• Beyoncé's Video Ho, er, Phone

    After watching this leotard porno three times, I still don't get it. But that's assuming there's anything to get in the first place.
    Beyoncé and Lady Gaga star in Misogynistic Music Video, "Video Phone"
  • Oprah to Robin Givens: "I apologize."

    On Friday's show the daytime diva apologized to actress Robin Givens, ex-wife of former professional puncher Mike Tyson. Winfrey admitted that she should've handled a recent interview with Tyson much differently--better.
    Oprah Winfrey apologizes to Robin Givens about Mike Tyson interview
  • Illiteracy Begins and Ends at Home

    This summer, I had the privilege of teaching journalism to a girl I doubt I will ever forget. I was struck by her confidence and vibrant personality. But she refused to do her work. It was not until she broke down and told me her biggest struggles that I understood why. As a high school senior, she was reading and writing at a 9th grade level. Somewhere down the road something went very wrong with her education. I think it began at home.
    In Precious, And in Real Life, Illiteracy Begins and Ends at Home
  • Big Bird Turns 40

    My kids can stage a sit-in for The Backyardigans if they want to. I’m looking forward to checking out today's premiere of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary season.
    Sesame Street Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
  • Rihanna Gives Love the Middle Finger

    The wait is truly over. Rihanna finally speaks out about her abuse and actually has something to say worth hearing.
    Rihanna speaks to Diana Sawyer about Chris Brown and abuse
  • Going on the Offensive

    When it comes to race these days, what constitutes as offensive and what is just plain funny?
    NY Times: South Koreans Struggle With Race
  • One of Your Friends Might Be a Blackface Barack Obama for Halloween. Should You Get Upset?

    I’m bracing myself for one or two blackface Baracks.  And I’m trying to decide now – because I do my best thinking when I’m not in a ridiculous costume – how I’ll react.
    The recent fashion controversy and the current political climate have set the stage for some Obama-in-blackface Halloween scandals.
  • Mappin' All Over The World

    Though "Empire State of Mind" may be blasting from almost every corner on the streets of NYC, there are a few other city songs that we think deserve some love too.
    Empire State of Mind, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, World Series, Google Maps
  • Why Does Chris Brown Want to ‘Transform’ Twitter Into a Therapy Session?

    Yes, Chris, we know. And now, thanks to your Twitter page, we really know how much you miss Rihanna.
    Chris Brown, Rihanna, I Can Transform Ya, Twitter
  • Michelle Obama Is Glamourous

    Mrs. Obama is covering Glamour's December issue. She's stunning, as always. What do you think?
    Michelle Obama Covers Glamour Magazine's December Cover
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