Queen City News

Black barbers were once important community leaders. The Levine of the Museum South features Charlotte’s Thad Tate in it’s Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers exhibit. Tate was a founder of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte. He helped to start the Brevard Street Library which later became a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library System. Tate co-founded of […]

Tyrese Gibson has been on tour promoting his most recent album Open Invitation. He stopped by the Queen City Saturday night. Check out pictures and video from the show.

In an apology over a digitally manipulated and extremely offensive image of President Obama, conservative blogger, former WBT radio host and former Creative Loafing columnist, Tara Servatius resigned. The John Locke Foundation, a conservative think tank, also apologized. In her statement to the Charlotte Observer Servatius wrote: “I am genuinely sorry my inclusion of the […]

Puppets aren’t usually my thing, but the musical “War Horse” takes puppetry to a gargantuan level. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center will bring “War Horse” to Charlotte as part of its 2012-2013 season next spring. Attendees at the Blumenthal’s preview event got a sneak peek at the Tony Award winning musical on Wednesday. We even […]

By Dr. Dip, Charlotte’s Salsa Ambassador During business hours, I’m known as a tax accountant and small business advisor. After hours, I’m known as Dr. Dip. Over the past two years, I’ve become known for my patented Salsa move. My name refers to the Dip, which is a challenging dance move that requires your partner’s […]

Nene Leakes tells women that it's okay to struggle as long as you make it to the other side during Women's Empowerment 2012.

Whitney Houston has left her entire fortune to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. The money from Whitney’s estate will be put into a trust fund for Bobbi until she reaches the age of 21. However, Bobbi won’t receive all of the money on her 21st birthday. When she comes of age, she will receive a […]

Huggy Lowdown wishes everyone a Happy Friday and a good weekend!

President Obama Speaks on American Energy in Mt. Holly NC, in case you misssed it, here is the video! this is GREAT!!!

Jennifer Hudson and Kevin Heart did their thang on this one, I’m so excited to see this Romantic Comedy, but is this true Should Women really, ACT LIKE A WOMEN AND THINK LIKE A MAN? What about the womens role to allow the man to lead…and be supportative, two people can’t lead, somebody gotta follow […]

Last night American Idol celebrated its milestone 400th episode! The guys take on the music of Stevie Wonder and the ladies pay special tribute to Whitney Houston. This week, the contestants were mentored by the legendary Mary J. Blige. Don’t miss the results show, Thursday, March 8 at 8/7c, as Mary J. Blige performs live […]

RAIN’s Trinity Project, The Red Pump Project ™ and CW Williams Community Health Center invite mothers, daughters and girlfriends of the Queen City to come out for free self-empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness and education workshops and HIV/AIDS testing Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (501 N. […]