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New Orleans Jazz Legend Allen Toussaint Dies at 77

*Legendary New Orleans pianist, songwriter, producer and performer, Allen Toussaint, who wrote such classics as "Working in a Coal Mine" and "Lady Marmalade," has...

We Remember: Derrick Gilbert A/K/A Poet D-Knowledge Dies At 45

*According to a notice sent to the Electronic Urban Report/EUR, Dr. Derrick Gilbert, PhD, a/k/a poet D-Knowledge, lost his battle with liver disease on...

BET Host Sam Sarpong Dies at Age 40 from Suicide

*Sad news to report in the world of entertainment. BET All Access pre-show host Sam Sarpong has died. BET reports the passing came from an apparent...

Al Sharpton to Speak at Funeral of NY Cop Killed in Harlem

*The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver remarks at Wednesday’s funeral for New York City Police Officer Randolph Holder, who was shot to...

Michael Jackson’s Dermatologist Arnold Klein Dies at 70

*Dr. Arnold Klein, dermatologist to the late Michael Jackson and other Hollywood stars, has died. He was 70. Klein died Thursday at Eisenhower Medical Center...

‘Hit the Floor’ Returns for a 3rd Season on January 18 [VIDEO]

*VH1's smash hit is back with a vengeance and the stakes have never been higher. “Hit the Floor” is returning for its third season Monday,...

Three 6 Mafia Rapper Koopsta Knicca Dies of Stroke at 40

*Rapper Robert "Koopsta Knicca" Cooper Phillips, member of Memphis group Three 6 Mafia, died Thursday (Oct. 8) in Memphis due to complications from a...

Moses Malone: Cause of Death Reportedly Heart Disease

*NBA legend Moses Malone died due to a severe hardening of his arteries, reports TMZ Sports. The Medical Examiner's Office in Norfolk, VA says Malone...

WE REMEMBER: NBA Legend Moses Malone Dead at 60

*Dang, another basketball great has gone on to the big hoop in the sky It was just two weeks ago that Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins...

We Remember: DC Radio Legend Bobby Bennett Passes Away at 72

*There's sad news for fans and family of radio man Bobby “The Mighty Burner” Bennett who was radio legend in the Washington, DC area...

Rev. Al Sharpton’s Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Mother Helen Burns Jackson

*If you haven't heard, Helen Burns Jackson, the mother of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, has died. She was 92. Rev. Jackson confirmed to TheAP...

Rapper Dex Osama Killed Outside Detroit Club; Meek Mill, DeJ Loaf Pay Tribute

*Rapper Dex Osama, who had been endorsed by Meek Mill and DeJ Loaf, was shot and killed early Monday morning at a gentleman's club...

We Remember: Dennis Greene, Sha Na Na Founder & Law Professor, Dies

*If you remember the retro-rock band Sha Na Na (which is actually still around), we've got sad news to report about one of its former...

WATCH Tyler Perry’s Emotional Tribute to Bobbi Kristina

*For those with thoughts of Bobbi Kristina Brown, Tyler Perry released his emotional video tribute to her on his Facebook page Friday. Among other things,...

History Making ‘Les Miserables’ Star Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21

Dang, this is a really sad story to have to report. After making history by being the first African American and the youngest actor to...

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