The 2016 Global Citizen Festival is set to be the most star-studded yet with it’s long list of A-list talent expected to take the stage September 24. Global Citizen, a nonprofit that aims to eradicate poverty by 2030, announced their celebrity line up Tuesday morning. Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, …
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Taylor Swift Can’t Sue Kanye Over Recorded Phone Conversation
According to TMZ, Taylor Swift may have a hard time trying to drag Kanye West and Kim Kardashian over their recorded phone call. As you remember, Kim Kardashian took to Snapchat to drop a series of videos showing Taylor Swift was okay with the use of her name in Kanye …
Read More »M.I.A: The Problem You’re Allowed to Talk About is Black Lives Matter – blogged by @MsJennyb
After two months, Beyoncé’s “Formation” song and video still triggers debate and controversy. While, Beyoncé has already come out to defend her stand against police brutality and justice for black lives, many are still unimpressed. In an interview with ES Magazine, political rapper M.I.A. took the time to address …
Read More »Ballerific Charity – Ty Dolla Sign and Raheem Devaughn Teach A Healthy Lifestyle To DC Public School Students
Healthy living is something a lot of us take for granted. With the help of celebrities like Beyonce, Michelle Obama and more, kids are finally becoming more active and learning the value of eating right and staying healthy. Singer/songwriter and three-time Grammy award nominee, Raheem DeVaughn, announced that he and …
Read More »Terrence J Is Headed To The White House
E! News co-anchor Terrence Jenkins is set to moderate the keynote conversation with First Lady Michelle Obama on Thursday, July 23rd at 11:00am ET at the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit, part of the First Lady’s “Reach Higher” initiative, which encourages all students to pursue post-high school education. In addition …
Read More »Jay Z Is A Poor Excuse Of A Husband, Agree or Disagree?
I ran across this article from the NY Post yesterday in which a woman broke down Beyonce’s Grammy Awards performance and why Jay Z was a bad husband for allowing it to happen. Read what the author wrote below: “What do you call a man who stands there smiling and …
Read More »The Feminist Vs. Everybody Else
This morning I watched someone, a male, go on a complete social media rant regarding new age feminism. During his rant he said, “The feminist movement is where scarred, damaged women call home. Not knowing how to be women they attempt to rival men.” While, I don’t exactly agree with …
Read More »How Do I Tell My Friend She’s Ratchet?
Have you ever had a friend who talks a lot of mess about ratchet people but doesn’t realize that she too has every quality that deems her as a hot ratchet mess? Does she wear lace front wigs and ghetto attire but swear she’s classy? How do you tell your …
Read More »Exclusive: Jonathan Majors Reveals He’s ‘Open’ To Receiving “Sexiest Man Alive” Title: “It Always Feels Good To Be Chosen” [Video]
Jonathan Majors is slowly rising as a MAJOR player in the Hollywood world these days, and each performance of his pushes him closer to becoming a household name. After giving a critically acclaimed performance in The Last Black Man In Chicago, which Barack Obama called one of the best films …
Read More »NAACP Image Awards Nominations Are in With H.E.R., ‘The Harder They Fall’ and ‘Insecure’ in the Lead
The 53rd annual NAACP Image Award nominations are here! On Tuesday, the group announced that Netflix’s “The Harder They Fall,” HBO’s “Insecure,” H.E.R, and Lil Nas X lead the pack for this year’s ceremony. In the Entertainer of the Year category, Lil Nas X, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Regina …
Read More »What To Watch In March On Netflix and Amazon Prime
Netflix has left us with a small selection of new TV series/movies to choose from for March, and I just want to know why there was an increase in my bill? On March 1st, the streaming service has added a documentary on legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G. called “Biggie: I Got …
Read More »Kanye West Running for President as the ‘Birthday Party’ Nominee; Says Wakanda Will Be His Model
Stay vigilant because we don’t know what Kanye West is up to. In a Fourth of July declaration via Twitter, the Hip Hop star turned shoe mogul announced he is running for president. His timely tweets set the internet on fire as people tried to determine his seriousness based on …
Read More »Lizzo, Lil Nas X And More Take Home The Gold, Billie Eilish Makes History As Youngest Solo Performer To Win Album Of The Year
Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish all took home the gold last night at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Music’s biggest night started off with tragic and shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away in a helicopter crash. The ceremony was …
Read More »Ava DuVernay Calls Out Liam Neeson And Melania Trump For White Privilege
Ava DuVernay is calling out Liam Neeson and Melania Trump for using #whiteprivilege. The Director, screenwriter and producer called out actor Liam Neeson and #DonaldTrump’s wife, Melania, and compared the differences in how they are treated by the media to that of public figures of color, using #WillSmith and forever …
Read More »Donald Trump Lashes Out At 6 Different Prominent Black Women Since The Election
Donald Trump has been letting his frustrations out publicly ever since the #Democrats took House control in the midterm elections. And although he is already being scrutinized for racist rhetoric as of recently, it still seems like black women, ranging from a journalist to the former #FirstLady, are getting the …
Read More »Steve Harvey To Critics On Black Twitter: “You Sit Behind Your Computer Like You Really All That”
Steve Harvey received a ton of backlash after he met with Donald Trump. He has since taken to his morning show to discuss his decision with his co-hosts and fans. Steve Harvey says that he doesn’t agree with many of the policies brought forth by Trump and the Republican party, …
Read More »M.I.A Dropped From Afropunk Festival After Controversial Black Lives Matter Comments
#MIA is known to be controversial and outspoken, however she still hasn’t lived down her comments pertaining to #BlackLivesMatter. Back in April, M.I.A did an interview with London’s Evening Standard. In the interview she discusses Black Lives Matters, and why black people aren’t speaking up for other lives. “It’s interesting …
Read More »Celebrities Around the World Pay Tribute to Prince – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
The world collectively shed a tear today when it was discovered that the legendary artist Prince had passed away. Prince, who was only 57, influenced a countless number of people and touched so many lives with his music throughout the past four decades. To say that his death is a …
Read More »Chicago Cubs Legend Ernie Banks Passes Away at 83
The Chicago Cubs have lost one of their greats. Former Hall of Famer and two time National League MVP Ernie Banks passed away on Friday night at the age of 83. Starting out as a player for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League, Ernie Banks became the first …
Read More »THE 48 LAWS OF LOVE: “Law Number 2 – Love Thy Neighbor” By: Lady Lynxx
Law number 2 – Love thy Neighbor Premise – ‘Me, we.’ As quoted from Mohammed Ali in the 1960s as a poem to end a speech he gave at Harvard University. No I don’t mean literally go and get busy with your neighbor, I’m talking about the way that we …
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