"The North Pole" web comedy looks at displacement of African-Americans in Oakland
A new web series called "The North Pole" takes a comedic look at the displacement of long-time Oaklanders in a way the creator hopes will shed light on a very serious issue.
Jay-Z dedicates song to Colin Kaepernick at NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) - Jay-Z performed his first headlining concert in three years in his hometown of New York City on Friday, a show that featured his popular hits and a dedication to outspoken NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Brooklyn rapper kicked off the first of three days of the Meadows Music and Arts Festival at Citi Field in Queens, performing a 90-minute set that included his well-known songs...
Jemele Hill says 'white supremacist' comments 'painted ESPN in an unfair light'
ESPN host Jemele Hill took to Twitter on Wednesday evening “to address the elephant in the room,” after coming under fire Monday for calling President Donald Trump a “white supremacist.”
TMZ: Frank Vincent dies at 78
Frank Vincent, known for his roles on The Sopranos and Goodfellas died Wednesday at a New Jersey hospital, according to TMZ.
Tennis champion Serena Williams announces birth of daughter
Go ahead and add another title to Serena Williams' collection: Mom. The tennis star announced via social media on Wednesday that she gave birth to a girl named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
Charlottesville 'unity' concert: Dave Matthews Band, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell to play free show
The Dave Matthews Band, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams and Ariana Grande will be among the performers at a free unity concert in Charlottesville, Virginia, later this month.
Steely Dan co-founder, guitarist, Walter Becker dies at 67
Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the rock group Steely Dan, has died. He was 67. His official website announced his death Sunday with no further details.
Tyler Perry donates $1 million for Harvey relief, $250k going to Joel Osteen's church
Actor and entertainer Tyler Perry announced that he will donate $1 million to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. In addition, he is defending his friend Joel Osteen and donating the first $250,000 to his church to help buy supplies.
Man rescued from the flames at Burning Man festival has died
A Nevada sheriff says the man who ran into the flames at the Burning Man festival's signature burning ceremony has died. Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen identified the man as Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, who died Sunday morning at the UC Davis hospital burn center in California.
Mayweather-McGregor is a pay-per-view smash
Conor McGregor's improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a hit at the box office and could end up the biggest pay-per-view ever, with an estimated 50 million people watching in the United States alone.
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation gives $1M to Harvey relief
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has donated $1 million to the newly established United Way Harvey Recovery Fund which will go toward short and long term relief and recovery efforts. United Way Worldwide said Wednesday that the national fund will distribute 100 percent of donations to recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Scary 'IT' haunted house pops up in Hollywood
IT has arrived! Hollywood has become haunted with the latest attraction the boulevard....and the Walk of Fame has never been the same! Warner Bros. Entertainment has set up a recreation of the house in the upcoming movie IT. (In theaters September 8th) and the FREE haunted house goes until September 10th.This is a remake of Stephen King's classic film. New cast, but same old scary clowns!
Princess Diana's influence endures 20 years after her death
LONDON (AP) - The shock came late on a summer evening: After an idyllic Mediterranean holiday, Princess Diana had been in a car crash in Paris. Her boyfriend was dead; she was hospitalized, condition unclear.
Kardashian siblings give $500K to Harvey victims
Kim Kardashian West and her famous siblings are donating $500,000 to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.
J.J. Watt, Kevin Hart, Chris Young lead fundraisers for Houston
HOUSTON (WTXF/AP) – Celebrities across the country are continuing their fundraising efforts for those affected by Harvey, as the storm prepares to make landfall once again.
Coldplay dedicates original, heartfelt song to Houston
Coldplay dedicated an original, heartfelt song to Houston last night in Miami during their concert at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Kevin Hart calls fellow on stars to help with Harvey relief
HOUSTON (AP) - Stars including Kevin Hart, Katy Perry and country singer Chris Young are lining up to help raise money for flood relief efforts in Houston.
Kevin Hart calls on fellow stars to help with Harvey relief
HOUSTON (AP) - Kevin Hart has made a sizable donation to flood relief efforts in Houston, and he wants some of his famous friends to do the same.
Bay Area rapper 'Work Dirty' explains why he's performing at Patriot Prayer rally
A Vallejo rapper explains why he's performing at the Patriot Prayer rally: He wouldn't have been invited as a black man to an event that was hosted by white supremacists.
Lagunitas brewery creates cannabis-infused IPA
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, food and drink companies have been turning to weed for ideas. From pot oil to pot ice cream, plans to sell marijuana-laced items have taken off.