Like any other expectant mother, Kim Kardashian is ready to celebrate the impending birth of her baby with a shower. E! News reports that the famous mom-to-be just sent out fancy invitations for her June 2 baby bash. And, because she’s Kim, it’s not your standard mailing. The invitations were housed inside music boxes that, [...]
Atlanta Gets New Low-Cost Service Offering TV Over Internet
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
NEW YORK – Aereo, the startup that offers live television broadcasts over the Internet starting at $8 a month, said it will start service in the Atlanta market on June 17, following an expansion to Boston on Wednesday. Until this week, the service had been available only in the New York City area. Aereo said Tuesday that it will offer [...]
Candice Glover Named ‘American Idol’ 2013 Winner
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Candice Glover brought a set of powerhouse vocals to “American Idol” that had not been heard on the show since Jennifer Hudson took it by storm in 2004. So it was no wonder producers brought J. Hud back to perform an outstanding duet with Glover. That’s right everyone. Candice Glover managed to snag the “American [...]
Report: Russia Sends Anti-Ship Missiles to Syria
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Russia has sent sophisticated anti-ship missiles to Syria, according to a media report. The New York Times quotes unnamed U.S. officials as saying the missiles could be used to counter any potential future foreign military intervention in Syria. Without confirming details, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russian supplies did not break any international rules. [...]
Coke, Pepsi in Brand War Fueled by Brazil’s Coconut Water
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
As part of “The Real Brazil” special series, Trish Regan reports on how a cheap, bland (but oddly refreshing) Rio beach drink has broken into the American market, and set off a brand war between beverage giants Coke and Pepsi.
Are Memes of Black Interviewees Racist?
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Are viral memes like Charles Ramsey and Sweet Brown lighthearted snapshots of popular culture or racist caricatures of African-Americans?
Dr. Deonza Thymes Heads Coalition Advocating Solar Energy in California
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Los Angeles area physician Dr. Deonza Thymes has been named co-chair of Californians Against Utilities Stopping Solar Energy (CAUSE). CAUSE is a coalition of public health leaders and a solar energy company charged with a simple mission to preserve California’s rapidly growing rooftop solar energy industry and its positive impact on public health. Thymes, who grew [...]
‘Scandal’ Inspiration Judy Smith To Be Honored at Literary Event
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
“Scandal” co-executive producer Judy Smith, the real-life crisis management expert who inspired the blockbuster television series, will be honored at the 2013 National Book Club Conference, August 2-4 in Atlanta. Smith headlines a dynamic group of authors at the 11th annual conference that includes New York Times bestselling authors Eric Jerome Dickey, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Pearl Cleage, Terrie [...]
David Beckham to Retire From Soccer After Season
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Devid Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity. The 38-year-old former England captain, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will quit [...]
Iyanla Vanzant’s Advice For Single Mothers Raising Sons
May 16, 2013 | Posted by
Single mothers raising sons are in the unique position of trying to be both mother and father to their boys. This is certainly the case for Tara, a single mom raising sons. In her efforts to fill the roles of both parents, she has tried to teach her 21-year-old son how to be a man — [...]
