The first thing that strikes many about Amiri Baraka‘s poetry, most especially his later works, is that it carried the sharp tone of an oppressed, angry people. It wasn’t flowery prose full of lofty life affirmations. It was the product of the frustration typically used when writing from a critical stance of a society that […]
James Avery, affectionately known as Uncle Phil, from the popular TV show “Freseh Prince” starring Will Smith has died. TMZ reports that “he died in an L.A. hospital last night. Avery had recently undergone surgery for an undisclosed illness and took a turn for the worse late yesterday.”
We asked. You responded. Here are your picks for the Best of 2013. Best Concert of 2013: Mrs. Carter Tour Who ruled the stage in 2013? According to you Beyonce. You voted her concert the best of 2013 and we have to say we agree. She not only rules the stage, but Queen Bey proved […]
Acclaimed actor, producer and director, Tyler Perry, has signed on to be the headline speaker at the 2014 Women’s Empowerment Conference and Networking Event, Saturday, March 15 at the PNC Arena. 2014 marks the 20 year for the conference which quickly sells out each year. Every year, over 20,000 people from the Triangle converge on […]
Amber Rose, Tara, Evelyn, Queen Bey and George Zimmerman have our water coolers crowded. Here’s what we’re talking about today: Amber Rose Reminds Us Why Wiz Khalifa Won [PHOTOS] Tara Defends Using Plan B Pill With Peter Gunz Evelyn Lozada’s Baby Daddy Has Secret Baby Mama!!! 7 Most Explicit Lyrics From Beyonce’s New Album [PHOTOS] […]
They don’t call her Queen Bey for nothing. Beyonce Knowles is a game changer. From the day she stepped on the scene Beyonce has been a trendsetter and last night she proved it once again. With no promotion or fanfare leading up to it, Beyonce dropped her fifth studio album – “Beyonce” – last night, […]
Get a jump start on making 2014 the best year of your life at Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: Your Next Step To A Better You. Through the workshops you will be able to learn how to stay healthy, increase your wealthy and gain insight into becoming a better you. Here’s the schedule for the day. […]
Philly’s Morning Show-Shamara and Laiya spoke with the most hated man in America right now, self-proclaimed “creep”, and, love him or hate him, STAR of Love and Hip Hop New York-Peter Gunz. He addresses rumors that he did Love and Hip Hop New York for the money, admits that he’s a creep, and, wait for […]
The LA Times are reporting a shooting at LAX Airport on Friday morning. Details: Law enforcement officers were flooding the airport, authorities said, and terminals 2 and 3 were evacuated. Tory Belleci of the television show Mythbusters tweeted: “Heard gun shots then everyone starting running for the door. Not sure if anyone was hurt. #LAX.” […]
The memes just won’t stop. There are at least a million (okay, exaggeration) memes floating around from last night’s airing of the TLC biopic, “Crazy, Sexy, Cool.” They are pretty hilarious too … but the funniest are the ones featuring Reverend Perri aka Pebbles. Check out our favorite memes. ALSO SEE: Do You Think TLC […]
Senate leaders announced at noon that they have reached a deal to end the government shutdown and avoid possible US default. Although details are scant, CNN is reporting that the government could open at midnight if the deal is passed. We will keep you updated as this story develops.
Paula Patton is excited about her upcoming role in “Baggage Claim.” She shares with Brian Dawson that this movie will sure to be a hit because it offers eye candy for everyone.