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*There is nothing like the tragedy of losing a child, especially when you send your child to college and they fall prey to violence. That’s the last thing anyone would expect to happen to their child. Well, the Judith and James Jackson are still in shock after learning on Facebook that their daughter was found [...]
*LL Cool J is in mourning today following the death of his father. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The rapper/actor took to Twitter to inform fans that his dad, James Nunya, passed away at the age of 65. “RIP to My Father James Nunya. You passed away… But The lessons you taught me live [...]
*It seems that having HIV/AIDS nowadays is no less taboo these days than it was when it started gaining worldwide attention in the 1980s. Some have no idea that it isn’t as easily contracted as they think, especially with all the new drugs that are available to treat and prevent the virus. And in most [...]
*Former NFL team owner Art Modell, whose reputation was forever tainted when he moved his franchise from Cleveland to Baltimore, died early Thursday. He was 87. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] David Modell said he and his brother, John, were at their father’s side in Baltimore when he “died peacefully of natural causes.” Modell was [...]
*The results are in, actor Sherman Hemsley passed away recently due to complications from a cancerous lung. The death certificate officially reads that he died from “superior vena cava syndrome,” a condition developed from a mass on the lung. Also, according to reports, the actor was advised to undergo chemo and radiation, however it’s unclear [...]
*Sherman Hemsley, best known for his iconic TV character George Jefferson on “The Jeffersons,” has died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police tell TMZ. He was 74. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] At press time, it was unclear how he died. Hemsley first became famous through guest appearances on “All in the Family.” [...]
*Maria Cole, the widow of singing legend Nat “King” Cole, the mother of Natalie Cole and in her own right a former Big Band singer, died Tuesday in Boca Raton, Fla., after a brief battle with cancer, reports People.com. She was 89. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “Our mom was in a class all by [...]
*After the tragic death of singing diva, Donna Summer, there’s a classic battle royal over the huge fortune she left behind. Two of her three daughters, Mimi, 39 and Brooklyn, 31, are now throwing blows to see who is going to win most of the $75 million fortune, according to the National Enquirer. The ladies [...]
*Beyoncé honored the King of Pop with an open letter this Monday, on the third anniversary of his death. She shared with Michael about her history in getting to know him as a musician. “When I was just starting out, my first producer used to make me listen to Michael Jackson’s live performance of ‘Who’s [...]
*Police beating victim Rodney King is a figure in history that reminds the African American community that racism is still a strong force in society. Despite his historical significance, he was not a rich man with a whole lot of financial influence. And since his passing, his family has had trouble scraping up funds to [...]
*Noted fashion writer/blogger Erica Kennedy’s recently announced death shocked the nation and led many to believe it was a murder. But reports from the Miami Beach police say there were no signs of foul play. However, the death is being classified as a “death investigation pending toxicology results.” Results from toxicology reports take 4 to [...]
*The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that 19-year-old rapper Lil’ Phat, real name Melvin Vernell III, was shot and killed in Atlanta on Thursday (June 7). [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The artist, signed to Trill Ent. with labelmates Webbie, Lil Boosie and Lil Trill, was shot at around 6:40 p.m. Thursday in the parking deck [...]
*The family of five-time Grammy winner and disco diva Donna Summer released a statement regarding her passing, as condolence messages from her colleagues in the entertainment industry continue to pour out. “Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith,” her family said Thursday. “While we [...]
*TMZ is reporting that legendary singer Donna Summer, known as the Queen of Disco, died this morning following a battle with cancer. She was 63. Summer was in Florida at the time of her death, according to the website. She was reportedly trying to keep the extent of her illness out of the press and [...]
*Gospel star and Grand Rapids, Michigan pastor Marvin Sapp shared his feelings behind “I Win,” his latest album and a tribute to his late wife, in a studio interview that aired on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” says MLive.com. NPR called Sapp “the biggest name in gospel today” as they discussed the changes in his life since his [...]
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