domestic abuse

Greg Oden arrested for punching a woman: ‘I know what has to happen’

NBA player Greg Oden has been arrested in Lawrence, Indiana, for punching his ex-girlfriend in the face. The former Ohio State star, who played last season with the Miami Heat, was arrested early this morning, after an incident around 3:30a.m. according to the Lawrence Police Department’s report.

Stephen A. Smith gets it wrong again with Ray Rice commentary

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has made a second career out of blaming the victim. Or perhaps, he’s too preoccupied with maintaining his “close, personal” friendship with so many notables in sports that he’s become incapable of calling out their nonsense.

Jill Scott explains what James Brown’s wife taught her about abuse

In the upcoming James Brown biopic “Get On Up,” actress/singer Jill Scott gives a memorable performance as Brown’s voluptuous second wife, Deidre “Deedee” Jenkins. In playing Jenkins, Scott taps into both a tortured vulnerability and a smoldering sex appeal

D.L. Hughley apologizes for Tanee McCall-Short comments

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.

Evelyn and Shaniece: Love lifts them

Let’s face it; society is a trip. For all of our protestations that we are a peaceful, loving and accepting people, the truth remains that nothing gets us going more than a little bit of drama and intrigue. We live for it — though we vehemently deny it — which is why news outlets and media companies incessantly search for the juiciest storyline.