Helena's Articles
Single-Minded: 'Tis the Rom-Com Season
Back in the day, Love Jones was the ultimate in black romantic-comedy fare. But that was then; this is now. At the multiplex, no rom-com -- whether it stars a Reese or a Gabrielle -- can hold a candle to those old-school love stories.
Breaking the Losing Streak of 'The Game'
The dramedy died and was brought back to life on BET, thanks to fans. But after a disappointing season finale, this die-hard fan has advice for the show's creators.
Single-Minded: Memo to Chris Brown
Dear Chris: Beating up your girlfriend is a "big deal." So is wilding out when reporters throw you softball questions about what really happened. Grow up.
Single-Minded: Bethenny Frankel, My Imaginary BFF
The stats are grim: More women are delaying marriage and babies, maybe never to marry or breed. But this down-to-earth reality-TV star shows that having it all is possible. Even if having it all makes you cry.
Single-Minded: Bag Lady
Erykah Badu was onto something when she warned baggage-laden women everywhere to "let it go." But sometimes, pretty -- and functional -- luggage makes you more willing to deal with the stuff that's lurking inside.
Single-Minded: Do Women Secretly Want to Be Rescued?
Maybe the Cos was right: Women (sometimes) want to be rescued. But you can be an independent woman and still harbor fantasies of being saved by Liam Neeson. After all, we're talking Liam Neeson.
Oscars 2011: Young, Hip and Trying Too Hard
The hosts were young, people tweeted and an f-bomb was dropped, but in the end, Hollywood's big night was the same old ancient awards ritual.
The Root Interview: Anthony Mackie Talks 'Adjustment Bureau'
Mackie, who stars alongside Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau, talks to The Root about his complicated character and whether a man and a woman can be meant for each other.
Single-Minded: Two 'Very Smart Brothas'
No, the world does not need another relationship book. (I'm looking at you, Steve Harvey.) But the world does need the commonsense musings of Damon Young and Panama Jackson.
Grammys Recap: It Was a Snoozefest
Why the telecast for the recording industry's big night was surprisingly unsurprising.
