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DeNiro, Baldwin Raise Money for Democrat in Mississippi US Senate Race

Entertainment, Local, National | Friday, May 11

Actors Robert DeNiro and Alec Baldwin are giving some fundraising help to a Democrat hoping to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi. Howard Sherman is one of six Democrats in the June 5 primary. He is married to actress Sela Ward, and they have a home near Meridian, Mississippi, where she was raised.... Read More.

Saxman Charles Neville Passes Away At 79

Entertainment, National | Friday, April 27

He was the second oldest member of one of the all-time great family groups, and his saxophone drove many of their biggest hits. Charles Neville of The Neville Brothers passes away at age 79. Neville died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Neville’s famous brother Aaron posted of the death on Twitter: "My dear... Read More.

Donald Trump, Jr.’s Wife Files For Divorce

Entertainment, National | Friday, March 16

Donald Trump, Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, may be getting divorced. Vanessa Trump, a former model, is seeking an uncontested divorce from the president’s son, according to a public court record filed Thursday. Details of the divorce complaint haven’t been made public. The couple, both 40 years old, married in 2005 and have five... Read More.

Meghan Markle Wants To Focus On Women’s Empowerment

Entertainment | Thursday, March 1

Meghan Markle said Wednesday that she hopes to “hit the ground running” as a member of the British royal family and use her position to highlight the empowerment of women. Markle, who is due to marry Prince Harry in May, attended an event in London alongside Harry, Prince William and the Duchess of... Read More.

Ojays Announce Retirement

Entertainment | Tuesday, February 20

They are one of the all-time great R&B vocal groups, and they're still going strong today. But with lead members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams now at age 75 and 74 respectively, the O'Jays are beginning to plan an exit. In a special tribute to the group this morning on the national television show... Read More.

Open Investigation In Dennis Edwards Death

Entertainment, National | Wednesday, February 7

Chicago police have opened an investigation into the death of Temptations singer Dennis Edwards. The 74-year-old crooner passed away at Rush University Medical Center on February 2, one day before his 75th birthday. At the time of his death, Edwards’ widow, Brenda Edwards, said he died because of complications from meningitis, however, law enforcement... Read More.

Edwin Hawkins, Known for the Hit ‘Oh Happy Day,’ Is Dead at 74

Entertainment, National | Tuesday, January 16

Edwin Hawkins, a Grammy Award-winning singer who merged gospel and secular sounds in a career highlighted by the accidental crossover hit “Oh Happy Day” in 1969, died on Monday in Pleasanton, Calif., east of San Francisco. He was 74. The cause was pancreatic cancer, said his publicist, Bill Carpenter. Mr. Hawkins, part of a musical... Read More.

Denise Lasalle Dies At Age 78

Entertainment, National | Tuesday, January 9

Sources close to the family confirmed that legendary singer Denise Lasalle Died around 10:30 pm Monday June 8th in A Tennessee hospital from complications of A recent surgery. Born Ora Denise Allen , known by the stage name Denise LaSalle, is an American blues and R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who, since the death of Koko Taylor,... Read More.