Central Avenue Jazz Festival-Keep That Same Old Feeling
*Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. and The New 9th in conjunction with Coalition For Responsible Community Development in partnership with Concerned Citizens of South Central, Central Ave. BID and SHEROES presented the 21st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31, 2016. This amazing family friendly festival was held along Central […]
Daz Dillinger Talks Best Friend Nate Dogg in Their Heydays (Watch)
*Daz Dillinger and the late Nate Dogg were tight buddies. They were label mates in the early 1990s while on Death Row Records and worked on Dr. Dre‘s “The Chronic” album, according to Vlad TV. Dillinger turned his life around and started making healthier choices after he visited Nate who suffered two strokes before he died in […]
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Commends Microsoft for Including Record Number of Minorities …
*From Jesse Jackson’s RainbowPush Org: Microsoft historically has been a leader in including MWVBEs in their bond transaction however; this is the first time there is a significant increase in the number and scope of firms participating in the debt offering. Firms included Blaylock Beal Van, CastleOak Securities, C. L. King & Associates, Drexel Hamilton, Lebenthal […]
Oprah Tells Tyrese to ‘Think Like A King’ After Talk Show Gets Cancelled
*Tyrese Gibson announced on Monday (Aug. 1) that he and Rev Run will not be back on OWN for a second season of their talk show, “It’s Not You, It’s Men.” The singer/actor took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, in addition to revealing the advice Oprah Winfrey gave him following news […]
Hillary Clinton to Speak At Black & Hispanic Journalists Convention
*Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will speak in Washington, D.C., this week at the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention on Friday. The event is closed the public and seating is very limited. “It is notable that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has recognized the […]
‘Sweetie Pie’s’ Tim Norman Says Mom is Being ‘Manipulated’
*Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’ reality star Tim Norman has responded to the lawsuit his mother, Robbie Montgomery, hit him with last week. The two are entangled in a lawsuit over trademark infringement and misappropriation of funds after he opened ban eatery called TJ’s Sweetie Pie’s NOHO. In the lawsuit, Ms. Robbie claims “the fact Defendant […]
Decapitated Body of Escaped Convict Found in North Carolina Woods
*When Kevin Singleton, 26, plotted his own escape from the Chowan County Jail on March 27, little did he know that the place he had resided in for the past seven months was actually safer than what lay ahead of him. Now it’s too late to weigh the risks, because his decapitated remains were found in […]
Antoine Fuqua Drama ‘Ice’ Set for AT&T Audience Network
*AT&T Audience Network has given a 10-episode straight-to-series order for “Ice,” an Antoine Fuqua drama set in the treacherous and colorful world of diamond traders in downtown Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Produced by Entertainment One, “Ice” will begin production in August for a launch later this year. The serialized crime drama follows the Green family as […]
August Alsina Reaches Out to Toya Wright over Slain Brothers; More Details Surface
*Singer August Alsina expressed condolences to reality star Toya Wright after the murder of her brothers, Rudy and Josh Johnson, over the weekend. “I’m so sorry Toya,” Alsina wrote on Instagram Monday (Aug. 1) next to a photo with Wright. “I know your pain too many times over. Sending so much light & love your way. […]
Cowboys LB Rolando McClain’s 10-Game Suspension Over ‘Purple Drank’, Not Weed
*Turns out that Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain’s recent 10-game suspension is not for a failed marijuana test but for “purple drank” — an opiate in the form of Sprite, cough syrup and codeine, reports ESPN. McClain has yet to report to training camp, and ESPN says his overall NFL employment is now in question. “Even […]
Twitter Clowns Donald Trump for Kicking Crying Baby Out of Virginia Rally (Watch)
*Donald Trump’s intolerance has grown to include infants. The Republican presidential nominee got irritated during a rally in Northern Virginia Tuesday when an baby began wailing during his speech. After initially putting up with the noise and telling the mother “Don’t worry about that baby. I love babies,” Trump’s patience wore off and he told the mother, “Actually, I […]
Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater Honoring Prince in Pre-Snap Signals
*Sports teams have honored Prince in numerous ways since his death in April – from purple lighting, to special purple jerseys replacing regular uniforms. But the Minnesota Vikings might be preparing to pay tribute like no other. According to ESPN, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is incorporating the late singer into his pre-snap signals during training camp. Per ESPN: […]
Jaden Smith’s Girlfriend Sarah Snyder Caught Cheating in Leaked Photo?
*It looks like Jaden Smith has been played by his girlfriend Sarah Snyder. Less than a week after their insane amount of PDA at the July 28th “Suicide Squad” premiere in New York, a photo hit the web allegedly showing Snyder in bed with another guy. According to TheShadeRoom.com, Smith’s girlfriend for the past year has been […]
Kevin ‘Kwiz’ Ryan Releases ‘The Black Light Chronicles’
*Producer/engineer, composer and tour audio programmer for The Formation World Tour, Kevin ‘Kwiz’ Ryan, will release ‘The Black Light Chronicles’ – a call-to-action concept album based on past and present African American experiences in the U.S. – on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The Black Light Chronicles is a multi-genre project that tackles issues of race […]
‘Stay Ready’: New Trailer for Issa Rae’s HBO Series ‘Insecure’ (Watch)
*The highly anticipated HBO series “Insecure” released a new trailer along with the announcement of its October 9 premiere date. Created and executive produced by Issa Rae, this eight-episode series explores the friendship of two black women (Rae and Yvonne Orji) and their uncomfortable experiences and racy tribulations. as Over the course of the season, […]
