EBONY Magazine is celebrating Black Male Brilliance!
EBONY Magazine tapped Black Thought and Questlove of The Roots for the cover of their October issue for a story on the iconic group titled "Band Of Brothers." The upcoming article is a part of the magazine's ongoing series that celebrates #BlackMaleBrilliance. The article's photos were shot by Shamayim (shown below with Questlove).
The October issue is on newsstands now and if you're in the NYC area, The Roots will be rocking a free concert on Thursday, October 8, at SummerStage in Central Park. Fans will also enjoy performances from special guests including Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal and DJ Talib Kweli. Nice!
Michael Slocum, President, Commercial Banking and Northeast Regional President, Capital One said, "Capital One is delighted to bring The Roots to SummerStage for our customers, We have enjoyed New York's remarkable artistic diversity throughout this year's SummerStage festival, and we're wrapping up the season with a truly special concert."
Sounds like fun!
NeNe Leakes Tries to Pull Rank During NYFW
Tales from NeNe Leakes trip to New York for Fashion Week are filtering home and they are NOT cute…
Sources tell Radar Online
NeNe and her husband Gregg Leakes brought along NeNe’s son Brentt, who stole and refused to move from a front row spot belonging to New York Post editor Johnny Oleksinski. When the 16-year-old was asked to move to his assigned seat away from his mother, Leakes went off in a rage.
“She was acting like such a diva,” sources told Radar. “She’s not polite and was being very rude.”
Though Brentt, who NeNe revealed on Twitter is “trying the fashion biz out,” was given another seat in the coveted front row, the Fashion Police guest insisted that her son stay in his stolen spot.
“She told him, ‘No you can sit there. You don’t have to move,'” though he eventually did before the show began.
The former RHOA star, who was clearly fed up with not getting special treatment, refused interviews at the show, was annoyed taking photos with attendees and texted during the entire presentation.
“She didn’t even want to be there,” the source said.
Well they treated her just she didn’t even want to be there!
So Porsha Williams Confirms Break Up With Duke Williams?
Remember when we told you that Porsha Williams was beautifully booed up with Buffalo Bills baller Duke Williams???
Well things are over between the housewife and the football star and Porsha confirmed it today with a shady tweet.
According to Porsha, Duke had his car repossessed while they were dating and she and had to pay for her own plane tickets to visit him.
Ooop!
But what prompted Porsha’s shade filled breakup post?
Rumors via BallerAlert that Porsha’s ex has already moved on with Sierra Alston of The Game’s “He’s Got Game” reality show.
But wait, is Sierra really with Duke Williams???
Answer must be NO because according to Sierra, that’s just her longtime friend.
Okay, girl, if you say so.
#TEAMEMPIRE #NYFW ‘Empire’ and Saks Fifth Avenue team up on fashion collection
First music, now fashion. FOX’s hit drama, “Empire,” is now making waves on Fifth Avenue. The pop culture phenomenon has its own fashion collection at the storied department store, Saks Fifth Avenue.
Oscar-nominated Lee Daniels kicked off the festivities at the department store during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12 to celebrate the launch of the exclusive collection inspired by the show.
Cast members, sans Taraji P. Henson, whose flight was delayed, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray,were on hand to celebrate the launch. Looking flawless and fab were Gabourey Sidibe (Becky), Ta’Rhonda Jones (Porsha) and Grace Gealey (Anika “Boo Boo Kitty” Calhoun), Terrence Howard (Lucious), Trai Byers (Andre), and Kaitlyn Doubleday (Rhonda).
The “Empire”-themed windows will be on display at the New York and Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue flagships from Sept. 10 through Oct. 7. Shop the luxe “Empire” State of Mind collection here.
So now Tamar Braxton gives an Emotional Message To Fans About Delayed Album, ‘Calling All Lovers’
Tamar Braxton learned about the delayed release of her third studio album, Calling All Lovers, the same day we all did. And now, the singer is speaking out. Remember I spoke on this a few days ago
In a lengthy, heartfelt message on her Instagram page, the new Dancing With the Stars contestant opened up about the delay, the project and her emotions surrounding the release of her labor of love.
“I struggled with this post for about a week and finally I have the strength, the will & the WANT to say ANYTHING about #callingalllovers since I found out about it being pushed back around the same time you all did…all things happen for a reason,some we are still searching to find. Some unexplained. Some we know crystal clear. But the bottom line is I went against EVERYTHING I preached and believed “never let a person stop you”.. Never give up and that I did. I lost hope in something that is SO personal, SO real, So needed to say, SO needed to hear. Without thinking about MY purpose,which I know, but getting in my OWN way because of FEAR, Anger,& lost hope.”
