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Harry And Meghan Blamed For Prince Philip's Death

During a news segment that aired after the Duke of Edinburgh's death, Fox Host Brian Kilmeade insinuated that Prince Philip's…
by Charise Frazier
04.09.21
Rep. Alcee Hastings...
Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings Dies At 84

Hastings was one of Florida's most senior members in Congress and represented majority Black communities outside of Miami.
by Charise Frazier
04.06.21
Marvin Gaye At The Holiday Star
Remembering Marvin Gaye And His Social Consciousness

The longevity of Marvin Gaye's socially conscious lyrics prove that pain, suffering, poverty and racial unrest are as American as…
by Kirsten West Savali
04.02.21
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Lauren London Honors Nipsey Hussle On Death Anniversary

The actress penned a tribute to her lost love who was gunned down in Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
by Charise Frazier
03.31.21
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Keyshawn Johnson's Oldest Daughter Dies At 25

Johnson, an ESPN football analyst and former Jets star wide receiver, announced the death of his 25-year-old daughter Maia on…
by Charise Frazier
03.16.21
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Black Twitter Reacts To Rush Limbaugh's Death

Black Twitter promptly ran back a variety of moments recounting Limbaugh's racist, sexist, xenophobic rhetoric which continually harmed Black communities.
by Charise Frazier
02.17.21
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'B.A.P.S.' Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid Dead At 53

The beloved actress who helped create a Black cultural classic with the movie "B.A.P.S" died on Monday.
by Charise Frazier
12.11.20
American singer Fats Domino
Rock ‘N’ Roll Legend Fats Domino Dies At…

Fats Domino, New Orleans rock 'n' roll legend who was prominent in the ’50s and ’60s, died at the age…
by Stephanie Long, Editor, News & Culture
10.25.17
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Will Smith's Father Passes Away

The "Suicide Squad" actor has not yet publicly commented on his father's death.
by NewsOne Staff
11.08.16
Sport
Muhammad Ali Dead At 74

The legendary boxer died from respiratory illness complicated by his Parkinson’s disease.
by Allison McGevna, Christina Coleman
06.04.16
Billy Paul On Stage
"Me And Mrs. Jones" Singer Billy Paul Dead…

Philadelphia-born soul singer Billy Paul, the man responsible for the 1972 hit song "Me and Mrs. Jones," died Sunday at…
by NewsOne Staff
04.25.16
Prince
Top 10 Prince Songs

Since 1978, he's released over 30 albums, dozens of hit singles and movies, on top of sold out concert venues…
by NewsOne Now
10.12.16
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Legendary Musician Prince Dead At 57

The legendary singer's body was found at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning.
by ionelholloway
04.25.16
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Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Dead At 94

Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan, died from congestive heart failure Sunday. She was 94-years-old.
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.16
Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole speaks at the National...
Celebrities React To Natalie Cole's Death

Celebrities and social media users have wasted no time in paying tribute to Natalie on Instagram and Twitter.
by Melanie Smith
01.01.16
Jazz 91.9 WCLK 41st Anniversary Benefit Concert
UNFORGETTABLE

Natalie Cole, legendary R&B singer and daughter of Nat King Cole, died at a Los Angeles hospital on New Years…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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William Guest, Member Of Gladys Knight And The…

Singer William Guest, an original member of Gladys Knight and The Pips, died of congestive heart failure on Christmas Eve
by Kellee Terrell, HelloBeautiful.com
12.26.15
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David Wolper, Producer Of 'Roots,' Dead At 82

BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) — David L. Wolper, whose landmark 1977 miniseries “Roots” engrossed the nation with its saga of…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Janet Jackson To Give Hour-Long Interview On Good…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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