L30: Art, Media, Pop Culture – Theatre: from RollingOut.com, Halle Berry to Play Mysterious Visitor to Dr. King To read the full story from RollingOut.com, click the link below: http://blackbirdhome.com/alpha/news/?www.rollingout.com/insideentertainment/the-pulse/10078-halle-berry-to-play-mysterious-visitor-to-martin-luther-kings-hotel-room-in-broadway-play.html
June 12, 2010
L30: Book News & Views Is Star Jones’ Tell-All Novel Based on ‘The View’ Worth Reading? http://blackbirdhome.com/alpha/news/?www.rollingout.com/insiderohome/ro-today/9756-is-star-jones-tell-all-novel-based-on-the-view-worth-reading.html
June 11, 2010
from Essence.com Nothing complements the relaxing days of summer like a great book to entertain, educate and inspire. In honor of the 40th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine we’ve come up with 40 books that have captured and shaped the experiences of African-Americans. We look to selections that have helped guide us in examining the past and [...]
June 10, 2010
June is Black Music Month. Essence Magazine has put together a list of music that’s sure to keep you boppin’ all summer long. Here is their list of favorite songs by some strong sister songstresses like Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and others! Thanks Essence. Black Music Month Playlist: Sister Sounds – Essence.com. http://www.essence.com/entertainment/music/black_music_month_playlist_sister_sounds.php#black_music_month_playlist_sister_sounds
June 10, 2010
As some people already know, I have an addiction to creating blogs. It’s so fascinating! (I’ll seek help later.) In the meantime, it’s my pleasure to introduce to my readers, a new blog, dedicated to an old adage and somewhat forgotten pasttime, Summer Reading. Please read, subscribe to, and follow my blog: http://www.mysummerreadinglist.blogspot.com Read the introduction to [...]
May 16, 2010
L30: Art, Media, & Pop Culture: Mary J. Blige to play Nina Simone Singer and burgeoning actress Mary J. Blige is set to take on the task of portraying complicated music-civil rights legend, Nina Simone. She will star in UK's Ealing Studios' biopic, Nina. The film will focus on the legendary jazz and soul singer's relationship [...]
May 10, 2010
Lena Horne has passed away at the age of 92, still beautiful. Here are some photos of her over the years.
May 10, 2010
L30: An Icon, Lena Horne From CNN: (CNN) — Singer, dancer and actress Lena Horne died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday night, a hospital spokeswoman said. Horne was 92. She was one of the first African-Americans to sign a long-term movie contract with a major Hollywood studio when she joined MGM in 1942. Horne’s expressive voice made [...]
May 4, 2010
Recently, I read and reviewed a novel, Shaken and Stirred, by an emerging author and Event Planning expert, Crystal Black Davis. goodreads book description (www.goodreads.com): Shaken and Stirred is lightheartedly coined as a “thirty-something coming of age tale” following the life of Christian Cullen, an up and coming entrepreneur juggling a hectic, out of control life. lifestyle30 book [...]
March 23, 2010
L30: art, media, pop culture Mixed Feelings: Tyler Perry Set to Direct ‘For Colored Girls’ | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color. Film director Tyler Perry has been slated to direct a beloved story about the lives of Black women from 1975 , with questions about his ability to do so. [...]
July 12, 2010
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