It’s no secret that the US is divided into red and blue states. And while it’s true that the ultimate goal for each party is to swing a state into their favor, history tells us that rarely happens. So why are Democrats so eager, willing—and at times overconfident in their ability—to win red states…
In July of 2013, British-born Nigerian talk show host Mo Abudu debuted EbonyLife Television, a multi-media venture into modern African entertainment and news. After spending years working in talk television, Abudu expanded her horizons to create a media platform that showcases “Africa at it’s best,” or, as Abudu herself describes it, “Africa’s Africa.” Little did…
Halle Berry’s ex appears to have moved on. The model was spotted with actress Charlize Theron at the Santa Monica Pier in May. Berry’s baby daddy and the Oscar winner have reportedly been dating for months, after meeting at the school both of their children attend. Sources close to the couple say that while the…
Although she has hinted at it for several episodes on the family reality TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, no one saw this one coming so soon. On Wednesday, June 21st, Kim Kardashian West announced that her new beauty line KKW would drop, and it has. There was something else, however, that also grabbed headlines…
Has there been a more highly anticipated birth in history? Ever since the announcement that Beyoncé was pregnant with twins and her internet-breaking iconic photoshoot in February, the world has been anticipating the day Blue Ivy would become a big sister and the power family would become a party of five. The Beyhive has been buzzing…
Scott the Violinist plays a beautiful rendition of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On. A soft spoken, talented and modest young man, Scott recently spoke with The Douglas Review about his journey to celebrity, his roots, family values, how his father inspires him, and a whole lot more. When you think of Kenyan music,…
Ever since its first show in 2001, the BET Awards remain one of the hottest music events of the year. Every summer, fans all over the nation get to watch their favorite artists (new and classic) perform and receive the coveted BET Award Trophy on the Black Entertainment Television network. This year’s show will honor both…
The Douglas Review recently spoke with Somoina Kimojino of the Koroga Festival and Programmes Director at 98.4 Capital FM about a wide range of issues, including the alleged “situation” between Capital FM and Blankets and Wine. As the story goes, when an ambitious young talent known as Muthoni the Drummer Queen floated the idea of a…
2017 has certainly been an eventful year in entertainment and in celebrating the achievements of black people in music, film, and sports, the BET Awards has something for everyone. This year’s show takes place on June 25, 2017. Beyoncé leads the list of nominees with seven nods and she’ll be competing with sister Solange in two…
On Friday night, Marvel released the first trailer for the widely anticipated Black Panther film. As expected, it features stunning cinematography, epic action scenes, and some great music. The action flick stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, the Black Panther. There is also a seriously star-studded ensemble cast, including: Michael B. Jordan, Sterling K. Brown, Lupita Nyong’o, Forest Whitaker, Danai…
