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The Buzz: Madea Is Coming Of Retirement Tyler Perry has put his stamp on so many lanes in TV, and Films with multiple projects. He did however retire one of his most successful characters Madea, but maybe not forever. The entertainment mogul tweeted a short video announcing the return of the character that helped make […]

The Buzz: Phylicia Rashad Returns To Howard University So Phylisica rashaad is headig back to school… her alma mater Howard University where she graduated magna cum laude with  a bachelors in fine arts back in 1970… but this time she returns with a new title…how about Dean. Howard University conducted a nationwide search before appointing […]

Prince is still getting praise for his work on “Purple Rain!” He was given the award for “Top Soundtrack for his 1984 album, ‘Purple Rain'” Sunday at the 2016 American Music Awards. Prince received a standing ovation as his sister, Tyka Nelson, accepted the award on his behalf. Tyka said “Prince defied the odds,” Nelson […]

A report by J. Russell George, the Treasury inspector general for tax administration say more than 2,800 workers were awarded bonuses from October 2010 through December 2012 despite facing a disciplinary action in the previous year, including 1,150 who owed back taxes. In the 2011 budget year, more than 70,000 IRS workers got cash bonuses totaling $92 […]

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 […]