After 30 years, Miss America Pageant apologizes to Vanessa Williams
In 1983 a young, beautiful Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America and became the first Black woman to receive the coveted title. Not long after
In 1983 a young, beautiful Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America and became the first Black woman to receive the coveted title. Not long after
Last month, a predominately Black group of 11 women were kicked off the now infamous Napa Valley Wine train for laughing too loud. The women
The story of 11 mostly Black women kicked off the Napa Valley Wine Train has gone viral, to the chagrin of the company. According to
Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg apologized on the air for any disparaging remarks he made about Public Enemy frontman Chuck D.
Comedian and radio host D.L. Hughley has responded to the backlash and criticism he’s faced in the wake of his comments regarding actor Columbus Short and Short’s estranged wife, Tanee McCall-Short. The couple have been embroiled in domestic abuse allegations made by Mrs. McCall-Short against her husband, and Hughley made disparaging comments about her on his radio show this past week.
The Ohio native made headlines last spring when it was announced that he was departing Kanye West’s G.O.O.D.. Music after becoming one of the bigger names on the label. But since then, Cudi hasn’t been making many waves–or much music. The rapper took to Twitter this weekend and apologized for his extended silence and promised new music in the form of an EP due in February.
Hip-hop fans everywhere are understandably excited about beloved duo OutKast’s decision to reunite for several performances throughout 2014, but fellow hip-hop star Queen Latifah may have let her enthusiasm get away from her this week. The buzz began after Latifah was asked about OutKast during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” this week.
Everybody loves Questlove. People of all ages, races, and creeds seem to love the guy for his style, openness and genuine persona. But even he,
Despite previously publicly blasting the sports apparel giant for not handling his deal the way he would have liked, West had a much more gracious demeanor when he spoke of his former business associates
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame has apologized for making disparaging comments about media maven Oprah Winfrey. Old video footage surfaced that features Wakak and his friends having an R-rated conversation about Oprah. Waka disses Oprah when his associate comments that the uber-wealthy Winfrey has “million dollar p—y.”
On Thursday, the mega-home improvement retailer Home Depot reportedly tweeted an offensive picture on their Twitter account, depicting three bucket drummers — two Black males and
Timbaland is apologizing for his disparaging comments regarding Chris Brown’s Aaliyah-assisted song. After his recent interview with Revolt TV, where he criticized Brown and rapper Drake’s releasing work with the late singer’s vocals, the hitmaking producer has tried to clarify his stance.
Nicki Minaj came face-to-face with Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg, but did she accept his apology?
Robert Zimmerman’s Apology George Zimmerman’s brother Robert appeared on “Good Day LA” on Monday, Sept. 24, with hopes of uniting America and to “reintroduce” his
“One guy breaking down before our eyes.” –Petric’s Tweets about Bulls’ Derrick Rose.
Earlier this week, hip-hop crew and house band to the NBC talk show “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” stirred up controversy, when they played the
Last week, Kanye West made headlines when on his “Watch The Throne” tour, he dedicated a performance of his hit, “Runaway,” to his ex-girlfriend, Amber
The rise and fall of one of hip-hop’s most famous couples, rapper Kanye West and model Amber Rose, has been a thing of tabloid fame
Bajan pop princess Rihanna has been on a whirlwind run traveling across the globe for her popular “Loud” tour and preparing for the release of