Economy, dollar, trade key to U.S. stocks’ global edge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The ability of the U.S. stock market to keep an edge this year over equities elsewhere…
Carrie Fisher Will Play Princess Leia In ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
When “Star Wars: Episode IX” starts filming in London Aug. 1, one of the cast members will make a big…
Jeffrey Gibson on His ‘Visceral Materials,’ in 2013 -ARTnews
Jeffrey Gibson, WHAT WE WANT, WHAT WE NEED, 2014, repurposed punching bags, glass beads, artificial sinew, acrylic felt, steel and…
Visual Art: Ian Johnson
http://www.octobergallery.com -I stop by White Walls Gallery and check out Ian Johnson’s latest work. He chats with Travis Jensen about…
Legends of Hip Hop by Gabe Tiberino – October Gallery
Price: $250 NOW $185Legends of Hip Hopby Gabe TiberinoOpen Edition Canvas PrintGallery Wrap No framing needed – just hang and…
The Undefeated and Disney Music Group Release Undefeated by R&B Artist Rayana Jay
A Single Celebrating the Resilience of African-American Women in Sports The Undefeated, ESPN’s multiplatform initiative exploring the intersections of sports,…
Lamar Odom Says He Was Not Involved in Shooting at Hooters
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, A shooting occurred at a Hooters restaurant while former NBA star Lamar Odom was…
The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week (July 20-27)
Grant me the serenity to not read the comments, the courage to not read the comments, and the wisdom to…
Caring For Grandma by Leon McDuffie – October Gallery
Price: $150 NOW $99Caring For Grandmaby Leon McDuffieOpen Edition Canvas PrintGallery Wrap No framing needed – just hang and enjoy!Size…
Rapper DeJ Loaf Asks LGBTQ Pride Revelers What ‘Liberated’ Means To Them
Revelers of all colors, shapes, sizes and varieties marked LGBTQ Pride Month by sharing what being liberated means to them,…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez To Trevor Noah: Health Care For All Requires Moral Courage
On Thursday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” host Trevor Noah grilled Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ― the democratic socialist candidate who recently…
Disney Developing Live-Action Fairy Tale ‘Sadé,’ About African Princess
Sadé, meet Ariel, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Belle, Tiana … You get the point. Disney’s princess lineup has a new member, now…
Starbucks claims racial bias training caused sales decline
Starbucks sales took a hit after the coffee chain closed its door in May for racial bias training. —Paramedics under…
Sandra Bland doc exploring her life and mysterious death in police custody to air on HBO
The mysterious death of Sandra Bland is still unsettling for family members and an upcoming HBO documentary, set to air…
Bobby Brown opening domestic abuse shelter to honor daughter Bobbi Kristina
Singer Bobby Brown is finding his purpose after the passing of his daughter Bobbi Kristina and plans to open a…
Gwyneth Paltrow denies she’s “Becky with the good hair”
Ever since Beyonce released Lemonade in 2016, fans have been trying to figure out the identity of the woman her…
Porsha’s new man + Kenya and Sheree are OUT
Instagram Looks like a lot of changes are happening when it comes to the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta…
Say it ain’t so: Lauryn Hill cancels several tour dates for 20th Anniversary ‘Miseducation’ tour
Lauryn Hill has postponed or canceled several up-coming tour dates. (AP Photo/Spencer Weiner, file) It looks like Lauryn Hill may…
Protestors shut down gas station after two employees caught on camera kicking a Black woman
Two gas station employees were arrested after video shows them kicking a Black woman in front of their convenience store.…
Cher’s Fabulous Journey From Camp Diva To Serious Actress And Back Again
Of all the pop stars who have attempted to act, Cher’s track record is arguably the best. “Silkwood.” “Mask.” “The…
Black female pilot makes history in Alabama National Guard | Stars & Stripes
FORT RUCKER, Ala. — An Alabama soldier has made history as the first black female pilot in the state National…
Demi Lovato apparent overdose: How to keep loved ones from relapsing
Drug-abuse relapses: What to know The news of Demi Lovato’s apparent overdose and relapse has many people questioning how and…
