If you’ve never heard of Atlanta-based singer Algebra Blessett, you’re missing out. But you can make up for it by checking out her new CD Recovery, out tomorrow. The soulful R&B singer has her own unique take on life, love and relationships and a lot of us can relate. “I believe that when we lay […]
Set your DVR’s, people. TV is on fire this Sunday night with the Grammys, The Pro Bowl and the The Bachelor Wedding all going on at the same time. We’ll be watching the Grammys over here (but switching to the Pro Bowl on commercial breaks) since not only is LL’s fine self hosting, its rumored […]
Magic Johnson knows the importance of the Affordable Care Act. When he was diagnosed with HIV 22 years ago, quality health insurance saved his life. The NBA legend says that it’s vitally important for young people to sign up, since the success of Obamacare depends on their participation. Take a listen to the powerful audio […]
The Gulf of Aden is one of the most dangerous areas of the high seas in the world. Off the coast of Somalia, which has no functioning government after years of famine and war, the Gulf is patrolled by pirates. The pirates have captured commercial and private vessels and held ships and crew for millions […]
Actor/musician Leon Robinson, better known to moviegoers by just his first name, has done other movies, made music and appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but to many fans, he’ll always be known as J.T. from the now classic Robert Townsend directed film, The Five Heartbeats. Fortunately, he’s OK with that, even if he […]
Charlie Wilson will be going to the Grammys this year, because he’s nominated. But this year’s nomination is different. For the first time Wilson gets the nod in the Gospel category for a song called “I Believe,” co-written by his wife. He’s been clean and sober for 19 years and the song celebrates his journey. […]
Rap pioneer Big Daddy Kane hasn’t lost a step since his 80’s heyday and if you’ve ever seen him in concert, you’d know that for sure. If you’re in the D.C. area next week, you’ll get your chance as the rap legend is performing all his hits on January 25th at he Howard Theater with […]
Fred Hammond has had some health trials recently so he will not be in attendance at tomorrow night’s Stellar Awards. The popular leader of United Tenors had a double knee replacement surgery recently and he admits it was tough. “I’m feeling a lot better,” he told the Tom Joyner Morning Show. “I’d love to tell […]
Get a taste of Sommore as her Standing Ovation tour kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida at the Moran Theater. She was in fine form today on the Tom Joyner Morning Show talking about old cheerleaders, why The Butler didn’t get nominated and basically brining the hilarity as she always does. The Standing Ovation […]
Katt’s back and he’s heading your way. The comic is on the road again and hopefully without some of the issues that have led him astray in the past. If you’d rather sit on the couch and watch football, this is the weekend to do it because the AFC and the NFC Championships will decide […]
Last year was supposed to be a banner film for Black filmmakers. Fruitvale Station, The Butler, and 12 Years a Slave were released and their respective acting casts, writers and directors received major critical acclaim. But today’s Oscar nominations prove just one thing – Hollywood hasn’t changed much. This year’s top acting, writing and directing […]
Soledad O’Brien may not be on CNN everyday anymore, but she’s hardly slowed down. Now the head of her own production company, she’s doing another Black In America documentary this time focused around “Stop and Frisk,” she’s on Al-Jazeera network, and she’s the keynote speaker at the 27th annual Martin Luther King breakfast in Jacksonville, […]