“It’s peculiar that there isn’t any entertainment platform discussing the issues surrounding black men.” In 1992 as Eddie Murphy was riding the wave of his success, he took liberty to create the ideal we know as Boomerang. Murphy portrayed Marcus Graham; the film’s lead character who’s a high-power advertising executive who happens to be a womanizer. It’s...
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2017 Year End Music Review!
Music: that thing that’s part of our everyday lives. That thing that helps us with our ups, and helps us with our downs. That thing that heals, and that thing that brings many together. New Edition kicked off 2017 with their epic three-part biopic. The biopic smashed records in the ratings department for BET,...
‘The Bobby Brown Story’ is Coming to BET
Bobby Brown is going solo for the second time. Actor Woody McClain will be reprising his role as Bobby Brown in the network’s two-part series The Bobby Brown Story. The Bobby Brown Story will pick up where the New Edition mini-series left off, his exit from the group. It will span over 30 years of...
Toni Braxton & Birdman Married…or Not?
Has Toni Braxton finally gotten her heart unbroken? Rumors and reports have been circulating that the “Deadwood” singer eloped with rapper boyfriend Bryan “Birdman” Williams two months ago. Contrary to the reports, a rep for the 50-year-old singer denied the claims in a statement to Us Weekly. “Toni is dating,” Braxton’s spokesperson said, adding that...
BET Cancels ‘Being Mary Jane’ with 2 Hour Movie Finale
MJ is signing off for good! *Insert MJ quote here, for Talk Back this is Mary Jane Paul! It’s the end of an era for Being Mary Jane. The BET drama starring Gabrielle Union as a news anchor is set to begin and end season five with a two-hour series finale, the same way...
Do Black Women Really Have It Hard?
You hear it all the time. The debate on what sex or race has it worst. Between media’s portrayal and the agenda society pushes down our throats, it’s easy to remain in a constant war of the sexes and who actually has it worst. I was watching one of my favorite shows Being Mary Jane...
Summer TV is Hotter Than Ever
I remember when I use to be excited for the summer to arrive. You’d spend time with friends, and attend a few pool parties, cookouts, and the ultimate summer vacation. Now in my older years, all I want to do is make sure I drink the right amount of water each day. At best get...
Keyshia Cole & Husband Daniel Gibson Join ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’
When the check stop coming in… Is Keyshia Cole heading back to reality TV? I guess, there isn’t any reason why she shouldn’t, being her music isn’t selling anymore. Word on the curb is that Keyshia and her estranged husband ex NBA player Daniel Gibson are joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop Hollywood....
Soul Train Awards: Erykah Badu Hosting, Brandy ‘Lady of Soul,’ Teddy Riley Legend Award, and the Nominees Are…
And another year comes where we will receive peace, love, and The Soul Train Awards! They’re back for another year. BET announced all it nominees and all of what we can expect for this year. While the nominations are lead by Beyonce (8) and Drake (12.) The New Jack Swing creator, Teddy Riley will be...
Gabrielle Union Sues BET Over ‘Being Mary Jane’ Deal
Gabrielle Union isn’t happy with Mary Jane Paul Gabrielle Union is claiming that BET is screwing her out of her money. According to TMZ she’s being forced to do more episodes than she agreed upon per season, and for a lower price. Union states in a new lawsuit that BET is trying to cram 20...