By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS Saturday, Aug. 7, Barack Obama gathered around his family, friends, and former staff members to celebrate his 60th birthday.  After critics, congressmen, and citizens gave Obama flack for …

By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS Aretha Franklin may be remembered as the “The Queen of Soul,” but she’s also a legend in the pop, jazz, and R&B genres. The artist won 18 Grammy …

By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS Bill Cosby is out of prison but not clear of trouble. For the first time since June when he was released from a Pennsylvania jail, his lawyers have …

Despite all the Pascal Siakam trade rumors that have popped up lately, the Toronto Raptors reportedly have shown no interest in moving on from the former all-star. “I’m really pretty …

Sitting at Summer League from the NBA executive section watching a bunch of players unlikely to make the league is now part of Chauncey Billups’ job as the Blazers’ new …