For most people, a mug shot is just an embarrassing reminder of a mistake. For Jeremy Meeks, it completely changed his life for the better. Meeks went to jail in 2012 on weapons charges, after a history of gang involvement and prior prison time for grand theft auto. When the Stockton, California Police Department…
Playwright August Wilson introduced his brilliant play Fences to the theatrical world in 1983; today Denzel Washington has taken the provocative play to a much larger screen as a film starring himself and Viola Davis. Troy Maxson, played by Denzel Washington, introduces spectators to an incredibly nuanced view of the black American working-class man…
It’s a bittersweet farewell as the first African American family says goodbye to the White House. With only days left in their home for the last eight years, what better way to say goodbye then to throw a star-studded farewell bash. Dubbed the “hippest” family to ever grace the White House, the Obamas are…
Golden Globes ‘Not So White’ If the Oscars are #oscarssowhite, then the 2017 Golden Globes were a positive example of the entertainment industry’s ability to celebrate and acknowledge diversity. The evening got off to a rocky start with Jimmy Fallon’s monologue losing its teleprompter and then falling flat. However, unless the Golden Globes host spits…
Paris police confirm that 16 people have been arrested in the Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian. The robbery occurred in the French capital where the TV star lost a reported 10 million dollars worth of diamonds. The nightmare rattled Kardashian to her core, and only recently has she stepped back out into the spotlight,…
President-elect Donald Trump is only days away from being sworn into the White House—one of the biggest jobs in the world. So what is he doing as he prepares to take on the role of Commander-in-Chief? Apparently, he’s stuck on trying to get a one-up on Twitter. That’s right, it’s another Trump tweet war,…
Janet Jackson is fabulous at 50, and now she’s a mother! That’s right Jackson and husband, Wissam Al Mana, are parents of a beautiful bouncing boy. Janet’s rep reported that she had a healthy delivery and both mom and baby are resting comfortably. The two announced the surprise back in October, just a few…
Jo-Issa Rae Diop most notably appeared on the scene through her YouTube series Awkward Black Girl, which started in 2011. More recently, Issa Rae has taken the internet and television world by storm through her HBO show, Insecure. Rae was born January 12, 1985, and raised in California by her parents, a pediatric doctor and a…
Rumors are flying that T.I. and Tiny have called it quits. The couple has had a rough go of it over the last several months, with the first report of their marriage falling apart back in July. Tiny tried to clear the air with fans after appearing on The Wendy Harris Show by telling…
Serena Williams is known for her killer drop shot, but her spotlight in the news lately has been about love. That’s right— Serena Williams is getting married! For those close to Serena, it’s no big surprise; Serena had been seeing a dapper fellow after her breakup with artist and rapper Drake. Sources report that she’s…
