Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Samuel L. Jackson and Will Smith were among the stars who paid their last respects to late hip-hop icon Heavy D at his funeral in New York on Friday. Th...

Donald Trump has accused Jon Stewart of being a racist because of political jokes made at the expense of Herman Cain.

Filmmaker Tyler Perry was the guest of honor at the Triumph Awards on Wednesday as he accepted an award from U.S. civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton. The Madea's Family Reunion director receive...

Civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton has taken to the internet to blast New York police after his ex-wife and oldest daughter were arrested in the city on Friday. Kathy Jordan, 53, and her ...

Months of waiting for the horror/comedy "Zombieland" were thankfully not spent in vain. Both hilarious and poignant, this film reminds us that even in the post-apocalyptic world that home and fami...

Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg are to test their general knowledge on TV after signing up to appear on a special celebrity edition of quiz show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." Vanessa Williams, Th...

TV presenter Bill O'Reilly has sparked outrage by launching into a bitter tirade about Michael Jackson on his nightly news show - calling the outpouring of grief since the star's death "pathetic in...

Reverend Al Sharpton is calling on U.S. Postal Service officials to honor Michael Jackson's legacy with a commemorative stamp. The civil rights leader and longtime friend of the Jackson family w...

Celebrities are expressing their shock, grief and remembrances after the news of Michael Jackson's death. Below is a collection of quotes from various stars about the King of Pop's tragic death. ...

Nick Cannon has launched a bitter attack on Eminem - accusing the rapper of "racial bigotry" over a derogatory new track which mentions his wife Mariah Carey. Cannon, who married the Hero hit...

Happy Birthday to actress/singer Ashlee Simpson (1984), actor Seann William Scott (1976), Wild Thing Neve Campbell (1973), No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani (1969), Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee (1962),...

Multi-Grammy Award winning artist James Brown, best known for his smoldering singing and revolutionary rhythmic style, is recognized worldwide as one of the most prolific figures in 20th century po...

Rapper Lil Wayne has lashed out at U.S. civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton in the lyrics to a new song, branding the minister a "nobody". On the track Misunderstood from his new album Th...

Rapper Nas' decision not to call his new album Nigger has been praised by civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton. The 34-year-old New York native wanted to use the title to make a political sta...

Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton has blasted allegations he demanded money from hip-hop producer Dr. Dre to end a disagreement between rival rappers 50 Cent and The Game. Bruce Willi...

Rosario Dawson is leading a campaign to encourage Hispanic Americans to vote in the forthcoming presidential election. The actress is proud of her Afro Cuban/Puerto Rican/American Indian Irish heri...

Happy Birthday to actress/pop-singer Ashlee Simpson (1984), actor Seann William Scott (1976), Wild Thing Neve Campbell (1973), No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani (1969), Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee (19...

Snakes On A Plane star Kenan Thompson has embarked on a strict diet so he can parody presidential hopeful Barack Obama on the upcoming season of satirical show Saturday Night Live. The heavy...

Civil rights leader Al Sharpton is "praying" for rapper David Banner after he refused to ban the word "nigger" from his lyrics. The hip-hop star criticized Sharpton's campaign to pressurize la...

Rappers Talib Kweli and David Banner have blasted Al Sharpton for proposing a ban on racist lyrics, insisting they will never stop using the word "nigger." Civil rights activist Sharpton is cu...

Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton has made a controversial u-turn over his treatment of shamed DJ Don Imus - calling for the star to be reinstated as a broadcaster. Imus was axed from CBS...

Entertainment website TMZ.com has hit back at civil rights activist Al Sharpton's claim they were racist when criticizing Beyonce Knowles' stage outfit at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) A...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s actress daughter Yolanda has died in Santa Monica, California. The eldest of the late civil rights leader's four children passed away yesterday, although the cause of death...

Snoop Dogg is urging the hip-hop community to get over its "petty" feuds, otherwise risk playing into the hands of those who want to censor rap music. Dogg - real name Calvin Broadus - insists he c...

James Brown's family marked the late Godfather Of Soul's 74th birthday yesterday with an attack on the music industry. Family and friends of the legendary singer gathered at a private ceremony at t...

Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton is launching a national March For Decency on Thursday in an effort to persuade rappers to outlaw the words 'bitch,' 'ho' and 'n**ger' in hip-hop tunes. ...

American activist Reverend Al Sharpton has called off plans to honor record label executive Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, because he fears being called a hypocrite. Sharpton successfully campaigned to have ...

Reverend Al Sharpton has received death threats after he successfully campaigned to have shamed radio host Don Imus fired from his show. The disgraced presenter was axed by radio bosses at CBS and ...