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5 of My Favorite Maya Angelou Poems

This past Saturday one of the worlds most renowned poets, Dr. Maya Angelou was laid to rest by her loving family and friends. She was honored by FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Oprah, Lee Ann Womack, and former POTUS Bill Clinton. The influential poet, mother, author, educator, dancer, actress, student, singer, and philanthropist passed away quietly in her home May 28th, 2014. Since the news of her death I had been torn on what to post as Pulitzer Prize-nominated Dr. Angelou is truly an icon. Her voice Read more [...]

O.V.O. (Drake) Presents H.A.W

Its not secret that Drake love's Houston. I mean can you name a song where the Canada native doesn't mention in someway, a street, local native, or area of the metropolitan city? Me either! The Multiplatinum Recording Artist/Actor along with his record label O.V.O. Sound have decided to show a little Appreciation to the city he was discovered in by presenting H.A.W (Houston Appreciation Week). H.A.W will take place June 12-15 kicking off with the launch of October's Very Own (O.V.O) Thursday Read more [...]

Coming Never: Run

RocNation & Parkwood Entertainment Present "Run" Jay Z & Beyoncé are back at it again with a promo trailer for their world "On The Run" tour. The star-studded four-minute video featured Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Rashida & Kidada Jones, and Guillermo Diaz. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, "Run," is designed like your regular silver-screen movie trailer with explosions, car chases, gunfire, robbery, bad guys, good girls, and plenty Read more [...]

I AM RAW: Alexa Ferr

The Up & Coming "Rugged" pop artist joins the RAW Showcase in Los Angeles, June 5th. This morning, 19 year old Alexa Ferr tweeted that she will be taking her talents to RAW's Los Angeles Showcase this June. I personally met the "First Class" diva last year thru mutual friends and was extremely blown away! When singing her fun-filled pop songs her love for Lady Gaga seeps thru; when belting out a soulful ballad I feel the presence of Amy Winehouse. The multi-talented singer and songwriter Read more [...]

Road Trippin’ with Tony Rock

Anthony "Tony" Rock is a New York native American actor known for his role as Dirk Black on the UPN/CW sitcom All of Us. Born 9yrs after older brother Chris Rock, Tony decided to follow in his footsteps as a stand-up comedian. Now with 13yrs of experience and much success, Rock is introducing a new docu-series. “Road Trippin,” a docu-series that follows Actor/Comedian Tony Rock during his Standing Ovation tour.  Go behind the scenes with Tony, to learn about life on the road and growing Read more [...]

Keke Palmer to Make History as the Youngest Talk Show Host!

We cannot get enough of Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer! The Illinois born and raised actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and activist, can now add TV host to that long list of titles! Palmer burst onto the scene in 2004 when she gained her first film role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business, in which she played the niece of American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. Today, 20 year old Keke took to social media and posted a picture with the following Read more [...]

Mr. Monday Returns! Season 4 of “Single Ladies” to be picked up by Centric

When VH1 announced season 3 as the last season (due to ratings) for Single Ladies, people were outraged. Fans took to social media begging for its return, they even requested spin-offs just to get some form of the show. The romantic comedy is about three best friends’ vantage points on love, relationships and business. VH1 thanked their fans for their support of the show since its debut in 2011, and on March 24th, 2014 they said goodbye. Well fans can now say HELLO to Season 4 of the sexy, fashion Read more [...]

Time is Illmatic: Nas (Nasir Jones) Celebrates 20 Years

40 year old Nas (Nasir Jones) celebrates 20 years of the landmark album that solidified him: Illmatic. The "fountain of youth" drinking icon released Illmatic XX via SONY Legacy today as an anniversary album. The album features promo singles, remixes, and previous unreleased demos. "Its like going into a time capsule" -Nas on Illmatic XX Fans got a taste of what's to come when the legend gave a memorable performance at Day 2 of Coachella 2014. The celebrity filled festival witnessed pure Read more [...]

Keyshia Cole X Steve Madden

While her personal life lies under the media microscope, the multi-platinum recording artist Keyshia Cole keeps it all business. She celebrated her Keyshia Cole x Steve Madden collection with an appearance at Dillard's Post Oak-Galleria in Houston, TX on Saturday, April 5th. Cole’s first collection for Steve Madden features fun prints, sky-high heels, platforms, wedges, and knee-high gladiator sandals. Supporting her #SMxKeyshia line, she donned one of her new items from the collection, the KC-TELME Read more [...]

Kandi Burruss releases “A Mothers Love” on DVD!

Executive Producers Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Presents: A Mothers Love! Coming from the success of the play at the Rialto Center for Arts, November 2013; the former Xscape member will release her hit musical "A Mother's Love" on DVD today! Burruss plays a member of a girl group who is trying to diffuse the brewing tension between her mother and new love, all while balancing her career and woes of the music industry. Sounds familiar? The reality TV star, who made it down the bumpy road to Read more [...]
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