James Earl Jones, whose acting career was every bit as rich and resonant as the iconic bass voice that gave sinister malevolence to Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” films, died Monday. He was 93. Jones’ representative Barry McPherson confirmed the actor’s death in a statement to USA TODAY. A cause of death was not disclosed.…… MORE
Super Bowl champion tackle Michael Oher publicly discussed his court case against the Tuohy family for the first time in an interview with The New York Times for an article published Sunday. Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy had a conservatorship over Oher from high school throughout his eight-year NFL career. In 2009, the same year Oher was…… MORE
BeatKing, a beloved Houston rapper and producer, has died … and TMZ has learned what caused his death. A rep for the rapper tells us … BeatKing passed away in a Houston hospital Thursday after suffering a pulmonary embolism. We’re told the rapper was doing a morning takeover at the Urban One/Radio One station, when…… MORE
Nicki Minaj is probably feeling vindicated … because she just settled a lawsuit with a woman who made some wild statements against her … and the woman had to apologize, admit she lied, and not mention Nicki and cocaine anymore … or else she’ll have to pay a big penalty. According to new legal docs, obtained…… MORE
Brenda Gilbert, President of the National Dunbar Horace Mann Alumni Association (NDHMAA), along with Reunion Chairperson Deborah Springer Suttlar and Raymond Frazier with Bus Transportation, want to remind everyone that the registration deadline for the upcoming National Dunbar Horace Mann Reunion is April 30th. If you haven’t registered yet or need more information, please contact…
Kimberly Hayman, founder and executive director of Ashley’s Kloset, an Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and their families, is hosting the annual Boots and Bling Fundraiser. It will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red and Blue Events Venue. For tickets and more information, visit…
Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlights the organization’s mission to ensure that all minority Arkansans have access to preventive health care. Their goal is to promote wellness and prevent diseases that disproportionately affect minority communities. In recognition of National Nutrition Awareness Month, the focus this month is on healthy eating. For…