Video: Roach Gigz Q&A

Up and coming Bay Area artist will be performing at The Backspace on Sept. 24

2012-09-20

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

The up and coming Bay Area artist has released a series of successful mixtapes and was featured on MTV2’s Sucker Free last year. He sat down with The Skanner News to discuss the new tour and his love for hip-hop. Read the complete article

Books: 'The Courage to Hope: How I Stood Up to the Politics of Fear' by Shirley Sherrod

Former state USDA director, slandered by Andrew Breitbart, gets the last word on infamous incident

2012-09-19

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Sherrod finally gets to set the record straight in 'The Courage to Hope,' a poignant half-autobiography/half-tale of redemption. Not only does the moving memoir address the infamous incident which thrust the author into the limelight but, perhaps more importantly, it recounts a life story which reveals her to be a real role model well worthy of admiration and emulation. Read the complete article

News Briefs


Video: Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on 'Idol' Feud Rumors

New season of popular show returns in January

2012-09-18

Breeanna Hare CNN

(CNN) -- The speculation that Mariah Carey was not pleased with Fox's decision to bring Nicki Minaj on as another new judge began weeks before the network actually confirmed it, so we're not surprised that there are new rumors suggesting that the two are in the midst of a feud. Read the complete article

Usher Opens Up on Marriage, Divorce and His Kids

Artist has rarely discussed his tumultuous separation from his ex-wife

2012-09-18

Breeanna Hare CNN

(CNN) -- If you missed Oprah Winfrey's interview with Usher on Sunday for "Oprah's Next Chapter," you might've missed the only time Usher willingly opened up about his tumultuous separation from his ex-wife, Tameka Foster. Read the complete article

Video: Chris Brown's Rep on His Tattoo: It's Not Rihanna

Singer's new ink is a black-and-white image of what some believe is a woman's battered face

2012-09-12

Lisa Respers France CNN

(CNN) -- A new tattoo on Chris Brown's neck is raising some eyebrows. Read the complete article

Video: Nicki Minaj on Romney Endorsement: Sarcasm, Get It?

Line from mixtape has stirred political controversy but is it much ado about nothing?

2012-09-11

CNN Political Unit

(CNN) -- Singer, songwriter and eclectic celebrity Nicki Minaj took to Twitter Monday to clarify what appeared to be an endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanking President Barack Obama for understanding her "sarcasm." Read the complete article

BOOKS: ‘Shop, Cook, Eat: Outside of the Box’

Vancouver author wants to help you change your life

2012-09-10

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

Chrisetta Mosley’s career as an author is taking off. She has a second book about healthy eating – “Shop, Cook, Eat: Outside of the Box” -- and loads of readers for her bright and positive blog, “Farewell Fatso!” Read the complete article

AEG Drops Michael Jackson Insurance Claim

A Lloyds of London underwriter sued AEG and Michael Jackson LLC after Jackson's death

2012-09-10

Alan Duke CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- AEG dropped its claim Monday for a $17.5 million insurance policy for Michael Jackson, just days after e-mails revealed the concert promoter had doubts about Jackson's health at the time they were applying for the insurance. Read the complete article

Cool Nutz Releases New Music Video

Veteran Portland artist’s latest album is available online

2012-09-07

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

Veteran Portland artist Cool Nutz released a new video for his single “Champagne Toast”. Read the complete article

Patti LaBelle Settles Assault Lawsuit, Woman's Attorney Says

Complaint alleges singer physically assaulted a mother and her 18-month-old daughter

2012-09-05

Alan Duke CNN

(CNN) -- Patti LaBelle has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a complaint that she verbally and physically assaulted a mother and her 18-month-old daughter in a Manhattan apartment lobby two years ago, the mother's lawyer said Wednesday. Read the complete article