LOS ANGELES (AP) — It took a murderous Idris Elba and a pair of dolphin buddies to defeat “Guardians of the Galaxy” at movie theaters. The Sony thriller “No Good Deed,” which stars Elba as an escaped convict and Taraji P. Henson as the innocent he terrorizes, opened on top of the box office with […]

When it comes to steamy scenes, it’s a good thing for Kerry Washington and Viola Davis. With frequent episodes of hot sex between her character Olivia Pope and either Tony Goldwyn’s Fitz or Scott Foley’s Jake, Washington is no stranger to expressing Olivia’s passionate side. And that suits the actress just fine. “It’s freeing to […]

ATLANTA (AP) — Kendrick Lamar appreciated Taylor Swift for paying homage to his music in a recent interview. Lamar was grateful to hear about Swift knowing the words to his lyrics and putting her in a great mood. The rapper praised the country music star for speaking highly of his music, saying her admiring remarks […]

LONDON (AP) — Now it’s Britain’s turn to mourn. British aid worker David Haines has been beheaded — like two American journalists before him — and the Islamic State group is threatening to kill a fourth captive. A grisly video released by the group showing Haines’ body both mocks the West and raises the pressure […]

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton, making her return to Iowa for the first time since the 2008 presidential campaign, implored Democrats on Sunday to choose shared economic opportunity over “the guardians of gridlock” in an high-profile appearance that drove speculation about another White House bid into overdrive. “Hello Iowa. I’m back!” Clinton declared […]

Carol Moseley Braun landed in the history books as the first African-American woman elected to the United States Senate. The feat is especially resonant as Ms. Braun remains the only Black woman thus far to hold that office. Born in Chicago, Ill. on August 16, 1947, Braun was raised by father Joseph, a Chicago police […]

Tennessee State got back into the win column with a 35-7 victory over Jackson State in the 25th annual Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. It was the Big Blue’s third straight victory against Jackson State. The win came on the heels of a 27-21 loss to Alabama State that knocked the […]