Category Archives: Harlem born

Harlemite Al Pacino Drops Out of Despicable Me 2

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Harlem Godfather

East Harlem’s Al Pacino’s not getting animated after all. After completing much of the voice work for the role of the villain in Despicable Me 2, the screen legend has now abruptly pulled out of the highly anticipated sequel. Continue reading

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Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley Born In Harlem

Vincent Lushington Ottley

First Negro War-Correspondent For A Major Newspaper

Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley was born on August 2, 1906 in New York City’s Harlem.  His parents, Jerome P. and Beatrice (Brisbane) Ottley had emigrated to the United States from the island of Grenada.  Continue reading

Harlem’s Cicely Tyson In The May Issue Of Essence

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Diva Tude

In the new May issue of Essence magazine, Harlem born Cicely Tyson shares details about her relationship with Miles Davis, her return to Broadway with Trip to Bountiful and the importance of being happy.

Harlem’s Melba Moore And Gladys Knight At Motown Opening

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Double Diva’s

Harlem diva Melba Moore and Gladys Knight (and no Pips) on April 14th, 2013 at Motown on Broadway opening night. Continue reading

Souleo: Big Daddy Kane, the Soul Man?

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Harlem Father

Hip-hop legend, Big Daddy Kane could spend the rest of his career performing his classic songs all over the world without switching up a single beat. Continue reading

‘ER” Star And Harlem Born Mekhi Phifer Marries Reshelet Barnes

mekhi-phifer-gets-married-judge-mathis-the-jasmine-brand-595x595Harlem man Mekhi Phifer is off the market.

The “8 Mile” star married Reshelet Barnes on Saturday (March 30), according to E! News. Continue reading

Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Spotted In NYC

AliciaKeysAndSwizzBeatzSpottedInNewYorkAndAliciaLookingThickulousInHerBlueJeansPhotosInsideAlicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beatz were spotted on a stroll the street in New York City and Alicia looking good in her blue jeans and matching top! Continue reading

Sean Combs New Tattoo Pays Tribute To ‘New York’

diddyHe loves it so much he got a tattoo of it on his left forearm, using the New York Magazine font. Continue reading

4 Tricks for Staying Pretty When it’s Cold Out, From the Guy Who Made Alicia Keys Look This Glowy

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Winter decided to show up in the Harlem, New York metro area all the sudden today, and my skin is not taking it well. Its response to the 20-degree temperature and cranked-up indoor heat: random red dry patches and plenty of flakiness. Continue reading

Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson, Harlem, NY

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Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an African-American mob boss and bookmaker in Harlem neighborhood. The main Harlem associate of the Genovese crime family, Johnson’s criminal career has inspired films and television. Continue reading