Stocking up for awards season 2014, The Weinstein Co. has acquired North American rights to Justin Chadwick‘s biopic Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, based on Nelson Mandela‘s autobiography of the same name. The movie, now in post-production, stars Idris Elba as the famed South African civil rights leader and Naomie Harris (Skyfall) as Mandela’s wife, [...]
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli’s Tweet Reignites ‘N-Word’ Debate
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
With Lisa Lampanelli finding herself in hot water for using the world “nigga” in a tweet, the old “nigger” vs “nigga” debate is back in full effect. The famous comedian tweeted a picture of herself with her new pal, Lena Dunham of the HBO show “Girls” having a fun night out together. While there was [...]
12 Easy Ways To Get in Shape At Your Desk
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
While sitting at your desk at work… Tone your shoulders Keep exercise tubing or light weights in your desk drawer and use them while talking on the phone, says Gretchen Zelek, founder of Do or Die Fitness in Pasedena, Calif. Try biceps curls or overhead punches (press the 3-to-5 lbs. dumbbell up towards the ceiling without locking [...]
Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail In Murder Case
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
Oscar Pistorius, after four days of combative hearings, was granted bail by a South African magistrate on Friday. The double amputee track star who was a hero of the nation is accused of murdering his girlfriend in a case that has horrified and fascinated the continent and much of the world. Magistrate Desmond Nair announced [...]
Jockeys: The First African-American Professional Athletes
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
Think of the greatest American sports stars of all time and names like Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams will likely spring to mind. But long before these champions smashed the record books — and blazed a trail in the public’s imagination — the first generation of black U.S. athletes dominated an unlikely sport. [...]
Advice From Jada Pinkett Smith About Being a Stepmom
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
Jada Pinkett Smith is a woman of sacrifices and making things work. When she decided to marry actor Will Smith 17 years ago, she knew that she’d have to accept his child, Trey Smith, from his previous marriage and have a good functional relationship with his ex-wife Sheree. Most recently, in a Facebook post to [...]
Kerry Washington Stars in New Tyler Perry Movie ‘Peeples’
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
Here it is as expected, after all the character posters and first-look images, is the first trailer for Tina Gordon Chism’s “We The Peeples” - now titled, “Tyler Perry Presents Peeples” – which stars Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, Kerry Washington, S. Epatha Merkerson, Melvin Van Peebles, Diahann Carroll, and Kali Hawk. Lionsgate set the release date for May 10, 2013. Produced by Tyler Perry, Stephanie Allain (also director [...]
As February Winds Down, Use These Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
The color for February is red, symbolizing the Chinese lunar new year, Valentine’s Day, and Heart Health Month. Red is also the color of luck, valentines and the heart. So February is a perfect time to increase awareness about coronary artery (heart) disease. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both women [...]
The Bad Relationship And Sex Habits Perpetuated by Popular Movies
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
As the Oscars approach, it’s time to dole out Heartless Awards for all those who write, produce, direct, and star in so-called “romantic” comedies. These “romantic” comedies actually are chock-full of bad sex and relationship habits. There are so many of these bad habits that it’s hard to decide on just a few. But, in [...]
Jordan: A Modern Oasis of Friendly in Region of Strife
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
When most people think about the Middle East, they often think of vast uninhabited deserts dotted with oil and gas equipment, polluted cities, dusty villages, and herds of sheep and camels milling about on rocky hillsides. Even less flattering connotations may include anti-Western hostility, riotous mobs and demonstrations, lawlessness, and near-constant political upheaval. While these [...]
