Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Putting their education first

When Roy Hammond played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors, he faced some of the world’s toughest competition on the court.
It is hard not to believe that the mental toughness needed to succeed at that level helped prepare him for the most significant challenge of his life: single fatherhood.

MORRIS CHESTNUT

When he first burst onto the scene in 1991’s “Boyz n the Hood,” the quietly charismatic Morris Chestnut appeared destined to become one of America’s most popular young actors. If ubiquity is the measure, he seems to have fulfilled that destiny. Just in the last several years, he has starred in several successful films (“The Call,” “Think Like a Man,” “The Brothers,” “Not Easily Broken,” the forthcoming “Kick-Ass 2”) and television series such as “V” and “Nurse Jackie.” One of his most highly anticipated roles is due in November, when the long-awaited sequel “The Best Man Holiday” arrives in theaters.

Italian Bruschetta

June 3, 2013 by  
Filed under Food

Spring is in the air! And what better way to welcome summer than with a recipe that is deliciously simple yet refined and refreshing! Heirloom tomatoes are all the rage — and for good reason.

BEYONCÉ: World tour comes to Vegas!

If you were to collect all of the adjectives ever used to describe Beyoncé Knowles and condense them into a single word, captivating would likely be the end result. Her personal and professional lives are the object of such deep fascination it is counterintuitive to believe that the multitalented, 17-time Grammy winner described herself as “shy” when she was a girl growing up in Houston, Texas.

In Las Vegas, Chris Tucker finds his silver lining

The success of “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” helped launch the careers of many comics in the early 1990s, but only a select few were destined for superstardom. Among that “talented tenth”: box office sensation Chris Tucker, who will perform live May 26 at Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort.

A mother’s love

May 6, 2013 by  
Filed under Extra

When all around us is chaotic and confusion enters the soul, a mother’s love can bring a warm silence. Her eyes share the feelings of her heart, providing comfort in the midst of our deepest fears. “Momma” is a word sent by God, and its soulful blend gives rhythm to the sing-song of our cries.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

May 6, 2013 by  
Filed under Food

Spring is in the air! And what better way to welcome summer than with a recipe that is deliciously simple yet refined and refreshing! Heirloom tomatoes are all the rage — and for good reason.

Best Body in the World

Take one look at her rippling muscles and it is no mystery why Iris Kyle is considered the world’s top female bodybuilder. A native of Michigan, Kyle is an eight time winner of Ms. Olympia, the most prestigious bodybuilding competition on the planet.

A mother by choice

Battling for their precious son’s life, a selfless Las Vegas couple turns to the black community in a time of need.

Giving honor to the queen

On Mother’s Day, Las Vegas sons reveal what makes their moms so special.

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