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Author: Charlene Cooper

Remembering Michael Jackson, Five Years Later
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Remembering Michael Jackson, Five Years Later

By Charlene Cooper · Jun 25, 2014
Jennifer Hudson Leaves Weight Watchers After Losing 80 Pounds
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Jennifer Hudson Leaves Weight Watchers After Losing 80 Pounds

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 16, 2014
President Obama Defends His 'Mom Jeans'
Celebrity

President Obama Defends His 'Mom Jeans'

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 15, 2014
'Oprah Prime' To Air Lupita Nyong'o's ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Speech
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

'Oprah Prime' To Air Lupita Nyong'o's ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Speech

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 15, 2014
Chris Brown Jailed After Being Kicked Out Of Rehab
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Chris Brown Jailed After Being Kicked Out Of Rehab

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 15, 2014
Naomi Campbell Leads UN March To End Violence Against Women
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Naomi Campbell Leads UN March To End Violence Against Women

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 9, 2014
Mo'Nique Credits Family for 82-Pound Weight Loss
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Mo'Nique Credits Family for 82-Pound Weight Loss

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 9, 2014
Frank Ocean Sued For Backing Out of Chipotle Ad
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Frank Ocean Sued For Backing Out of Chipotle Ad

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 8, 2014
Malik Yoba to Co-Star in Lee Daniels' Series 'Empire'
Entertainment

Malik Yoba to Co-Star in Lee Daniels' Series 'Empire'

By Charlene Cooper · Mar 8, 2014
Robin Roberts to Host Oscar Pre-Show
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Robin Roberts to Host Oscar Pre-Show

By Charlene Cooper · Feb 17, 2014
'12 Years a Slave' Wins Best Film at BAFTA Awards
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'12 Years a Slave' Wins Best Film at BAFTA Awards

By Charlene Cooper · Feb 17, 2014
Idris Elba Not a Fan of 'Black Bond' Rumors
Celebrity

Idris Elba Not a Fan of 'Black Bond' Rumors

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 5, 2014
Michelle Obama Extends Her Hawaii Vacation
Celebrity · Travel

Michelle Obama Extends Her Hawaii Vacation

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 5, 2014
OWN Acquires TV Rights to 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'
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OWN Acquires TV Rights to 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 4, 2014
Quvenzhane Wallis to Earn Reported $1.5 Million for 'Annie'
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Quvenzhane Wallis to Earn Reported $1.5 Million for 'Annie'

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 4, 2014
Fantasia Denies Suicide Rumors
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Fantasia Denies Suicide Rumors

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 4, 2014
President Obama Won't Let Daughter Sasha Use Facebook
Celebrity · New Year's Eve

Obama Rings in New Year in Low-Key Fashion

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 1, 2014
Why Kelly Rowland Will Have A Small Wedding
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Why Kelly Rowland Will Have A Small Wedding

By Charlene Cooper · Jan 1, 2014
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