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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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ANGIE STONE’S SALES SOAR!

ANGIE STONE’S SALES SOAR!

Angie Stone’s catalog received a hefty boost following her recent death. Billboard reports that Stone’s streams have increased by 1,300 percent to 8.4 million. Stone’s sales have risen by 10,700 percent. Her 1999 hit “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” got the biggest bump in listens. Stone died in a car accident in Alabama on…

AMBER ROSE NOT INVITED TO THE ‘FREAK OFF’?

AMBER ROSE NOT INVITED TO THE ‘FREAK OFF’?

Amber Rose has a big question about Diddy’s infamous “freak off” parties — where’s her invite? In a new Club Shay Shay interview, the taboo topic came up, when she told Shannon Sharpe, “I’ve been to every Puff party. I’ve been to every White Party since 2009. I’ve been to every party… If these freak…

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER CLAIMS INNOCENCE

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER CLAIMS INNOCENCE

The man accused of killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 is maintaining his innocence. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is currently in a Las Vegas jail awaiting trial for his alleged crime. He spoke to a local television station about his case. Davis said, “I did not do it. They don’t have nothing. And they know they…

ANGIE STONE TO BE MEMORIALIZED

ANGIE STONE TO BE MEMORIALIZED

Angie Stone’s family will provide a public memorial for fans to show love to the singer. Stone was killed in an auto accident last Saturday. She was 63. Stone’s representative Deborah R. Champagne told TMZ that the family is planning an event in Atlanta to pay tribute to the singer. A date for the memorial…