Year: 2013

Lauryn Hill’s Goes All In On IRS and Racism

On June 28th, one day before she was scheduled to begin her sentence for tax evasion,  Lauryn Hill took to her Tumblr page and let it all out. In her open letter, she wrote: The concept of reverse racism is flawed, if not absolutely ridiculous. Most, if not all of the negative responses from people… Continue reading Lauryn Hill’s Goes All In On IRS and Racism

Unattractive People Aren’t Respected In The Workplace

Branden Lee is a blogger, screenwriter, producer, and actor, currently residing in Boston, MA. Follow Branden on Twitter and Tumblr. My last article revealed that beautiful people aren’t taken seriously as long term romantic partners. Apparently the respect pretty people don’t get when it comes to dating is replenished in the workforce. A new Michigan State University study… Continue reading Unattractive People Aren’t Respected In The Workplace

Here’s Your Daily Kids Killing Kids Report

Complements of the NRA and your loving Republican party. Police said a 6-year-old girl was fatally shot by her 4-year-old brother in Hopkinsville, Ky., WSMV reported. The children’s grandfather told WSMV that he was cleaning his pistol out and thought it was unloaded. His 4-year-old grandson then picked it up and pointed it at his… Continue reading Here’s Your Daily Kids Killing Kids Report

Making Sense of Airlines’ “Ancillary” Fees

Airline fees are ascending this summer and show no sign of leveling off. First, United Airlines upped its change fee to $200 for domestic flights. It took just two weeks for US Airways, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines to fall in line. Then, last week United was at it again, hiking change and cancellation… Continue reading Making Sense of Airlines’ “Ancillary” Fees

President Obama in Jail…

President Obama yesterday stood alone in the cramped Robben Island prison cell in South Africa that once held Nelson Mandela, gazing out at the blue sky through a barred window. Obama, who says his political career was inspired by Mandela’s nonviolent fight against apartheid, again drew inspiration by touring the penal island with First Lady… Continue reading President Obama in Jail…

“Enter The Dragon” Co-Star Jim Kelly Dies at 67

US actor and karate expert Jim Kelly, who starred with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, has died at the age of 67. Kelly became famed for his cool one-liners and fight scenes as the charismatic Williams in the 1973 martial arts classic. His other films included Black Belt Jones, Three the Hard Way, Golden… Continue reading “Enter The Dragon” Co-Star Jim Kelly Dies at 67

‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Alum Claudia Jordan — Omarosa’s Mom Just Punched Me

‘Celebrity Apprentice‘ alum Claudia Jordan says Omarosa‘s mother clocked her in the face moments ago at the Bet Awards … and claims she has filed a police report, TMZ has learned. We’re told the alleged attack went down at L.A. Live while Claudia was walking the red carpet. Our sources at the award’s show say, Claudia and Omarosa got into… Continue reading ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Alum Claudia Jordan — Omarosa’s Mom Just Punched Me

Martial Artist Jim Kelly, Known for ‘Enter the Dragon’ Role, Dies

Sporting an Afro hairstyle and sideburns, Kelly made a splash with his one-liners and fight scenes in the 1973 martial arts classic. His later films included “Three the Hard Way,” ‘’Black Belt Jones” and “Black Samurai.During a 2010 interview with salon.com, Kelly said he started studying martial arts in 1964 in Kentucky and later moved… Continue reading Martial Artist Jim Kelly, Known for ‘Enter the Dragon’ Role, Dies

Gunman Sought in Fatal Florida Road Rage Shooting

  Police Search for Gunman Following Deadly Road Rage Shooting Police were searching today for a gunman following an alleged road rage shooting in Tampa, Fla., that left one man dead. The victim, whom authorities have identified as 47-year-old Fred William Turner Jr. of Orlando, Fla., was driving on a Florida highway when he called… Continue reading Gunman Sought in Fatal Florida Road Rage Shooting

FBI Files Say MJ Paid Near 35 Million Dollars to his Victims

  Secret FBI files published in a British newspaper allege how superstar singer Michael Jackson paid off parents and victims of his sexual abuse. The thousands of pages of documents include private investigators’ reports, phone transcripts and hours of audio tapes that were created by a former investigator who once worked for jailed Hollywood sleuth Anthony Pellicano. “They describe how… Continue reading FBI Files Say MJ Paid Near 35 Million Dollars to his Victims