President Barack Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia took part in the White House Thanksgiving tradition of pardoning a “lucky turkey.” Beginning in 1989, the President of the United States has pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving each year. This year, the lucky bird’s name was “Liberty.” {Black Celeb Kids}
Starring on a #1 hit television show isn’t enough to convince LL Cool J to hang up his rapping hat. While he has been primarily focused on his role on the television show, NCIS, LL revealed to All Hip Hop that he is back in the studio recording new material. LL released his last album, Exit 13, in 2008. {All Hip Hop}
LaLa Anthony opened up about motherhood, career, and holiday plans to Madame Noire after hosting a holiday spa night in New York City. The television personality and wife of NBA baller Carmelo Anthony said that while she isn’t sure whether her reality show will be back for a third season, she is proud of what she has been able to bring to the small screen. “My show isn’t like a lot of the other reality shows that are on TV right now,” she said. “There is no drama, no fighting and it shows a black woman in a positive light being a wife and mother. It’s a good feeling to have been accepted without all of the negativity.” {Madame Noire}
Actress Holly Robinson Peete revealed that she and her family enjoy a fried turkey for Thanksgiving each year. Although it’s become family tradition, Peete told The National Ledger “Fried turkey’s not for everyone, We have the fire department on speed-dial.” {The National Ledger}
Actress Angela Basset and hubby actor Courtney B. Vance were photo’d out at “An Evening With Patti Lupone And Mandy Patinkin” Opening Night on Broadway. {Zimbio}