Kwamegate Comes To An End: Christine Beatty Gets 120 Days in Jail

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I told you all that Christine Beatty was taking a gamble when she decided to take her chances rather than negotiating an initial deal in the text-messaging scandal involving dethroned mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

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Why I’ll Be Watching The Biggest Loser Couples This Season

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As you know, I am not a big fan of reality television—especially ones that feature sisters acting the fool. Although they may be like a train wreck that you can't look away from, they're also a tremendous time suck.

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Wow What A Year: The Top Stories That Got Our Attention

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There is no doubt that 2008 was the year of President-Elect Barack Obama (and Michelle Obama too). (Or should I say Obamarama as the folks over at the late, great site Sterohyped used to say.) The historic

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Eartha Kitt: Full Of Attitude and Inspiration To The End

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Every year we lose a little part of our history when legendary people of color pass on. In 2008 we lost so many talented folks: Miriam Makeba, Odetta, Bo Diddley, Bernie Mac, Isaac and Hayes have all left us.

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The Worst Gift Ever: Gangsta Babies (Yes, They’re A Real Toy!)

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So I am sitting here watching The View and during the "Hot Topics" segment Sherri Shepherd (who is getting a bit better by the way) pulls out the most ridiculous toy. They are called Gangsta Babies—yes

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Keyshia Cole and Jamie Foxx Share Adoption Stories For Holiday Special

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Unless you've been living under a rock you probably already know that Keyshia Cole and Jamie Foxx were adopted. But tonight, they share their stories (and perform) in hopes of helping waiting children find

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Obama Taps The Queen of Soul For His Inauguration

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Attention, all you entertainers angling for a spot on the historic Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, it looks like most (if not all) of the slots have been filled. Rumor had it that an invitation was

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Appalling: A Size 16 Sister Is Told To Go To “The Black Macy’s” To Find A Dress In Her Size

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File this under..."Say What?" or "You've Got To Be Kidding." Consumerist had a particularly vexing post about a sister's quest to find a cocktail dress in Macy's for a holiday party. After searching the racks and finding

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NAACP Are You Listening? It’s Time to Revamp Your Award Show

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So Halle Berry and Tyler Perry have been tapped as the hostsof the NAACP Image Awards next February. Anybody excited yet? I didn't think so. The ceremony will kick off the venerable organization's 100-year

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Jazmine Sullivan “Bust Your Window”

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