pop culture
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That Night Stevie Wonder Showed Up At Liv In DC
I’ve had the pleasure of up-close and personal meetings with several celebrities in my life, of which 90 percent are because of the many years I’ve been associated with Bohemian Caverns in DC, and particularly the few years I managed Liv (which is closing; you might have heard). But most pale in comparison to the…
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On the Closing of Bohemian Caverns and the Void It Leaves in DC
(This is long. And yes, that’s what she said.) Because I started blogging, a significant number of opportunities came my way. One of the most significant was my relationship with Bohemian Caverns, and the ownership team of Omrao Brown, Sashi Brown, and Jamal Starr, who all became family for me. In particular, Omrao Brown became…
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Why Some Men Are So Damn Upset About Ciara’s Relationship With Russell Wilson, Explained
Who is Ciara? You ever watch Step Up or any other movie made in the last decade featuring unrealistically competitive street dance tournaments? You know, the movies where dance-offs inexplicability result in stabbings, shootings, and random appearances from a seasoned Omarion? Well, there’s an 87% chance Ciara was somehow featured on the songs the people…
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10 Things Elise Neal Looks Like Today, On Her 50th (!!!) Birthday
Elise Neal turned 50 today. Pictured below are pictures of 50-year-old Elise Neal. Today is Elise Neal’s birthday. Which means she was born 50 years ago. Here are some things that Elise Neal, who is 50 years old today, looks like. 1. The first 80 degree day of the year in Pittsburgh. (And yes, it…
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The Increasingly Inane And Problematic Obsession With Ayesha Curry, Explained
Who is Ayesha Curry? Ayesha Curry is the wife of superstar point guard Stephen Curry. Ok, so she’s the wife of a popular NBA player. But that doesn’t explain why her name is the top trending topic today. I’m sure she’s a lovely woman, but there has to be something else, right? Yes! There definitely…
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Aliya S. King's True Hip-Hop Stories: That Time I Learned The Legend Of Biggie's Belt
In the winter of 1999, I was promoted at The Source from Staff Writer to Associate Music Editor. Honestly, I was less then excited about the new gig. All I wanted to do was write. Not edit. But after changes at the top, I had no choice. There was no longer a budget for a…
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It's Official, Love & Hip Hop New York Made Me A Fan of Papoose
I’ve been a watcher of the Love & Hip Hop franchise for years now. I dedicated real life space to the Hollywood cast, was marginally invested in the New York cast until the past few seasons thanks largely to the shenanigans of one Peter Pankey aka Peter Gunz, and Atlanta has had its fits and…