-
When Black Love Is Famous Love
If you want to see what’s hot on black Twitter, check out The Chatterati.Akoto Ofori-Atta is the editor of The Grapevine. Like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. While the relationship between Cliff and Clair Huxtable is one we hold in high esteem, Bill Cosby’s real-life marriage is also worthy of admiration. Despite…
-
Celebrities on Twitter: Whitney Houston's Death
If you want to see what’s hot on black Twitter, check out The Chatterati.Akoto Ofori-Atta is the editor of The Grapevine. Like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. R.I.P. Whitney Houston, really can’t believe this. I’m speechless…
-
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Release Photos of Baby Blue Ivy
The wait is over. Proud parents Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Beyoncé Knowles released pictures of their newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Accompanying the photos was a short but sweet message to their fans: “We welcome you to share in our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives. The…
-
No Playing It Safe for Denzel Washington
On the heels of the 10th anniversary of his historic Oscar win for best actor in Training Day, in which he played a criminal cop, Denzel Washington reminds us with his newest film, Safe House, why he’s such a brilliant bad guy. “Sometimes when you’re the good guy, you’re sort of trapped,” Washington said at…
-
7 Black Blogs to Read During Fashion Week
The semiannual New York Fashion Week, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, will descend on New York City’s Lincoln Center this Thursday, bringing with it shows from big-name designers such as Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Tracy Reese. No doubt the shows will be awash with bloggers intent on flooding your news streams with posts about…
-
Celebrities on Twitter: Don Cornelius' Death
If you want to see what’s hot on black Twitter, check out The Chatterati.Akoto Ofori-Atta is the editor of The Grapevine. Like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. @UncleRUSH Sharing my thoughts on the passing of Don Cornelius. I loved that man. @Raheem_DeVaughn On the 1st day of Black History Month I wanna…
-
4 Questions With Radio Personality Big Boy
Urban radio king Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander weighed in at more than 500 pounds before he underwent gastric bypass surgery 10 years ago. Now, at 195 pounds, he’s sharing the story of his weight-loss journey and the success of his radio career in his new book, An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size.…
-
4 Questions With Anthony Hamilton
Soul singer Anthony Hamilton was part of the all-star lineup at this year’s UNCF: An Evening of Stars, which honors stellar students who have overcome huge obstacles to get their education. Sharing the stage with Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu and Patti LaBelle, Hamilton was on deck to celebrate some impressive students, including history-making…
-
Up Next on TV One's 'Unsung': Atlantic Starr
TV One’s Unsung will chronicle the musical contributions of Atlantic Starr, the 1980s R&B band made famous for their wildly successful hits “Secret Lovers” and “Always.” The group, which started performing in 1976, scored several hits on the R&B charts throughout the 1970s and ’80s, but they didn’t achieve breakthrough success until the release of…
-
Managing Your Blackness
Struggling to figure out how to be black in the 21st century? Baratunde Thurston has the perfect guide for you. In How to Be Black, the writer-comedian doles out advice on critical issues in a collection of essays such as “How to Be the Black Friend,” “How to Speak for All Black People” and “How…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
