Erykah Badu has been banned from performing in Malaysia. Why you ask? A picture of Erykah with temporary tattoos of the word Allah on her bare shoulders in Arabic was seen by the people of Malaysia. Since Malaysia is a mostly Muslim nation, the photo started an outcry from the Muslim community. Muslim groups felt that Erykah was not...
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Legal Whispers: Gil Scott Heron’s Family Fighting Over His Estate
Best known for his song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” the late Gil Scott-Heron left four children to fight over who should administer his estate and market his music and poetry. Gil’s son, Rumal Rackley, accused a half-sister, her mother and her grandmother of taking more than $250,000 from Scott-Heron’s business accounts after he died. Rackley, the temporary administrator of his father’s estate, claimed...
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Meagan Good Covers Today’s Black Woman Style Report Magazine
Today’s Black Woman Style Report magazine—the guide to fashion, beauty and celebrity style for women of color—announced the release of their latest issue. The April/May 2012 issue of TBW features Hollywood starlet, Meagan Good sporting some fun and fresh looks perfect for the upcoming spring season.
Actress and newly-turned-film-producer, Meagan Good, continues to impresses with her beauty and unique sense of style....
Third Student, Demetrius Hewlin, Dies After Chardon Ohio Shooting
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Demetrius Hewlin, a junior at Chardon High School, died this morning. This is one day after he was shot in the back of the head by TJ Lane who opened fire in the school’s cafeteria.
"We are very saddened by the loss of our son and others in our Chardon community," Hewlin's family said.
"Demetrius was...
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