Rappers Step to The Plate for Negro Leagues
By Bill Draper/Associated Press posted August 28, 2008
- The CD, titled 'True to the Game' is scheduled to be released Oct. 21.
- As for the artists, the CD is an opportunity for them to be recognized for doing something to help others, not the negative things people often hear about the industry
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Jamie Foxx, Isaiah Washington Party for Obama
By Sandy Cohen/Associated Press posted August 22, 2008
- Other celebrities included, Nia Long, Melanie Brown and Mario Van Peebles
- The party raised 200,000 dollars for the Obama campaign
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Olympic Head Criticizes Bolt Over Sportsmanship and Showboating
By Associated Press posted August 21, 2008
- Bolt pounded his chest before crossing the finish line in his 100m victory
- Bolt did not congratulate other runners and draped himself in a Jamaican flag for victory lap
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Gene Upshaw Dead At Age 63
By AP / Dave Goldberg posted August 21, 2008
- Hall of Fame guard from the Oakland Raiders died
- Championed players' rights during term as executive director of NFLPA
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Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist Dies
By AP / Raquel Maria Dillon posted August 20, 2008
- LeRoi Moore dies from complications from injuries he suffered in accident earlier this summer
- Famous for being the saxophonist in Dave Matthews Band
- Credited with arranging many of the band's songs infusing African rhythms and jazz & funk overtones
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Wendy Williams the Nationwide Gossip
By Drew Ricketts posted August 20, 2008
- Face of gossip hits more stations
- Wendy Williams' rise to media stardom
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