By April Taylor The second season of the BET Show, “Being Mary Jane,” is set to start soon, and the production team is continuing to add to the cast in preparation. BET’s website reports that the show started in January 2014. It was created by Mara Brock Akil and stars Gabrielle Union. The show is built around Mary Jane Paul, a successful talk show host played by Union. The plot…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Whenever African-Americans see whites in blackface, there’s an outrage. Immediately, you’ll hear the words, ‘racist, racism, and prejudice, just to name a few. Without a doubt, the concept of seeing whites in blackface stirs up mixed emotions. These emotions can range from disbelief in silence to a violent outrage. Race and racism are so prevalent in the entertainment industry that it can be difficult to…
by Barry Burch Jr. The singer Ciara is about to have her first baby and she is spending thousands in preparation. According to TMZ, their baby spies claim Ciara and her fiancé Future decided to shop at Petit Tresor in L.A., which is very expensive. There they bought a Jungle Safari nursery for $20K, as reported by TMZ. The baby is expected to be born next month, and Ciara, who is 28, is focused on making…
By April Taylor The Grio is reporting that Will.I.Am was able to raise $2.4 million at his annual pre-Grammy charity concert for his i.am.angel Foundation. The event entitled Trans4m was held on Thursday and featured old school artists such as Bell Biv Devoe, Chaka Khan, and Sergio Mendez. Rap stars Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh also performed. Will.I.Am also did not disappoint and performed for the crowd. In the…
April Taylor Niki Zoe Vickers is an up and coming fashion designer who has recently relocated to Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn seems to be a creative haven for black artists whether they actually were born and/or grew up there or whether they were attracted to the city by its charm and apparent haven for artistry and creativity. Vickers used to work in corporate America, but decided to pursue a career in…
It is official. Rapper Wiz Khalifa and fiancé, Amber Rose, have finally welcomed their baby boy into the world. The two became proud parents on Thursday, Feb. 21. Wiz announced the birth on his Twitter account saying, “ Happy Birthday Sebastian “The Bash” Taylor Thomaz!!!!!! Everyone welcome the perfect young man into the world.” The couple confirmed the pregnancy while appearing on the red carpet, at the MTV Music Awards….
Jaden Smith, 14, showed of his new hair style in Los Angeles on Monday which can certainly be described as unique. He has shaved the back of his head and has dyed his shorter hair blue, green and blonde. The actor and rapper arrived at Los Angeles International Airport with his sister and was dressed comfortably in preparation for his flight. Source.
Its that time of the year again. In just a few short weeks you will begin to see the balloons, cards and flowers afixed on your neighbor’s doors congratulating the proud students who are walking the aisles. It is both a proud and scary moment all in one. I came out of high school many years ago. But the foundational issues facing recent graduates haven’t changed much since I was…