Posts Tagged ‘eartha kitt’
Chicago artist Keewa Nurullah talks her new show, ‘Throw Mama From the Train’
With a repertoire that includes everything from Gershwin to Motown and Patsy Cline to Beyoncé, it’s safe to say that performing artist Keewa Nurullah can do it all. The native South side Chicagoan was born to artistically and musically inclined parents who nurtured her creativity very early on. By the time she began classes at the esteemed…
Read More‘Whitney’ star Yaya DaCosta pays tribute to Naomi Campbell, Eartha Kitt and more
Nearly three years following the death of Whitney Houston, the first film to attempt to depict her talent, trials and tribulations will air on Lifetime on Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. EST. In honor of her highly anticipated portrayal of the late singer, actress Yaya DaCosta steps into her most high-profile role yet, by embodying…
Read MoreTurntable Tuesdays: DJ Meta Smith, aka Mixtress Meta
DJ Meta Smith, aka Mixtress Meta isn’t just some pretty model turned DJ. Having began spinning over 10 years ago under the tutelage of her childhood friend, the legendary DJ Mark Fuller, and honing her skills at Chicago venues such as Cinnibar, Jet, and Boutique to name a few, Meta has become one of the…
Read More‘The Butler’ and other blockbuster movies with all-black casts
Black films hosts predominantly Black casts but have found success with largely non-black audiences worldwide. Check out a few blockbusters with black casts. Notice any actors or actresses who have found success in multiple movies on this list? –Joi Pearson @JoiAPearson Above, Lee Daniels: The Butler is the latest feature from the Weinstein company. It stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding,…
Read More‘Real Chance of Love’ star battling stage 4 cancer
“Real Chance of Love” stars Chance and Real made headlines yesterday when it was revealed that Real has been hospitalized and is suffering from stage four cancer. According to TMZ, a rep for Real, born Ahmad Givens, says the rapper-turned-reality star first became ill in January when he thought he had the flu. Since then,…
Read MoreTop 10 Christmas Love Songs
Christmas is just around the corner, and with the weather putting everyone on chill, it’s about time for all of those lovers out there to get a little closer for the holiday season. In honor of your good cheer and love, we’ve provided our list of the top 10 Christmas love songs, so you…
Read MoreHalle Berry, Nia Long: Create a Vanity Like Hollywood Stars Use
Channel your inner Eartha Kitt and apply your makeup, style your hair, and take your time getting ready in style. We think old Hollywood would agree that a chic vanity table in your boudoir will eliminate chaos and tidy up bathroom shelves and drawers of makeup, hair accessories and fragrance. In a perfect world, each…
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