Black News Updates

Michelle Obama Honors Top Designers at White House

First Lady invites hopeful teens to network with winners of National Design Awards

2011-09-14

Brett Zongker The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- For 16-year-old Princess Lawrence, it was dizzying to be one of 15 high school students invited to the White House as Michelle Obama honored the winners of the National Design Awards. Read the complete article

'Contagion' Dethrones ‘The Help’ to Become Box Office Leader

Pandemic thriller brings in $23.1 million its first weekend

2011-09-12

Derrik J. Lang AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Contagion" infected enough moviegoers to catch the top spot at the box office. Read the complete article

Singer/Dancer/Actor Andre Jordan on 'Shrek: The Musical'

Stage artist talks about exactly what makes his role as Donkey unforgettable

2011-09-09

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

We spoke with the multi-talented Andre Jordan, newly cast as Donkey, about his career, his life goals, and what makes this show so much fun. Find Read the complete article

Sanaa Lathan: The ‘Contagion’ Interview

Sanaa most recently appeared in the title role in the comedy 'By The Way, Meet Vera Stark' in an extended engagement at the 2econd Stage Theatre in Manhattan

2011-09-08

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, Sanaa talks about her new film, “Contagion,” an apocalyptic thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh and featuring an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Elliott Gould. Read the complete article

Marc Anthony, J. Lo Launch Fashion Lines at Kohl's

Though they recently split, entertainers collaborate on clothing

2011-09-07

Mesfin Fekadu The Associated Press

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony may be ending their personal relationship, but their professional one lives on. Read the complete article

'The Help' Puts in Overtime at No. 1 With $19M

Domestic total hits $123 million; film also rolls out overseas

2011-09-06

David Germain AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Help" stayed on the job over Labor Day, finishing as the No. 1 film for the third-straight weekend.

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Zendaya Costar Dancer in Shake It Up

Celebrity Interview

2011-09-06

Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News

Born in Oakland, CA 1996, Zendaya talks about "Shake It Up!" her hit Disney Channel sitcom where she co-stars opposite Bella Thorne as Raquel "Rocky" Blue, half of a comedic duo trying to dance their way to superstardom.

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Queen of Soul to Warm Up for Obama in Detroit

Aretha Franklin scheduled to perform before Labor Day speech open to public

2011-09-02

DETROIT (AP) -- President Barack Obama will have a royal warm-up act when he comes to Detroit to speak during the city's annual Labor Day festivities. Read the complete article

Sony Tablets Aim to Stand Out From Crowd

Tablet P device is small enough to fit in a purse, opens to reveal two screens

2011-09-01

Peter Svensson AP Technology Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sony Corp. on Wednesday revealed its first two tablet computers, with some features that aim to set them apart from the herd of iPad competitors. Read the complete article

Stevie Wonder Makes Musical Tribute to Motown's Edwards

Sister of record company founder helped build musical empire

2011-08-31

Jeff Karoub The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- Hundreds packed a Detroit church Wednesday to give a final goodbye to Esther Gordy Edwards, the sister of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. who helped him build the musical empire and led efforts to preserve the original headquarters in the city. Read the complete article