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American musical royalty and Motown legend Diana Ross said she felt “violated” when she went through TSA security check at the New Orleans airport this past weekend. The Grammy-winning “Upside Down” singer was one of the headliners at the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans over the weekend. Because she felt traumatized while…

Diana Ross has spoken out to defend her late friend Michael Jackson following allegations of child sexual abuse. The 74-year-old singer used her Twitter account to speak up for Jackson after the documentary Leaving Neverland suggested he abused Wade Robson and James Safechuck when they were children. Referencing her own Supremes hit single, she posted: “This is what’s…

The 61st annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The biggest night in music was hosted by award-winning singer Alicia Keys. It was an eventful evening full of fabulous looks, heartwarming moments and the celebration of music. It proved to be a big night for many artists, including veterans…

For the past three decades, Patrick L. Riley has worked in television. Among his plethora of achievements, he’s worked as a producer for two talk show icons: Oprah Winfrey and Wendy Williams. Riley has been behind the scenes wowing us for years. You remember how moved we were by Oprah’s Legends Ball? Well, he wielded his…

Tracee Ellis Ross just may have the coolest mom ever. In an interview with Lynn Hirschberg for W Magazine’s annual New Royals issue, the Golden Globes-winning star of the ABC sitcom “Black-ish” reflected on the her unique style, revealing that her passion for fashion stems back to her childhood. “She [Diana] would leave the house…

Our publication was recently on hand as President Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. Edit: Asia Comans

Look what @RitaWilson #Ellen and I got everyone to do! I’m in the pink dress laughing with Rita! It’s the #MannequinChallenge, Presidential Medal of Freedom Edition at the @WhiteHouse!! Starring #RobertDeNiro, @RitaWilson, @TheEllenShow, @KareemAbdulJabbar_33, @TomHanks, #BillGates, #MichaelJordan, @FrankGehry, my mama #DianaRoss, and more! A video posted by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Nov 22, 2016 at…

President Barack Obama held the final Medal of Freedom ceremony of his administration. Rolling out was on hand at the White House as individuals such as Cicely Tyson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Diana Ross, Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen and others the Medal of Freedom. “Today, we celebrate extraordinary Americans who have lifted our spirits,…

CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2016 – On Saturday, Nov. 19, nearly 1,700 supporters of the Chicago Urban League gathered at the Chicago Urban League’s Golden Fellowship Dinner – Centennial Edition to commemorate the organization’s 100 years of service to the community. Hosted by comedian Damon Williams, the $600 per person lavish sold-out event raised a record-setting…

Essence Magazine’s annual event honoring black women in Hollywood has become a staple affair during Oscar week. Rolling out was on the red carpet to speak with some of the attendees who spoke about the importance of having an event where Black women can lift each other up in true Black girl magic fashion.

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What do Detroiters Big Sean, Diana Ross and J. Moss have in common? They’re all graduates of Cass Technical High School in Detroit, and their alma mater’s alumni association is celebrating its centennial celebration this weekend at the MotorCity Hotel and Casino. The Cass Tech Alumni Association (CTAA) 100 year anniversary celebration kick’s off this…

Few artists throw more shade in the celebrity world than Azealia Banks and she was up to her usual shady antics again this week when she blasted a group of celebs, including Lil’ Kim, K. Michelle and Diana Ross, for allegedly bleaching their skin. According to HotNewHipHop.com, the drama began on Tuesday when Banks posted…

Many people know of Michael Jackson’s legendary moonwalk dance, but not many people know he debuted it during Motown’s historic TV special “Motown 25: Yesterday · Today · Forever”, which originally aired on May 16, 1983. Fans new and old will get to relive the magic moment and groundbreaking night as Public Broadcasting Service has just…

Legendary gospel artist Andraé Crouch, who for over 50 years helped close the divide between gospel and mainstream music, died Jan. 8 at the age of 72. Crouch had been taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles over the weekend after suffering a heart attack. A native of San Francisco, Crouch penned his…

Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson have had a whirlwind romance ever since they began dating last July. The inseparable pair went from Hollywood’s favorite ‘it-couple’ to serious sweethearts back in January when Ross proposed to Simpson, and now it appears that the head over heels couple have finally taken their relationship to the next level and tied…

Michael Jackson was loved by most and adored by many. Throughout his lifetime in the music industry, he acquired a long list of celebrity friends. Befriending a wide range of influential people, from Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, and Elizabeth Taylor to Whitney Houston and Eddie Murphy, Jackson was again, loved by many, including millions of fans…

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. And while former “Scandal” star Columbus Short actually denies he is an alcoholic, in the same sentence, he vows to put down the booze. Earlier this week, Short was captured by TMZ photographer’s with crisis counselor and money manager Ed Butowsky, who has stepped…

Tracee Ellis Ross shares vacation photos Self-proclaimed fitness addict, Tracee Ellis Ross, shows off her super sexy bikini body while vacationing in Italy. Recently, the former “Girlfriends” actress posted the above photos, highlighting her curvaceous figure in a purple matching bikini top and bottom. “Can I just have this body???” Commented one fan. “Yes @mrsdcee just…

Taraji P. Henson gets sexy and candid in a recent photo shoot and interview with Vogue Italia. The Think Like A Man Too star looks gorgeous in her shoot by Itaysha Jordan. Henson not only connects with the camera, she opens up about the most challenging role of her career so far, what it was like working…

Last week’s Women of Soul concert at the White House was supposed to be about honoring the groundbreaking women of soul music and shining a light on the young kids who want to follow in their footsteps in the arts. However, where there’s light there must be, well, shade, and that shade definitely seemed to…