Located on West Pico Boulevard stood an all white building with a restaurant sign printed in white and green that read “Maurice’s Snack ‘n’ Chat”. The restaurant that was opened in 1978 was owned by 98 year-old Maurice Prince.
A 28-year-old Compton man has been charged with human trafficking, pandering and the attempted pimping of an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced recently.
50 Cent declared bankruptcy on July 13 after losing a multi-million dollar lawsuit. The filing comes after Lavonia Leviston won a $5 million jury verdict against 50 after the court determined the rapper intentionally leaked a sex tape in which she was featured. Leviston is the former girlfriend and mother of rapper Rick Ross’ child.
Rihanna leaves fans cringing in excitement and shock with “B**** Better Have My Money” – her latest music video. The chart topping singer released the self-directed bloody thriller on Vevo Thursday at midnight.
Life wasn’t always easy for L.A.-based real estate mogul Danisha Danielle Hoston as a child she was raised by parents who were constantly in and out of her life, and in her early 20’s the father of her child was diagnosed with cancer and died ten weeks after their daughter’s birth. Just a couple months later, she was laid off her job and became dependent on welfare.
“Too proper for the black kids, too black for the Mexicans,” Miguel sings on the song, “what’s normal anyway.”
The R&B star, who is black and Mexican, explores his racial identity and more on the track, which he calls “the spine” of his new album, “Wildheart.”
1955- E. Frederic Morrow was appointed as an administrative aide to President Eisenhower and became the first African American to hold an executive position in the White House staff.
Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, pastor of Praises of Zion Baptist Church in Los Angeles, welcomed Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood, president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention (NBC), USA, Inc., on June 28. Dr. Gatewood delivered a powerful message at the 7 a.m., and 11 a.m., worship services. Addressing the congregation, she said, “Strive toward the full knowledge that there is a true and living God and that through His Son, Jesus, we have forgiveness and redemption.” Dr. Hardwick, who is also president of the Western Baptist State Convention (WBSC), added, “We must continue to equip the people
Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California celebrates President’s Day at its weekly meeting on July 13, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Rev. Xavier Thompson is the BMCLA president and Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor. Lewis Metropolitan C.M.E. Church salutes Pastor and Mrs. Wendell Oldham with a fellowship buffet on July 11, at 2 p.m., at 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. The celebration continues on July 12, at 10:30 a.m., with guest preacher, Pastor Adam Stevenson of Warren Chapel C.M.E. Church. Call (323) 292-0179
Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has no issue explaining how he has evolved as a musician. “Before I was just a dope rapper and now aware of how to compose music,” he said.
Solidifying his status as the clear and strong frontrunner in the race to represent California’s 44th Congressional District seat, State Senator Isadore Hall’s campaign announced that it exceeded the $400,000 mark in total funds raised for the campaign.
A 24-year-old man pleaded not guilty this week to the gang-related murder of a 19-year-old mentally disabled man who was gunned down near a South Los Angeles car wash, apparently over his red shoes. Kevin Deon Johnson and his co-defendant, Dwight Kevin Smith, 30, are both scheduled to return to court next Monday to get a preliminary hearing date. Smith pleaded not guilty on June 22 to a murder charge.
Since his days as a child growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, Stephen Boss was always on the move, which is how he earned the nickname “tWitch.” After studying dance at Southern Union State Community, he made his Hollywood debut in Season 3 of the reality TV series “So You Think You Can Dance” and was runner-up in the Finals in Season 4.
Think It’s A Game Records’ Rich Homie Quan’s irresistible smash “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” distributed by Empire Distribution, claims its independence in the number 1 slot over the July 4th holiday weekend as the most played song on urban radio.
Empire fans hold on to your seats because Lucious Lyon’s mother has arrived! Yes, you heard it right Lucious’ mother will make an appearance on season two and former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland will take on the role, according to E! Online.