By Steve Karnowski The Associated Press The family of the late rock star Prince is suing a doctor who prescribed pain pills for him, saying the doctor failed to treat him for opiate addiction and therefore bears responsibility for his death two years ago, their attorney announced Aug. 24. Prince Rogers Nelson died of an […]
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Aretha Franklin Funeral and Memorials
The Associated Press Aretha Franklin had admirers all over the world, but there’s no doubt that the flame burned brightest in Detroit — the place she was raised and remained for most of her life. It’s difficult to separate the singer from the city, so you better think that the city is saying farewell in […]
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SisQo Says ‘I Do’
Baltimore native SisQo marries longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Pham, in an intimate ceremony in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and fellow Dru Hill members serenaded the new bride with a special rendition of their classic hit, “Beauty,” at the newlyweds’ reception. (Photo by Justin Ross of Ross Multimedia Group)
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LIVING FOR THE WEEKEND
By Valerie Fraling, Special to the AFRO “Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.” Aretha Franklin The first time I met Aretha Franklin […]
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Robert Townsend and the Secrets Behind ‘The Five Heartbeats’
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com For one night only, fans of the 1991 Robert Townsend film, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ will be able to get an up, close and personal look at the behind-the-scenes action that made the movie heralded as an “instant classic,” and gave the world such songs as “A Heart is a […]
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From ‘The New Edition Story’ to Feature Film
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO The new film “Kin” is actor Myles Truitt’s first feature length film and he is really, really excited about it. “The directors Josh and Jonathan Baker, they really set out to make this movie not like any other sci-fi movie. I really do respect them for that. It’s not […]
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Madonna Needs A Reminder on R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com After Aretha Franklin’s death last Thursday, MTV quickly added some R.E.S.P.E.C.T. to its broadcast of the Video Music Awards (VMAs), which aired Monday night. Yet in choosing Madonna to say a few words about the legendary singer, MTV’s efforts backfired tremendously, as the pop artist has fellow celebs, fans […]
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Virginia Native Awaits Big Break in “The Color Purple”
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO Jamal James is literally waiting in the wings to take the stage in the national tour of “The Color Purple” — he unfortunately can’t go on unless something befalls one of the three male actors he’s following. James, 30, a Centreville, Va. native, is one of two […]
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Janet Jackson, Daddy Yankee Celebrate Release of New Song
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson’s fans were so energetic at an event Friday for her new single that one fan chimed in so the icon could speak without interruption. “Everybody, be quiet. We can’t hear her,” a girl yelled, as Jackson and the rest of the packed room […]
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MTV VMAs Working to Craft Tribute for Aretha Franklin
By JOHN CARUCCI, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards plans on honoring the legacy of Aretha Franklin — they’re just not sure how they will do it. The VMAs will air live Monday. Show executive producer Jesse Ignjatovic tells The Associated Press on Friday that his team is “working on […]
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AP Source: Omarosa has Video, Audio, Texts
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not just audiotapes. Omarosa Manigault Newman has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The Associated Press Friday. Television […]
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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit. The late singer’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said Friday that the funeral, to be held at Greater Grace Temple, is limited to the Queen of Soul’s family and friends. This Jan. 14, 2012 […]