VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian legal official says prosecutors have charged U.S. rapper Freddie Gibbs with sexual abuse based on accusations raised against the rapper and one of his body […]
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Candice Patton Makes ‘The Flash’ Run
Candice Patton has broken new ground appearing on the CW Network’s “The Flash” as the potential love interest of the show’s superhero lead. It is the latest in a list […]
Brilliant, Inventive Jazz Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson Dies at 75
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bobby Hutcherson, the bricklayer’s son who became one of the greatest, most inventive jazz vibraphonists to pick up a pair of mallets, has died at age […]
Comedian Kevin Hart Weds Longtime Girlfriend in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Hart is a married man. In this Jan. 10, 2016, file photo, Eniko Parrish, left, and Kevin Hart arrive at the 73rd annual Golden Globe […]
Larry Wilmore-Hosted ‘Nightly Show’ Axed by Comedy Central
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore” is coming to an end. In this Jan. 10, 2015, file photo, Larry Wilmore speaks at the Viacom […]
Deborah Cox to Star in Stage Version of ‘The Bodyguard’
Deborah Cox will soon step into Whitney Houston’s famed role as Rachel Marron in the American debut of “The Bodyguard,” a musical based on the 1992 movie. In this Saturday, […]
Gwen Ifill to Receive Prestigious Columbia University Journalism Award
Gwen Ifill, a broadcast journalist with a distinguished career, won the John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aug. 10. The award, which is given out by Columbia University’s […]
Obama’s Summer Playlist: A Little Jazz, Pop to a Little Hip Hop
EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s summer jams range from a little pop to a little hip hop, and much in between. In this Aug. 22, 2015 file photo, […]
Diana Ross/Barry Gordy’s Daughter Tells Detroit Students: Find Your Beat
DETROIT (AP) — The daughter of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and one of its biggest stars, Diana Ross, told young Detroiters they should learn about their city’s rich artistic […]
Nate Parker, “The Birth of a Nation” Producer/Star, Accepts Sundance Award, Creates Youth Fellowship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The writer, director, producer and star of “The Birth of a Nation” says the Sundance Institute offered him encouragement and support when he needed it most. […]
Singer The Weeknd donates $250K to Black Lives Matter
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning singer The Weeknd is donating $250,000 to the Black Lives Matter movement. FILE – In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, The Weeknd arrives at […]
Finding Success on Black YouTube: Comedy, Hair and Sex
Six college students cracking jokes and making beats turned into an internet phenomenon with over 900,000 subscribers and videos with over 3,000,00 views. The group of Atlanta comedians, known as […]