Fighting zombies is hard work, so we’re glad Brad PItt is up to the task in “World War Z” which opens this weekend. Now that the NBA Finals are settled, fill in the TV void until football starts up again witha a little soul – Memphis soul, that is on the premiere of the public […]
The DMV – that’s DC, Maryland and Virginia to you – is awash with the sounds of jazz this weekend as two major festivals are going on. The DC Jazz Fest boasts a performance by The Roots while the Capital Jazz Fest celebrates the 25 year anniversary of jazz crooner Will Downing. Soul music has […]
After a rocky launch, Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN Network is finally finding its footing and making strides towards lucrative success. now that the network has added…
Though Kirk Franklin appeared on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to talk about his role on the GSN’s “The American Bible Challenge” (and to defend himself against short jokes) he provided a little encouragement to people struggling to handle the problems in the world. Franklin, who is the musical co-host for “The American Bible Challenge” […]
“American Idol” has crowned a new diva. The 23-year-old from St. Helena Island, S.C. took the Season 12 honors in a year that was marred by public catfighting between rapper Nikki Minaj and singer Mariah Carey as well as the lowest ratings in “Idol” history. Glover was part of the first all-female final since Season […]
Olivia Pope and President Fitzgerald Grant, fictional characters on the TV show “Scandal,” have one of the most popular star-crossed relationships on TV. Whether it’s the interracial angle or the fact that Grant is a sitting president in love with someone other than his wife or the steamy sex scenes that just flirt the line […]
Lawyer, talk show hostess and author Star Jones has had a long and healthy career in the entertainment industry. As most people know if they’ve read her books or seen her during her time on “The View,” she also has no problem speaking her mind. That’s what she did earlier this year while watching “Scandal.” At […]
Scandalites rejoice! “Scandal” is back on tonight at 10 p.m. and with all the goings on at Pope and Associates, it’s sure to be a doozy. This episode, mysteriously titled ‘Seven Fifty Two” is supposed to answer a lot of questions. Huck’s past will be explored now that he’s returned to OPA after being locked […]
Shonda Rhimes and ABC, we have a problem. Not only is “Scandal” not coming on for another week, there are only THREE WEEKS LEFT in the season. What? Scandal-lites and gladiators, what to do? Well, if you missed the first season, you can catch it on DVD. If you missed any of this season, you […]
In the 70’s, Flip Wilson was the hottest Black comedian on TV with “The Flip Wilson Show.” His show featured the hot Black talents of the era, everyone from Lena Horne to the Jackson 5 who often paired up to perform with the white stars of the day. That and his famous characters Geraldine and […]
As Tom and the crew continue on the Fantastic Voyage there’s a plenty to do on dry land… This weekend, there’s much to do for everyone on your entertainment list. Art abounds in Florida, which boast two separate art exhibitions or show this weekend, while those down South can chill to the smooth sounds of Anthony Hamilton […]
Did you love the 80’s? Well, National Geographic Channel did, too. Their new six-part documentary reviews the decade that they say set up the next two. In the 80’s hip-hop was born as were tech companies like Microsoft and Apple started to become dominant with the advent of the personal computer. Narrated by actor Rob […]
