Remains Found in Malibu ID’d as Mitrice Richardson’

Mitrice Richardson

*The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the skeletal remains found in Malibu Canyon Monday afternoon have been identified by authorities as those of Mitrice Richardson, the young…

George Willborn Victim of Alleged Housing Discrimination

*Comedian George Wilborn, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program “The Michael Baisden Show,” says he and his family are the victims of housing discrimination in Chicago after sellers of a $1.7 million home allegedly shut down the deal…

NBA Player Accuses Actress Wife of Bloody Attack

Jennifer Freeman and Earl Watson

*Veteran NBA player Earl Watson has filed for divorce from his wife Jennifer Freeman — claiming the actress (“My Wife and Kids”) attacked him in a late night rage … and…

Winfrey, Fishburne among Highest Paid on TV

*Oprah Winfrey and Laurence Fishburne are among TV’s highest-paid performers in various categories, according to a newly released breakdown of star salaries from TV Guide.

Winfrey, of course, tops the talk show category with $315 million earned this…

Root of Michelle Obama’s Spain Trip Revealed

Sasha Obama, left, and her mother U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, arrives at the Marivent Palace, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010.

*Michelle Obama took a lot of heat for her trip to Spain last week with…

LeBron ‘Keeping Mental Notes’ of Haters

*A tweet from LeBron James made headlines today because of its implied threat against his numerous critics.

“Don’t think for one minute that I haven’t been keeping mental notes of everyone taking shots at me this summer. And I mean…

Fantasia Overdose: Mngt. Releases Statement, PR Expert Assesses Damage

*On Monday, former “American Idol” contestant, Fantasia Barrino, was hospitalized after a medication overdose. Her…

Erykah Badu’s ‘Window Seat (Remix)’ Feat. Rick Ross

*Billboard.com sat down with a blonde, mohawked Erykah Badu backstage at Lollapalooza over the weekend to talk about her new jewelry line, a career-spanning Badu documentary, performing at Lolla, the importance of Twitter, the…

Ebony-Jet Gets a New Manager

*Ebony-Jet Gets a New Manager Johnson Publishing recently announced (Tuesday Aug. 10) that former White House Secretary Desirée Rogers will be the new CEO for the company.



She will take care of the struggling company’s day-to-day operations. If you don’t know whom…

Upgrade: Bow Wow to Co-Star in New Tyler Perry ‘Madea’ Film

*Bow Wow is trying to hold on to his bit of fame as he continues to land acting gigs. He just got a new one in Tyler Perry’s next film, “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy…

Snooki on Obama: ‘He Knows Who I Am’

Snooki in a July 2010 mug shot following her arrest for for disorderly conduct

*”Jersey Shore’s” Snooki is accusing President Obama of fronting on”The View” like…

*As if the rest of the world didn’t already know. This is quite hilarious. Former Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin was caught with her pants down, not literally of course, when a local Alaskan practiced her…

Wyclef Responds Directly to Sean Penn’s Criticism

*Rapper-turned-presidential candidate Wyclef Jean has fired back at Sean Penn after the actor criticized his decision to run as president of Haiti, insisting he has “sweat blood” for his native country.

The former Fugees star launched his official bid…

Shaq Set to Make Serious Endorsement Bucks in Boston

*It’s no secret that the $3 million deal Shaquille O’Neal signed to play for the Boston Celtics is not a lot of money for a pro player. But of course he’s not in his prime so that means he can’t command the big…

Obama Likeness Used as Targets at Two Carnivals

Teen aims ball at likeness of President Obama at a carnival on the Jersey Shore

*Carnival games in two separate locations are using a likeness of…

Kanye West to Perform at the VMAs?

*One year after his hijack of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech sent him underground, Kanye West will reportedly return to the scene of the incident to perform a track from his upcoming album.

Us Weekly cites a source who says the…

LeBron’s Girlfriend Not Happy with Miami Move

Savannah Brinson (right) with sons LeBron Jr. and Bryce (Douglas Friedman for Harper's Bazaar)

*Add another person to the horde of people upset over…

Obama Hoops with LeBron, D-Wade, Magic, then Barbecues

President Barack Obama jokes with Chicago Bulls players Joakim Noah (L) and Derrick Rose

*President Obama tested his basketball skills against…

For Cali Swag District Good Old Fashioned Hard Work Paid Off