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ABOUT Helena Andrews

ARTICLES:

Who Needs Vanity Fair?

Single-Minded: With all the niche media on the Web, we can honor stars of color in our own way.

The Joke Is on Us

Single-Minded: What are we really trying to say with all these "S--t People Say" videos?

Black Social Elites Redefining High Society

These 10 women prove that the term "socialite" no longer means "white."

2 Takes on 'Our Peculiar Institution'

Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film tackles slavery, but Octavia Butler's Kindred still cuts to its heart.

Mike Tyson, Comedian

Single-Minded: The former boxer continues a career revival by delivering punch lines, not punches.

Stop Racist Halloween Costumes!

Single-Minded: A Q&A with the leaders of an Ohio University campaign against offensive garb.

The First Invisible Lady?

Single-Minded: It seems inconceivable that Michelle Obama recently walked through Target undetected.

When the Death Penalty Hits Home

As the Troy Davis case takes over the news, one writer can't help thinking of her cousin on death row.

How Will the Baby Change Jay-Z's Life?

Single-Minded: All the talk is about the impact of pregnancy on Beyoncé. Has the world changed so little?

Will and Jada's Marriage: Who Cares?

Single-Minded: We assign too much importance to the success or failure of a couple we don't even know. Calm down, people.

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BLOG POSTINGS:

Beyoncé's Video Ho, er, Phone

After watching this leotard porno three times, I still don't get it. But that's assuming there's anything to get in the first place.

Oprah to Robin Givens: "I apologize."

On Friday's show the daytime diva apologized to actress Robin Givens, ex-wife of former professional puncher Mike Tyson. Winfrey admitted that she should've handled a recent interview with Tyson much differently--better.

Rihanna Gives Love the Middle Finger

The wait is truly over. Rihanna finally speaks out about her abuse and actually has something to say worth hearing.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on Gossip Girl?

On last night's GG, Vanessa's crazy hippie parents (who moved to Vermont and allowed their teenaged daughter to go back to the big city by her lonesome, supporting herself on coffee shop tips and bell-hopping the Humphrey's emotional baggage) make a totally overdue cameo.

We're all minorities, says Glee

"Santana! Wheels! Gay Kid! Come on move it! Asian! Other Asian! Aretha! Shaft!" If there exists any evidence that Fox's hit dra-mu-dy "Glee" is anything other than one of the gutsiest shows of modern time, I haven't seen it.

The Definition of Authentic

BET is the Bargain Basement of Television

I'll admit I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to my pop culture. Like the small-screen equivalent of a "label whore"...

Who You Callin' a Bitch?

Meet TEWW blogger Helena Andrews.