Soon the public will hear from the Obamas in their own words. The high-powered couple signed a book deal reportedly worth millions at Penguin Random House. Penguin Random House announced Barack and Michelle Obama will continue a longstanding partnership with the publisher. The house’s Crown imprint published former President Obama’s bestsellers, 1995’s Dreams from…
Under the leadership of Gianni Infantino as president, FIFA is trying to mend its image, which has been thoroughly tarnished by corruption scandals in the last few years. Infantino has much to do in terms of damage control and fulfilling promises; when he was campaigning to become president of FIFA, he mentioned that one of…
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are once again moving forward in the shadow of a boycott. Two of South Africa’s most beloved soaps, Muvhango and Skeem Saam have withdrawn themselves from the awards in an effort to shed light on the unfairness of the award ceremonies. Their objection is that television…
Is Barack Obama Leading a “Take Down Trump” Team from his New Mansion in DC? Barack Obama may be out of the White House, but he certainly has not left the political arena. Now, after a much-needed vacation, rumors are flying that Obama is leading a “take down Trump” team from his new mansion…
Trump just saved some face—even with Democrats—after his highest-rated speech yet. During a recent joint session of Congress, Trump gave his first key speech since his inauguration. This time, he focused on fighting bigotry, his first quarter performance, and an update on immigration. Trump’s speech was well received by both parties, as Trump…
Is Oprah Seriously Considering a Run for President? Rumors have been flying around as of late that icon and inspiration Oprah Winfrey is considering a run for the US presidency. For many, this would be a dream come true: the story of an African-American woman who overcame gender and racial oppression to become one of the…
The 2017 Oscars will go down in the history books for all the wrong reasons. Film academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs spoke out soon after the Best Picture disaster, saying that the two accountants responsible will no longer be allowed anywhere near the Oscars. Isaacs particularly pointed the blame at Brian Cullinan who was…
Should professionals sports be considered private business endeavors, entertainment, or public platforms that can serve noble purposes such as social responsibility When it comes to league sports, we often hear from team owners assuring us that they are running business franchises. This is often the case when star players transfer between teams for various…
Who Is Ruth Negga? The color red is often chosen for major awards ceremony fashion, but not every woman can pull off the boldness and presence the shade demands, unless she is Ruth Negga. The stunning Oscar nominee appeared to be floating across the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards event on Sunday.…
As the most advanced East African nation in terms of infrastructure projects and renewable energy, the Republic of Kenya is proudly making progress on its Lake Turkana Wind Power project, which is on schedule to be completed before mid-2017. Lake Turkana is the most ambitious renewable energy project ever envisioned on the African continent;…
Glitz, glamour and the famous red carpet all added up to the 69th Emmy Awards show in hazy-hot Los Angeles Sunday evening. Funny man Stephen Colbert hosted the annual show that recognizes excellence in television and emerging media. Handsome Anthony Anderson was one of the first stars to hit the event. He knew he looked…
We live in a fast-paced world where systems quickly integrate, as do our relationships with the rest of the world. Seminars and summits are frequently convened in a bid to help improve opportunities and give access to resources to all countries. It is not every day, however, that these seminars are viewed in a positive…
We live in a fast-paced world where systems quickly integrate, as do our relationships with the rest of the world. Seminars and summits are frequently convened in a bid to help improve opportunities and give access to resources to all countries. It is not every day, however, that these seminars are viewed in a positive…
The 2017 Emmy Awards have come and gone. Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night. Not surprisingly, Colbert and others got political. Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer even made an appearance. Spicer’s bit is already being widely criticized, described as an attempt to normalize someone who repeatedly lied…
