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
Xscape Hires Tamar Braxton’s Estranged Husband Vincent Herbert To Manage Them | Essence.com
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
Mary J Blige’s Billboard Women in Music Icon Award Speech | VIBE.com
“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
Lena Horne’s Granddaughter, Filmmaker Jenny Lumet, Accuses Russell Simmons of Sexual Violation | The Grapevine
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
ESPN: Grizzlies Fire David Fizdale | WMC Action News 5
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
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Give First Television Interview – As It Happened | The Guardian
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 Dead at 86: Touched By an Angel Star Has Died | PEOPLE.com
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
Donald Trump Asks China’s President For Help With UCLA Players Arrest | VIBE.com
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
A 3-Year-Old Died After Eating A Grilled Cheese Sandwich At Preschool And His Parents Want Answers | BuzzFeed
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
Terry Crews Just Filed A Police Report After Making Sexual Assault Allegations| Essence.com
Terry Crews has filed a report to the Los Angeles Police Department almost a month after he made sexual assault allegations against a “high level Hollywood executive.” On Wednesday, Crews, 49, met with officers in the LAPD Hollywood Station, an LAPD spokesperson told PEOPLE. Read the full story (source): Terry Crews Just Filed A Police Report…… MORE
