Lauren Ashli, Author at Rolling Out

Our favorite gentleman is making a comeback as a Good Man. Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo is releasing his 8th studio album, Good Man, on June 8 and you’d be quite surprised at the feels and features he’s bringing this time around. If you’re hoping for a slow, typical R&B album ,you might be slightly disappointed. Of course, Neyo gave…

Since Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, the nation has experienced multiple incidents of overt racism and discrimination. At the same time, individuals who oppose things they know to be wrong, have taken a stand, protested, and come together to press for change — behaviors which have commonly become known as “social disruptions.” From the…

Disruption was the theme for the Atlanta Hawks’ third annual symposium. Keynote speaker Jemele Hill spoke about being a minority in the sports industry, dealing with the backlash from the president, and being a leader in your community.

Throughout history, African American dancers, choreographers and instructors (e.g. Kathrine Dunham, Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey, Cab Calloway, and the Nicholas Brothers) have made major contributions in helping to shape the culture of dance. Today, young, African American dancers can be easily found perfecting their skills in hop-hop or majorette dancing. Yet, there is still an…

Bobby V just released his eighth studio album, Electrik, and his new music is definitely giving us “old” Bobby vibes, with a brand-new sound. This thirteen track album includes an intro of Bobby V. asking his listeners “Are you ready?” while he serenades us with harmonized vocals, and an acoustic outro with repeated lyrics singing “you…

Atlanta is a tale of two cities. Yes, Atlanta is known for its glory and successes, but there is another side that few people ever think about – a side where the hopes, dreams and aspirations of many have seemed to dissolve, leaving them with little more than the clothes on their back. While Atlantans…

It’s only the beginning of 2018, and Christian Combs is already coming harder than ever. Being only 19 years old, he’s accomplished a lot in the past two months, and only seems to be at the beginning of a long-lived career. Yes, Christian is a product of Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, but that is only…

Get Out writer and director Jordan Peele is looking to dominate at the 2018 Academy Awards.

Singer-songwriter Damar Jackson drew a gaggle of ATLiens out to enjoy a star-studded night of music and entertainment.

Dumar L. Jackson is making his mark in the music business. His brand-new recording studio, Suite 100, is home to hitmaker Stevie J, and producer London on Da Track.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was honored by people across the city of Atlanta. Atlantans commemorated him on Jan. 15 with parades, by visiting monuments, and performing community service.

So, 2017 was a great year for women in the entertainment industry. From music, to TV, and film, women made sure 2017 was their year to make their mark. Watch this episode of rolling out’s Top 5 as we count down five women who made major moves in 2017.

Rolling out celebrated the love of Ne-Yo and his beautiful wife Crystal Renay, with our latest cover issue. While we congratulate the couple on the expansion of their family, we would also like to highlight some other beautiful collaborations in Ne-Yo’s career.

If you haven’t heard, R&B singing group 112 just dropped their new album, Q Mike Slim Daron. Yes, their new project is amazing, but we can’t forget about those old 112 hits that we all still love today. Watch this episode of Rolling Out’s Top 5 as we count down our favorite 112 throwbacks.

As a producer, public speaker, minister and author, DeVon Franklin has inspired many through his spiritual teachings and contributions in Hollywood. In an increasingly pessimistic world, we could all use a spiritual pick-me-up. This week, it’s provided by Franklin with the help of five of his most inspirational moments.

Take a moment, and try to remember yourself as a teenager. You’re in high school and beginning to explore the career options the world has to offer. You probably recall dreaming big. You were told you could accomplish anything you set your mind to, and you looked at the world as a big gateway to…

On Oct.13, 2017, BET/HER held an awareness concert in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hostess Naturi Naughton gracefully carried the show as performances by Keyshia Cole, Sevyn Streeter, Alice Smith and Xscape entertained the audience from beginning to end. Along with the amazing talent, survivors Karen Eubanks Jackson and Ericka Hart were honored for…

Actress, now director, Tasha Smith is a woman of talent and passion. Her multiple acting credits on television and in film have made her far from a rookie in the entertainment industry. As a director, Smith is using her platform to not only explore new experiences in film, but to also reach out to aspiring…

Boy Scouts of America is making a major change to the membership requirement for the organization. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Boy Scouts announced that they will now be accepting girls into this 100-year-old organization and are hoping that this change will assist in creating better leaders for the future. “We’ve had 105 years of supporting…