Paul Walker stars as an undercover cop tasked with dismantling a neutron bomb that’s in the hands of a ruthless crime lord. “Brick Mansions’ is a remake of a French action movie “District B13.” Walker stil had several unfinished films before his death last November, including the 7th installment of “Fast in Furious”. That movie […]
Ernest Everett Just was born on August 14, 1883 in Charleston, South Carolina. Because high schools in the South provided such poor education at that time for African-American children, Just’s mother decided to send him North to receive better schooling. Through hard work, Ernest was able to earn enough money to attend the Kimball Academy […]
James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens was born September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, the youngest of 10 children. J.C., as he was called, was nine years old when the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio for better opportunities. When his new teacher asked his name he said “J.C.”, but because of his strong Southern accent, she thought […]
“We Found Love” by Rihanna has made Billboard.com’s new Valentine’s Day-themed list of top songs with the word “love” in their name. The song featuring Calvin Harris came in at number three, just behind Diana Ross and Lione Richie’s “Endless Love” and Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make Love To You.” “We Found Love” spent ten […]
According to a poll conducted by the National Retail Federation, It seems that fewer Americans will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with cards,flowers and chocolate this year. Fifty-four percent of Americans say they’re planning on celebrating the holiday, compared to 60 percent in 2013. Those who do want to shower their special someone with gifts will […]
Due to the vigorous demands of the rehearsal and performance schedule, A representative for the production of the Broadway revival of ‘A Raisin In the Sun’announced that Diahann Carroll had to withdraw. It was going to be Carroll’s return back to Broadway in 30 years. LaTanya Richardson Jackson–wife of actor Samuel L. Jackson–Is taking over […]
It’s hard to believe it’s already been two years since the sudden passing of Whitney Houston. Today, WTLC is going to stand for ‘Whitney with Tender Loving Care.’ Kicking off with Kenny Kixx at 10am. –AT THE TOP OF EVERY HOUR A ‘TWO FOR WHITNEY’ FOR TWO FOR TUESDAY –A ‘MY WHITNEY HOUSTON PLAYLIST’ AT […]
“The Hollywood Reporter” is saying that Mariah Carey along with Jennifer Hudson among others have been tapped to perform at the 2014 BET Honors. The ceremony will be taped this Saturday at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. and wil air on Monday February 24th. The network is honoring Motown founder Berry Gordy,The Queen Of […]
Coming this fall, “Motown The Musical” is going back to the place where Motown was born, Detroit. It was announced Thursday that the show will play the Fisher Theater for a four week engagement. The hit Broadway musical features music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and a book by Berry Gordy. Mr. Gordy […]
U.K. station Bang Radio will only be playing the censored version of “Drunk In Love”, the Jay Z collaboration with Beyonce’ Apparently Bang Radio is taking issue with Jay Z’s lyrics making reference to the abusive relationship between Ike and Tina Turner. The CEO of Bang says in a statement,that the lyrics display a “promotion […]
Deadline.com reports that Bill Cosby is on board for a new family comedy where he’s playing the head of a mulit-generational family. The show is in the beginning stages as writers are currently being hired for the project. From 1984 to 1992, Cosby helped NBC to the top of the network ratings with his hit […]
Word has it that Beyonce’may be dropping in on this Sunday’s Grammy Awards. She’s reportedly hoping to turn the award show into the first televised performance of her new music. Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich has been dropping phrases like, “he can’t confirm anything” and added he “does have a really great history” with Beyonce’. Then […]