The trailer for new documentary Dark Girls surfaced late last week. It's about the complexities of dark skinned black women. It only seemed intriguing to me based on the twitter conversations I saw, so I had to view and of course make my own opinion. I know too many beautiful black women, of all complexions, who are proud of who they are, so this story doesn't resonate for … [Read more...] about Dark Girls Documentary
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Beyonce’s Billboard Music Award Performance
I have to tell you I wasn't crazy about Beyonce's new single "Run the World (Girls)", but I must say her performance on the Billboard Music Awards was pure greatness! The response on the song has been lukewarm (except amongst those crazy Beyonce stans), but I'm pretty sure this performance gave it some staying power. Do you like Beyonce's Run The World (Girls) More … [Read more...] about Beyonce’s Billboard Music Award Performance
Behind Those Books: A Closer Look at Urban Fiction
On Friday May 27 at 8:00pm at Tribeca Cinemas, The Urban Book Source in association with director Mills Miller and producer Kaven Brown presents, Behind Those Books, a film exploring the rhyme and reason of the fast growing genre of urban fiction. The documentary screenings will kick-off a host of events taking place in New York City during Book Expo of America (BEA) weekend. … [Read more...] about Behind Those Books: A Closer Look at Urban Fiction
Dancehall Choreographer, Tanisha Scott on ABDC
As a former dancer, I absolutely love MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, this past week their challenge was to re-create Dancehall moves to the latest to Rihanna's latest hits. Their surprise guest to help them out with their moves was Rihanna's choreographer, Tanisha Scott who has worked with the likes of Sean Paul, Ne-Yo and Alicia Keys as well. I Am Me takes on the … [Read more...] about Dancehall Choreographer, Tanisha Scott on ABDC
New Video: Rihanna – California King Bed
Rihanna debuted "California King Bed" yesterday. Although I'm not crazy about the song, she looks amazing in the video. … [Read more...] about New Video: Rihanna – California King Bed