Archive for September, 2011

Throw Back: Sammie: “I Like It”

Friday, September 9th, 2011

It’s that time again, throwback Fridays! This segment goes to Atlanta native and recording artist, Sammie. Born Sammie Lee Bush, Jr. on March 1, 1987, his 1999 single “I Like It” introduced us to a cute 12 yr. old kid (move over Bow Wow) bringing a new sound and a role model kids his own [...]

President Obama Speaks On $447B Americans Jobs Act

Friday, September 9th, 2011

During a live televised speech, last night, President Obama spoke to members of Congress and to millions of Americans about a $447 billion “Americas Jobs Act” he believes will drive businesses to hire, cut down unemployment and increase consumer for the failing economy. “The people of this country work hard to meet their responsibilities. The [...]

Celebrity Style: Jewelry

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Celebrity Style: Jewelry by cottenkandi featuring vintage earrings If you want to stand out from the crowd like a celebrity, then there is one easy way to do so: jewelry. No A-list celeb is ever seen strutting down the catwalk without a stylish bit of bling – so here’s a few ways in which you [...]

French Judge Orders Man To Pay Ex-Wife For Lack Of Sex During Marriage

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Should sex be mandatory in marriage? A judge in France seems to think so. If you’re married and unhappy with your sex life, should you sue your spouse? That’s exactly what a woman in France did recently. In a rare decision, a judge ordered her ex-husband pay $14,000 in damages for failing to have enough [...]

Has Ciara Finally Found Mr Right?

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The R&B songstress tweeted the following message on twitter just one day ago. Could she be hinting at a new fund love, perhaps? The usually private singer has been linked with rappers Bow Wowand 50 Cent, and most recently dated basketball player Amare’ Stoudemire. Unfortunately for the singer, her relationships are rather short lived, losing [...]

Happy Birthday Wiz Khalifa!

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Wiz Khalifa turns 24 today! The Pittsburgh rapper, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, gained mainstream popularity when his debut single “Black and Yellow” peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Originally unbeknown to many, the title of the song refers to the colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers. On March 29, 2011, Khalifa released his [...]

La La & Carmelo Anthony Visit ‘Live With Regis & Kelly’

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

TV Personality La La Anthony and her basketball player hubby Carmelo Anthony visited the set of ‘Live With Regis & Kelly’ Wednesday morning to discuss reality show ‘La La’s Full court Life’, the difficulty they faced during Melo’s trade from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks, and the foursome even decided to shoot [...]

Lady Gaga Goes All Natural For Harper’s Bazaar

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Lady Gaga graces the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar and this time the risk taker is going all natural. She says, “I don’t really view it as ‘natural’. I think that artifice is the new reality. It’s more about just being honest and sincere to the core of what you do. Whether I’m wearing lots [...]

[Music Video] Big Sean “Marvin & Chardonnay” Feat. Kanye & Roscoe Dash

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

The latest music for Big Sean‘s “Marvin & Chardonnay” has finally dropped! The single features Sean’s musical idol and the man responsible for his career Mr. Kanye West. Rosce Dash also makes an appearance. The single appears on Sean’s debut album ‘Finally Famous’ in stores now. The video was directed by famed director Hype Williams. [...]

How to Stretch Your Summer Wardrobe Into Fall

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

The Style Glossy: Dressing Room How to Stretch Your Summer Wardrobe Into Fall By Karen Brailsford for The Style Glossy The siren call of fall can bring out the urge to shop for a brand-new wardrobe. In these budget-conscious, carbon footprint-aware times, however, it’s more important than ever to get the most bang for your [...]

Eddie Murphy To Host Academy Awards

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Its been confirmed! Comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, 50 will host the 84th Academy Awards next February. Murphy, reportedly, went up against Jerry Seinfeld and Billie Crystal to nab the hosting gig. After this year’s choice of hosts, Anne Hathaway and James Franco, left critics and many viewers a bit disappointed, it appears, Oscar organizers [...]

Man With No Healthcare Dies After Tooth Infection Spread To His Brain

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

An unemployed man, Kyle Williams, just 24 years old died last week from a tooth infection that eventually spread to his brain. Because Williams was not employed at the time of the infection he did not have health insurance. According to relatives, Williams came down with a toothache two weeks ago and was told he [...]