In an exclusive statement to “Extra,” R&B singer Bobby Brown commented on the health of his 18-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina. “Today my daughter did visit with doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She has been released and is presently with my family, including her siblings,” said Brown. He added, “Obviously the death of [...]

Wednesday, November 21, the morning before Thanksgiving, the halls and surrounding areas of Apostolic Church of God on Chicago’s south side were full of activity. In addition to the funeral service honoring Chicago firefighter Walter Patmon Jr. which was held in the sanctuary, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (BMOA) hosted [...]

Whitney Houston’s voice was one of the most beautiful ever.  She emoted with a rare pureness; any love song was hers. Her voice was stellar as it lingered. Her performance of a love song made you stand still and perhaps even shed a tear. She had the “WOW” factor. She was rooted in the church [...]

    My friend, Terisa Griffin married Attorney John Kendall over the Thanksgiving holiday.  She planned her wedding for a year.  It was perfect. Congressman Bobbie Rush married her at his church. The church was regal with flowers all over.  Bobbie was quite the minister.  The bride and groom surprised each other with their rings. [...]