“But here I AM because of a simple Choice: change your mind and your heart! This album is a blessing I thought I would NEVER have. Love and War wasn’t “supposed” to happen. I was written off & forgotten about. But for some reason God saw fit. And so I HAVE to look at THIS album as an extension to his blessings.
WHAT?? You gave me ANOTHER CHANCE?? It’s so not about who buys it. Who likes it. But the purpose. And God I’m sorry. I realize that u didn’t have to give me ANOTHER chance to sing,to tour, to do what I love. I was mad and caught up in me that I never announced my tour with Mjb *who does that* but that was just me being my OWN enemy which I didn’t need to add MySELF to the list I’m sorry to my amazing #tamartianfriends for shutting down & not keeping u posted.”
The siger goes on to reveal that she thinks Calling All Lover is better than her last LP, Love & War.
“I don’t think I’ve ever worked so hard on something. I feel like it’s my BEST work yet. In my opinion it’s BETTER than L&W!! So OFFICIALLY I am proud to say that you can pre-order my NEW AMAZING Album #CallingAllLovers on iTunes. And my new song #catfish. Please don’t be like me and stand in front of yourself!! Don’t miss your blessing because of YOU. Forgive then PUSH into your destiny #callingalllovers8/2.”
Calling All Lovers, which was supposed to be released on September 11, will now be available on October 2.
Wendy Williams Sends Her Son To Rehab
Monday talk show host and gossip queen Wendy Williams opened up to her audience about her teenage son and his addiction to synthetic marijuana. During her 'Hot Topics' segment she spoke candidly about how her 14 year old son, Kevin Jr., became addicted, despite the fact that she considers herself a pretty hands on parent.
“So the most important thing that happened this summer, which was a life-changing thing for the Hunter family, is our son was made exposed to synthetic marijuana and he was exposed by a loved one who he looked up to. It's one of those pens where you don't see the smoke and you don't smell anything," Wendy admitted to her audience. She says that the 'loved one' who exposed her son to the drug has since gone to rehab and gotten clean.
Wendy said her son's drug use came as a huge surprise. "I was duped. Our kid had been smoking this mess. He got turned out...to the point where he went off the rails for a moment. The reason that we, me and my husband and my son, we are choosing to share this with you, this is not a surprise to any of us. We’ve had several family meetings over the summer and it was so hard for me to be on the road because Kevin and Kevin Jr. were not there with me and I’m trying to make funny on the tour, but in actuality my heart is breaking and my son could’ve been dead.”
Wendy went on to urge parents to talk to their children and get familiar with how harmful synthetic marijuana is. “To the parents and guardians watching right now, just talk to your kids. This synthetic marijuana, there was only like 2 percent THC in it. The rest was of it was factory manufactured mess. Fortunately, Kevin has two parents who took harness of the thing. We took him out of the country for holistic treatment. We didn’t want to pump him up with psychiatric drugs and all that other kind of mess. I’m glad to say our boy is on the good side of good now.”
Wendy has admitted to her own drug use in the past. Synthetic marijuana is highly dangerous and it's side effects can include anything from hallucination to death by overdose. Good thing Wendy became hip to what her son was doing. It's amazing what kids could be doing right under our noses.
GA Sheriff: Black Lives Matter Activists Are “Domestic Terrorists”?
Another case of well-meaning, so we assume, white people getting it all wrong has surfaced yet again in the ongoing counter-arguments against the Black Lives Matter movement. Gwinett County Sheriff Butch Conway issued a statement via a local Georgia news publication where he labeled activists from the anti-police brutality movement as “domestic terrorists.”
Sheriff Conway’s statement was a response to the recent incidents involving the shooting of police officers, which he and other law enforcement officials believe has been fueled by the BLM efforts to raise awareness of police violence. While the movement has never ordained a stance to injure police, it isn’t deterring people like Conway and Harris County, Texas Sheriff Ron Hickman from aiming their darts.
More from AJC.com:
In a scathing 818-word statement, Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway declared that “all lives matter” and said those making allegations of racism against law enforcement officers are “hate groups” and “domestic terrorists with an agenda.”
“To say that I’m angry would be an understatement,” he wrote in the statement, sent Tuesday to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’m angry that fringe groups who started the culture of police hatred have widened the racial divide in our country by alleging that officer involved shootings stem from racism.”
