-
2 Chainz to Run for Mayor of College Park, Ga.?
2 Chainz is a man of the people. Well, he’d like to be a man of the people. 2 Chainz, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, has his eye on the mayor’s mansion in College Park, Ga. In a recent interview with XXL magazine, the rapper discussed the possibility of running for mayor. “I’m a…
-
Marshawn Lynch at Super Bowl Media Day: ‘I’m Here So I Won’t Get Fined’
Truth be told, I don’t know jack about football, but over the last several months, I’ve learned a lot about Marshawn Lynch. Lynch, running back for the Seattle Seahawks, is not here for media shenanigans. Lynch does not like giving interviews, and so far he’s been fined $100,000 for not obliging the NFL’s media requirements.…
-
J. Cole Will Let Single Mothers Live at 2014 Forest Hills Drive for Free
J. Cole is proving once again why he’s probably your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. Before 2014 ended, Cole released his long-awaited 2014 Forest Hills Drive album to rave reviews and even penned a poignant song in response to Michael Brown’s killing in Ferguson, Mo. As part of the promotion of 2014 Forest Hills Drive, Cole…
-
Sherlock Actor May Actually Live in the 1800s, Referred to Black Actors as ‘Colored’
I hold a special place in my heart for redhead actors, and Benedict Cumberbatch was one of them. The star of Sherlock and The Imitation Game has legions of fans who like to refer to themselves as Cumberbitches. But I wouldn’t go that far with my stanning, and I may have to bring it down a few notches after…
-
Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo Will Reunite for Film Set During Hurricane Katrina
On the heels of her best picture Oscar nomination for Selma, Ava DuVernay is already focusing on her next project. And she’s bringing the star of Selma, David Oyelowo, along with her. According to the Hollywood Reporter, DuVernay is currently developing a film that takes place in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. The movie will be…
-
KFC’s New Double Down Dog Is Edible Death
I’m convinced that KFC is trolling the gastrointestinal tracts of those who choose to consume its food. A couple of years ago, the fried-chicken fast-food chain introduced its Double Down Sandwich, which was a bacon sandwich with buns made out of fried chicken. Because clogged arteries are things people strive for on a daily basis.…
-
Rashida Jones to Reporter: ‘I’m Ethnic’
Sunday was the day of yet another red-carpet event, for yet another award show. Whenever these shows happen, there’s bound to be a reporter making a fool of him- or herself. Sunday night during the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet, Rashida Jones, who stars in Parks and Recreation, had to let a reporter know about…
-
Doing Too Much? Single at 40, Woman Decides to Marry Herself
Some women have a lot of goals throughout their lives. Maybe they want to spend time climbing the career ladder and not worry about finding the “one” or even having kids, for that matter. There are others who make finding a husband their top priority and will even set a time frame for that. And…
-
Dad-Vertising Looks to Rebrand the Image of Dads in Commercials
With the Super Bowl—one of the most watched televised sporting events of all time—right around the corner, advertisers and marketers will have a prime spot for getting their products in front of the world’s eyes. Commercials are king during the Super Bowl, and a simple 30-second spot can cost millions of dollars. But what many…
-
Kanye West at BET Honors: ‘My Wife Has Dated Broke Black Dudes’
Over the weekend, Kanye West was honored at this year’s 2015 BET Honor Awards, which are scheduled to air Feb. 23 on BET. West received the Visionary Award, which was presented to him with a video tribute featuring Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Common and Damon Dash. Dash, who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay Z, hasn’t…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
