Tv/Movies/Hollywood
Beauty definitely has a name, its Emme. The 5-foot-11, twice named People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," is the world’s first plus-size model. Emme is a mother, television personality, author, lecturer, creative director for clothing lines, and a globally recognized women's advocate with a 20-year tenure. When she is not changing societies view one body image at a time, she is joining forces with major companies and hosting events like the one she held this past Saturday, Oct. 25th. Emme Read more [...]
10 Life Changing Lessons Learned at Oprah’s Life You Want Tour: Houston
I have to say I wasn’t feeling my best when I got the invite to attend probably this biggest classroom held in the Toyota Center and by “THE” Oprah Winfrey herself. “Who turns down Oprah”, I thought. I had been seeing commercials for a while about the multi-city arena tour that was to engage, encourage, and empower the audience. So despite feeling ill, I decided to go to the sold out “The Life You Want Tour” that was being held Oct. 17-18th. What a great decision I made. Oprah and her Read more [...]
S. Epatha Merkerson Challenges You to Know the ABCs of Diabetes
Numbers have and will always be an essential part of life. At an early age you learn how to count, and then you put into memory birth dates, phone numbers, etc. As you get older, some numbers become more important than others such as SSN, driver’s license or weight. Well there is another number you can commit to memory and that is your A1C.
Do you know your A1C number? Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and 4-time NAACP Image Award winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson says that it is a very important number Read more [...]
Houston Goes 2 for 2 with New Reality Show: Houston Fit
On October 30, 2013 The Oprah Winfrey Network aired the first episode of Houston Beauty, launching Houston on the "Reality" TV scene. Now Houston goes for round 2 with a different approach: Houston Fit.
Houston often gets a bad rep for being one of the fattest cities in America. MensFitness.com listed Houston on its 2014 Fattest Cities List as number 31. Houston Fit plans to combat that. Not just another reality show full of tears and weight-loss, the creators of the show really mean business! Read more [...]
5 of My Favorite Maya Angelou Poems
This past Saturday one of the worlds most renowned poets, Dr. Maya Angelou was laid to rest by her loving family and friends. She was honored by FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Oprah, Lee Ann Womack, and former POTUS Bill Clinton. The influential poet, mother, author, educator, dancer, actress, student, singer, and philanthropist passed away quietly in her home May 28th, 2014.
Since the news of her death I had been torn on what to post as Pulitzer Prize-nominated Dr. Angelou is truly an icon. Her voice Read more [...]
Coming Never: Run
RocNation & Parkwood Entertainment Present "Run"
Jay Z & Beyoncé are back at it again with a promo trailer for their world "On The Run" tour. The star-studded four-minute video featured Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Rashida & Kidada Jones, and Guillermo Diaz.
Directed by Melina Matsoukas, "Run," is designed like your regular silver-screen movie trailer with explosions, car chases, gunfire, robbery, bad guys, good girls, and plenty Read more [...]
Road Trippin’ with Tony Rock
Anthony "Tony" Rock is a New York native American actor known for his role as Dirk Black on the UPN/CW sitcom All of Us. Born 9yrs after older brother Chris Rock, Tony decided to follow in his footsteps as a stand-up comedian. Now with 13yrs of experience and much success, Rock is introducing a new docu-series.
“Road Trippin,” a docu-series that follows Actor/Comedian Tony Rock during his Standing Ovation tour. Go behind the scenes with Tony, to learn about life on the road and growing Read more [...]
Keke Palmer to Make History as the Youngest Talk Show Host!
We cannot get enough of Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer! The Illinois born and raised actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and activist, can now add TV host to that long list of titles!
Palmer burst onto the scene in 2004 when she gained her first film role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business, in which she played the niece of American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. Today, 20 year old Keke took to social media and posted a picture with the following Read more [...]
Mr. Monday Returns! Season 4 of “Single Ladies” to be picked up by Centric
When VH1 announced season 3 as the last season (due to ratings) for Single Ladies, people were outraged. Fans took to social media begging for its return, they even requested spin-offs just to get some form of the show. The romantic comedy is about three best friends’ vantage points on love, relationships and business. VH1 thanked their fans for their support of the show since its debut in 2011, and on March 24th, 2014 they said goodbye.
Well fans can now say HELLO to Season 4 of the sexy, fashion Read more [...]
Jay-Z Announces Made in America Festival in Los Angeles AND Philadelphia
From the "City of Brother Love", to the "City of Angels", Jay-Z in connection with his headline sponsor (Budweiser) made the following statement via twitter:
"We're proud to announce @Budweiser #MadeInAmerica 2014 - Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia AND Los Angeles...Early bird tickets for both cities are on sale right now!" - Budweiser
The festival, held on the same dates on both coast, will take place at the following locations:
Philadelphia:
Ben Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA
Sat, Read more [...]