Don Cornelius, the producer and television host who created the dance show "Soul Train," was found shot dead in his Los Angeles home early Wednesday morning in what appears to be a suicide, the Los Angeles Police Department and the county coroner's office said. He was 75.
Mr. Cornelius was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 4:56 a.m., Mr. Winter said. "It was reported as a suicide, a self-inflicted wound," he said. "I have investigators at the hospital."
"Soul Train" was one of the longest-running syndicated shows in television history and played a critical role in spreading the music of black America to the world, offering wide exposure to musicians like James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson in the 1970s and 1980s.
"I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of my friend, colleague and business partner Don Cornelius," said Quincy Jones, according to the Associated Press. "Don was a visionary pioneer and a giant in our business. Before MTV, there was 'Soul Train.' That will be the great legacy of Don Cornelius. His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched. My heart goes out to Don's family and loved ones."
Tabloids...Shabloids...This story caught my eye. We've all wondered deep down why Khloe Kardashian looks so different from her siblings; Kim, Kourtney, and Rob. Well, according to National Enquirer, OJ Simpson is Khloe's daddy. Apparently while in jail, OJ has mentioned that he is Khloe's father.
It is known that Kris Jenner wasn't 100% faithful to her former husband, Robert Kardashian. Even Robert's wife at the time that he passed said that Khloe was NOT his daughter.
Why don't you take a look for yourself and decide.
We can't help but notice how much Khloe Kardashian and OJ's daughter, Sydney Brooke Simpson favor.
"Red Tails", the box office movie that tells the story of the Tuskeegee Airmen and features actors such as Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrance Howard, and even NeYo came in at #2 over the weekend and racked up $19.1 million dollars.
Check out this video which features its' director, Anthony Hemingway, talking about the cast of the movie.
The year of 2011 has been pretty epic in Hip-Hop with record sales and radio spins topping previous records. A select few dominated this year but did they make a top 5 Hip-Hop hit for the year?
5. Lil Wayne Feat. Cory Gunz- "6 Foot 7 Foot"
4. Big Sean Feat. Chris Brown "My Last"
3. Nicki Minaj Feat. Drake- "Moment 4 Life"
2. DJ Khaled Feat. Drake and Rick Ross- "I'm On One"
1. Chris Brown Feat. Busta Rhymes and Lil' Wayne- "Look at Me Now"
