America is getting fatter. At least that’s what statistics have shown, and a recent Harvard study claims that the number on our national weight scale is going to keep climbing. Currently, one-third of American adults are obese, while an additional 34 percent are simply overweight, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states. However, Harvard University…
Today, Tyler Perry’s adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf hits theaters nationwide. No doubt sisters from coast-to-coast can’t wait to get their ticket and weigh in on Perry’s handling of the classic. When word spread that Perry would be directing the film, women…
Seems like the City of Brotherly Love has everything but love for brothas. Thursday, the ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit challenging “stop and frisk” searches by the Philadelphia police department. The ACLU’s lawsuit was a result of a complaint filed on behalf of eight men, including Jewell Williams, a state lawmaker. Mr. Williams said…
While we’re still catching our breath from the latest Lanvin for H&M collection, yet another high-fashion designer collaboration is on the way! Italy’s esteemed house of Valentino has joined forces with the all-American classic, GAP, to create a women’s capsule collection for Fall. The line will combine luxury and basics, by having Valentino rework some of…
Chrisette Michele recently released her strikingly bold album cover for her upcoming 3rd album, Let Freedom Reign. Giving fans a classic look with a splash of edge, this soulful songstress is continuing to branch out while staying true to herself. The album consists of the soulful singer both rapping and singing. The 15-track offering includes…
Kerry Washington has been on the steady rise for the past year. The elegant actress was recently honored by Elle’s “Women in Hollywood” Awards, and also graced the cover of the November 10th issue of the publication. Now they’ve just put out a behind-the-scenes of the fabulous & flawless photo shoot. -Ellisa Oyewo
Cyberbullying. Sexting. Twitter wars. As news coverage has shown, forms of digital harassment have increased significantly with the usage of social media, especially amongst youth and young adults. But one media giant is taking an active step in educating web users about Internet safety. MTV unveiled it’s A Thin Line campaign, “Draw Your Line”, early…
Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr. was released from jail this morning. The 28-year-old rapper leaves New York’s Riker’s Island after serving an eight-month sentence on a weapon’s charge. Wezzy will head straight to Miami, where his managers have said a party is being planned to celebrate his return for Sunday. A…
It’s been the New York must-see show for three years and now the talented DJ Beverly Bond takes her Black Girls Rock! movement to BET airwaves. Black Girls Rock! is an organization that strives to enrich the lives of urban girls ages 12 to 17-years-old. Bond and her fabulous board of directors took their love…
Southern rap can be funny at times. But if it means making fun of individuals with disabilities, then it’s time to draw the line. Rappers DMoney and Smoove created a music video entitled “Wheelchair Shawty” that features a dance mocking the movement of handicapped persons who use wheelchairs. The opening scene of the video features…
The Republican tide swept from coast-to-coast on election night, washing away the Democratic majority in the House and installing several GOP governors. On Tuesday night, several minority legislators also rode the wave to victory and into the history books. Latino GOP members had a record-breaking night. They picked up two governors seats and saw the…
File this under, WTF. Michele Kalina, A 44-year-old Pennsylvania woman, is accused of murdering at least four of her newborn children in an attempt to cover up an affair. Kalina was arraigned in court on Wednesday after being accused of hiding the remains of five babies in her home. The newborns were found either stuffed…
Iman attends the 2010 ACE Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
