James E. Murphy, Jr., Artscape 2010, African American Art – (Video)

    Who Is James E. Murphy, Jr. ? James, a native of Baltimore, developed a special interest in art while in his fourth year of grade school. It was …

‘Idol’ Results: Paul Jolley Eliminated To Reveal Top 8 Of Season 12

The “Idol” results are in and Paul Jolley has been eliminated from the competition. Lazaro Arbos and Paul were two of the only disappoints among the Top 9 in Wednesday night’s performance show, which …

Miley Cyrus dances in unicorn onesie, tweets it’s ‘such a dope day’ as fiance Liam Hemsworth returns to Los Angeles amid split rumors (Video)

Cyrus, with engagement ring in place, posts video ‘twerking’ to J.Dash. Liam Hemsworth returned to the states from Down Under while Miley Cyrus broke it down-unicorn style. Cyrus, who is …

Pink stops Philadelphia concert mid-song to comfort young fan crying in the audience (Video)

The ‘Just Give Me a Reason’ singer offered a Rice Krispies treat and a stuffed frog to the crying child to the cheers of the audience. Pink may come off …

Christina Aguilera debuts slimmer figure, fresh face at ‘Voice’ event

Though Aguilera won’t be a judge on the new season of the hit NBC show, the singer showed her support for new judges Shakira and Usher on Wednesday night. Christina …

Justin Timberlake premieres emotional ‘Mirrors’ music video off ‘The 20/20 Experience’ album (Video)

The video is dedicated to Timberlake’s grandparents, who were married for 63 years before his grandfather’s death in 2012. Justin Timberlake gives fans the full “20/20 Experience” in the world premiere …

Heidi Klum’s Burger Ad: More Stars In Sexy Carl’s Jr. Commercials

Heidi Klum is just the latest sexy star to shill burgers in a commercial for Carl’s Jr. and Hardees. The 39-year-old model and mother of four children hawks the new Jim Beam …

Marsha Ambrosius On ‘Friends & Lovers’ Album, Her Soft Spot For ‘Family Guy’ And Why Mixtapes Can Be A Little ‘Weird’

At her sold out show in New York City, Marsha Ambrosius greeted the room with a captivating question nuzzled warmly in her cozy English accent. “Can you truly be friends …

Takes DEVASTATING Loss on Mansion Auction

This has gotta hurt … R. Kelly‘s Illinois mansion was auctioned off Monday for $950,000 — waaaay less than the $3.5-million-mortgage the singer took out to the build the place. Kelly …

Kara Walker – Visual Artist (Video)

Kara Walker (born November 26, 1969) is a contemporary African American artist who explores race, gender, sexuality, violence and identity in her work. She is best known for her room-size …

TRANSITION: Merton D. Simpson (1928 – 2013)

  Merton D. Simpson, Painter, Collector and Dealer in African Art, Dies at 84 Text | Bruce Weber Published | New York Times, March 14, 2013 Merton D. Simpson, an artist …

St. Patrick’s Day – History (Video)

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as …

The History of the Dukes of Destiny (as told by John Colgan-Davis)

It was a rambling three story house on the edge of the woods in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The year was 1984 and four young musicians lived in that house, spending …

Iran & ‘Argo’: Authorities Reportedly Planning On Suing Hollywood

By NASSER KARIMI TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning “Argo” because of the movie’s allegedly “unrealistic portrayal” of the country, Iranian media reported Tuesday. …

Justin Timberlake On Kanye West’s ‘Suit And Tie’ Diss On ‘Late Night’

  The Huffington Post  |  By Madeline Boardman On Saturday night, Justin Timberlake returned to “Saturday Night Live” for his fifth hosting gig, bringing an impressive cast of alums to …