Christal Jordan, Author at Rolling Out

Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci is a shocking tale of family ties gone bad, and a captivating love story that turns dark, but the film also gives a crash course on one of the world’s most elite fashion houses. The Atlanta premiere was hosted by a Gucci-swathed and newly “peached” Marlo Hampton along with Atlanta…

The award-winning Mr. SOUL! initially debuted in 2018, sweeping the festival circuit in the documentary category starting with the Tribeca Film Festival. Written, directed and produced by Melissa Haizlip, the granddaughter of Ellis Haizlip, the legend at the center of the documentary, the film represents legacy in more ways than one. Haizlip gave us more…

Six years after last being seen on-screen together and 15 years since they took on the roles of mother and son in the urban sports culture-driven hit sitcom, “The Game,” Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez will reprise their roles as Tasha Mack and Malik Wright, respectively, on Nov. 11, 2021, on Paramount Plus. Television…

For Jill Scott fans to envision the songstress playing an angel on-screen is probably not a stretch of the imagination. Scott’s angelic voice, fluid melodies and sassy personality have given her a special place in the heart of fans, but Lifetime has cast her as an actual angel for its “Highway to Heaven” reboot. Rolling…

Atlanta-based songwriters, producers, and artists along with a select group of music creators were gifted the opportunity to learn how to monetize their talent and given an invaluable music industry education along with some connections to hopefully steer their future entertainment careers in the right direction. The Mezzo Agency, a Black-owned publishing services company in…

Kandi Burruss is arguably one of the most multifaceted woman in reality television. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter was a household name before joining “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” franchise. Burruss owns Bedroom Kandi, a line of bedroom toys, co-owns four thriving restaurants with her husband Todd Tucker, and continues to perform on occasion with R&B…

Besides being one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, Nia Long is also one of the most selective when it comes to projects outside of movies or television. Her career spans 30 years and we’ve never seen her in a television commercial until now. Long accepted the opportunity to join comedian Deon Cole and…

Roy Wood Jr. is possibly best known for his segments on “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah. His stand-up specials on Comedy Central have been the highest-rated on the network. Forbes blessed him with the title of “comedy’s best journalist” as a nod to his unique approach. Wood was born in New York City but…

Uwonda Carter was an entertainment phenomenon by herself. The transactional attorney who advises clients on both business and entertainment is licensed to practice in Georgia and New York. Carter was named Entertainment Lawyer of the year by BESLA and is a founding member and former vice president of the Black Women in Entertainment Law Foundation.…

Tyler Perry is known for casting some of Black Hollywood’s most beautiful undiscovered talent, but his latest release, “All the Queen’s Men” takes this predilection to new heights. Written by the handsome and talented Christian Keyes and starring Eva Marcille, “All the Queen’s Men” is a visual treat by design, but the storyline ups the…

It’s no secret there is a huge disconnect in the representation of women, specifically Black women in science and technology-driven fields. The patterns originate in the way our culture teaches young girls in middle and elementary school; and even before that. Black Girls CODE founder Kimberly Bryant believes mentorship is important in changing the narrative…

Tamela Mann’s name is synonymous with gospel royalty. Her No. 1 blockbuster single, “Take Me to the King” became an anthem for anyone needing inspiration. The lyrics spoke to the survival and tenacity of the human spirit and Mann’s strong yet melodic vocals pushed it past the confines of gospel to connect with urban and…

The Legendz of the Streetz Tour made its debut Friday night, Oct. 1, to kick off the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend in Atlanta. State Farm Arena was packed to the rafters with hip-hop enthusiasts from Atlanta and surrounding areas. Although the show premiered in Atlanta, the music ranged from East Coast to Southern…

The impact that the Black Mafia Family, aka BMF, had on pop culture — especially music during the late ’90s and early aughts — is undeniable. BMF represented an opulent lifestyle mixed with an ominous presence that became synonymous with hip-hop, lavish parties and oftentimes, crime. It wasn’t surprising to hear multimedia mogul Curtis “50…

A number of the nation’s leading medical, legal and advocacy experts have joined forces with the American King Foundation to host free open forums across the country to answer some of the Black community’s pressing questions regarding the various COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Simone Gold; former NBA player Kwame Brown; Angela Stanton-King; Brother Risa Islam; Kevin…

Most entrepreneurs dream of angel investors to take their business to the next level, but to have the support of two of the biggest stars on the planet is beyond the imagination. Nailah Ellis-Brown owns, Ellis Isle the largest Black female and independently owned beverage company in the U.S. The successful company went viral after…

Candace Holyfield’s testimony is introducing women to a new way of building an economic legacy while pursuing their passion. Spas and beauty salons are mainstays in any busy city, but many of those businesses struggle to make payroll or retain staff. Holyfield is a revolutionary in the field, as she applied her creative marketing techniques…

There is nothing more powerful than a Black man sharing his perspective on life, love and purpose on his own terms. When Black men come together to support one another, communities heal from the inside out. Bounce TV’s newest drama “Johnson,” is possibly the most important 30 minutes on television for all these reasons and…

NLE Choppa chats with host Christal Jordan about his taste in fashion and what he pays attention to when it comes to women’s clothing.

This summer, New York rapper-turned-entertainment mogul 50 Cent tapped NLE Choppa for the theme song to his highly anticipated “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” series. 50 and Choppa were joined by up-and-coming singer Rileyy Lanez, but the nod was symbolic, especially considering the hype behind the new show and how strongly audiences connected with the…