Exploring the legacy of Michael Jackson, CBS News’ “60 Minutes” uncovered the late King of Pop’s handwritten manifesto from 1979. The note, scribbled in his handwriting on the back of a tour itinerary and tucked away in a secret warehouse full of Jackson’s belongings, details the legendary singer’s dreams and wishes for his career while [...]
Michael Jackson’s 1979 Manifesto Reveals Plan to be an ‘Incredible’ Entertainer
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Jay-Z Says Beyonce is Not Pregnant
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Jay-Z has reportedly dismissed rumors that his wife Beyonce is expecting their second child. Hot 97 program director Ebro Darden, otherwise known as Old Man Ebro, said that after he sent the 43-year-old rapper a congratulatory email, he received a response back from Jay saying the news was untrue. “I emailed on some congratulations, send my [...]
Europeans Invest in African Art Amid Austerity
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Kenyan artwork is going under the hammer for the first time at a major auction house in London. It is one of the latest signs that people affected by the economic crisis in Europe are increasingly turning to African art for less expensive work. In recent years, international buyers have invested millions of dollars in [...]
Brittney Griner Says Coach Told Her to Hide That She Was Gay
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Former Baylor women’s basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publicly about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program. “It was a recruiting thing,” Griner said during an interview with ESPN The Magazine and espnW. “The coaches thought [...]
Serena Williams Cruises To Italian Open Championship
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final. The top-ranked American will enter the French Open, which starts next Sunday, on a career-best 24-match winning streak. Williams was coming off consecutive titles in Miami; Charleston, South Carolina; and [...]
Kanye West Performs ‘Black Skinhead,’ ‘New Slaves’ on ‘SNL
May 19, 2013 | Posted by
The night after launching his track “New Slaves” with a film projection on the outside of 66 buildings around the world, Kanye West returned to Saturday Night Live with more new music, and all of his fury intact. West opened by debuting another unreleased new song, “Black Skinheads.” Set against a spare thumping drum track, [...]
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 [...]
Beyonce Pregnant: Sources Confirm Singer Expecting 2nd Child
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Sources confirm that Beyonce is expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z. Beyonce, 31, is going to be a mom of two! The superstar singer is pregnant with her second child, sources confirmed on May 17, just days after she canceled her concert in Antwerp, Belgium ”as a result of dehydration and exhaustion.” Beyonce’s pregnancy speculation began when [...]
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 [...]
