Harris and Obama annihilate Trump.  Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — In addition to introducing herself as Joe Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris took aim at President Donald Trump during her oration Wednesday night at the virtual Democratic National Convention. The California Senator went postal on Trump’s deportment, implying he’s a “predator” — a term she’s vocalized many times before. ...

Three presidents honor John Lewis.  Blog King, Mass Appeal ATLANTA — Social distancing be damned, Rep. John Lewis was laid to rest on Thursday during an emotional 3-hour sepulture at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once served. Lewis, arguably Dr. King’s most staunch acolyte, passed away on July 17th amid complications from pancreatic cancer. ...

Kanye said he’s runnin’ for prez. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — How’s this for fireworks on Fourth of July? Grammy Award-winning artist Kanye West raised eyebrows on Independence Day when he announced he’s running for President of the United States in the 2020 election. He’s expected to run as a Republican against incumbent Donald Trump. The 43-year-old rapper ...

First Lady releases solid documentary. Blog King, Mass Appeal CHICAGO — “Tadow! How you like me now?” Named after her 2018 memoir, Michelle Obama’s Netflix documentary, “Becoming,” is a star-studded tearjerker that feels stagy in spots; mainly because through the years she’s learned to “be much more scripted” to curtail media scrutiny. But the ‘Girl Power’ conception is still must-see ...

The Obamas are looking real good.  Blog King, Mass Appeal CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama and his better half, quondam First Lady Michelle Obama, celebrated Thanksgiving at home then circulated a contemporary family portrait that shows the Democratic lovebirds with their two adult daughters — Malia, 21, and Sasha, 18. Barack then tweeted out a photo of the charitable ...

Michelle Obama hitting the gym. Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — Ladies, Michelle Obama wants you to get off your corpulent asses and start patronizing the gym. During an endeavor to coax her 33 million Instagram followers, the former First Lady posted an inspirational fitness photo over the weekend as part of her “Self Care Sunday” communiqué. “It doesn’t always ...

Palin is headed towards divorce.  Blog King, Mass Appeal ANCHORAGE — There’s a Republican cougar on the market thanks to Sarah Palin’s husband who has decided to call it quits. After 31 years of holy matrimony, Todd Palin filed divorcement documents on Friday in Alaska’s Anchorage Superior Court. The couple got hitched in 1988. Todd is asking the judge to ...

Michelle Obama talks adversity.  Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW ORLEANS — “Ain’t no mountain high enough…” Michelle Obama raised eyebrows Saturday night at the 2019 Essence Festival when she drew parallels between black women in politics and mountain-climbing. Donning a sexy curly fry hairdo, the former First Lady told CBS News anchor Gayle King she traveled through hell and back ...

Biden announces presidential run.  Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — Self-proclaimed negro lover Joe Biden is running for president. The 76-year-old politician threw his hat into the Democratic ring on Wednesday, joining a saturated field of more than 20 candidates who are looking to depose President Donald Trump. Like Biden, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has also launched a 2020 campaign. ...

Barack & Michelle earned U.S. honor. Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — If Michelle Obama ever decides to run for president, she stands a damn good chance of winning. That’s because the former first lady was voted the most admired woman in the world in Gallup’s annual poll, snapping Hillary Clinton’s 17-year winning streak. Word on the street claims Gallup held ...