15 Feb 2015 Spotlight: Should shorter term stays be allowed in private homes in Singapore?
There have been growing calls from some camps to allow shorter stays to cater to tourists who prefer to stay…
Press Review of March 20, 2018 [The Morning Call]
We review the headlines of Africa’s top newspapers on The Morning Call.… READ MORE … source
Nick and Cris on Raptors’ potential after acquiring Kawhi Leonard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter detail why the Toronto Raptors are now one of the best teams in the Eastern…
Missing unpublished, secret chapter of Malcolm X’s autobiography finally found
Portrait of American political activist and radical civil rights leader Malcolm X (1925 – 1965) as he holds an 8mm…
Art installation honors African-American military role during Civil War | The DC Line
Celebrations are underway to mark the 20th anniversary of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum. The four-day commemoration…
CBS probes misconduct claims against CEO Moonves amid legal battle
(Reuters) – U.S. broadcasting and media company CBS Corp (CBS.N) said on Friday it was investigating allegations of personal misconduct…
Shingrix vaccine makes shingles less severe, disruptive to quality of life
(Reuters Health) – The vaccine Shingrix prevents shingles, and if people do contract the virus, it reduces the severity of…
How the US economy is doing now in four charts
While he was on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to grow the country’s economy by more than 4%…
Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered
Interested in Twitter? Add Twitter as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Twitter news, video, and…
Trump touts economy: ‘These numbers are very, very sustainable’
The US economy grew at a 4.1% annual rate in the second quarter of the year, a figure Trump touted…
CBS chief Leslie Moonves accused of sexual misconduct in upcoming Ronan Farrow article: Report
The New Yorker is set to publish a bombshell investigation of the head of CBS Corporation that includes allegations of…
The economy is doing well and Trump deserves some credit
“These numbers are very, very sustainable — this isn’t a one-time shot,” Trump said on Friday, speaking from the South…
Trump and Putin’s RSVP’s: Yes, for sure, if, if if. …
Interested in Donald Trump? Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump…
US economy grows at fastest pace since 2014
The US economy roared into high gear in the spring, growing at the fastest pace in almost four years. Second-quarter…
1st funeral held for family that lost 9 in duck boat tragedy
One large casket and three heartbreakingly small ones. Four family members who died in a duck boat accident in Missouri…
Romans fact-checks Trump's economy claims
CNN’s Christine Romans breaks down what factors are boosting economic growth under President Trump and whether or not they are…
Ex-security aide to Macron says he betrayed president
Interested in France? Add France as an interest to stay up to date on the latest France news, video, and…
The full story on Trump’s ‘economic turnaround’
The economy did grow at a 4.1% annual pace in the second quarter, the best in four years. But most…
Jim Carrey Kills Off The House Of Representatives In New Artwork
The actor-turned-artist added to his fast-expanding portfolio of politically charged paintings on Thursday with this critique of the lower chamber…
Jimmy Kimmel Tweaks Son’s Animal Book To Zing Eric And Donald Trump Jr.
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host said on Thursday night’s show he was unhappy with the way the elephant goes “Trump!…
How Ali Wong’s Stand-Up Became The 30-Something Woman’s ‘What To Expect’
Not something women typically talk about when basking in the so-called “magical” afterglow of childbirth. These soft, breathable undergarments are…
Paul McCartney Returns To Liverpool For Surprise Concert
Paul McCartney got back to his roots Thursday with a “secret” concert at The Cavern Club in Liverpool. The club…
Nick Jonas And Priyanka Chopra Reportedly Engaged After 2 Months Of Dating
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra have caught the lovebug hard. The former boy bander and the Bollywood star are reportedly…
Gwyneth Paltrow Slams Rumor That She’s Beyonce’s ‘Becky With The Good Hair’
Gwyneth Paltrow might be the enemy of fact-checkers everywhere and in the running for the most hated celebrity around, but…
Ed Westwick Won’t Face Rape Charges, LA Prosecutors Say
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not file rape charges against British actor Ed Westwick, a representative for…
Cardi B Gets Real About ‘Postpartum S**t’ And Struggles As New Mom
Cardi B is being careful with herself. The “I Like It” rapper has passed more milestones in the last few…
Demi Lovato Fans Put On Show After Hospitalized Singer Is Forced To Cancel
Demi Lovato had to cancel her performance in Atlantic City this week after a reported drug overdose, so fans held…
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – NO. 8: Black Business Leaders Rebuke Japanese Prime Minister’s Racist Remarks
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
ICV Partners Raises $585 Million For Newest Fund, Marking its Largest Fundraising Ever
Achieving its largest fundraising ever, ICV Partners has raised $585 million in committed capital for its fourth fund. The New…
Tamás Waliczky Will Represent Hungary at 2019 Venice Biennale -ARTnews
Tamás Waliczky, Panorama Camera, 2016. ©2016 TAMÁS WALICZKY/COURTESY THE ARTIST, MOLNÁR ANI GALLERY, AND OSAGE GALLERY The Ludwig Museum of…
Peter Freeman, Inc. Now Represents Fernanda Gomes -ARTnews
Fernanda Gomes at Museo Jumex in Mexico City, 2018. COURTESY PETER FREEMAN, INC. Peter Freeman, Inc. in New York has…
‘From the Cradle to the Boat’ at C24 Gallery, New York -ARTnews
View of a performance by Lynsey Peisinger, as part of “From the Cradle to the Boat,” 2018, curated by Tommy…
Sharon Louden Appointed Artistic Director of Chautauqua Institution’s Visual Arts Program -ARTnews
Sharon Louden. COURTESY SHARON LOUDEN The Chautauqua Institution in Western New York has appointed the artist, educator, and editor Sharon…
Bobby Brown denies allegations he abused Whitney Houston: ‘The public record is wrong’
Bobby Brown is denying allegations that he abused his late ex-wife, Whitney Houston. (Getty Images ) LOS ANGELES – Bobby…
Eric Garner’s mother confronts Mayor Bill de Blasio about her son’s death
Gwen Carr is determined to see all the officers involved in her son’s death, go to prison. (Photo by Andrew…
Family of Seagram’s liquor heiress nabbed in NXIVM sex cult arrest pays her $100M bond
Relatives of Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman (pictured) signed on to pay her whopping $100 million bond, so she can…
4 fabtastic films to see this weekend
Sorry to Bother You It’s a great weekend to go to the movies thanks to several films featuring some of…
Nick on Myers saying Cousins is with Warriors ‘Because he wants to win’ | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA. Hear what they had to say about ‘Boogie’ Cousins after Golden State Warriors…