Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the Iranian woman who avoided death by stoning for adultery, may now receive 99 lashes because of a mistake by a British paper. The Times of London ran a picture of an unveiled woman incorrectly identified as Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. Even though the paper issued an apology, the court is insisting on…

Willow Smith, 9, the daughter of superstar couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, has dropped a single, “Whip My Hair.” Her shifting hairstyles in real life may have served as inspiration for the track, which channels Rihanna and Keri Hilson. Nepotism? Yes, 9-year-olds with famous parents can pretty much do whatever they want, like cut…

Fire swept through dozens of homes in three Detroit neighborhoods. Wind gusts up to 50 mph blew through the city, fanning the flames pushing the fire throughout the city. According to the Associated Press, Detroit Fire Department spokeswoman Katrina Butler said firefighters had to douse several house fires that rekindled early Wednesday. She said fire authorities…

Iconic talk-show host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey and legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones will receive Kennedy Center Honors this year. The dynamic duo will be joined by music legends Paul McCartney and Merle Haggard. Broadway’s Jerry Herman will also be celebrated. The awards will be given in December. Read more at The Washington Post.

It’s not news that fast food can lead to obesity-related health issues. It is shocking whenever we learn what is actually contained in some fast food products. McDonald’s chicken nuggets, which are quite popular with kids, are made with the chemical preservative TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone), a petroleum-based product. McNuggets also contain dimethylpolysiloxane, “an anti-foaming agent” also…

According to EURweb.com, Rodney King is engaged to Cynthia Kelly, 44, one of the jurors in his civil suit against the LAPD that resulted in a $3.8 million settlement in 1994. King and Kelly met at a pizzeria the day following the verdict, and “sparks” flew. Both were married at the time, so they didn’t…

Makeda Jahnesta Marley, 29, pleaded guilty to having nearly a dozen large marijuana plants in her home in Cain, Pa., located about 30 miles outside of Philadelphia. Marley was arrested in 2008 when authorities found her removing plants from her home when responding to a domestic dispute call. At a February hearing, Marley said she…

Amid reports that Reggie Bush will be stripped of his 2005 Heisman trophy because of being found guilty of violating NCAA rules, ESPN’s Jemele Hill calls out USC. She asks when they will repay the millions of dollars they made for capitalizing on Bush’s fame while there. Hill writes, “When will the school’s athletic department return…

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announced today that he will not seek re-election during the next mayoral election. The six-term mayor said that it is time to “move on” as he made his announcement with his wife standing by his side. Daley’s announcement sets off a power scramble that has been stymied by his 21 years…