Posts Tagged ‘diana ross’
Andra Day admits history-making Oscar nomination ‘a little overwhelming’
Andra Day admits being nominated for an Oscar is “a little overwhelming.” The 36-year-old singer and actress is up for the Best Actress gong at the Academy Awards this year…
Read MoreTyler Perry has a new film coming to Netflix
Tyler Perry has teamed up with Netflix once again for the upcoming release of his new film A Jazzman’s Blues. The film will be a follow-up to his 2020 Netflix…
Read MoreMary Wilson, co-founder of The Supremes, has died at 76
Mary Wilson, one of the founders of Motown’s most successful music group, The Supremes, has passed away in suburban Las Vegas. She was 76. There is no word yet as…
Read MoreDiana Ross felt humiliated by TSA search at the airport
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…
Read MoreIn the name of love, Diana Ross defends her late friend Michael Jackson
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…
Read MoreThe 2019 Grammy Awards: Drake, Childish Gambino win big
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…
Read More#CelebBFFGoals: TV producer Patrick Riley pens new book praising Black women
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…
Read MoreTracee Ellis Ross proves her mom Diana is the coolest ever
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…
Read MoreInside look at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House
Our publication was recently on hand as President Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. Edit: Asia Comans
Read MoreWatch: White House Medal of Freedom mannequin challenge
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,…
Read MoreMichael Jordan, Cicely Tyson honored by President Obama
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,…
Read MoreDiana Ross headlines as Chicago Urban League raises record-breaking $2.65M
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…
Read More‘Essence’ honors Black women in Hollywood 2016 red carpet
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…
Read MoreBig Sean, Diana Ross and J. Moss’ alma mater, Cass Tech High alumni assoc., celebrates centennial in Detroit
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…
Read MoreAzealia Banks blasts celebs with alleged bleached skin, find out who
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…
Read MoreHistoric 'Motown 25' special to rebroadcast for the 1st time on PBS
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…
Read MoreGospel music legend Andraé Crouch dead at 72
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…
Read MoreEvan Ross and Ashlee Simpson finally make it official
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…
Read MoreMichael Jackson and his celebrity friends
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…
Read MoreColumbus Short says he’s done with binge drinking
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…
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