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‘Spirit Seekers’

    Mom says you ask too many questions.But seriously, how else will you ever learn anything? You have to ask to know,...

Rapper Ja Rule leaves NY prison in gun case

LEAVES PRISON--In this March 2, 2010 photo, rapper Ja Rule attends the premiere of "Brooklyn's Finest" in New York. Platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule was set to leave an upstate New York prison on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 after serving most of his two-year sentence for illegal gun possession but head straight into federal custody in a tax case. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File) by Michael Virtanen Associated Press Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule left an upstate New York prison Thursday morning after serving most of his two-year sentence for illegal gun possession and headed straight into federal custody in a tax case.

Lou Myers, Mr. Gaines on 'A Different World,' dies

Lou Myers CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Actor Lou Myers, best known for his role as ornery restaurant owner Mr. Gaines on the television...

On Twitter, a peanut gallery mocks the Oscars

COVETED AWARD--An Oscar statue stands on the red carpet outside the 82nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 85th annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, file) by Jake Coyle AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You can simply tune into the Oscars. Or you can watch them with the peanut gallery on Twitter.

NY Fashion Week showcase fall/winter women’s wear

CARMEN MARC VALVO     (New York City)—Well before Donna Karan sent out looks with asymmetrical draping and an updated 80s vibe on...

Arts & Culture calendar 2-20-13

Thursday 21Black History ExhibitThe Franklin Center of Beaver County presents a Black History Exhibit from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Broadcast Street Café,...

Out & About 2-20-13

Sarah and Shawn are having a great time at Ava Lounge in East Liberty.     This week I visited CJ’s in the...

Drumline Live’ showcases Black College bands

  DRUMLINE LIVE’   by Genea L. Webb For New Pittsburgh Courier Reginald Brayon promises new twists and more high energy this time...

Forest Whitaker frisked at NYC deli over false theft allegation

  Forest Whitaker was frisked at a store in NYC on Friday after an employee allegedly accused him of stealing.     by NewsOne...

Emmett Till's family reacts to Lil Wayne lyric

  LYRICS HURT COMMUNITY--In this Sept. 26, 2012 photo, recording artist Lil Wayne speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in New...

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