Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’
Michelle Obama says Dems and GOP tried to take her ‘out by the knees’ (video)
Former first lady Michelle Obama felt under siege for much of her eight years in the White House. She had very few political allies to learn on and had scores…
Read MoreFans go crazy over Michelle Obama’s natural hair at Essence Fest (photos)
The annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, billed as the largest Black festival in the world, has seen its share of megastars ripping the stage over the years, including…
Read MoreCash Money rapper Flow sentenced for double murder
Former Cash Money-Young Money rapper Flow will never taste freedom again. The New Orleans-based rapper Flow, who was on Lil Wayne’s Young Money record label, was sentenced to life in…
Read MoreDiana Ross felt humiliated by TSA search at the airport
American musical royalty and Motown legend Diana Ross said she felt “violated” when she went through TSA security check at the New Orleans airport this past weekend. The Grammy-winning “Upside…
Read MoreRapper jailed for attempting to send child to school in ride share vehicle
GameOva Reedy made a name for herself in 2017 after creating a rap challenge that eventually went viral. The “For The D– Challenge” inspired several notable artists such as Erykah…
Read MoreDr. Debra Morton declares there is life ‘Beyond the Storm’ in her new book
Dr. Debra B. Morton is pastor of Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans and co-pastor of Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, alongside her…
Read MoreWith a decade in the game, DJ Hollygrove is spinning harder than ever
DJ Hollygrove has been a veteran DJ for more than a decade. Born in New Orleans and raised in Houston, he was influenced by local DJs like Mannie Fresh9, DJ Black N…
Read MoreJada Pinkett Smith spills the tea on ‘Girl’s Trip 2’
Jada Pinkett Smith says fans may see the Flossy Posse reunited and traveling internationally in a possible sequel to Girls Trip. The 2017 comedy starred Pinkett, Regina Hall, Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish…
Read MoreRapper Young Greatness shot and killed at Waffle House in New Orleans
Rapper Young Greatness, Theodore Jones, was shot and killed at the age of 34. The shooting reportedly took place around 1:30 a.m. at a Waffle House in New Orleans, according…
Read MoreLil Wayne drops ‘Tha Carter V,’ but does he deliver?
Tha Carter V is finally here, but has Lil Wayne delivered what his fans have been waiting for? Lil Wayne has been in the rap game since he was an…
Read MoreLil Wayne admits to previously attempting suicide
Rapper Lil Wayne, 35, shot himself in the chest when he was just 12 years old after finding a gun in his mother’s house. Though he’s previously described what happened…
Read MoreWatch: 100-Proof radio show with Je’Wesley live from New Orleans
Tune in today for the New Orleans edition of 100-Proof Radio Show. Held at the nation’s largest bartending conference, our host Je’Wesley Day will lead a healthy, mature, and fun…
Read MoreBest Dressed from the 2018 Essence Festival
Another Essence Festival has come and gone, refueling us with great music, food and community. There were so many amazing events, from the HBO “Insecure” party to the beauty and style expos.…
Read MoreBrandy pummeled on Twitter for reviving old beef with Monica
The 20-year-old R&B beef between Brandy and Monica has been reignited on the anniversary of their 1998 classic blockbuster hit “The Boy Is Mine.” There have been brush fires between…
Read MoreQueen Latifah celebrates the legendary ladies of hip-hop at Essence Festival
Saturday, July 7, 2018, Queen Latifah hit the stage at Essence Festival in honor of the 30th anniversary of her debut “Ladies First.” The night was all about celebrating the women of…
Read MoreTop 5 Black restaurants to support while at the Essence Festival
Throughout this weekend, people from all over will travel to New Orleans to attend the one and only 2018 Essence Festival. The annual celebration brings our people together to enjoy…
Read MoreEssence’s Joy Profet is living the dream
A few short days from now, thousands of Black folks eager to relax, relate and rejuvenate will flock to The Big Easy for the 2018 Essence Festival, the nation’s premier…
Read MoreLarry Morrow cooks up advice on mastering entrepreneurship and success
When the hottest celebrities come to have a good time in New Orleans, Louisiana, they always call one person — Larry Morrow. Maybe it’s the unforgettable Southern hospitality that Morrow is…
Read MoreMeMe Kelly highlights entrepreneurship at Essence
One entrepreneur from New Orleans saw an opening and took a chance six years ago. Today, MeMe Kelly has the most successful local pop-up shop in New Orleans during Essence…
Read More5 places for Black millennials to party on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. People everywhere, no matter race, age or heritage remembers they are 0.001 percent Irish for just one…
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