The Winnie Mandela biopic hits screens on Friday with Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard as the iconic South African couple. It’s but one of two films about Nelson Mandela, as Idris Elba will star as the South African icon in the second pic “Long Walk to Freedom.” In the trailers, “Long Walk to Freedom” with […]
The Marching 100 has returned to FAMU. The storied marching band known for its fancy footwork and its bombastic support of FAMU’s football team, the Rattlers, returned to the field this semester after a 653 day suspension. Robert Champion Jr., a member of the band was brutally beaten and died in a hazing incident in […]
First, there was the Cupid Shuffle. Then there was the Wobble, then the TJ Shuffle. Now there’s a new line dance sweeping the nation – the Sweetie Pie. Yes, Robbie Montgomery of OWN’s “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s”’ and her son, Tim Montgomery, have created an all-new dance sensation and you can expect that this one […]
Divas, anyone? The first part of the “R&B Divas: L.A.” reunion kicks off tonight at 10 p.m. on TV One. Talk show host Wendy Williams, arguably TV’s head diva, is the hostess. After all the drama that took place on the show this year, would weaves and wigs be flying around the set? Maybe, but […]
ABOVE: TV critic Eric Deggans talks to Roland Martin about the new fall TV season. You want to know what’s hot on TV this fall? Well, there’s a lot to choose from. This year boasts a slate full of high-concept shows with subject matter ranging from everything from people coming back to life from the […]
When Spike Lee needed funds for his new movie, he turned to his fans, friends and supporters who answered the call, raising over $1.2 million dollars via Kickstarter. Now the Father of the Funk, legendary bassist Bootsy Collins, wants you to do the same. He and his wife, Patti, are starting their own Kickstarter campaign […]
Scandalites have waited a long time for this, but it’s finally here. A frustratingly brief Season 3 trailer has hit the web. As you know, we left off last season with Joe Morton’s character, the shady guy behind the shadowy government unit B613, being I’D as Olivia Pope’s father. We know that Olivia and Fitz’s […]
Raheem DeVaughn may not get the screams of say, a Trey Songz, but he’s got a dedicated following nonetheless. The Washington, D.C. based singer’s latest release “A Place Called Loveland” is out on September 3, but first DeVaughn stopped by the 2013 Allstate Family Reunion at the Gaylord Resort in Orlando, Florida. DeVaughn’s current single […]
Lyfe Jennings has had his ups and downs in life and love, but his pain has been a gift to his fans through his talent for making beautiful muslc. Whether it’s “Must Be Nice” or “Will I Ever” Jennings’ heartfelt music has made him a sought-after live performer. His personal story has also endeared him […]
Singer Avant has managed to ride the waves of R&B stardom for 14 years. Despite not being a name as big as some, the Cleveland, Ohio-born crooner who often duets with singer/turned reality diva Keke Wyatt, has put together a solid career. Singer like Tyrese have derided the challenges of being an R&B singer today […]
In case you’re wondering, Brandy is not mad about the recent events in South Africa. She acknowledges that reports she performed for a small crowd at a stadium there during a recent event are true, but says it’s just a part of being an entertainer. “South Africa was interesting,” she told The Tom Joyner Morning […]