Remembering Donna Summer: The Queen of Disco (1948 - 2012)
 Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," ''Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girl" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement, saying Summer died Thursday morning and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy." Summer came to prominence just as disco was burgeoning, and came to define the era with a string of No. 1 hits and her beauty queen looks. [Read More]
Census: Minorities Surpass Whites in U.S. Births For First Time
 For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing. New 2011 census estimates highlight sweeping changes in the nation’s racial makeup and the prolonged impact of a weak economy, which is now resulting in fewer Hispanics entering the U.S. The report comes as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of Arizona’s strict immigration law, with many states weighing similar get-tough measures. [Read More]
Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go Music, Dies at 75
 Chuck Brown, who styled a unique brand of funk music as a singer, guitarist and songwriter known as the “godfather of go-go,” has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75. He was best known for his hits "I Need Some Money," "Ashley's Roachclip" and "Bustin' Loose," which was sampled prominently on Nelly's 2002 hit "Hot in Herre." Brown's song "L.O.V.E." was nominated for a Grammy in the best R&B performance by a duo or group category in 2011. [Read More]
President Obama Announces Support of Gay Marriage
 President Barack Obama said Vice President Joe Biden got "a little bit over his skis" in publicly embracing gay marriage, forcing Obama to speed up his own plans to announce his historic support for the right of same-sex couples to marry. Obama, who was ready Thursday to dive into the embrace of Hollywood's wealthy elite at a gala fund-raising event, made his historical endorsement on the eve of a sold-out fundraiser Thursday evening at the Los Angeles home of movie star George Clooney. [Read More]
INTERVIEW: Michael Ealy Talks Life, His New TV Series, and "Think Like A Man"
 Michael Ealy attended the University of Maryland before heading to New York City where he performed in several stage productions, including the off-Broadway hits Joe Fearless and Whoa Jack. After finding his breakout screen role as Ricky Nash in Barbershop and Barbershop 2, Michael rapidly rose through the ranks as one of Hollywood's emerging young actors. Here, he talks about his latest picture, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey's battle-of-the-sexes comedy. [Read More]
INTERVIEW: Ziggy Marley Discusses New "Marley" Film About His Dad
 David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley was born in Trenchtown, Jamaica on October 17, 1968 to Bob and Rita Marley. A five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, Ziggy has enjoyed a prominent presence on the public stage for over a quarter-century. Ziggy divides his residency among Florida, Jamaica and California, and has his own website at ZiggyMarley.com. Here, he talks about Marley, a new documentary in select theaters about his iconic father. [Read More] |
