The U.S. District Judge David Norton announced his sentence on Thursday afternoon (Dec. 7) after several days of technical testimony. Norton ruled that Slager committed second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, this decision coming months after Slager pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights offense and one year after his indictment by a federal grand jury. Read the full story (source): Michael Slager Sentenced To 20…… MORE
On top of discussing her friendship with Mariah Carey—who she talks to twice a month— Labelle also talked about her good friend, Luther Vandross who passed away in 2005. “He did not want his mother to be [upset]–although she might have known–he wasn’t going to come out and say this to the world,” LaBelle said. (Bravo)…… MORE
The girl group has hired Tamar Braxton’s estranged husband, Vincent Herbert as their manager. According to HipHollywood, LaTocha Scott, Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Tamika Scott hired Herbert as they prepare to work on new music sans Kandi Burruss. Read the full story (source): Xscape Hires Tamar Braxton’s Estranged Husband Vincent Herbert To Manage Them… MORE
“To have been around for so long and still be relevant is truly a gift from God,” she said Thursday (Nov. 30). “This Icon Award is a huge responsibility because “icon” means to look up to something or someone. When people look up to me, I want people to see my life and understand that if I can…… MORE
Jenny Lumet, the award-winning screenwriter behind Rachel Getting Married and The Mummy is the latest woman to come forward with the resounding call of #MeToo, sharing what she says was her horrific encounter with music mogul Russell Simmons, who she says sexually assaulted her when she was in her early 20s. Read the full story (source): Lena Horne’s Granddaughter,…… MORE
Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gasol was benched in the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies loss to the Nets on Sunday. He made it clear he was not happy with the decision. “If I’m not on the floor, that means I’m not valued,” Gasol said. “I’m sure they…… MORE
Follow all the reaction after Clarence House announced that the couple are to marry in spring 2018… The Prince of Wales has announced the engagement of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/rtlAnFCWTf — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave a 20-minute interview, which you can watch here: Read the full…… MORE
Della Reese, the vocal powerhouse who later starred as heaven-sent Tess on the television series Touched By an Angel, died Sunday evening at age 86. She leaves behind children James, Franklin, and Dominique, as well as husband Franklin Lett. She was predeceased by daughter Deloreese. Read the full story (source): Della Reese Dead at 86: Touched…… MORE
Trump “personally asked” Xi Jinping to assist with remedying the arrest of LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill, and Cody Riley. Read the full story (source): Donald Trump Asks China’s President For Help With UCLA Players Arrest … MORE
Officials in New York City have shut down a preschool and launched an investigation after a 3-year-old died from what his parents say was an allergic reaction to a grilled cheese sandwich. Last week, Elijah Silvera was playing at the Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services in Manhattan when a worker at the preschool gave…… MORE
