The everyday — filled with its supposedly inconsequential interactions and circumstances — is actually quite consequential when it comes to romantic relationships. That’s because relationships are cumulative, said Nikki Massey-Hastings, Psy.D., a psychotherapist who specializes in couples. “Each seemingly insignificant daily interaction with one’s partner builds upon the interactions from yesterday, last week, and last [...]
Ohio Players Frontman ‘Sugarfoot’ Dead at 69
January 27, 2013 | Posted by
Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, frontman and founder of legendary funk group Ohio Players, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69, according to a post on his Facebook page. No other details are available, but an official family announcement says he passed away quietly in his hometown of Trotwood-Dayton, Ohio. The statement continues, “Humble yet [...]
AppLanta?: Mobile Industry a Promising Boon to Metro Area
January 24, 2013 | Posted by
Apps — those cheap or free smartphone tools that give you coupons, let you play games, and can help run your life — are everywhere, and their proliferation is fueling a mobile technology industry that business leaders say can be a major local job generator. Contrary to a popular perception, the industry is made up [...]
The Roots: New Album And Elvis Costello Collaboration Due
January 24, 2013 | Posted by
Fans of The Roots get to see the band perform live, week in and week out, on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, but in news to excite those viewers, Questlove has announced a new album from the hip-hop/jazz collective called & Then You Shoot Your Cousin, as well as a joint album alongside Elvis Costello. [...]
Arsenio Hall’s New Talk Show Airing This Fall
January 22, 2013 | Posted by
Almost 20 years after Fox abruptly canceled Arsenio Hall’s hit show, the comedian has battled his way back to the top. Well, rather battled his way back on TV as a late night host. Hall recently revived his career after winning NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, and subsequently landed a talk show on CBS where he will [...]
Rules For Keeping Real Friendships in Facebook Age
January 22, 2013 | Posted by
“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson The teen I was talking with yesterday was perplexed. “How come I can’t keep friends?” she wanted to know. “I’m nice. I’m decent looking. I like to do stuff. Why don’t people want to hang out with me?” “How much do [...]
Questlove: D’Angelo Album Sure to be an Instant Classic
January 22, 2013 | Posted by
If anyone knows the latest on the near-reclusive R&B sage who goes by the name D’Angelo, it would be Roots drummer and NYU professor, ambassador Questlove. Lately, he’s spent a great deal of his free time outside of “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” laying down drum tracks for D’Angelo’s perennially-anticipated follow-up to 2000′s classic LP, [...]
Newspaper Bashes Atlanta Pro Sports Teams For Championship Drought
January 22, 2013 | Posted by
Atlanta pretty much stinks when it comes to securing a sports championship title, according to The Wall Street Journal. Many professional teams across the country have won several titles, or are in a good position to snag one — “Then there’s Atlanta,” the paper says. Atlanta, the WSJ reminds readers, is still waiting for its second major [...]
Dick Gregory Unleashes on Spike Lee About ‘Django Unchained’
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
Dick Gregory, the groundbreaking comedian, author, civil rights activist and Bahamian Diet inventor, added a new title to his resume — film critic. Well, actually more specifically “filmmaker critic,” as he calls out Spike Lee for his harsh criticism of Quentin Tarantino’s spaghetti Western-esque Django Unchained. There seems to be a clear line of demarcation being drawn [...]
Andre 3000, Big Boi on Frank Ocean Remix: Not An OutKast Reunion Says Dre
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
Andre 3000 has put an end to talk that pairing his guest verses with rhymes from Big Boi on remixes by Frank Ocean and, reportedly, T.I., constitutes an OutKast reunion, Spin reports. A recent remix of Ocean’s “Pink Matter” added a verse from Big Boi, who is also said to be on a rumored remix [...]
