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  • Perfect Music Moments in Black History: Rick James and Smokey Robinson ‘Ebony Eyes’

    I’m not saying that I embarrass my kids often, but I can’t lie; I rather enjoy the fact that I have a child who has already found it possible to be ashamed of things I do. One of those things that absolutely go Full-On Embarrassing Dad is singing Rick James and Smokey Robinson’s “Ebony Eyes”…

  • Um, Cocaine Really Is a Hell of a Drug

    Listen, I’ve never done cocaine in my life. I’ve never really felt compelled to do so, either. While I can’t pretend like those “This is your brain; this is your brain on drugs” commercials entirely deterred me from a life of occasional recreational drug use, cocaine—for me—has always just seemed like a bridge too far.…

  • Dave Chappelle Pays Tribute to Charlie Murphy at John Mayer Concert

    Comedian Dave Chappelle gave his late friend Charlie Murphy a touching tribute at a John Mayer concert this week. Arguably the person who introduced Murphy to the masses, Chappelle made a surprise appearance at Mayer’s Columbus, Ohio, show on Wednesday, where he dedicated the Mayer song “You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me” to his pal.…

  • Kellyanne Conway Is More Than Just the Rick James of This Administration 

    I’m not sure why Kellyanne “Rick James” Conway can’t keep her feet off the couch, but it seems these day that she’s also unable to keep her foot out of her mouth. Hiyooooooooo! #NeverForget During a Monday-morning appearance on CNN, Donald Trump’s senior adviser made a fool of herself—which is starting to become the norm…