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“This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime. Playing Etta James taught me so much about myself, and singing her music inspired me to be a stronger artist. When she […]
7 years of marriage and 4 kids later (with Seal formally adopting Heidi’s oldest), the two are officially on calling it quits. The couple’s rep put out a statement on behalf of the couple, asking for privacy and confirming that the two simply grew apart: “While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy […]
Red Tails and the story of the Tuskegee Airmen made over $19.1M at the box office this weekend. We told you how important the performance of this movie, with a $58 mill budget, was to the future of Black Hollywood movies. It came in second to Underworld Awakening, which raked in $25.4 mill. Please continue […]
RADIO ONE RICHMOND & iPOWER 92.1 FM SALUTE TO OUR “TEACHER OF THE WEEK” MR. KEMPF COSBY HIGH SCHOOL The students and staff of Cosby High School salute Mr. Warren A. Kempf (center floor). (Photo Credit: Terron Austin) Stay connected and remember to nominate your favorite candidate for “Teacher of the Week” today by clicking […]
Legislators from across the Commonwealth of Virginia will converge on Virginia’s General Assembly for the next three months. Lawmakers will introduce bills that will need votes from both the Senate and House of Delegates. At issue, the state’s proposed budget by Governor Bob McDonnell for FY-13 through FY-14; Virginia’s Retirement System, Education cuts vs increases; Health […]
This morning Joe Paterno Died at the age of 85. He has coached Penn State football team over 40 years and has the most wins in Division 1 FootBall. He is survived by his wife and children. This is a sad day in the Ninty Lion NATION. It seems coaching that team was his life. […]
I have sold more than 20 million albums and 60 million singles[4] which makes me one of the best selling artists of all time. In 2007 I signed with CoverGirl and became a celebrity spokesperson I have amassed a total of four Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and eighteen Billboard Music Awards. WHO AM I?
THIS STORY IS BREAKING NEWS. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. Etta James, the soul singer who is most famous for the romantic classic, “At Last,” has died, according to CNN. James, who was born Jamesetta Hawkins, had her period of greatest success in the early 1960s, when she had a string of hits including “I’d […]
Reports surfaced that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and rapper Lil Wayne got into a fight at LIV nightclub in Miami after Wayne allegedly disrespected Dez about his poor performance this season, the Cowboys not making the 2011 playoffs and his various legal and money issues. But Dez quickly took to his twitter page […]
Wedding bells are ringing! Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick and his longtime girlfriend and mother of his children Kijafa Frink confirmed that they are getting married Wed June 30, 2012 in Miami. Sorry Ladies MR. Sexy is officially off the market! I must say congrats to the lovely couple it’s always nice to see men […]
A-Keys husband and super producer Swizz Beatz may have gotten himself in some legal trouble behind the popular file-sharing website Megaupload where he is named as CEO. The site was SHUT DOWN Thursday (Jan. 19th) in a federal sting targeting illegal downloads. Federal prosecutors pulled the plug on Hong Kong-based Megaupload.com, arrested four execs in […]
A 36-year-old Georgia woman is claiming rapper Rick Ross is her baby’s daddy. Tyrisha Childers of Georgia says Rozay knocked her up and is her 3-year-old son’s father and she has filed papers to make him pay child support as she’s received none. But Ricky says nope, not at all. TMZ reports: According to the […]