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Colin Powell, who turns 76 today was an early poll front runner as a challenger to Bill Clinton in 1996, even though he never declared that he was running.  The Harlem native said he had little to no interest in electoral politics. His career was defined by a speech he announced to the United Nations […]

Five years ago, today, Beyonce and Jay-Z embarked on the biggest commitment of their lives–marriage! We’ve watched their family grow before our eyes and reveled…

Admired poet and author Maya Angelou celebrates 85 candles today, and her influence continues to impact others around the nation. She has produced six autobiographies,five books of essays, and several plays and volumes of poetry. Angelou has written about her past dealing with sexual abuse as a prostitute, as well as being a Civil Rights […]

Grammy Award-winning American singer Jill Scott turns 41 today. The soulful philadelphia native actress and poet has made a reputation for  being a classic and provoking artist. Ms. Scott’s “Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1” album went multi-platinum in 2000.   Scott  also grew up in North Philadelphia where she was raised […]

Recently, a photog situation escalated when paparazzi over stepped the boundaries and privacy of actress Halle Berry and daughter Nahla. Waring paparazzi to keep their distance and to stay away from her child and the vehicle. Halle has taken action by gathering support from other celebrity parents to protect their children from unauthorized photo options and the dangers it may cause. The situation escalated […]

Marvin Gaye, the Motown recording artists whose smooth voiced captured millions in the 80’s would’ve turned 74 today!  Marvin died in Los Angeles on April 1, 1984 one day before his 45th birthday, after suffering a gunshot wound to his chest. Gaye’s father was arrested after the shooting where he pleaded no contest. In his long career […]