Jury hears closing arguments in ‘Blurred Lines’ case
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams lied about how they crafted the 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” and should be financially punished for using music…
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Apollo Theater to honor blues singer Billie Holiday
The Apollo Theater is planning events to commemorate the 100th birthday of blues singer Billie Holiday. The legendary American jazz vocalist was born on April 17, 1915, and died in…
And the winner is … Suspense builds for 87th Oscars
By JAKE COYLE The Oscar movies this year may be small, but they’re packing a lot of drama. When the 87th Academy Awards kick off Sunday night at 8:30 EST,…
Feud grows between father, partner of Bobbi Kristina Brown
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR While Bobbi Kristina Brown fights for her life, a feud has erupted over whether her partner can visit her in the hospital. The only daughter of…
‘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,…
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…
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…