Conway’s law enforcement career began in 1973 with the Gwinnett County Police Department, and he was first elected to his current post in 1996. The silver-haired, tan-skinned sheriff generally maintains a low profile, but when he speaks publicly he tends to offer strong opinions on matters he considers important — everything from animal rescue to the controversial 287(g) immigration program.
Tuesday’s wide-ranging statement — which a prominent figure in the Black Lives Matter movement called “one of the most ignorant, uninformed and inflammatory statements” he’d ever read — references the “firestorm that began” in the aftermath of Michael Brown’s death last year in Ferguson, Mo. It says Darren Wilson, the officer who shot Brown, “became the poster child for alleged police racism and suffered damaging, irreversible life-long consequences” despite acting “within policy.”
You can read Sheriff Conway’s full statement by following this link.
Straight Outta HER MOUTH! Dee Barnes Gives First Full-Length Interview Since Dr. Dre Assault
Although it didn’t affect much in terms of Straight Outta Compton’s box office dominance for three consecutive weeks, Dr. Dre’s 1991 physical attack on journalist Dee Barnes was an underlying storyline through most of the media. The incident was noticeably absent from the film for reasons, as director F. Gary Gray claims, to not detract focus from the overall story of the N.W.A.
Barnes wrote extensively about her issues with the movie (which has since grossed more than $180 million worldwide) but up until now, hasn’t given a full-length interview on the matter. While speaking to Kevin Powell on the Huffington Post, she broke her silence once and for all and even offered up new revelations.
After reliving the scenes of the attack for viewers (“I mean it’s no secret… [Dre] grabbed me by my hair and started slamming me up against the wall. It’s a painful and traumatic experience”), Barnes revealed that she became a symbol of hope for young girls who told her she was the one they were learning from.
“I had young girls watching, [ages] 13 and 14 so I got emails from young girls saying ‘You were my first experience with domestic violence,’” Barnes recalled. “I was too busy trying to survive. It was vicious.”
Barnes also elaborated on her thoughts of being mentioned in Eminem’s 1999 song, “Guilty Conscience” and outlined her plans for the future, which included penning a memoir.
On August 27, through a statement with The New York Times, Dr. Dre apologized to all “the women he had hurt” in the past.
Watch Dee Barnes informative sitdown with the Huffington Post here.
Rihanna’s PUMA Sneaker Already SOLD OUT
Rihanna’s new sneaker “The Creeper” was available for pre-order. And guess what? A few hours later, it has already SOLD OUT. Yes, if you were trying to get your hands on her new kicks…you’ll have to wait until they restock.
Better luck on September 25th!
Aaliyah’s Family & Xyrena Release Official Tribute Fragrance
“It has been wonderful working with Xyrena to create an incredible fragrance that embodies the beauty, mystery, and creativity that my sister infused into every aspect of her life,” said Rashad.
According to a press release:
By consulting with both her mother and brother, Xyrena was able craft a true aromatic tribute inspired by actual fragrances Aaliyah wore. The resulting fragrance is unisex but leans masculine, as Aaliyah favored traditional men’s scents in line with her signature, sexy tomboy image. The formula is also a hue of black, which was Aaliyah’s favorite color. Aaliyah by Xyrena has base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, amber, and jasmine; middle notes of black pepper, violet and leather; with top notes of mint, lavender and mandarin.
“I grew up with Aaliyah’s music,” said Killian Wells, CEO of Xyrena. “As a huge fan, this is a very personal release for me and my company. We set out to create a fragrance to be cherished by Aaliyah’s fans and also introduce her to a new generation.”
The luxury Extrait de Parfum is available for pre-order, starting today for $64 – with shipments beginning in mid-October. 5% of the gross sales from the fragrance will be donated to The Aaliyah Memorial Fund.
Did Lil Wayne DUMP Christina Milian?
Lil Wayne and Christina Milian have reportedly called it quits after a year of dating. According to Entertainment Tonight, a source confirmed to them that the couple split in late August.
TMZ adds that sources close to Wayne and Christina blamed their busy schedules for the break-up, and that neither’s pointing fingers.
They were first linked to one another in July of 2014, and Christina since dropped the song, “Rebel,” which she stated was inspired their relationship. She is currently signed to the Young Money roster.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘LIL’ JOEY’
Considering Tennessee isn’t even close to Australia I’m going to assume you stole that kangaroo from the local zoo. So if any zoo is missing a little joey, Walmart should be the first place you should look. Seems logical.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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