Nick Cannon Says He's Leaving 'Americas Got Talent'
Nick Cannon's got some beef with his "America's Got Talent" bosses, and he's leaving the show as a result.
Marlon Wayans Wins Appeal Over N-Word Ruling
A tweet from Marlon Wayans became the subject of a 50-page opinion published Thursday from a California appeals court dealing with, among many other things, the intersection between racial harassment and speech, and whether “nigga” is a racial slur when spoken by a black man.
Under Armour’s Celeb Sponsors Slam CEO For Trump Remarks
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and professional ballerina Misty Copeland have joined basketball star Stephen Curry in criticizing the CEO of sports apparel company Under Armour for praising President Donald Trump.
Homophobia In Sport: English Rugby Union Praised For Tackling Abuse
A British government select committee released a report Sunday investigating the prevalence of homophobia in UK sport and how the ruling bodies were dealing with it.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls For "Massive Campaign" Against Fake News
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants the tech industry to take action against "fake news" stories that are polluting the web.
Slow Ticket Sales For Mariah Carey & Lionel Richie’s Tour
Tickets for the upcoming “All the Hits” tour featuring Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie may not be selling as briskly as promoters would like.
Kerry Washington To Star In Thriller ‘The Perfect Mother’
Kerry Washington may have her hands full as a wife, mother of two and the star of the ABC hit show Scandal, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t handle even more projects.
Disney Parks Are Getting Pricier
Single-day tickets to the Magic Kingdom will set you back $107, $115 or $124 -- depending on the season -- up from $105, $110 or $124. Disney implemented a three tiered pricing system last year in order to control overcrowding during the parks' busiest times.
Confirmation Hearing; Yellen Talks To Congress; Even More Earnings
Trump tapped Puzder in December, saying he has an "extensive record fighting for workers." But his nomination remains controversial.
Willie Nelson On The Road Again After Canceling Shows
Willie Nelson is back in action. The country singer's publicist told CNN on Monday that Nelson will be performing as scheduled at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on February 16, after several canceled concerts.
George and Amal Clooney Are Expecting Twins
The Clooneys are expecting twins in June, Julie Chen said Thursday on CBS’ “The Talk.” George Clooney told Chen in late January that his wife, a human rights attorney, was pregnant, “The Talk” host said.
Katherine Jackson Accuses Nephew Of Elder Abuse
Good grief! What the hell is going on here?In legal documents filed in court in Los Angeles earlier today, Katherine Jackson is claiming that she’s the victim of elder abuse by her nephew.
Andrew Sullivan Says Journalists Should Be Talking About Trump's Mental Health
"To have such an unstable figure, incapable of accepting reality, at the center of the world, is an extremely dangerous thing," Sullivan said in an interview for Sunday's "Reliable Sources" on CNN.
Los Angeles City Council Approves $1.5 Million Settlement in Police Killing of Ezell Ford
The Los Angeles City Council agreed Wednesday to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Ezell Ford, whose 2014 killing by Los Angeles Police Department officers became a local touchstone in the national outcry over police shootings.The settlement comes two weeks after Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey announced she would not criminally charge the two officers who shot Ford during a scuffle in his South L.A. neighborhood.
‘Moonlight’ Partners With Barack Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Mentoring Initiative
In celebration of Black History Month, Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-nominated film “Moonlight” is partnering with My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a mentoring program initiated by President Barack Obama’s Administration. The organization focuses on empowering young men of color with the resources and support they need in order to achieve their full potential, regardless of circumstance.
Why Tamron Hall Really Left NBC And Is She Joining Kelly Ripa?
When Tamron Hall left NBC/MSNBC because of the arrival of Megyn Kelly from Fox News, a lot of folks and fans were obviously upset and were concerned about her landing another high-profile gig.
Under Armour Star Endorsers Dwayne Johnson, Misty Copeland and Stephen Curry Speak Out Against CEO’s Pro-Trump Statements
Some of Under Armour’s biggest celebrity endorsers – ballet dancer Misty Copeland, NBA star Stephen Curry and Hollywood icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—are speaking out against the apparel brand’s CEO for referring to Donald Trump as “a real asset” to American businesses.
Jahkil Jackson, 9, Gives “Blessing Bags” With Essentials to Homeless
At 9 years old, Jahkil Jackson is helping his community take care of those in need. It all started the day his aunt took him to feed the homeless. Jackson was saddened when he saw how the homeless lived. “They didn’t have items to start or end their day,” say Jackson.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Cornell University Makes 19th Century Black America Photo Archive Available to Public
Cornell University in New York has made a priceless photographic archive available to the public. It shows the lives of black Americans as they rose through society after the antebellum era. To see all photographs, go to: Loewentheil Collection of African American Photographs
BOOKS: “Never Caught” Tells Story of Ona Judge, Enslaved Woman who Escaped and Defied President Washington
The costumed characters at George Washington’s gracious estate here are used to handling all manner of awkward queries, whether about 18th-century privies or the first president’s teeth. So when a visitor recently asked an African-American re-enactor in a full skirt and head scarf if she knew Ona Judge, the woman didn’t miss a beat.
