By The Associated Press
SYRACUSE, N.Y.  –  Vanessa Williams received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University Saturday, nearly 25 years after she dropped out to become the first black Miss America.The 45-year-old actress-singer, who stars in ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” also delivered the convocation address to graduates of Syracuse’s College […]

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By MICHAEL TARM
Associated Press Writer
CHICAGO  –  Jury selection began Friday in R. Kelly’s long-delayed child pornography trial.
The 41-year-old R&B singer is accused of having sex with a girl as young as 13 on videotape. Kelly, who has pleaded not guilty, faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Cook County Circuit Court […]

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By Renee Michelle
Did you know that……Terrence Howard really wanted to be a singer and not an actor?
NEW YORK (AP) — Terrence Howard is having a dream season for an actor, starring in one of the summer’s biggest movies with the superhero flick “Iron Man” and collecting critical acclaim for his Broadway role in “Cat on […]

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A controversial DVD hits store shelves next week! “Cover” is a story of a double life that leads to marital betrayal, devastating lies, and even murder. It’s directed by Bill Duke and has an impressive cast of well known actors including Leon and Vivica Fox. View the video for more info:

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Chicago  –  A former “American Idol” finalist is on stage at a Southside theater, with deep roots in Chicago’s black community. “The Regal Theater once hosted the likes of Josephine Baker and Red Foxx. Darlene Hill tells us which former idol is bringing gospel great Mahalia Jackson back to life.
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By Renee Michelle 
Spotted out and about:
 
Halle Berry and model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry shared a romantic cliff-side lunch together in Malibu, California on Tuesday.
The new parents left baby Nahla at home while they dined at Geoffrey’s Malibu. Halle is looking good post baby! I wonder when we will get to see pictures of  Halle’s little girl.
Dennis […]

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With the mainstream acceptance of hip hop music comes this:
Nearly everyone is trying to sell their home here in the valley and that’s been quite a challenge. But a valley family puts a new spin on things by selling theirs… with the help of a rap video.

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Images of DMX Speeding…
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Rapper DMX was arrested at his Cave Creek home by DPS officers on Tuesday.  Earl Simmons, aka DMX, is charged with racing on a highway, reckless driving, endangerment and driving on a suspended license.
The charges stem from photographs taken by speed cameras along the Loop 101 […]

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By DERRIK J. LANG
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES  –  It was the 100th episode of “Dancing with the Stars” — but the last for Mario. The 21-year-old R&B singer and his professional partner, Karina Smirnoff, were eliminated during Tuesday’s results show, which also served as a special celebration of the ABC dancing competition’s 100th episode.Mario and […]

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WHO ARE YOU ENDORSING?
By Renee Michelle 
 
If you haven’t heard that it’s election time, I honestly don’t know where you’ve been.
The races are definitely on fire and everyone is coming out in full force to support hopeful candidates.  Hollywood stars are no strangers to the voting process.    
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks  is publicly endorsing presidential hopeful Barack […]

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