More Money for Will Smith: ‘Men In Black 4′ Is In The Works
If you thought that Sony was done with the Men in Black Series, you better guess again. The company is pushing yet another installment of the flick, which people seem to still love. Hollywood veteran Will Smith has become a franchise player for the studio, and this film will surely be as powerful as [...]
Asa Lovechild Says It’s Time To Wake Up ‘My Divorce From Hip Hop Is Final’
by Asa Lovechild Words cannot express my sadness over the loss of Chris Kelly of the 90s group Kriss Kross. The group shaped a generation and had everyone dancing to a different rhythm and going to school with the backwards trend. Upon meeting Kelly, years ago I would have never thought that it would come [...]
Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Out For Season With Torn ACL
Kobe Bryant, perhaps the best player of his generation, suffered a torn left Achilles tendon Friday night, ending his season and putting into question his Hall of Fame career. With tears in his eyes, the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar confirmed the worst news to hit the team in a season already full of heartbreaking disappointments. [...]
Kandi Burruss Hosts “The Kandy Factory” Viewing Party
Real Housewives of Atlanta star and former Xscape member Kandi Burruss was accompanied by her fiance Todd Tucker, her daughter Riley, and a bunch of her celebrity and socialite friends and family. Bravo and Kandi have partnered up for a spin off show “The Kandy Factory” and the party was to celebrate the show’s success [...]
Tyler Perry and Oprah Team Up To Promote OWN
So most of us are familiar with Tyler Perry’s character Madea, and the foolishness she is always getting into. Well now are looking into a unique way to promote the OWN network, which is now the new home to two new Tyler Perry projects. Beginning in May two shows “The Haves ans the Have Nots” [...]
Kanye West: The Good, The Bad,The… Sell Out?
by Malcolm Morrow Kanye West has recently had a couple of rumors surrounding him that involve strange names he has given his daughter and his upcoming album. It is rumored that West plans to name his and Kim Kardashian’s unborn child North and that he was planning on naming his next album “I Am God.” [...]
Keyshia Cole Hating Again Targets Beyoncé’s ‘Bow Down’ In Latest Tweet
These days it appears that singer Keyshia Cole is trying to get attention by any means necessary. The trend for Cole is hating on all things Destiny’s Child. This time Cole goes in on Beyoncé for her new release, “Bow Down/I’ve Been On.” Is Cole bitter over the success of Beyoncé? The lyrics to Beyoncé’s [...]
Unemployment Is Rough On Black Youth
By Dr. Darron Smith Capitalism has been difficult on people of color, and African Americans in particular, who persistently face discrimination in employment leaving them often shut out and left out of the so-called “American dream.” For many black youth, the vision of better days ahead remains ever illusive, especially for black folk that are [...]
Former Kid-N-Play Rapper Gives Obama’s Nephew Shade About His Fade
Can we say hater? Kid-N-Play’s ,Chris “Kid” Martin, was not too happy to see that the high-top fade is coming back into style. Kid took a jab at President Obama’s nephew, who sported the look at the 2nd inauguration. The mega high top fade was made popular by the rapper back in the 90s. Kid [...]
Janet Jackson’s Fiance Ready to Drop Half a Billion Dollar Bet on their Marriage
Just weeks ago, news broke that Janet Jackson was engaged to her 37-year-old boyfriend Wissam Al Mana and word has it that they were supposed to get married on New Year’s Eve. The wedding, however, was postponed after Wissam’s lawyers tried to draw up a pre-nup to protect his fortune. To avoid complicating things, Wissam [...]
Classic Jackson 5ive Cartoon Series To Be Released On DVD
On January 15th Classic Media Video is releasing all 46 episodes of The Jackson 5ive ,the cartoon from the 70s. This is an opportunity to experience real authentic cartoons at their best, for all you newbies. For others, it is a chance to relive your childhood, when people really sang, MJ was a black kid [...]
Tyler Perry & Oprah Winfrey Announces Two New Series For OWN
Looks like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey are already off to a good start with their partnership for her television network OWN. Two months after striking a deal to collaborate on scripted content for the channel, Perry has announced two series that will launch on OWN in mid-2013—one a sitcom and the other a drama. [...]
Dr. Boyce: Jay-Z Isn’t a Bad Role Model for Black Business, But There are Others Too
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Jay-Z is an amazing rapper. Some think that he’s been in the game for a bit too long, but I don’t agree. Personally, I think “Jigga” simply reflects the fact that hip-hop itself is aging. Jazz was once solely the domain of rebellious teenagers, but now you’re sure to hear it [...]
Gabby Douglas Adds Author To Her Resume’ With New Book “Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith”
Winning two Olympic gold medals was just the start for gymnast Gabrielle Douglas. The 16-year old athlete is taking her new-found stardom to the next level. Gabby recently added author to her long list of of new job descriptions with her book, Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith. Although Gabby has received an abundance [...]
Bobbi Kristina Determined To Do “Duet” With Late Mom Whitney Houston
According to the Enquirer, Bobbi Kristina intends to lay down her own vocals over the track to her mom’s 1985 breakthrough hit, “Saving All My Love for You.” “She appreciates that the song started her mother on the road to success and believes it can do the same for her,” says a source close to the [...]