Posts Tagged ‘Robin Roberts’
Beyoncé releases ‘Lion King’ video ‘Spirit,’ featuring Blue Ivy
Beyoncé loyalists and fans of The Lion King alike are sprinting to YouTube to watch her newly released music video for “Spirit,” the original song the superstar wrote for the movie soundtrack. The video debuted Tuesday evening, July 16, 2019, on the ABC/Disney special The Lion King: Can You Feel the Love Tonight, hosted by Robin Roberts.…
Read MoreFirst lady beef: Melania Trump claws at Michelle Obama
Beloved dignitary Michelle Obama intimated that she tried to continue the tradition of having the outgoing first lady extending help to the incoming one. Laura Bush, the wife of former Republican President George W. Bush, was kind enough to inform Obama that if she needed help, she was “a phone call away.” But when Obama,…
Read MoreMichelle Obama reveals her miscarriage trauma during interview
The struggle for many Black couples to have children due to infertility or other medical issues has become a more open topic. Now Michelle Obama has told her story in her upcoming memoir, Becoming, and how she and former President Barack Obama dealt with the issue. Michelle Obama sat down for an interview with “Good Morning America” host…
Read MoreRobin Roberts and Angela Rye laugh at Omarosa’s firing from White House
The internet is in stitches over the news that Omarosa Manigault Newman was unceremoniously ousted from the White House and the Trump administration. One person who is definitely happy to see her go is CNN’s Angela Rye. The other is “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts. On Thursday morning, Roberts joined the multitudes laughing at the back of Omarosa’s neck as…
Read MoreThe 5 most beautiful Black female news anchors
The world of broadcast journalism has always been predominantly White. As regularly as topics such as race relations, police violence, even immigration are discussed on-air, the anchors, pundits, and reporters often look nothing like their subjects. However, over the last decade or so, many larger news companies have decided to diversify their staff (somewhat) —…
Read MoreRobin Roberts talks beating cancer, gets candid about her sexuality
Media personality and sports lover Robin Roberts is featured at the12th annual Circle of Sisters EXPO at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. She discusses breast cancer, her sexuality and more. (Credit WBLS 107.5)
Read More10 celebrities whose lives were changed by breast cancer
October was proclaimed National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985. While the Susan G. Komen Foundation and several other national organizations have impacted our culture, the need remains for even more women to be encouraged to get mammograms on a regular basis, as early detection is the best prevention. The following celebrities have battled breast cancer,…
Read MoreLaverne Cox, Frank Ocean score spots on ‘OUT’s Power 50’ list
Every year, OUT magazine publishes its highly anticipated “Power 50” list, which boasts the most influential LGBT activists and celebrities of the year. And this year, major Black LGBT stars like actress Laverne Cox and singer Frank Ocean nabbed spots on the coveted list of game changers. But Cox and Ocean weren’t the only Black…
Read MoreTrey Songz performs at Disney
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and for many, it just doesn’t feel quite like Christmas unless there’s snow. The world’s best imagineers at Disney deliver a white Christmas with a twist. Disney’s 31st annual Christmas Day TV special, “Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration,” features some of our favorite entertainers including Trey Songz…
Read MoreRobin Roberts and girlfriend make rare public appearance
It’s been nearly a year since “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts came out of the closet and revealed her longtime girlfriend, Amber Laign, to the world. Since then, Roberts has rarely been spotted out in public with Laign. But that changed this week when Roberts showed up with her girlfriend at Glamour’s Women of…
Read MoreEarvin Johnson, Robin Roberts to speak at 2014 NBMBAA Conference in Atlanta
More Than 10,000 Expected to Join CEOs, Business Leaders and Influencers as 1 of the Nation’s Largest Professional Conferences Returns to Atlanta The National Black MBA Association® announced its 36th annual Conference & Exposition will be held Sept. 16–20, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center, returning for the fourth time to Atlanta. Highly regarded…
Read MoreCelebrities who suffer from severe illnesses
Like many things in life, illnesses do not discriminate against the famous. And although a lot of Hollywood’s finest seem to live perfect lives, underneath all the designer duds and airbrush makeup, many celebrities suffer from the same issues that many of the rest of the world struggle with from day-to-day. For 12 celebs who…
Read MoreRobin Roberts cries over impact of her coming out story
Robin Roberts’ life has served as an inspiration to millions over the years, especially because of her public battle with cancer. But Roberts became even more of an inspiration last year when she came out as gay and revealed her long-term relationship to her girlfriend, Amber Laign. Recently, Roberts opened up about the impact of…
Read More6 black LGBT celebrities who made ‘OUT’s’ Power 50 list
Readers across the nation have been clamoring over Beyoncé’s recent cover photos and feature in the latest OUT magazine issue, but another part of the issue that’s gaining attention is the magazine’s eighth annual Power 50 list, which honors 50 LGBT celebrities who were the tastemakers and game changers of the past year. And although…
Read MoreRobin Roberts fires back at critics who say she came out too late
Robin Roberts was already one of “Good Morning America’s” most beloved anchors, thanks to the way she candidly chronicled her triumphant battle with cancer. In December, Roberts further endeared herself with fans when she came out as gay. Although many celebrated her decision to open up about her sexuality and her relationship with her girlfriend,…
Read MoreMichael Strahan to join ‘Good Morning America’
Former football star and “Live with Kelly and Michael” host Michael Strahan reveals that he will be joining ABC’s “Good Morning America” as a part-time correspondent. Yesterday, April 2, Strahan addressed rumors that he would be leaving his partner-in-crime, Kelly Ripa for bigger, better ventures. “The big news is that I’m gonna be on ‘GMA’…
Read MoreRobin Roberts talks inspiration at The Black Women’s Expo Chicago
Anchor Robin Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning America” was on hand for the standing room only main stage at the Black Women’s Expo to inspire everyone in the audience. Many attendees came to the microphone to express to Roberts how she has inspired them to keep going. Roberts humbly told the audience that she has…
Read MoreActress Brittany Daniel reveals major disease caused her ‘The Game’ departure
This week, actress Brittany Daniel made her highly anticipated return to her role as Kelly Pitts on BET’s “The Game,” delighting fans who’d miss the actress ever since she left the show abruptly in 2011. Now, after years of silence, Daniels is finally opening up about leaving the show and reveals that her departure was…
Read MoreMichelle Rodriguez allegedly dating supermodel Cara Delevingne
It wasn’t that long ago when actress Michelle Rodriguez confirmed what many had believed for years when she revealed that she’s bisexual. Since then, the typically hush-hush actress has remained mum about her love life, but new rumors claim that Rodriguez may be opening up about a blossoming romance with rising British supermodel Cara Delevingne.…
Read MoreDon Lemon reacts to Robin Roberts coming out
Many people across the nation were moved when “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts came out as gay and thanked her “long time girlfriend” in a Facebook post in which she reflected on the past year. And one of those people who was definitely moved by Roberts’ brave confession was fellow gay news anchor Don…
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