Kem to Assist 2nd Graders in Detroit with their Flint Water Drive
MOTOWN RECORDING ARTIST KEM TO ASSIST 2ND GRADE STUDENTS AT GOLIGHTLY EDUCATIONAL CENTER IN MIDTOWN DETROIT WITH THEIR WATER DRIVE TO HELP FLINT FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 – 10:00am-12:00pm KEM INVITES THE DETROIT COMMUNITY TO BRING CASES OF WATER TO SUPPORT THE STUDENT WATER DRIVE FOR FLINT WHAT: Motown Recording Artist KEM will assist 2nd grade students at Golightly […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Disney’s ‘The Finest Hours,’ An Epic True Account
*“You watch the news it’s so depressing. This is news that actually happened…that good is being done. We need more stories like this,” said Ben Foster (X-Men: The Last Stand) who stars in the Walt Disney presentation of ‘The Finest Hours.’ “…To do stories of people looking out for others. The world needs to devote […]
Russell Simmons: Flint Water Crisis is ‘Environmental Racism’
*On ‘The Real’ Friday, January 29, Russell Simmons, entrepreneur/philanthropist/author and co-founder of Def Jam Records, shares his thoughts on the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, that’s currently making national headlines. Likening the local government’s lack of consideration for its citizens to “environmental racism,” Simmons also reveals to the ladies his plan to visit the city and […]
Aretha Franklin Launching Food Line to Compete with Patti Labelle
*Aretha Franklin is ready to serve Patti LaBelle some competition with her forthcoming line of food that will include high protein, baked chicken and her special chili and gumbo, as well as low-fat options for heart health conscious folks. Following the success of Patti’s sweet potato pies, Aretha spoke to Evrod Cassimy, Morning Anchor of […]
Sharon Osbourne, Once You Go Shaq You Never Go Back! (WATCH)
*#ICYMI: Shaq & Sharon Osbourne get physical: “Once you go Shaq, you never go back!” Basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal visited “The Talk” on Thursday, January 28, and became enamored with Sharon Osbourne, saying “Before you ask the question, how old are you, 25? Ozzy – your wife is hot! I can’t stop looking at you.” […]
Mo’Nique Says Hollywood Won’t Allow Black Actors to Be Great
*Oscar winner Mo’Nique blasted Hollywood’s struggle to embrace diversity in an interview with HuffPost Live on Tuesday. The comedian and actress received critical praise for her role as the abusive Mary Lee Johnston in the film “Precious,” and won numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Last year, she received rave reviews […]
‘Grease: Live’ to Include Multiple Soundstages, ‘Second Screen’, Live Audience
*Fox will have a studio audience on hand for its presentation of “Grease: Live!,” which will take place Sunday (Jan. 31) across multiple soundstages and outdoor sets during its one-take broadcast. “Not just a live audience will be present, but the audience is actually designed into the set, and there are many, many sets. So they […]
Jerry Springer Wants to ‘Settle’ Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa Beef on Show
*Jerry Springer has inserted himself into the Kanye West/Wiz Khalifa situation by inviting the two to settle their epic Jan. 27, 2016 Twitter beef on his show. He also invited their mutual ex, Amber Rose – who jumped into the exchange late and shut it down. “Hey @kanyewest, @wizkhalifa and @DaRealAmberRose, don’t fight!” Springer tweeted […]
Lee Daniels to Direct Documentary About Harlem’s Apollo Theater
*Lee Daniels will play hooky from “Empire” to direct “The Apollo Film Project,” an authorized documentary about the history of the famed theater in Harlem. Daniels and Apollo Theater president-CEO Jonelle Procope are calling on the public to find any related memorabilia they might have. “We are asking members of the community who have been […]
Kandi Burruss Breastfeeds Baby Ace at the Shampoo Bowl (Pic)
*”Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss shared a picture of herself breastfeeding her 3-week-old son Ace Wells while getting her hair washed at the salon. “This #breastfeeding stuff is no joke,” the reality star captioned the above picture posted to Instagram. Burruss, 39, added, “He doesn’t care that I have a head full of […]
La La, Timbaland Behind Docuseries About Video Vixen Modeling Agency
*The men and women who represent those models you see in rap videos and urban fashion spreads will soon have their own reality series, thanks to La La Anthony and Timbaland. The two joined forces with Leftfield Pictures (“Pawn Stars”) to develop a series around Jeff Janvier and Session Cruz’s Face Time Agency, the industry’s premiere […]
Porsha Williams, Laila Ali, Lisa Leslie in New ‘Celebrity Apprentice’; Tyra Banks to Advise
*Porsha Williams, Laila Ali, Eric Dickerson, Lisa Leslie and Ricky Williams are among the contestants set for the first “Celebrity Apprentice” under new host Arnold Schwarzenegger. Tyra Banks, Warren Buffett, Steve Ballmer and Jessica Alba have signed on as advisors for the show’s eighth season, with Schwarzenegger stepping in for former host and current presidential […]
The Power of a Smile
*Would you like to know how you can immediately change someone’s life? I have a fun and simple little secret that is proven: SMILE! When we make facial expressions, we’re simply conveying information that can be received, read and interpreted by others. By contracting or expanding our facial muscles in different degrees and combinations, we […]
Oscars Recruit Kevin Hart, The Weeknd, Whoopi Goldberg to Present
*The Oscars managed to find five people of color (so far) to present during its Feb. 28 ceremony. Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart, Benicio del Toro, The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams were among the first presenters announced today. Tina Fey, Ryan Gosling, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Charlize Theron and Jacob Tremblay were also revealed as presenters […]
President Obama Weighs In On #OscarsSoWhite (Watch)
*The #OscarsSoWhite controversy has inevitably reached President Obama. He was in the middle of talking to local television stations about boosting enrollment for health insurance coverage, but the ABC affiliate in Los Angeles slipped in a question about the race issue currently dominating nearby Hollywood. Regarding the lack of minority representation among the acting categories, POTUS […]
