Oprah Winfrey Celebrates 72nd Birthday
Clay Cane
January 29, 2026
(AURN News) — Today marks the birthday of Oprah Winfrey, born Jan. 29, 1954, who turns 72. From a childhood marked by poverty in rural
Posts tagged: entertainment
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ABC Brings Back Jimmy Kimmel Amid Free Speech Battle
Clay Cane
September 23, 2025
(AURN News) — Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC after being suspended over remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Associated Press
On This Day: Vanessa Williams Becomes First Black Miss America
Clay Cane
September 17, 2025
On Sept. 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams made history at just 20 years old when she became the first Black woman crowned Miss America. Born March
Trump’s Economic Wins Are Fading Fast
Jamie Jackson
September 4, 2025
(AURN News) — The latest federal jobs data shows more signs of trouble for the U.S. economy — and puts numbers behind what many workers
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star, Dies at Age 60
Clay Cane
August 13, 2025
Danielle Spencer, best known as Dee Thomas on the hit sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” died Aug. 11 at age 60 after a long battle with cancer.
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Star, Dies at 54 in Costa Rica Drowning
Clay Cane
July 22, 2025
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54. The actor drowned while swimming during a family
Ananda Lewis, Beloved MTV VJ and Talk Show Host, Dies at 52
Clay Cane
June 12, 2025
According to People, Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52. The former MTV VJ and talk show host rose to fame in the
Most Americans Say AI Is Advancing Too Quickly
Jamie Jackson
May 27, 2025
(AURN News) — A new Axios Harris poll finds that a strong majority of Americans across age groups want companies to slow down the development
This Day in History: Bob Marley Unites Rivals at One Love Peace Concert in 1978
Clay Cane
April 22, 2025
On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some of reggae’s biggest
Top 10 African-American Characters in Comics & Video Games
Terry Jetter
February 25, 2025
From Static Shock to Black Panther, discover 10 Black characters who shaped comics and gaming, breaking barriers and inspiring fans with their powerful stories.
#HollywoodLive: Wren T. Brown on His Family’s 100-Year Artistic Legacy
Tanya Hart
February 12, 2025
As we continue celebrating Black History Month, actor/playwright/director/producer Wren T. Brown shares the incredible 100-year artistic journey of his family in his new book, A
Does Janet Jackson have a secret?
Tanya Hart
January 28, 2022
Click ▶️ to hear Tanya Hart’s Hollywood Live report:
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