three times greater than the bail usually set for such crimes. Without being handcuffed, Murray was then taken into custody for booking. He must surrender his passport, allowing him to travel within the United States but not out of the country. Prosecutors had been seeking bail of $300,000, but Superior Court Judge Keith L. Schwartz rejected that amount. The involuntary-manslaughter charge carries a maximum jail sentence of four years.

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Tiger Woods Leaves Rehab

2010-02-08T15:34:00.001-08:00

No more cold showers for Tiger Woods.

The golfing great and serial cheater has reportedly been sprung from the Mississippi sex addiction clinic where he has been learning how to keep his urges under control.

His long-suffering wife, Elin Nordegren, was in Hattiesburg and intending to escort him home to Orlando, RadarOnline.com reported Friday.

Once there, Woods will be briefly reunited with their two kids, whom he hasn't seen in a month, the web site reported.

After that, RadarOnline claims "the couple is planning on spending some time alone as they attempt to repair their marriage."

The Woods marriage was imperilled around Thanksgiving after Nordegren reportedly found the tawdry text messages Woods sent to New York party girl and reputed mistress Rachel Uchitel.

Black News: Cop Not Indicted for Shooting Unarmed Man

2010-02-08T08:56:00.001-08:00

NEW ORLEANS – A grand jury on Thursday declined to indict a white police officer who shot an elderly black man in the small Louisiana town of Homer in a case that heightened racial tension and sparked protests.

The panel returned a “no true bill,” meaning the case won’t go to trial, after considering and rejecting a range of charges including murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide against former police officer Tim Cox.

Many in the rural town of 3,800 were outraged by the shooting last February of Bernard Monroe, a 73-year-old left voiceless by cancer. Police said Monroe was armed when he was shot outside his home, but witnesses said he didn’t have a weapon.

The grand jury heard testimony from 20 witnesses over two days, said Kurt Wall, director of the criminal division of the state attorney general’s office. The attorney general handled the case after the local prosecutor recused himself.

“We believe it was a full, complete, accurate and thorough presentation conducted at a neutral site. We respect the grand jury’s decision,” Wall said.

An FBI spokeswoman said the bureau is continuing to investigate the case.

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Latifah Produces Documentary for Vh-1

2010-02-07T16:22:00.001-08:00

From AllHipHop.com:

Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit has inked a deal with VH1 to produce a made for TV comedic drama about two best friends and their views on relationships.

The untitled flick is set in Atlanta and revolves around two African-American women, Keisha, a former video dancer and Val, an aspiring fashion mogul.

The movie was written by Stacy Littlejohn, who will also serve as executive producer, along with Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit’s Shakim Compere.

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Former NFL Star Warren Sapp Arrested

2010-02-07T07:17:00.001-08:00

Former NFL star Warren Sapp has been charged with domestic battery in South Florida, and the analyst will not be part of the NFL Network's Super Bowl coverage on Sunday.

Sapp was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery and is expected to appear before a Miami-Dade County judge Sunday, Miami Beach police spokesman Juan Sanchez said.

The NFL Network spokesman Dennis Johnson released this statement: "We have been made aware of the arrest of Warren Sapp by the Miami Beach Police Department. In light of these circumstances, Warren Sapp will not appear on NFL Network while we review the matter."

The domestic violence allegation was reported around noon Saturday and detectives interviewed Sapp later that day, Sanchez said. The alleged physical altercation against a female acquaintance took place at 6 a.m. ET Saturday at the Shore Club Hotel, where Sapp was staying, ESPN's Kelly Naqi reported, according to a source.

The victim had a swollen knee and bruises on her neck, according to an arrest affidavit. She told detectives that she was partying with Sapp and her friends at the hotel and asked for his room key when she grew tired. Sapp reportedly woke up the victim a few hours later and they started to argue. She told investigators that Sapp started to choke her and pushed her down on a couch.

