Archive | November 10, 2012

Keshia Knight Pulliam Helps Raise $1M for Spelman

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Keshia Knight Pulliam helped to raise more than $1 million for her alma mater, reports the YBF blog.

The Cosby kid, who graduated in 2001 with a B.A. in Sociology and a concentration in film, teamed with Spelman College Board Members to host a Fall Fashion Presentation and fundraiser at SAKS in Atlanta.

Among the attendees: Ne-Yo’s fiancee Monyetta Shaw, Spelman College President Dr.

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#KarenCallsIt: T-BOZ Goes In On Niki Minaj (VIDEO)

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TLC's T-Boz has blasted "American Idol" saying it's just a money machine and faults them for hiring a rapper (Nicki Minaj) to judge somebody's singing. Watch what she said inside and get deets on a new TLC disc in the works....

During a recent interview with ThisIsMax, TLC's T-Boz shared her thoughts on Nicki Minaj being cast as a judge on "American Idol". 

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SHE READS: What Smart Black Chicks Should Know This Week 11.05-11.09

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Thank sweet little baby Jesus that we don't have a new president! President Barack Obama still has the support of the American people, despite those like Stacey Dash, Donald Trump and the little blonde girl who's not Honey Boo Boo.

Must Read: Obama Sings MC Hammer's 'U Can't Touch This' In An Election Special 'Barackdubs' YouTube Clip (VIDEO)

Even though he's teared up over his re-election, we're still happier than happy!

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LOCAL: Teen Sentenced to Life for Role in Craigslist Killings

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AKRON, OH (WOIO) -

Friday, November 9, Brogan Rafferty's was sentenced to life without parole.

The Stow teen convicted in a Craigslist murder plot will be sentenced to prison today.

Last week, jurors found 17-year-old Brogan Rafferty guilty of murder and attempted murder.

According to prosecutors, Rafferty and 52-year-old Beasley lured men to a remote farm in Noble County through a Craigslist ad that promised work.

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Gospel World Reacts To Season 2 Sunday Best Dontavies Boatwright Death

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Dontavies Boatwright, Season 2 Sunday Best finalist and gospel recording artist has passed away. Boatwright, 33, died of a heart attack yesterday.

The gospel music family is sending prayers and love via twitter.

https://twitter.com/Keetwit/status/266996192355971072
https://twitter.com/StageAuroraTh/status/266989031588507648
https://twitter.com/TorrenceG/status/266980335789690881
https://twitter.com/vedabrown/status/267006242122244096

Details on his service are forthcoming.  Rest in Peace.

Here is just one of the great moments from him that season!

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LOCAL: RTA Testing Bus Driver Shields for Protection

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19 Action News has learned RTA is testing shields or enclosures that surround drivers.

This comes after an attack on an RTA driver as he was in his seat Thursday afternoon, and the viral video where an RTA driver punched a female passenger after she spit on him and assaulted him.

RTA spokesperson Mary Shaffer said in an e-mail, "We are doing testing of plexiglass-type enclosures at the request of operators. 

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PRESS PLAY: "Trust And Believe" You Will Love Keyshia Cole's New Video

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The thing I love most about Keyshia Cole is her ability to capture the raw emotion of a heartbreak. Her new single "Trust And Believe" is a story so many women can relate to. That's the great thing about her music, she puts the female experience on a disc and drills it into your head with strong vocals.

Keyshia flexes her acting abilities in the Benny Boom-directed visuals for the female anthem.

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