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ABOVE PHOTO: Naomi Campbell   (Photo: JStone / shutterstock) By Florence Anthony Samuel L. Jackson’s official 70th birthday is on December 21. However, on December 16, his wife, La Tanya Richardson, who is currently starring in “To Kill A Mockingbird” on Broadway, threw her hubby a birthday bash at Cipriani in New York City that…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Wynton Marsalis   (Photo: Lev Radin / shutterstock) By Florence Anthony Fashion, beauty and style icon Iman is spreading holiday cheer this season to women in need. We hear that the make-up mogul with a signature line of cosmetics that bears her name is donating gorgeous make-up palettes to the Greater New York Chapter…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  DL Hughley  (Photo: s_bukley / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony The holiday season is upon us, and R&B songstress Meli’sa Morgan has released a brand new Christmas EP that is currently available everywhere. Meli’sa also recorded two classic Christmas tunes, “Santa Baby” and “Rudolph, The Red Nose Reindeer.” Meli’sa Morgan Christmas songs are…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Cicely Tyson  (Photo: Joe Seer / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony Condolences go out to television icon Oprah Winfrey, on the passing of her mother, Vernita Lee, on November 22, 2018. Lee, 83, died at her home in Milwaukee, of natural causes. Private funeral services have already been held. According to reports, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Juan and Lisa Winans   By Florence Anthony Actress Gabrielle Union and her NBA star husband, Dwyane Wade, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, via surrogate on November 7. The Miami Heat player told the Associated Press: “With my daughter coming a couple of weeks early, she’s a little tiny right…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Quincy Jones  (Photo: s_bukley / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony Actor/producer/pro kickboxer/deejay/rapper/clothing designer Idris Elba has been named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2018. Growing up in East London as an only child to African immigrants, Elba “was a good kid but my parents were strict,’ he tells People Magazine. Once he…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Pharrell Williams  (Photo: Helga Esteb / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony On October 27, President Donald Trump played Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” at a rally hours after the Tree of Life Congregation shooting in Pittsburgh, the award-winning entertainer’s attorney, Howard King, has sent the president a cease and desist letter. According to the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dapper Dan (Photo: Lev Ravdin / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony On October 18, Harlem’s own Gucci designer to the stars, Dapper Dan, along with “black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross, participated in a panel discuss on the impact of the arts on culture. The discussion was moderated by Elaine Weiteroth in celebration of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Meghan Markle (Photo: Kathy Hutchins / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony Hollywood actress -turned-Duchess Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry are expecting their first child together – and the little royal is already making major moves. According to Time Magazine, the couple’s baby, due in spring 2019, will be seventh in line to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Kanye West  (Photo: Everett Collection / shutterstock)   By Florence Anthony Legendary actor, film writer/producer and entrepreneur Leon Isaac Kennedy will be awarded the prestigious “Legends Award” at the 13th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) hosted by the African American Cinema Gallery (AACG) and Gipp. The event took place on Saturday,…

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