‘Essence’ honoree Ruth Carter’s accidental Hollywood career
By LINDSEY BAHR “Selma” costume designer Ruth E. Carter never set out to work in Hollywood. Even while living in a tiny apartment in Los Angeles’ Koreatown in the 1980s,…
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Lady Gaga engaged to ‘Chicago Fire’ actor Taylor Kinney
Lady Gaga is no longer caught in a bad romance: She’s engaged to actor Taylor Kinney. The pop star shared the news on her Instagram account Monday. She posted a…
Eddie Murphy looks to get back into groove with music
By BIANCA ROACH Eddie Murphy biggest success in music came on his first try, with the 1985 smash “Party All the Time.” After that, not much was heard from the…
Widow of slain ‘American Sniper’ gives emotional testimony
By JAMIE STENGLE The widow of the Navy SEAL depicted in the Oscar-nominated film “American Sniper” clutched military dog tags as she told jurors about her final moments with her…
NBC’s ‘The Slap’ raises more than a hand, it raises issues
As full disclosure in discussing NBC’s new miniseries “The Slap,” I must say that, as a youngster, I got the occasional whack for misbehaving. From my wonderful parents. From a…
Jury selection begins for trial over ‘American Sniper’ death
By JAMIE STENGLE Jury selection is underway for the trial of the man accused of killing the former Navy SEAL depicted in the movie “American Sniper.” More than a dozen…
Bruce Jenner involved in fatal Malibu crash; star is unhurt
There’s no indication Bruce Jenner was being chased by paparazzi who were nearby when the SUV he was driving became involved in a four-vehicle crash that killed a woman, authorities…
Brian Williams’ credibility questioned after fake Iraq story
By DAVID BAUDER NBC News anchor Brian Williams found himself the story Thursday, his credibility seriously threatened because he falsely claimed he had been in a helicopter hit by a…