Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go Music, Dies at 75
 Chuck Brown, who styled a unique brand of funk music as a singer, guitarist and songwriter known as the “godfather of go-go,” has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75. He was best known for his hits "I Need Some Money," "Ashley's Roachclip" and "Bustin' Loose," which was sampled prominently on Nelly's 2002 hit "Hot in Herre." Brown's song "L.O.V.E." was nominated for a Grammy in the best R&B performance by a duo or group category in 2011. [Read More]
President Obama Announces Support of Gay Marriage
 President Barack Obama said Vice President Joe Biden got "a little bit over his skis" in publicly embracing gay marriage, forcing Obama to speed up his own plans to announce his historic support for the right of same-sex couples to marry. Obama, who was ready Thursday to dive into the embrace of Hollywood's wealthy elite at a gala fund-raising event, made his historical endorsement on the eve of a sold-out fundraiser Thursday evening at the Los Angeles home of movie star George Clooney. [Read More]
INTERVIEW: Michael Ealy Talks Life, His New TV Series, and "Think Like A Man"
 Michael Ealy attended the University of Maryland before heading to New York City where he performed in several stage productions, including the off-Broadway hits Joe Fearless and Whoa Jack. After finding his breakout screen role as Ricky Nash in Barbershop and Barbershop 2, Michael rapidly rose through the ranks as one of Hollywood's emerging young actors. Here, he talks about his latest picture, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey's battle-of-the-sexes comedy. [Read More]
INTERVIEW: Ziggy Marley Discusses New "Marley" Film About His Dad
 David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley was born in Trenchtown, Jamaica on October 17, 1968 to Bob and Rita Marley. A five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, Ziggy has enjoyed a prominent presence on the public stage for over a quarter-century. Ziggy divides his residency among Florida, Jamaica and California, and has his own website at ZiggyMarley.com. Here, he talks about Marley, a new documentary in select theaters about his iconic father. [Read More]
MOVIE REVIEW: Think Like A Man
 Think Like a Man, the movie, is less an adaptation of the book than a battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy revolving around a quartet of conniving females who secretly rely on the tenets of Steve's philosophy to try to land the men of their dreams. This proves easier said than done once the guys discover what the objects of their affection are up to, and then decide to beat them to the proverbial punch by reading the opus themselves. Directed by Tim Story, the film features an A-list cast with stars in both the lead and supporting roles. [Read More]
VIDEO: George Zimmerman Released From Prison
 In a low-key event, George Zimmerman was released from a Florida jail on $150,000 bail as he awaits his second-degree murder trial in the fatal shooting of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin. The neighborhood watch volunteer was wearing a brown jacket and blue jeans and carrying a paper bag as he walked out of the jail around midnight Sunday. He was following another man and didn't look over at photographers gathered outside. The two then got into a white BMW car and drove away. [Read More] |
