NEW YORK — While a majority of Americans approve of President Obama ‘s decision to kill Osama Bin Laden, a bunch of pundits, journalists, and politicians are coming out like Fox News’ Shep Smith saying the Bin Laden killing was illegal. Smith is not the only anchor saying that the killing was illegal on Fox […]

Did you ever have one of those days, where nothing is going right? You feel like the universe has got it in for you today, here are some easy ways to reboot and put it all behind you from shine.com: 1. Resist the urge to “treat” yourself. Often, the things we choose as “treats” aren’t […]

HOUSTON – A Houston Algebra teacher at Clear Brook High school mocked a 9th grade Muslim students by telling her “I heard about about your uncle” after Bin Laden’s death. A Friendswood mom says she was offended by what her daughter says happened Monday in ninth grade algebra. She said, “The teacher told the student […]

Beyonce is about to take over the world! Check out this teaser of her new video “Run The World (Girls)” which features a tribe of fierce and fabulous women who are preparing to take over the world. Take a look: Beyonce Dances With Students At Harlem School [PHOTOS] Bey’s “Run The World (Girls)” Makes Chart […]

While browsing YouTube the other day, I noticed an interesting ad, placed below a video entitled, “Single black women find the search for love is especially difficult.” The ad pictured a Black woman with a shirtless White man next to the text, “AfroRomance — Where love is more than skin deep.” I didn’t want to […]

Have you ever wondered why your hairstyles don’t last? It could be that you need to strengthen your locks.  Here’s why strong hair holds hairstyles longer: Thick hair has more protein in its inner core than fine hair—it is this core that is responsible for making thick hair into strong hair. This extra thickness works […]

Don’t mess with NeNe Leakes! The “Celebrity Apprentice” castmate appeared on the Russ Parr radio show and went off on one of the female c0-hosts on the show.  NeNe was on the “Russ Parr Morning Show” to promote a play that she’s appearing in and let’s just say it didn’t take long to let loose […]

NEW YORK — Matthew Broderick and Anika Noni Rose announced the nominees for the 65th Annual Tony Awards at New York’s Lincoln Center today. The Grio: The predominantly African American cast of The Scottsboro Boys cleaned up with a total of 12 nominations. The musical based on the 1930s Alabama court case involving nine black […]

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have finally revealed the names of their newborn twins: Their son’s name is Moroccan Scott Cannon and daughter is Monroe Cannon! Interesting to say the least! Take a look at the announcement on Mariah’s official Twitter account: Nick & Mariah Renew Their Vows Mariah Carey Gives Birth To Twins

Rihanna hit the streets of NYC yesterday sporting some super long red tresses. The singer was hot off of her red carpet appearance at the MET Costume Institute Gala where she had her hair in a long braid. It definitely looks like she took out the braid and slept on her hair without bothering to […]

Actress Paula Patton recently appeared on the Chelsea Handler show and the “Jumping the Broom” star dished on why people think her newborn son Julian Fuego is adopted. Chelsea stated, “when you don’t look like your baby at all people think you’re the nanny.” Paula responded with: “He’s blond, he has blue eyes. It’s crazy,” […]

NEW YORK – I spoke with actor Jeffrey Wright recently at the Black Writers Conference Symposium for playwright August Wilson. In our discussion he said that there was no Black cinema because African Americans do not have the power to tell our own stories. RELATED STORIES Jeffrey Wright Breaks Down His Roles In “Basquiat” And […]