The ‘Misty Copeland Effect’ Is Exposing New Audiences To Ballet
*As the principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is attracting new audiences to see a ballet, many of whom are witnessing the beauty of the art for the very first time. It’s being dubbed “The Misty Effect.” “The Misty Effect” describes the “unprecedented impact Copeland has on people who are either experiencing […]
Mariah Carey’s Sister (Alison) Arrested for Prostitution in New York State
*Mariah Carey‘s sister is in news again and like previous times, it’s not a good look. Alison Carey was arrested on a prostitution charge in Saugerties, NY on Friday. And check this out. Police are saying anyone who may have had a sexual encounter with her should see their doctor. Daaaaaang! Alison A. Carey is […]
Colin Kaepernick Explains Why He’s Boycotting the National Anthem
*San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick, or “Cap” as he’s called by some, met with the press on Sunday to explain his controversial action of not participating in the national anthem before the team’s preseason game Friday night against the Green Bay Packers. Yesterday he told NFL.com that he was protesting because “there are bodies […]
Akon Receives $1 Billion Credit Line, Gives Electricity to 80M Africans
*Akon dropped by VladTV to talk about his light up Africa Project, and he mentioned how he grew up living without electricity, which he now believes is a necessity no man, woman or child should go without. Akon grew up in Senegal, a small country on the West coast of Africa. As you can imagine, […]
‘Don’t Breathe’ Review: A Masterpiece of Claustrophobic Terror
*Fede Alvarez’s horror-thriller “Don’t Breathe” can be added to the list of films that college professors and journalists reference while exploring the psychology behind why people enjoy being frightened through scary movies. It’s a brilliant exercise in the largely one-setting, blind antagonist narrative. The Sony Pictures project impressed at the weekend box office, bringing in […]
Two Men Arrested in Killing of Dwyane Wade’s Cousin in Chicago
*Two men … in fact two brothers – Darwin Sorrells Jr., 26, and Derren Sorrells, 22 – have been charged in the shooting death on Friday of NBA star Dwyane Wade‘s cousin, Nykea Aldridge, police announced on Sunday. At a news conference, Cmdr. Brendan Deenihan said Aldridge, a 32-year-old mother of four, was pushing her […]
Hillary and Dems Spread Love; Trump and Repubs Throw Shade & Spew Hate, Fear (VIDEO)
*The contrasts between the Hillary Clinton campaign and Donald Trump‘s couldn’t be clearer. While Trump’s has descended into total chaos, Hillary’s seems to be finding its groove and confidence and is taking the high road to make over her image and build trust in her. After all, that’s her Achilles heel as far as a […]
Louisiana Rising: Flood Relief Concert Set to Broadcast Live
*Raycom Media will present Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Relief on Labor Day,September 5, 2016, from 7-9 PM (CT). Randy Jackson and Harry Connick Jr have agreed to co-host the show that will benefit victims of recent South Louisiana floods. Both stars are Louisiana natives. Flood Relief Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for […]
Master P’s Kids Pen Letters Agreeing Dad Should Pay Less Child Support
*Master P used his kids to score a win against his ex-wife Sonya Miller and their never-ending divorce saga. P’s 3 minor kids — who live with him full-time because of their mother’s drug addition — penned emotional letters to a judge asking that their father’s monthly support payments to Sonya be reduced. In new […]
Nate Parker Bluntly Addresses (Sexual) Consent in New Ebony Interview
*Actor/Director Nate Parker (“The Birth of A Nation”) is responding to the negative talk against him due to a rape case he was associated with back in his college days at Penn State University. The negative conversations about him are threatening to derail attention about his upcoming film about Nat Turner’s slave rebellion, which is […]
Toya Wright, Memphitz Divorce Issues Resolved; Finalization Imminent
*For all intent and purposes you can move Toya Wright and Mickey “Memphitz” Wright into “formerly married” category. That’s because they’ve reached a settlement in their divorce proceedings which means all the outstanding issues regarding assets and property are well, no longer issues they can’t agree on, according to theJasmineBrand. The site also says Toya […]
Opinion: Emmy Nomination for Documentary on Crack Cocaine & Mass Incarceration an Honor
*It is a rare instance where art and life truly run parallel, our recently Emmy nominated film “Freeway: Crack in the System” that was presented by Al Jazeera was one of those moments. A tale bigger than life of drug kingpins, government scandal and devastation of the black community, was one that was personal to […]
