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Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris Denies Divorce Rumors: ‘Family Over Everything’

Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris Denies Divorce Rumors: ‘Family Over Everything’

Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris wants people to know something – she and husband Clifford ‘T.I.” Harris are not getting a divorce. The Southern-fried Will and Jada seem to have upset their fans with rumors of a divorce, especially since the couple recently celebrated the birth of their daughter Heiress, one of the seven children they raise together. And of…MORE

New ABC Chief Says She Wants Diversity In ‘The Bachelor’ And ‘Bachelorette’

New ABC Chief Says She Wants Diversity In ‘The Bachelor’ And ‘Bachelorette’

LYNN ELBER, AP   BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Six months into the job as ABC Entertainment’s president,Channing Dungey said she’s clear about where she wants to see the “black-ish” and “Fresh Off the Boat” network go, including toward further diversity. ABC is “very proud that we reflect America authentically in all of its diversity, and…MORE

Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott Says Philando & Alton Are ‘Our Family’

Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott Says Philando & Alton Are ‘Our Family’

Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Teacher and Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott to get her thoughts on the state of race in the United States today and her iconic Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise. “Racism is another symbol of our ignorance. Everything in this country is in some way, connected to racism. People think that there are…MORE

President Obama ‘Slow Jams’ His Legacy On ‘The Tonight Show’

President Obama ‘Slow Jams’ His Legacy On ‘The Tonight Show’

President Obama ‘Slow Jams’ His Legacy on ‘The Tonight Show’ | Black America Web Barack Obama delivered the second and final “Slow Jam the News” segment of his presidency on Thursday’s “Tonight Show,” reciting lyrics that reminded Americans what he has accomplished during his two terms. Backed by The Roots and assisted by host Jimmy…MORE

Bobby Brown Breaks His Silence About Bobbi Kristina’s Death and Whitney Houston’s Drug Use

Bobby Brown Breaks His Silence About Bobbi Kristina’s Death and Whitney Houston’s Drug Use

Bobby Brown Breaks His Silence About Bobbi Kristina’s Death and Whitney Houston’s Drug Use | Black America GlobalGrind.com Bobby Brown is giving his first tell-all interview since losing his daughter Bobbi Kristina, revealing what he went through taking her off life support. “My baby’s gone. I thank God I’m still here,” Brown told Robin Roberts, breaking…MORE

#BlackExcellence: Memphis Teen Gets A Perfect Score On The ACT

#BlackExcellence: Memphis Teen Gets A Perfect Score On The ACT

A Memphis 15-year-old high school sophomore recently got some pretty great news. He got a perfect score on the ACT (American College Testing) exam,LocalMemphis.com wrote. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Dwight Moore, a student from Christian Brothers High School, got a 36 out of 36 on the college entrance standardized test–…MORE

Ruben Studdard Talks Al Green Influenced New Single, ‘Can’t Nobody Love You’

Ruben Studdard Talks Al Green Influenced New Single, ‘Can’t Nobody Love You’

Fresh off of his stirring performance on the finale of American Idol, Grammy nominated soul singer Ruben Studdard is bringing the heat with his sexy new single, Can’t Nobody Love You. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the Al Green influenced track, if he’s found love and more. On his mother’s reaction to…MORE

TV One Announces New Scripted Shows And Movies Including DeBarge Biopic

TV One Announces New Scripted Shows And Movies Including DeBarge Biopic

TV One Announces New Scripted Shows Including DeBarge Biopic | Black America Web If you remember the dramatic story of the DeBarge singing family from their Unsung episode, it should be no surprise that the network has decided to produce a DeBarge biopic. That’s just one of the scripted TV movies and shows that the…MORE

Regina Belle Releases New Single ‘Imperfect Love’

Regina Belle Releases New Single ‘Imperfect Love’

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, Regina Belle makes classic return to R&B with a new single, “Imperfect Love” from her album, The Day Life Began (Peak Records/Shanachie Entertainment). Recorded on a restored microphone used by Jimi Hendrix at The Heavyweights Studios in North Hollywood, CA, The Day Life Began is a perfect mix…MORE

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BEYONCE HAS A NEW ‘WHISKY’

BEYONCE HAS A NEW ‘WHISKY’

Is there anything that Beyonce can’t do? She’s bringing her Southern roots to the spirits game with her new whiskey brand, SirDavis. The bottle features a golden horse, showing off her Texas pride, and even uses the classic “whisky” spelling. SirDavis, made in partnership with Moët Hennessy, also honors her great-grandfather, Davis Hogue, who made…

JANET JACKSON HAS A NEW RESIDENCY!

JANET JACKSON HAS A NEW RESIDENCY!

After initial reports leaked earlier this month, Janet Jackson officially announced her upcoming Las Vegas residency at Resorts World. Jackson revealed the news with a set of photos on Instagram. The residency will begin on December 30th. Ms. Jackson will have another show on New Year’s Eve. The flight will include eight shows through February…

ALICIA KEYS GOES DIAMOND

ALICIA KEYS GOES DIAMOND

Alicia Keys has her first certified solo Diamond song. “No One” was declared Diamond last week by the Recording Industry Association of America. Diamond status means a song has over 10 million units sold. Keys celebrated the accomplishment on Instagram. She posted, “A song that is there for us when we need it most. Singing this…

DR DRE COULD GET HELP FROM A GOLD MEDAL OLYMPIAN

DR DRE COULD GET HELP FROM A GOLD MEDAL OLYMPIAN

Dr. Dre wasn’t joking about wanting to enter the archery competition in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. One archery gold medalist wants to help Dre achieve his dreams. Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning archer Justin Huish told TMZ, “Anyone can do it at any age. There’s not really an age limit. You can be a phenom…