Remembering SNL's First Black Female Cast Member Danitra Vance

With Oprah Winfrey scheduled to pay tribute to the cast of Saturday Night Live in her final year on television, this clip of Lady O when she hosted SNL is making the rounds:



While the other sista in the skit only last one season, Danitra Vance was a gifted performer who made history as the first African American woman who joined the SNL line-up. Why Danitra? Well, see for yourself:



Here she is appearing alongside the talented Vickilyn Reynolds and legendary Ms. Loretta Devine, featured in the soon to be released Jumping The Broom:



Sadly, at the young age of 40, Danitra lost her courageous battle with cancer in 1994 (fellow SNL alum Gilda Ratner also passed away from cancer).

Thank you Ms. Vance for the work you left behind. Job well done!

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BILL MURRAY'S WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE IN LIGHT OF YEARS OF BEATDOWNS

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Wife of entertainer Bill Murray has filed for divorce after nearly 11 years of marriage, alleging the "Charlie's Angel" and "What About Bob?" star abused her and is seriously addicted to marijuana and alcohol.


Jennifer Butler Murray filed divorce papers May 12 in Charleston County. She owns a home on Sullivans Island, S.C., where she lives with the couple's four children.

The complaint was first reported by The Post and Courier of Charleston. It also alleges frequent abandonment by the former "Saturday Night Live" star.

Bill Murray's attorney, John McDougall, wouldn't comment on the allegations, but said the entertainer "is deeply saddened by the breakup of his marriage."

"He and his wife made loving parents and they are committed to the best interests of their children," McDougall said. Jennifer Murray's attorney, Robert Rosen, said he had no comment.

The couple signed a prenuptial agreement, which was filed as an exhibit with the divorce papers, before they married in 1997. As part of the agreement, both waived their right to alimony or support if the marriage broke up. However, Murray agreed to pay $7 million to his ex-wife within 60 days of a final divorce decree.

The complaint, which doesn't specify instances of Murray's alleged marijuana or alcohol use, alleges he would often leave without telling his wife and says he "travels overseas where he engages in public and private altercations and sexual liaisons."

For the remainder of this article, visit the Associated Press.

Live From New York, It's Black NBA Baller Lebron James Holding His Own On Saturday Night Live!

Did you check out Lebron James and musical guest Kanye West on SNL this past Saturday? While he's certainly no Eddie Murphy, the velvet clad Cleveland Cavalier did put forth some effort in the season premiere of a show that amazingly is still on after all these years. Check out his monologue:

While King James is clearly trying to steal moves out of the Michael Jordan playbook when it comes to being a superstar athlete, an adequate actor, and the go-to endorsement guy, we aren't mad at the 22-year-old's ambitious plans for 2008. Among them include leading the Cavs to their first NBA title, and bringing home the gold for the United States at the upcoming Beijing Olympic games. Do your thing brotha, and go ahead and marry that sistah you have those chil'ren with so you can show these other cats how to do it! Now that would be truly impressive.