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The hit MTV show “When I Was 17” showcases some of today’s most popular artists as they talk about their lives when they were 17 years old. The newest episode of “When I Was 17” that aired this weekend featured the beautiful Selita Ebanks and cutie Chris Brown. Although Selita told some embarrassing stories from […]
Prince says Whitney Houston is “welcome” at all his concerts, despite recent reports that she had been banned from his shows because of her erratic behavior and excessive demands. TMZ reports that Prince had no idea Whitney Houston was blacklisted from his concerts and wants everyone to know “she’s always welcome 4 all of eternity.” […]
The Washington Wizards unveiled their new look recently. The team ditched the boring teal unis and opted to bring it back to the glory days with the old Bullets white, red and blue color way. We love it! They might not win more games next season but at least they’ll look better doing it. How […]
Beyonce shot 3 different covers for an upcoming issue of W magazine. She’s begun the promo circuit for her upcoming album “4,” so we’re expecting to see a lot more of her over the next few months. Which cover do you like best? While we like her high-waisted shorts paired with a sheer top, we […]
This morning, comedian Paul Mooney called in the TJMS this morning to chat with the crew. He had a lot on his mind from Osama Bin Laden being killed to the outrage people have over the rapper Common performing at the White House. Listen below to hear the raw, uncut and complete conversation. FOLLOW TOM […]
WASHINGTON – Fifteen individuals from across the country have been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Council on Underserved Communities (CUC). Building on SBA’s core programs and Recovery initiatives, the CUC will provide input, advice and recommendations on strategies to help strengthen competitiveness and sustainability for small businesses in underserved communities. These strategies […]
Data from a recent study released today in the American Journal of Public Health showed that banning menthol cigarettes could save as much as 600,000 premature deaths by the year 2050. The Grio reports: With tobacco companies heavily marketing menthol cigarettes in minority communities, as many as 80 percent of African-Americans smokers smoke menthol cigarettes […]
Security has been beefed up around the Kenyan home of President Obama’s grandmother Sarah Obama after an Al Qaeda group sent threats against her following the death of Osama bin Laden, who, according to his confiscated dairies, plotted on ways to kill the president. According to ABC News, the threat allegedly came from Al Shabaab, a […]
It has been confirmed that Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are scheduled to appear on Oprah’s grand finale on May 25. The Daily reports: Speculation about who will appear on the mystery-shrouded last episode has been building as Oprah ends her 25-year run of “The Oprah Show.” Fans’ and journalists’ guesses have included […]
Today is the birthday of not just an African-American musical treasure, but a world treasure. We celebrate the birthday of legendary musician Stevie Wonder who is now turning 61. You thought he was older right? Well, at least I did so. But in honor of his birthday, we wanted to ask you all to leave […]
Child protective services have been called on Mariah Carey who is still in the hospital with her twins. But, not to worry, mother and babies are fine. This is just the work of a money-hungry, heartless soul scheming to get pictures of the newborns. Nick Cannon explained the mishap on CNN, saying a social worker […]
NEW YORK – Dr. Melody T. Mcleod was a guest on CNN Headline News and criticized the media for giving a bad impression of Black women on television. RELATED STORIES Reality TV Paints A Picture Of The “Dysfunctional Black Woman” VH-1 Tries To Go From Trashy To Classy With Black Reality Shows
