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The Kinsey Collection is Where African-American Art and History Intersect (Videos)

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The Kinsey Collection is Where African-American Art and History Intersect (Videos)

If you love history (and especially African-American history) like myself, you’ll enjoy a short film series of videos from The Kingsey Collection, entitled; “Untold Stories: Our Inspired History“.

Popular entertainers such as actor Lance Gross, Jordin Sparks, Talib Kweli and Lauren London narrate the series, so check out the videos and enjoy. Feel free to refresh this page to view a different video from the serie...

India Arie: ‘Record Sales Don’t Define My Success’ (Video)

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India Arie: ‘Record Sales Don’t Define My Success’ (Video)

Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer India Arie sat down with Oprah for Super Soul Sundays where she discussed chart positions, and why sales figures don’t define her as an artist.

“I know what success is in the music industry. I know about the Billboard charts and selling, the money and all that. That was never my definition of success. So, I decided to write down my definition of success which is clarity...

Chris Brown Charged With Misdemeanor Hit-And-Run

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Chris Brown Charged With Misdemeanor Hit-And-Run

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles city attorney’s office has charged singer Chris Brown with misdemeanor hit-and-run and driving without a valid license.

City attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan says the charges filed Tuesday involve a minor accident on May 21 in the San Fernando Valley.

If convicted, Brown would face up to one year in jail.

Arraignment is scheduled for July 15 at the Van Nuys courthouse, but an attorney can appear on Brown’s behalf...

Paris Jackson Rushed to Hospital After Suicide Attempt

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Paris Jackson Rushed to Hospital After Suicide Attempt

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson was rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning stemming from a suicide attempt, multiple sources have confirmed.

Paris was taken out of her Calabasas family house on a stretcher at around 2am and taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

The 911 call came in at 1:27 AM. According to a source, the caller reported a possible overdose, although a source connected to the emergency response said there w...

Football Hall of Famer Deacon Jones Dies at 74

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Pro football hall of famer Deacon Jones has died.

Jones was a football defensive end in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams (a member of the Fearsome Foursome from 1961 to 1971), San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.

Jones revolutionized the way defensive ends played the game — not only creating his famous “head slap” technique, but he’s also responsible for the term “sack” because of the way he destroyed q...

Mariah Carey Quits ‘American Idol’

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It’s official: Mariah Carey says she will not be back on “American Idol” as a judge for a second season.

Well, no surprises there but do you even still watch American Idol?

Mrs. Cannon’s PR people announced her exit according to sources like Thirty Mile Zone.

It’s also been reported that ‘Idol’ is extremely interested in bringing back Jennifer Lopez to judge next season.

No word yet on Keith Urban but just heard Nicki Minaj is leaving the show as well, and Randy Jackson already announced he won’t...

Miranda Lambert Breaks Down in Tears During Oklahoma Benefit Concert

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Miranda Lambert Breaks Down In Tears During Oklahoma Benefit Concert

Country music singer Miranda Lambertbroke down in tears during her performance at theOklahomabenefit “Healing In The Heartland,” on Wednesday night, reports Yahoo! News.

The 29-year-old country music superstar choked back tears as she sang her hit, “The House That Built Me,” live from the Chesapeake Energy Arena inOklahoma City, and broadcast live onNBC.

At one point during the song, Miranda had to take a moment away from the m...

Clarence Burke Jr. of The Five Stairsteps Dies at 64

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Clarence Burke Jr. of The Five Stairsteps Dies at 64

Clarence Burke Jr., the lead singer of The Five Stairsteps, a sibling R&B group once regarded as “the first family of soul” for a string of hits that included “O-o-h Child,” died Sunday, a day after he turned 64.

His death was confirmed by his manager, Joe Marno. No other details were released.

Formed in 1965 in Chicago, the group originally consisted of four young brothers and a sister who played their own instruments as well as sang. They ow...

‘Mike & Molly’ Show Finale Pulled Due to Tornado Theme

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CBS has decided to pull the tornado-themed “Mike & Molly” season finale.

“Due to the tragic events this afternoon in Oklahoma, we are pre-empting tonight’s season finale of ‘Mike & Molly,’ which has a related storyline,” CBS said in a statement.

The finale was originally scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Monday, the third-season closer featured a tornado hitting Chicago. Here’s the official description for the finale: “Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Patrick, ge...

Oklahoma Tornado Causes Mass Devastation

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Oklahoma Tornado Causes Mass Devastation

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those in Oklahoma.

(CNN)– At least 51 people — including seven children at an elementary school — were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.

Seven children were killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma, a police official said. Emergency personnel were scouring the school’s rubble Monday evening, video from CNN affiliate KFOR showed...