‘The Help’ Receives Best Picture Oscar Nomination; Stars Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain Also Nominated

“The Help,” which was filmed in Mississippi, has been nominated for Oscar’s best picture.

Viola Davis, who played a black maid going public with tales of white employers in “The Help,” was nominated for best actress.

Will Hollywood’s Black Elite Get Behind Obama for a Second Term?

When Mattie Lawson’s husband, Michael, suggested in 2003 that they consider hosting a political fundraiser at their lavish Los Angeles estate for a new up-and-comer in the field, she immediately said no.

Romney Paid $3M in Federal Income Tax in 2010, Gave $1.5M to Mormon Church

Republican presidential candidate Mitt
Romney paid about $3 million in federal income taxes in 2010, having
earned more than seven times that – $21.7 million – from his investments
and making him among the wealthiest of American taxpayers.

Wave Of Bombings Kill 14 In Baghdad

A wave of car bombings hit the Iraq capital on Tuesday, killing 14 people and wounding more than 70 as violence surges in the country amid an escalating political crisis a month after the U.S. military withdrawal.

Cam Newton Replaces Eli Manning as Pro Bowl Backup

Cam Newton is headed to Hawaii.

Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston Excited About ‘Sparkle’ Remake

Jordin Sparks is overly excited about her role in the remake of 1976′s “Sparkle” because one of her biggest idols will star in the movie alongside her.

What a Difference a Picture Makes

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gave good reason for celebration for the hundreds of thousands who will arrive in Washington for the 39th annual March for Life on Monday.