hurricane katrina

Beyonce Turns to Radical Activism in Her Music; Will It Wreck Her Career?

Keith GirardMarch 28, 2016

Beyonce is plunging into radical activism in her music on behalf of recent African-American victims of police shootings, finally answering critics who long complained that she wasn’t “black enough.” But will her newfound political crusade wreck her career? The parents of slain black teens Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and Tamir Rice have also reportedly been lined up to make cameo appearances in the clip. ...

ENTERTAINMENT

Brian Williams Faces New Claims He Lied During Katrina Coverage (video)

Keith GirardFebruary 6, 2015

Brian Williams, NBC’s star anchor is facing new accusations that he lied about what he saw during coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, embellishing his reporting to make it seem he was in the throes of danger, when he was comfortably ensconced in his hotel room. Williams issued a humiliating apology earlier this week when he admitted that he lied about being shot at during the invasion of Iraq in 2003....

MEDIA

Lil’ Wayne Releases ‘Amerika’ Video; Trayvon Martin Anthem?

Keith GirardJuly 16, 2013

Lil’ Wayne released the video for his controversial song “Amerika,” a reflection on the travesty of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, but it could just have easily been an anthem for Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old youth slain in Florida....

MUSIC