January 2008

Katt Williams – I’ve got five on it

  Words and Images by DeWayne RogersIt wouldn’t take long. In fact, he virtually guaranteed it. Funnyman Katt Williams was so sure that he would

Mary J. Blige- growing pains

Geffen Records MJB returns with her eighth studio album, Growing Pains. Building off of the infectious first-single, “Work That,” Blige has crafted an album that

Jaheim- the makings of a man

   Atlantic Records On his Atlantic Records debut, Jaheim seems more focused and more attuned with where he is as an artist. The industry’s resident

illegal tender

illegal tender Universal Studios From the producer’s chair of John Singleton comes a film that purportedly gives Latinos some much-needed representation in cinema. Indeed, the

good luck chuck

good luck chuck Lionsgate Entertainment OK, this isn’t a movie you’d want the whole family to see, especially if you have younger children.The big “Unrated”

winterizing your skin

winterizing your skin bodywell Now that winter is here, there are measures you can take to protect your skin from dryness, rash and itching. How

one missed call

one missed call Warner Bros. Pictures One Missed Call is one more Hollywood remake of the 2003 Japanese horror film Chakushin Ari; but that doesn’t

the killing of john lennon

the killing of john lennon IFC Films Reportedly, Mark Chapman murdered internationally renowned former Beatle John Lennon to gain notoriety. It can be been argued

how to look good naked

how to look good naked Lifetime Leave it to TV star-turned-fashion designer Carson Kressley of “Queer Eye For the Straight Guy” to tell women how

Bob Marley- Exodus

There are few albums that stand as both musical milestones and cultural touchstones. Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1977 classic, Exodus, is the album that

Ayo-Joyful

Interscope The debut release by this Nigerian/German beauty is a soothing blend of soul, folk, reggae and African-infused rhythms that reads like an open letter

maysa leak- soulfully sound

maysa leak- soulfully sound photo by steed media service Singer-Songwriter, Feel the Fire Jazz artist Maysa Leak has been illuminating the world with her effervescent

one strike, you’re out?

one strike, you’re out? If you’re a fan of late night television talk shows, your life has probably been affected by the ongoing writers’ strike,

martini madness

martini madness bluetoast The martini began with three simple ingredients: gin or vodka, vermouth and an olive. Now you can add just about anything to

new beginnings

new beginnings rides w/amir shaw Since this is the first week of 2008, it’s a great time to usher in the New Year by purchasing

new beginnings

new beginnings rides w/amir shaw Since this is the first week of 2008, it’s a great time to usher in the New Year by purchasing

hats off

hats off Welcome these characters into your home and they’ll keep the entire family comfy, cozy and cheerful. Betty Boop The one size fits all

what’s cookin’?

what’s cookin’? space invasions Interesting Homes. Offices. Playgrounds. For all of you brides-to-be and first-time homeowners, I’ve outlined a few kitchen essentials that must be

green with envy

green with envy Green is an amazing complement to almost any skin tone. From earth tones to sparkles, try these colors for a new look