Lawyer: 'Droves' of Potential Plaintiffs in Travolta Sex Suit

Actor’s legal team responds with evidence that they say will debunk allegations

2012-05-10

Alan Duke, CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- John Travolta's lawyer argued a time-stamped photograph and a restaurant receipt show the actor was in not in Los Angeles when a massage therapist claims he sexually assaulted him at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Read the complete article

Ex-Miss USA Rima Fakih Gets Probation in DUI Case

Community service and $600 in fines means first Arab-American winner avoids jail

2012-05-09

Mike Householder The Associated Press

HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Rima Fakih, the first Arab-American to be crowned Miss USA, avoided jail during sentencing Wednesday in her Michigan drunken driving case, an experience she described as "very humbling." Read the complete article

Will Smith Supports Obama's Call for Higher Taxes

Millionaire actor says he has “no problem” with the notion of 30 percent rate

2012-05-08

Ryan Pearson AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- One of Hollywood's biggest and best-paid stars is supporting President Barack Obama's call for higher taxes on the country's top earners. Read the complete article

A Beastie Boy's Death: What Is Salivary Gland Cancer?

The survival rate depends on whether the ailment has spread to other parts of the body

2012-05-07

Steve Almasy, CNN

(CNN) -- It's extremely rare for people to be diagnosed with salivary gland cancer. Most Americans who get it are older than 55. Read the complete article

Book Review: ‘Khalil’s Way,’ by David Miller

America is presently plagued by a bullying epidemic which has resulted in literally millions of kids skipping classes, changing schools and even dropping out entirely

2012-05-04

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

“Do you have nightmares about going to school? Do you hate going to school because you know you’ll be teased, or shoved or even beaten up? If yes, you are not alone…" Read the complete article

Books: ‘The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto,’ Tavis Smiley and Cornel West

An eye-opening opus which discusses the burgeoning phenomenon of poverty in chilling detail

2012-05-04

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Last summer, Tavis Smiley and Cornel West embarked on a cross-country bus tour to bring attention to the plight of the approximately 150 million citizens living at or below the poverty level. Read the complete article

Popchips CEO Apologizes for ‘Brownface’ Ashton Kutcher Ad

Actor at one point plays Bollywod producer, wearing brown makeup and wig

2012-05-03

Breeanna Hare, CNN

(CNN) -- Ashton Kutcher's participation in a Popchips video campaign has gone viral, alright, but because of complaints of racism. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Elephant Plays Tunes on Harmonica at National Zoo

Instrument is attached to Shanthi’s stall, and she’ll play even without an audience

2012-05-02

Brett Zongker The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An elephant named Shanthi at the Smithsonian's National Zoo plays a harmonica with her trunk and appears to love doing it. Read the complete article

Beyonce Named People Mag’s Most Beautiful Woman

"I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth,” singer says

2012-04-26

NEW YORK (AP) -- People magazine has named Beyonce as the World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2012. Read the complete article

'Awkward Black Girl' Creator Responds to Racism

Winner of award for best web show says the Internet allows discriminators to hide behind their screens

2012-04-25

Sarah Springer and Sarah Edwards CNN

(CNN) -- After "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl," won the Shorty Award for best web show last month, creator Issa Rae saw racist comments and the N-word lobbed at her via social media. Read the complete article