Posts by Porsha Monique
‘WandaVision’ merges Marvel Cinematic Universe with nostalgic sitcom TV
“WandaVision” is a television miniseries that is based on the Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff-Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The series takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019). Rolling out sat down with the lead…
Read MoreNelly talks about collab with Lay’s, ‘Hot in Herre’ turning 20 and new music
Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is already celebrating several wins in 2021. Nelly sat down with rolling out to discuss his new collaboration with the global brand Lay’s Flamin’ Hot chips, his new commercial promoting the collaboration that also includes a surprise guest cameo, his timeless song “Hot in Herre” turning 20 years old, and dropping…
Read MoreStill making last-minute New Year’s Eve plans? Try a mini staycation
This year has dealt the world some tough blows, from a worldwide pandemic causing many to lose loved ones and have to quarantine for months on end, to a racial uprising against incidences of police brutality and unjustified police-involved killings that sparked global outrage. So, the mere thought of trying to plan something for New…
Read MoreAngela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad and Tina Fey discuss how ‘Soul’ reignited life
Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad, and Tina Fey, lent their voices the new Disney Pixar film Soul, starring Oscar Award-winning Jamie Foxx as the voice of Joe Gardner. They sat down with rolling out to discuss the film, the key messages that they would like people to walk away with after watching the film and the…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Adonica Shaw encourages ‘intention setting’ to achieve success
Adonica Shaw is an app developer and the founder of Surrender Circle, a California-based self-care and wellness tech company. She is the owner of the Self-Care Everyday Bookstore, and the host of the “I Surrender” and “Self-Care Saturday,” podcasts. She’s also an intentional mental health and self-care advocate dedicated to cultivating spaces that inspire and…
Read MoreAhmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson lends his voice to the new Disney Pixar film ‘Soul’
In Disney Pixar’s new animated film Soul, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson lends his voice to the character of Curley, the former student of lead character Joe Gardner, a middle school band teacher, voiced by Oscar Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx. In his interview with rolling out, Questlove goes into detail about his role as Curley, and how…
Read MoreJacqueline Carrington launched vegan nail polish brand to complement brown skin
Jacqueline Carrington is the founder of People of Color Beauty, a wife and mother of three children. She has been an entrepreneur since childhood and enjoys traveling, real estate, entrepreneurship and hanging out with family and friends. Carrington earned her bachelor’s from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to launching People of Color®,…
Read MoreKemp Powers, co-director of Disney film ‘Soul,’ says everyone’s life has value
Disney Pixar’s newest animated film SOUL was directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (“Inside Out,” “Up”), co-directed by Kemp Powers and produced by Academy Award® nominee Dana Murray (Pixar short “Lou”). Oscar Award winner Jamie Foxx was tapped to voice the main character, Joe Gardner. During the interview, the film’s co-director Kemp Powers expressed…
Read MoreChristen Rochon touts the power of doing in ‘The Creative Discipline Project’
Author Christen Rochon engages audiences worldwide with her genuine approach to leveraging the power of a well-balanced digital lifestyle. She has been recognized by Black Enterprise magazine, honored by Verizon as a Digital Trailblazer, represented the U.S. at the Olympics as a Samsung Global Blogger. She has also been honored by WBLS/Hot 97 “Circle of…
Read MoreBoris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker celebrate partnership with Pine-Sol
Rolling out spoke with Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker about their partnership with Pine-Sol and the launch of the brand’s first-ever online retail shop, the Pine-Store, just in time for the holidays. The married actors discuss their favorite, must-have items in the Pine-Store and share how Pine-Sol is committing 100 percent of proceeds from…
Read MoreJamie Foxx, star of Disney’s ‘Soul,’ describes his version of the afterlife
Jamie Foxx sat down with rolling out to discuss his lead role in the new animated Disney Pixar film, Soul. Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning actor encourages people to be relentless in pursuing their life’s goals, no matter their age, just as his character, Joe Gardner, does in Soul. Foxx also was candid about whether he…
Read MoreT.I. fights very different battle in new film, ‘Monster Hunter’
T.I. Harris stars in the new fantasy-action thriller, Monster Hunter, out on Dec. 18, 2020. Rolling out sat down with him to get a behind-the-scenes look into the film. During his interview, Harris talked about filming on-location in Africa, drawing inspiration for his character Link and also discussed the encouragement he received from someone special…
Read MoreStar of Disney movie ‘Safety’ says learning to heal is valuable
Rolling out sat down with the real-life star of Disney’s newest movie “Safety,” Ray-Ray McElrathbey, and the film’s director Reginald “Reggie” Hudlin, and producer Mark Ciardi to discuss the film’s inspirational story. During the interview, McElrathbey described how he learned how to heal by reliving his life’s most memorable moments as they were brought to life…
Read MoreFootball and family at heart of inspiring new Disney film, ‘Safety’
Rolling out interviews up-and-coming young actors Thaddeus J. Mixon, Jay Reeves, Corrine Fox and Hunter Sansone, stars of Disney’s new film, Safety. Written by Randy McKinnon and Nick Santora and directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film is based on the inspirational, true story of Clemson University freshman football player Ray-Ray McElrathbey, who secretly raised his younger…
Read MoreDr. John Lipman’s life’s work is to educate Black women about fibroids
Dr. John Lipman is a board-certified interventional radiologist and renowned authority in the nonsurgical treatment of uterine fibroids. He has practiced in Atlanta for the past 30 years and is the founder and medical director of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, a state-of-the-art medical facility that has cared for women throughout the world. He also is…
Read MoreTyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ is back on BET+ and it’s giving us very risqué vibes
Who else is ready for “more sex, lies and murder” in the name of the infamous (yet fictitious) Rakudushis cult? Well, the wait is over. Starting on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, on BET+, Tyler Perry is bringing back his newest and most risqué TV series, “Ruthless.” Rolling out‘s Porsha Monique spoke with both…
Read MoreCast members from Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ hint at salacious midseason premiere
The midseason return of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless is back with a vengeance and we’re here for it! There will be three new midseason shows, and they all premiere on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26 on BET+. So, after that scrumptious dinner (or perhaps before dinner, if you simply can’t wait), grab a blanket, get real cozy on…
Read MoreAlexis Kerr, Cadillac’s head of multicultural marketing, is the epitome of excellence
As Cadillac’s head of multicultural marketing, Alexis Kerr leads the organization’s efforts to increase opinion, consideration and market share among diverse consumers. She also manages corporate social responsibility and music efforts, which are directly aligned to the brand’s global marketing strategy. Previously, the New York native served as the luxury brand’s head of operations for…
Read MoreCJ Wallace chats with The Wine Up! hosts about new BET documentary ‘Smoke’
CJ Wallace is an actor, artist, social justice advocate and the son of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and R&B icon Faith Evans. He makes an appearance in the BET original groundbreaking documentary “SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America’, executive produced and narrated by multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur Nasir “Nas” Jones. The two-hour documentary explores Black…
Read MoreBiggie’s son, CJ Wallace, drops facts in BET’s ‘Smoke: Marijuana+Black America’
CJ Wallace is an actor, artist, social justice advocate and the son of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and R&B songstress Faith Evans. He makes an appearance and drops facts in the BET original groundbreaking documentary “SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America,” executive produced and narrated by multiplatinum rapper and entrepreneur Nasir “Nas” Jones. The two-hour documentary…
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