Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’ sparks debate about the term
BY LOLLY BOWEAN
CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS
Reports that filmmaker Spike Lee is planning to shoot a feature movie in Chicago called “Chiraq” ruined Aaron Pierce’s mood last...
Soul legend Percy Sledge succumbs to cancer
BY RANDY LEWIS
LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
The way soul singer Percy Sledge often told the story, his unexpected entry into pop music immortality came out of...
First lady sparks outrage over appearance on ‘Black Girls Rock!’
BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM
First Lady Michelle Obama’s appearance on BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” show that aired on Easter Sunday was a definite plus for some, but for...
‘Too Darn Hot Party’ boosts OWN’s cable rating
TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE
OWN and Tyler Perry decided to celebrate their winning collaboration on “Love Thy Neighbor,” “For Better or Worse,” “The Haves and...
Latifah to star in HBO’s film ‘Bessie’
EURWEB.COM
Queen Latifah is no longer gracing the airwaves with her daily talk show, but she will be back on the small screen shortly.
If you...
A surprise pick: South African comedian to replace Stewart on ‘Daily Show’
BY MEREDITH BLAKE AND JULIE WESTFALL
LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old comedian who has been a contributor to Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” will...
Tasha Smith has to pay $7,000 a month in alimony
FROM STAFF REPORTS
The “Why Did I Get Married?’’ star probably has been asking that question a lot lately.
According to court documents, Tasha Smith, the...
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS 2015
Funkin’ in Miami Gardens
Trumpeter Tom Browne was one of a stellar group of performers appearing at the 10th annual Jazz in the Gardens music...
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS 2015
From R&B superstars to jazz greats
Miami Gardens celebrates 10 years of great music with legendary artists
BY LISA ROGERS-CHERRY
FLORIDA COURIER
Music lovers from around the world...
White House correspondent’s new book details experience covering presidents
EURWEB.COM
April D. Ryan is veteran journalist who has been a White House correspondent for the past 18 years.
She also serves as the Washington bureau...
