Archive for the ‘Popular Culture’ Category
Isaiah Washington Facing Eviction
In another sign of tough economic times, former Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington could be forced to move out of his home and onto the streets if he’s unable to pay five months in back rent, the Associated Press has learned. Read the rest of this entry »
Michelle Obama Brings Celebrities To DC Schools
In honor of Women’s History Month, First Lady Michelle Obama brought some famous women to various Washington-area high schools on Thursday to discuss the importance of setting career goals.
Participating celebrities included: Alicia Keys, opera star Denyce Graves, actress Kerry Washington, astronaut Mae Jemison, actress Alfre Woodard, actress Tracee Ellis Ross, singer Sheryl Crow, Fran Drescher, Bobbi Brown, Gen. Ann Dunwoody,WNBA player Lisa Leslie Lockwood, Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Dominique Dawes, and sistersDebbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad.
BeBe Winans Arrested For Domestic Violence

Gospel singing star BeBe Winans has been arrested for beating down his ex-wife over Valentine’s Day weekend.
Well this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “Jesus Take The Wheel!” Read the rest of this entry »
Glamour 70th Anniversary “American Icons” Photos
Apollo “Amateur Night” 75th Anniversary Concert (Ft. Ron Browz)
Harlem’s World-Famous Apollo Theater will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its “Amateur Night” with a show featuring rapper Ron Browz on Wednesday night. Read the rest of this entry »
Jaimee Foxworth Pregnant

Jaimee Foxworth, best known for her role as Judy Winslow on the ABC sitcom Family Matters, has announced that she is five months pregnant by her longtime boyfriend.
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2008 American Music Awards List Of Nominees


Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Eagles, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown will battle it out for the title of Artist of the Year at the 36th annual American Music Awards next month. Read the rest of this entry »
“Just Stand Up” “Stand Up To Cancer” Video

Thirteen of the most talented young women in showbusiness performed the charity single “Just Stand Up” at the Stand Up To Cancer Tele-A-Thon at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Friday night. Read the rest of this entry »
Music Stars Record “Just Stand Up” Song For “Stand Up To Cancer” Campaign

Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood are collaborating on the single Just Stand Up that will be featured as part the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. The song was, produced Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Antonio “L.A.” Reid, will go on-sale at iTunes September 2nd.
Tune in for a live performance of “Just Stand Up” during the Stand Up To Cancer Special, airing on ABC, CBS, NBC at 8 p.m. ET/PT.










