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Cigars and Chocolate event highlights voting and economic empowerment
The rain couldn’t stop an evening filled with elegant splendor on Chicago’s South Side. Rucker Cigar Lounge and Mikko’s Beauty Bar were venue hosts to the elegant affair dubbed, Cigars and Chocolate. This intimate gathering of 100 patrons was hosted by 20th Ward Committeeman Kevin Bailey and Lamman Rucker of OWN’s hit TV show “Greenleaf.”…
Read MoreGuess which ‘Greenleaf’ castmates crashed BWFN’s watch party
The return of season 3 of OWN’s series “Greenleaf” has been setting off all kinds of excitement among fans everywhere, especially in Atlanta where the television show is filmed. In support of the city’s rapidly expanding television and film industry, the Black Women Film Network hosted a “Greenleaf” watch party at the home of one…
Read MoreActor Lamman Rucker headlines PTSD awareness event in Chicago
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a condition that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary or life-threatening event. According to Nebraska.gov, an estimated 7.8 percent of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. Approximately five million Americans suffer from PTSD…
Read MoreGabrielle Union and Will Packer hold screening for ‘Breaking In’ in Atlanta
At a private screening for Breaking In in Atlanta, Gabriel Union and Will Packer were joined by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, producer Jaime Primak Sullivan and James Lopez. Jaime Primak Sullivan and James Lopez signed on to Will Packer Productions officially in 2017. In attendance for the pre-screening were celebrity/rapper Jim Jones, Falcon star…
Read More‘Greenleaf’s’ cast hosts private screening in Atlanta
The highly anticipated OWN “Greenleaf” finally returns tonight. Deceit, pride, scandal, hypocrisy and greed are just a few words that come to mind when I think about tonight’s opening episode. The best part of the series is seeing Lyn Whitfield (aka Lady Mae) and Keith David as Bishop James combine their veteran acting skills and…
Read MoreActor Christian Keyes gives relationship advice to the fellas
Actor Christian Keyes recently starred in the film The Man in 3B, based on New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber’s novel. The film opened in theaters earlier last month. His character is Slim; he gets wrapped up in a love triangle between Lamman Rucker’s character and a young lady named Crystal (Nafessa Williams). Keyes sat down with…
Read MoreSexy thriller ‘The Man in 3B’ stars Lamman Rucker, Billy Dee Williams and Kellita Smith
Watch the powerful trailer from New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber’s upcoming film, The Man in 3B, a sexy murder mystery with seasoned actors Billy Dee Williams, Lamman Rucker (Why Did I Get Married), Kellita Smith (“Bernie Mac Show”) and newcomer Brely Evans. In theaters on Friday, Nov. 6.
Read MoreActing and music stars spotted at Urbanworld Film Festival in NYC
The 19th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival was swarming with the hottest entertainers in the industry from Sept. 23-27. The event, presented by BET and founding sponsor HBO, featured over 80 independent documentaries, narratives, and shorts that were all shown at the AMC Empire 25 theater in NYC. Some of the most riveting films of the…
Read MoreHere’s why Black business owners should attend the National Black Chamber of Commerce conference
One of the most influential events for Black business owners is quickly approaching. The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is presenting its 23rd annual conference from Aug. 5-8 in Hollywood, Florida. This year’s event will be themed “The Family Business” and plans to have something of substance in store for each member of the…
Read MoreActor Lamman Rucker opens up to ‘Nurse Alice’ about how he’s impacted by high blood pressure
He’s a busy man but never too busy to get a checkup and neither should you. Actor Lamman Rucker carves out time in his busy Hollywood schedule to sit down on “The Check Up with Nurse Alice.” In this intimate one-on-one interview, Rucker gets personal and shares why he teamed up with the American Heart Association. “High blood pressure…
Read Morev: Lamman Rucker motivates Disney Dreamers
Lamman Rucker spoke one-on-one with ‘rolling out’ and shared with Disney Dreamers that “to whom much is given, much is required;” Check out more in the video. Video by Joi Pearson Photography
Read Morev: Terrence J talks about the company you keep at Disney Dreamers
Terrence J spoke openly at Disney Dreamers Academy about surrounding yourself with friends that will propel you forward. Video by Joi Pearson Photography
Read MoreDisney Dreamers Academy Career Open Mouse
Disney Dreamers Academy prides itself on helping students bring their dreams to fruition. In a classroom setting, the students are split into groups and teamed up with other individuals who want to pursue the same career. Walking throughout the Career Mouse, Wynton Harvey, Jonathan Sprinkles, Princeton Parker, Tracey Powell and more stopped to listen and give advice…
Read Morev: Will Packer and Lamman Rucker talk Hollywood at Disney Dreamers Academy
Will Packer and Lamman Rucker took part in a panel discussion at Disney’s Dreamers Academy hosted by Rocsi Diaz. Video by Joi Pearson Photography
Read MoreLamman Rucker and Darrin Henson give the scoop on ‘Black Coffee’
Coffee comes in all flavors and hues, and this movie serves up variety and various flavors of drama and comedy all poured into one cup. Image Entertainment releases on DVD and digital download the film Black Coffee starring Lamman Rucker (“Why Did I Get Married?”), Erica Hubbard (“Let’s Stay Together”), Darrin Dewitt Henson (“Stomp the Yard”),…
Read MoreActress Gabrielle Dennis of the new film ‘Black Coffee’
Photo Credit: Travis Tanner Born and raised in Cincinnati, Gabrielle Dennis knew she wanted to be an actress at an early age. After graduating high school, Dennis went on to earn a degree in theater from the legendary Howard University. Her first break was in the form of a 1990 TV movie with Olivia Newton John titled…
Read MoreKevin Hart’s ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ best moments
Kevin Hart is definitely in “the zone.” With an endless string of sold-out concerts, a near $100-million box office blockbuster under his belt (Think Like a Man) and the star of prime-time commercials, the hilarious comedian has undoubtedly ascended to the upper echelon of national entertainers. Hart brings that same comedic magic to a belly-busting…
Read MoreEssence Music Fest 2012: Kevin Hart’s Celebrity Hennessey Birthday
Denzel Washington and Trey Songz were in attendance.
Read More‘People’ Magazine Names Idris Elba Among Sexiest Men Alive: 4 More Sexy Black Men That Should Have Been on That List
According to People magazine, Idris Elba deserves to be named No. 3 on their their annual Sexiest Man Alive list because, “He’s made a lasting impression on fans of “The Wire,” earned an Emmy nomination for his devilish turn in the BBC’s “Luther” and showed off his 6-foot-3-inch form to very good advantage in Thor. So what’s…
Read MoreLamman Rucker, Shirley Strawberry Encourage Scholars at National Black MBA Atlanta Chapter Luncheon
The National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter held it 27th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. More than $15,000 in scholarships were presented to high school, undergraduate, MBA and Ph.D. students for their outstanding achievements. This year’s luncheon them was “PowerUp Your Education!” The Atlanta Chapter also recognized their…
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