May 29, 2007 @ 12:58 pm

Lola Ogunnaike Named CNN Pop Culture Correspondent

VIBE contributor, NY Times reporter joins CNN's "American Morning."

Lola Ogunnaike, a VIBE contributing writer and noted New York Times culture reporter, has been named pop culture correspondent for CNN's "American Morning," beginning today (May 29). Ogunnaike will report daily on pop culture and entertainment news on the show, which airs weekdays from 6-9 am EST. Ed Litvak, the show's executive producer, said in a statement, "Lola is as smart and thoughtful as she is fun and engaging - a combination we're sure will connect with our audience. Her years of experience doing sharp, insightful entertainment coverage will make her a great addition to our team." Read Ogunnaike's 2003 Nelly story for VIBE here. Also: excerpts from "P. Diddy: The Passion of the Puff" and "Ja Rule: Against All Odds."

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