Grammy Award winning singer and actress Brandy Norwood makes a return to television in BET’s original romantic comedy “Zoe Ever After.” Norwood portrays the character Zoe Moon, a CEO of her very own cosmetic company, who’s escaping the shadows of her soon to be ex-husband; champion boxer Gemini Moon. Zoe is trying her best to...
Category: OP-ED
4 Ways to Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey
There was a time when you couldn’t pay me to go to the gym, let alone workout, now all that has changed, and you can’t keep me out the gym. I love when I hear those golden words “do you workout?” I proudly and eagerly reply, “Yes, 4-5 times a week.” My journey hasn’t been...
The Huxtable’s & The Patterson’s: Reality vs. The Dream
We realize that all that glitters isn’t gold; now that Bill Cosby has singlehandedly tarnished the image of the Huxtable family for many of us. We can finally actually sit back and see the show for what it really was. Yes, it changed and reshaped how America viewed many African American households, because before hand...
Charlie Sheen’s Coming Clean Scheme
By now we all have heard about actor Charlie Sheen coming forward and revealing to the world that he is HIV positive. The famous actor took a seat with journalist Matt Lauer on the highly rated news-broadcasting program “The Today Show” to announce the news. Rumors have been circulating about Charlie’s health status for some...
Halle’s Berry Ain’t So Sweet
Number 1 on every man’s list since she came on to the scene, and if not, she’s in his top 5. Her beauty graced magazines and movie screens, making Halle Berry a household name and bonafide Hollywood beauty. Playing the role damsel and distress so well, Halle acts like all is good, but for the...
Ebony’s Controversial Cosby Cover; You Mad or Nah?
“What surprises me most is that people who Mr. Cosby would have been extremely critical of are some of his loudest defenders”- Jamilah Lemieux, senior editor of Ebony Magazine. Ebony Cover vs. Community: Pushing the envelope, ruffling feathers, and creating dialogue are all the components that make some things so unique and great. Well, that’s...
Bill Cosby: From Heroic to Most Hated
The shocking state the world entered once learning about the sexual assault allegations that have been brought up on Bill Cosby. Some say they were aware of such claimed allegations through whispers that have been silenced over the years, but the majority was now entering the secret world of televisions favorite dad. Here we stand...
12 Essential Hip Hop Albums of the 90’s
Hip Hop has become a phenomenon that has taken over the world. Alone it provides more jobs than any other profession in the world, and it happens to be one of the biggest influential things that continue to grow daily. Its four elements are made of deejaying, emceeing, break dancing, and graffiti art. The golden...
2 Pac: Immortal Music Man
Tupac Shakur was a rapper, actor, poet, revolutionist, and more. Pac embodied a spirit before his time that lead to an early death. Full of anger, drive, hope, and a message, Tupac was able to translate all of what he had to say in his music despite his personal woes that played out in the...
6 R&B Songs Produced by Kanye West
Kanye West is one of the most influential rappers of his time, with a unique style unlike any other rapper. The musical genius has reinvented himself with every album of his, while still remaining true to the music. Before we all knew him as a rapper he was a music producer who transitioned into super...