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Chester McGlockton, 42,  has died of an apparent heart attack. The former Oakland Raiders defensive tackle weighed 335 pounds towards the end of his career…

All good things must come to an end. Steve Harvey stunned his radio listeners today on the Steve Harvey Morning Show when he announced that he would be retiring from stand up comedy in 2012. He also told his listeners his last performance would be at the 2012 Hoodie Awards. Harvey disclosed the information after […]

Just in time for the holidays, Atlanta-based music and TV celebrity Kandi Burruss is bringing a new twist to a classic card game. Introducing Kandi Koated Spades, the first “urban” Spades app for iPhone/iPad users – now available in the iTunes App Store! Developed by urban video gaming company Konsole Kingz, Kandi Koated Spades allows […]

Melvin Childs is claiming to be a part of Tyler Perry’s past and is coming forward with allegations that might just blow your mind. In his memoir, “Never Would Have Made It: The Rise of Tyler Perry, The Most Powerful Entertainer in Black America (And What It Really Took to Get Him There),” Melvin explains […]

Strawberry Letter: My Family Or My Man Good morning Steve & Shirley: Here’s my story – I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the past 3 years and things have been going extremely well. He’s smart, articulate, a gentle man and a wonderful lover. Here’s my problem – he’s white; and my family […]

Beyonce surprised her mother Tina Knowles who was feeling a lack luster in the looks department with a surprise “boost”, a lifestyle lift: “Beyonce told her mom she knew she was feeling a little insecure about her looks and wanted to do something to make her mom feel better. Tina agreed but only to something […]

Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White, stars of Tyler Perry’s latest TBS sitcom “For Better Or Worse,” have fierce words for his critics, “it’s just hateration — especially if you don’t do nothing!” In a small luncheon with several bloggers last week at the Essence Magazine offices, the actors couldn’t sing Tyler’s praises enough. They […]

Secure your panties ladies, Keith Sweat can still go “Til’ The Morning.” Sweat’s 36-year-long career began in 1975 as a member of Harlem band “Jamilah.” Taking that time to hone his craft, it wasn’t until his solo album Make It Last Forever in 1987, that we took notice in the sex symbol. Instantly, Keith — […]

Common has become a very busy man. The Chicago MC and actor is slated to begin filming a crime drama with Forest Whitaker. The movie, ‘Pawn’ centers around a hostage crisis gone awry when an ex-con gets ensnared in a game of manipulation between different factions in the FBI. The Shield’s Michael Chiklis and Ray […]

Embattled presidential candidate Herman Cain told staffers Tuesday that he’s reassessing his campaign a day after an Atlanta businesswoman alleged a 13-year extramarital affair with the Republican. Read The Rest at NEWSONE.COM Herman Cain For Dummies: Who Is This Guy And Why Should You Care?? Who Are The Black Women Occupying Wall Street? [VIDEO]

New York comedian, Patrice O’Neal, 41, passed away today after a long battle with diabetes and suffering a stroke. Radio Talk show host Opie of the Opie & Anthony Radio Show tweeted this morning, “Yes, it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.” The […]