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Al. B. Sure Enough Loves Himself Some Omarosa

by Kam WilliamsJune 15, 2010January 25, 2022

Albert Joseph Brown, III was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 4, 1968 but raised in Mount Vernon, New York where he was the star quarterback on the high school […]

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Music Without Michael: The First Year

by Kristin GrayJune 15, 2010January 25, 2022

Nearly one year ago, Michael Jackson’s death created an indelible void in the music industry and silenced a voice that transcended soul, pop, R&B and international music. While he hadn’t […]

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Omarosa: The ‘Ultimate’ Diva Meets Her Match

by Kristin GrayJune 15, 2010January 25, 2022

Few reality TV stars have crafted their own brand in the entertainment industry. But Omarosa, a former “Apprentice” star whose name has become synonymous with television villainy, is building a […]

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Inspirational Artist Provides a Fresh Take on the Genre

by Gregory DaleJune 14, 2010January 25, 2022

Growing up across the globe did not deter TolumiDE’s aspirations of becoming a singer. In fact, her various dwellings strongly shaped her musical prowess. With gospel music at heart, TolumiDE […]

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Jada Pinkett-Smith Poses Naked for ESSENCE Article

by AFRO StaffJune 13, 2010January 25, 2022

“Hawthorne” star Jada Pinkett-Smith will appear unclothed in ESSENCE magazine’s July issue. Pinkett-Smith said the photo shoot, which was her idea, was meant to empower Black women and girls. “We, […]

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Fans Walk Out on Whitney Houston Concert

by AFRO StaffJune 10, 2010January 25, 2022

Hundreds of fans in Denmark were highly disappointed in singer Whitney Houston’s performance and reportedly walked out during a June 3 concert, BlackAmericaWeb.com reported. The Copenhagen Post, a weekly newspaper […]

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Stedman Graham Fires off on Chicago

by AFRO StaffJune 10, 2010January 25, 2022

Oprah Winfrey’s longtime beau Stedman Graham recently said Chicagoans do not fully support his partner. “I really don’t think they appreciate her. I don’t think they understand the value of […]

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Chris Brown Refused Entry to U.K., Tour Cancelled

by AFRO StaffJune 9, 2010January 25, 2022

R&B singer Chris Brown postponed an upcoming European tour after officials in England refused to grant him a work visa, MTVnews.com reported. According to BBC News, the singer was denied […]

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The Many Shades of Jada, from TV Nurse to Karate Kid’s Mom

by Kam WilliamsJune 9, 2010January 25, 2022

Besides playing the title character on the TNT series HawthoRNe, which is starting its second season, Jada Pinkett Smith executive-produces the show through her production company, 100% Women. With her […]

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Former Motown Artist Brings Talent Back to the Music Industry

by Gregory DaleJune 7, 2010January 25, 2022

Move aside auto-tuned, gimmicky and shallow artists. According to Josh Milan, he is set to reclaim the industry and bring back true talent. Milan, a former member of the 1990s […]

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Fishburne’s ‘Thurgood’ a Triumph

by Kristin GrayJune 7, 2010January 25, 2022

“A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi… has exactly the same rights as a White baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. […]

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Authors Honor Late Writer E. Lynn Harris

by AFRO StaffJune 3, 2010January 25, 2022

Almost a year after his death, three acclaimed authors, Stanley Bennett Clay, Terrance Dean and James Earl Hardy, are preparing to release Visible Lives: Three Stories in Tribute to E. […]

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