Whitney Houston

Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
May 17 2012

Hollywood by Choice

For avid moviegoers, this is their favorite time of the year, because we’re in the beginning of the summer blockbuster films. But are there any African American actors and actresses featured in these films? Being a part of a blockbuster film often translates into more work, not necessarily lead roles, but certainly pivotal roles.   

Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
Apr 5 2012

Daughter of the late Whitney Houston

Producer/writer/director and star Tyler Perry has signed Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, to a recurring role on the Perry Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) comedy, “For Better or Worse.”  This family sitcom is based on the characters introduced by Perry’s movies “Why Did I Get Married?” and “Why Did I Get Married Too?”

Apr 5 2012

White crystal-like, powdery substances found in hotel room

 A spoon with a “white crystal-like substance” and remnants of a “white powdery substance” were found in the Beverly Hills hotel room where singer Whitney Houston died, according to a coroner’s report issued Wednesday.

Houston, 48, drowned in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton on Feb. 11. Coroner’s officials said previously that cocaine use and heart disease contributed to her death, with evidence that the singer used cocaine shortly before she slipped under the water in the tub.

Mar 27 2012

Held in Van Nuys jail

Singer Bobby Brown, the ex-husband of the late Whitney Houston, was arrested in Tarzana Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Brown, 43, was arrested about 12:20 p.m. at Victory Boulevard and Wilbur Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Harris.

Brown was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and was being held at the Van Nuys jail, Harris said. Brown was pulled over for allegedly talking on a cell phone.

Jasmyne A. Cannick  |   OW Contributor
Mar 22 2012

Silent when White men insult Black women

I’m not a self-described feminist, but even I have noticed over the past few weeks how American feminism has been fired up and ready to go over attacks from the political left and right.

Rush Limbaugh got the ball rolling by calling Georgetown University law school student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute.” Liberal outposts like Media Matters were aided greatly by the National Organization of Women targeting advertisers of Limbaugh, and to date, more than 100 have fled the show.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.