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Vanity Fair Apparently Thinks Black Women Have No Talent

2010-02-03T05:39:00.001-08:00

Vanity Fair

One thing magazines love to do is call dibs on who will be the new "It" celebrities in the year to come. Sometimes they pick stars whose careers are destined to take off, occasionally they make incredible calls with near-nobodies who later become A-listers, and usually the majority of their picks fade into oblivion. While we'd like to think celeb bible Vanity Fair puts a great deal of thought and planning into its annual "New Hollywood" issue, this year the editors really limited their scope when it came to choosing the next big stars. (Or perhaps they overemphasized the "Fair"? ) Every woman on its new cover is extremely thin and very, very white. Unless Vanity Fair considers one redhead to be diversity, we feel the need to cry foul.

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News: Serena Wins Another One

2010-02-01T06:18:00.001-08:00

Jan. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Serena Williams, surrounded by Grand Slam tennis title record holder Margaret Court and mentor Billie Jean King, made a bit of her own history yesterday with her fifth Australian Open title.

The defending champion beat Justine Henin in three sets at Melbourne Park to gain her 12th major in all, tying fellow American King in sixth place on the career list headed by Court’s 24 championships.

“I feel really special that I was able to tie Billie Jean King,” Williams told reporters. “Because in my heart of hearts, I’ve been going for it and I haven’t been able to quite achieve it. Billie Jean is a really big mentor of mine.”

King and Evonne Goologong Cawley were among the former champions at Rod Laver Arena to mark the 40th anniversary of Court’s Australian Open victory, which was the first step of a Grand Slam sweep in 1970. Williams, who was presented the trophy by the 67-year-old Australian, is now one title ahead of Court, Goologong Cawley, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles for the most Australian Open titles since professionals were first allowed to enter in 1969.

After catching King, who came into the locker room to wish her luck before her 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over the unranked Henin, Williams’s next two targets on the Grand Slam title-leading list are Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova with 18 majors.

“I still think that when she plays her best, she’s the best ever,” King, 66, told reporters about Williams at Melbourne Park.

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News: Tea Party Group Sends Out Poster of Obama as a Pimp

2010-02-01T04:55:00.001-08:00

From Hip Hop Wired.

A tea party group in Houston has been passing around a picture of President Obama as a pimp. TeaParty.org, founded by Dale Robertson sent out an email with the subject line: “Obama Pimpin Obama-Care, One Last Time!.” Robertson was also shown holding up a sign calling taxpayers “Niggars.”

Sister Girl Does it Big in Miss America Contest

2010-01-31T16:26:00.001-08:00

Congats to 22-year-old Caressa Cameron of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who won the Miss America Crown Saturday Night. She is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’re proud of you girl!

Beyonce Signs on for Big Super Bowl Ads

2010-01-29T04:47:00.001-08:00

It looks like Beyonce is going to have 3 Super Bowl spots with the company VIZIO, a manufacturer of HD TVs. Super Bowl 44 is charging $3 - $6 Million dollars per ad.

MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Says Something Stupid

2010-01-28T05:21:00.001-08:00

From the Huffington Post:

Chris Matthews is definitely going to take some heat for exclaiming that he “forgot [Obama] was black tonight for an hour… I said wait a minute, he’s an African American guy in front of a bunch of other white people.” Matthews was analyzing President Obama’s first State of the Union speech when he made the remark.

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Evander Holyfield Going Broke?

2010-01-25T05:50:00.001-08:00

Former boxing heavyweight Evander Holyfield is attempting to change up his child support payments -- claiming he's just not pulling in the cash he was 10 years ago.
According to documents filed last month in Cobb County Superior Court in Georgia, Holyfield wants his agreement with ex-wife Janice Itson from 2000 modified because his "income has decreased."

Beyonce, Madonna Add to Haiti Relief Effort

2010-01-21T11:58:00.001-08:00

Beyonce and Madonna have been added as performers to Friday's multi-network "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon, and Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and former President Bill Clinton are among the participants.

A statement released Thursday said Beyonce would perform from London, and Madonna from New York City. The list of musical performers already includes such heavyweights as Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Keith Urban.

People can start donating even before the start of the 8 p.m. EST concert via phone and text.

The two-hour telethon will be shown on all the major networks and a host of other channels. It will be broadcast from New York, London, Los Angeles and Haiti.

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