LeBron James Engaged

According to the AP, Miami Heat forward LeBron James asked his high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson to marry him during a New Year's Eve party Saturday night. The party, hosted by Heat teammate Dwyane Wade and his girlfriend Gabrielle Union, was also a belated birthday celebration for James, who turned 27 on December 30. Heat star Chris Bosh and Queen Latifah were also on the guest list of 60 friends and family members.

"When it happens, it happens," Brinson, 25, told Harper's Bazaar of marriage in 2010. "If we do it, I want it to be forever.

The couple have two children: LeBron James Jr., 7 and Bryce Maximus James, age 4.

No wedding date was announced.

Check out Savannah's ring.  In case you weren't aware, LeBron's salary will top $16 million this season.

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On The Record: Idris Elba

British actor Idris Elba made his initial mark playing gangster Stringer Bell in “The Wire”, acclaimed as one of the best police shows America has ever produced. Elba loved portraying the cold-blooded character, but was glad to see him come to a bad end.

Idris was born in East London to African parents. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother from Ghana. At the age of 14, he worked with his uncle, a DJ who played music at Sierra Leonean weddings and christenings. By 15, he was a DJ in his own right. In his early twenties he started trying out for parts on British television. After playing several supporting characters, he got a steady part on “Family Affairs” in 1997.

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Michael Jordan Engaged

NBA legend Michael Jordan is reportedly engaged to longtime girlfriend and Cuban-born model Yvette Prieto. A spokeswoman confirmed the news that Jordan popped the question on Christmas Day. Prieto is 32 years old, while Jordan is 48. The couple has been dating for more than three years.

If you grew up in Chicago and faithfully followed the Chicago Bulls, you'll always love Michael Jordan. Folks have been heard saying "I want to be like Mike" as they remember the spectacular performances he gave his fans. He kept the championship rings and the big bucks, but the fans got to keep the thrills and excitment of every winning game. I can still hear the all of Chicago bragging on "Da Bulls" and its super star.



Jordan is the current owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, and can often be seen on the sideline of Bobcats games with Prieto. There is no announcement for a wedding date.


This would be Jordan's second marriage. He was married for 17 years to Juanita Jordan. The couple divorced in 2006 and settled for a reported amount of $168 million. They have two sons, Jeffrey Michael and Marcus James, and a daughter, Jasmine.

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Who Jumped The Broom in 2011?

Without question, the biggest wedding of the year was the union England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton. But, don’t dismiss the lavish ceremonies of African American entertainers and sports stars during 2011.

Take a look at some of the most talked about weddings in our community last year:

Son Jeffrey walked Sherri Sheppard down the aisle during her wedding ceremony to TV writer Lamar Sally. The 5’1” bride wore 6 inch heels to wedge the height gap with the 6’6” groom. Why the world needed to know that the couple was celibate for 11 months before the wedding puzzles me, but such is the trappings of stardom.

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Congress Gets Richer as Americans Lose Ground

The financial gap between Americans and their representatives in Congress has widened considerably, according to an analysis of financial disclosures by The Washington Post.

Between 1984 and 2009, the median net worth of a member of the House more than doubled, according to the analysis of financial disclosures, from $280,000 to $725,000 in inflation-adjusted 2009 dollars, excluding home equity.

Over the same period, the wealth of an American family has declined slightly, with the comparable median figure sliding from $20,600 to $20,500, according to the Panel Study of Income Dynamics from the University of Michigan.

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