Columbus Short, who played “Harrison” on ABC’s “Scandal,” has been fired in the midst of startling domestic violence allegations. Short released the following statement: “At this time I must confirm my exit from a show I’ve called home for 3 years, with what is the most talented ensemble on television today,” Short says in his […]

The Root’s Jack White and Kevin Martin from Project 21 joined “NewsOne Now” to discuss the backlash over Cliven Bundy’s comments. Don’t know who Bundy is? Well, just last week, Cliven Bundy was being celebrated by the conservative set for his highly-publicized land dispute with the federal government. Folks like media personality Sean Hannity championed Bundy’s […]

Just last week, Cliven Bundy was being celebrated by the conservative set for his highly-publicized land dispute with the federal government. Folks like media personality Sean Hannity championed Bundy’s stance against out-of-control Big Government. It seems, however, Hannity didn’t do his homework on his new hero. In an interview with The New York Times, Bundy was […]

Hannah Stouffer (pictured right), who was adopted at birth, has wanted most of her life to meet the woman who gave birth to her. One day a lightbulb went off that she could utilize Twitter and Facebook to help in her quest, and according to KCCI, it worked! SEE ALSO: Homesick Teen Survives 5-Hour Flight In […]

Dr. Ivory Toldson (pictured), deputy director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), was in Memphis Thursday to speak at LeMoyne-Owen College. Dr. Toldson kicked off SchoolSeed‘s speakers series, an organization that serves as a fiscal agent for the $90 million educational grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation […]

Alexsandra Wright (pictured), the Mom of Beyoncé’s 4-year-old half-brother, Nixon Alexander Knowles (pictured), admitted publicly that she and her son are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Beyoncé’s dad, Matthew Knowles, who fathered Nixon, is allegedly the culprit behind Wright’s financial struggles. Wright has publicly blamed Knowles for a lack of support, which has supposedly […]

Carol’s Daughter Files For Bankruptcy Companies affiliated with beauty brand Carol’s Daughter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday. According to court documents, Carol’s Daughter Stores LLC, filed a Chapter 11 petition with the Manhattan bankruptcy court. Court papers show that CD reported assets and debts each in the $1 million to $10 million range, […]

I’m a bit conflicted on how to process Detroit high school student Brooke Kimbrough (pictured); her protest group, By Any Means Necessary (BAMN); and the protest staged on Tuesday demanding more diversity at the University of Michigan. On one end, her credentials are undoubtedly impressive: Brooke is as a part of University Prep’s award-winning debate […]