Jealousy in a relationship can cause you to say things you later regret. You grill your partner about who she had lunch with. You interrogate your boyfriend about who he was just talking to on the phone. You accuse your spouse of flirting. Jealousy robs you of your peace of mind and wreaks havoc in [...]
Apple to Launch Streaming Music this Summer
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
Apple, which has been aiming for a summer rollout of a streaming music service, has hit a negotiating snag with Sony Music over some of the features that it is building into its product. More specifically, Apple and Sony Music, the world’s second-largest music label, are still trying to hammer out details over how much Apple [...]
Jennifer Lopez Lights Up American Idol Stage
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
Move over, Mariah Carey! The divine diva wasn’t the only superstar to grace the stage and put on a rocking performance during the American Idol season 12 finale. Former judge Jennifer Lopez returned to the program and really wowed the crowd with her performance — and her seriously sexy get-up was just as show-stopping! Jennifer Lopez ‘American Idol’ Performance Dress: [...]
Smithsonian Showcases African American Fashion Style
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
The 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival showcases its five-year community research project on African American identity with the program “The Will to Adorn: African American Diversity, Style, and Identity.” This multicity collaboration examines the history and culture of the aesthetics of African Americans. The Festival will be held Wednesday, June 26, through Sunday, June 30, and Wednesday, July [...]
Malcolm Shabazz Mourned at California funeral
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
Hundreds of mourners gathered Friday at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland for a traditional Islamic funeral service for 28-year-old Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, eight days after Shabazz was beaten to death in Mexico over a $1,200 bar tab. “Traditional Islamic prayers will be offered [...]
Behind the Story: Boko Haram and the battle for Nigeria’s north
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
The Nigerian army is back on the offensive. Its target: the armed group Boko Haram. And this time it is determined to defeat them. Nigerian troops have deployed fighter jets, helicopter gunships and thousands of soldiers to take back territory the group seized in northeastern Nigeria. This week, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of [...]
Rise of Africa’s Women of Power
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
Across the world, women make up about half the population yet they never come close to holding 50 percent of the positions of power in any government. In the US, only six out of 50 states have a female governor. In Africa, there are only two female presidents, out of 54 African Union member states. [...]
Rihanna Suing Topshop Retailer for $5 Million?
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Rihanna is a big fan of Topshop, splurging on clothing at the Oxford Street store and palling around with Topshop heiress Chloe Green. But the relationship might be turning sour, as the New York Post reports that Rihanna is suing the British retailer for $5 million. According to a Post source, Rihanna has been negotiating [...]
Rep. Charlie Rangel Tells Ousted IRS Head It’s ‘Wrong To Abuse The Tax System’
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
At face value, there shouldn’t be anything wrong with a Democratic member of Congress admonishing recently departed acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller for allowing agents to target conservative groups under his watch. But when that congressman is Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), who was found guilty of 11 ethics violations, including neglecting to pay taxes on [...]
Initial Jobless Claims Spike to Six-Week High
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
WASHINGTON — Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped to a six-week high of 360,000 last week after declining to a post-recession low this month, the Labor Department said Thursday. The number of people filing for the first-time for unemployment benefits was up 32,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 328,000. Analysts had expected a more modest rise [...]
