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The spokeswoman for the New York City Medical Examiner informed the public that Eric Garner’s death was the result of death by chokehold. Though Garner’s health issues including hypertension, obesity, and asthma were contributing factors, the 43 year old man died from compression of the neck and compression of the chest. In the viral video,…
Jennifer Hudson, has joined forces with Stand Up to Cancer campaign for their latest campaign, entitled: “Two Worlds. One Dream”. Debuting in July, the public service announcement, which will appear in 4 print, digital, radio, and broadcast media, highlights the incredible work being done by today’s leading cancer researchers and stresses the importance of supporting…
Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence returns to television with the new comedy series Partners – premiering Monday, August 4 at 9pm on FX. The “Odd Couple” style sitcom also stars TV veteran Kelsey Grammer. In Partners, Grammer and Lawrence play two Chicago lawyers from vastly different backgrounds who unexpectedly meet in court as they each…
ATL’s hip-hop group Two-9 has made a name for themselves within the underground scene with tracks like “Where The Money At?” and “Scottie 2 Hottie.” After years of doing shows and tours, Two-9 has landed a deal with Mike Will Made It’s imprint Eardruma on Interscope records. The group has collaborated with Mike Will Made…
R. Kelly was supposed to perform at the festival on August 29th, but now both the R&B singer and the festival have released a joint statement to Columbus Alive about his departure. The announcement came following weeks of public outcry over his scheduled appearance. The Columbus-based folk rock group Saintseneca wrote on their website that…
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will continue its “Respect the Classics” tribute to many of hip-hop’s finest with the vinyl release of rap icon Talib Kweli’s four historic Rawkus Records albums, including the underground classic, Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star, in a limited edition two-tone black on black picture disc, on September 16,…
Kevin Mcglynn, 53, was held without bail Friday at his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court for dropping off three terrifying letters to Rihanna’s Soho Lafayette St. apartment in New York. Mcglynn left letters that referred to her as a “b—ch”, and threats to break into her apartment. These events occurred are in addition to four…
Queens rapper Nas became the first rapper invited to trace his family tree through the PBS series “Finding Your Roots”. His family’s story is among those told on season two of “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by Harvard University scholar, author and filmmaker Henry Louis Gates Jr. and will be debuting September 23, 2014. The experience…