Dick Gregory Provided Comic Relief During Trying Struggle For Civil Rights
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “Dick Gregory was a friend to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a man of courage, who often placed the equality of African Americans ahead of his own professional career.”
Cleveland Browns Players Kneel, Huddle During National Anthem
Colin Kaepernick still is without an NFL team, but that hasn't discouraged players for following his controversial lead and opting not to stand during the national anthem.
'Whitney' Exposes Rifts in Houston's Tragic Life
The oddly punctuated title has multiple meanings in "Whitney. Can I Be Me," a documentary about the late singing star Whitney Houston, a woman torn among various factions and constituencies in a charmed, tormented and too-brief life.
Robin Thicke, Girlfriend Expecting a Baby
Robin Thicke is set to be a father again. The "Blurred Lines" singer's girlfriend April Love Geary announced the news on Instagram Thursday and posted a sonogram photo.
Kal Penn, More Resign White House Arts Committee
Hollywood and Broadway appear to be taking a page from Wall Street's playbook. The remaining 16 members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities resigned in protest on Friday, capping off a dramatic week that included a …
Is Taylor Swift About to Drop a New Album?
It seems Taylor Swift may be about to reveal something big and "Swifties" -- as her fans are affectionately called -- suspect it's a new album. The pop star has wiped out her internet presence -- her Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, …
Jerry Lewis, Comedian, Dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died Sunday after a brief illness, said his publicist, Candi Cazau. He was 91.
Dick Gregory's Devastating, and Funny, Attack On Racism
"You know the definition of a Southern moderate? That's a cat that'll lynch you from a low tree." That joke, delivered in the 1960s by trailblazing comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who passed away Saturday, seems unsettlingly relevant …
Dick Gregory, Civil Rights Activist and Comedian, Dead at 84
Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died Saturday.
Octavia Spencer, LeBron James Team on Limited TV Series About Madam CJ Walker
NBA superstar LeBron James is continuing to make moves off the court. James’ production company, SpringHill Entertainment, is adding the first scripted drama to its growing slate. The project also boasts Oscar-winning talent: Octavia Spencer.
National Association of Black Journalists Celebrates Excellence in Journalism
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) bestowed more than 100 awards at its 42nd Annual Convention and Career Fair from Aug. 9-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NABJ inducted four veteran journalists into its 2017 Hall of Fame on Friday …
'Bachelor in Paradise' Plays Coy with Controversy
First, the obvious: The tantalizing whiff of controversy drew media to a season premiere of "Bachelor in Paradise" that many outlets (including this one) would have otherwise ignored. Nobody expected a "60 Minutes"-type expose, but once ABC and Warner Bros. …
Tearful Jimmy Fallon Gets Serious About Racism
Jimmy Fallon wasn't playing it for laughs with his monologue Monday night. Instead Fallon, at times appearing to fight back tears, spoke from the heart about Saturday's deadly events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Prince Honored With His Own Pantone Purple Shade
The Purple One now has a new shade to call his own. The estate of Prince and the Pantone Color Institute on Monday unveiled a new purple color in honor of the late superstar singer who died last year at …
Oprah Launches New Line of "Heat and Eat" Soups and Sides -- Coming to a Grocery Store Near You!
Oprah Winfrey is a self-made billionaire known for her accomplishments on TV and film, but now she has her very own line of refrigerated soups and side dishes called O, That's Good. She reportedly signed a multi-million dollar deal with …
