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Everything’s Coming Up Mellie: Scandal Episode 307 Recap
For a show that is notorious for shocking us with a new development every episode to outdo itself is no small feat and Scandal did that with episode 7 of season 3. When it ended, I literally spent 20...
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USA Today Called “The Best Man Holiday” a “Race-Themed” Film
The Best Man Holiday was released in theaters this Friday and it beat Thor in ticket sales that day. But Thor came from behind and earned $38 million for the weekend, edging out BHM’s $31 million. I...
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Jean Claude Van DAMME He Did That!
Have y’all seen the sickest ad that has come out in recent history? If you haven’t, then you need to. Jean Claude Van Damme, original action movie goon collaborated with Volvo for a commercial about...
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Armani’s Instagram Mistake Led to #ArmaniCaptions, Twitter’s Latest Roast
Tonight, Armani failed with flying colors when they posted a picture of Alfre Woodard with the caption “Idris Elba posing in a gorgeous Giorgio @armani dress at the 5th Annual Governors Awards.” OMGGGG...
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Can We Talk About Lucky Magazine’s Kerry Washington Cover?
You may or may not know that Kerry Washington is on the cover of the latest issue of Lucky Magazine. The lady is on a roll like butter! However, Lucky Mag managed to accomplish something that is...
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Porsha’s Pain, Cops for Kenya and Kandi-Coated Hateration: RHOA Season 6,...
Oh Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA). I enjoy you so… Kandi-Coated Hateration – Kandi is talking with her business partner, Don Juan, about how her mother doesn’t support her getting married to Todd...
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Yeah, I Watched Kanye West’s Bound 2 Video
So Kanye West and Kim Kardashian continue to make the world collectively side-eye their antics. I am impressed at their ability to do what they want with reckless (and I mean reckless) abandon. That’s...
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Vermont is for Lovers, Too: Scandal Episode 308 Recap
All the applause for Ava Duvernay, who directed this episode of Scandal, which made history! It was the first time a Black woman (Ava) directed a prime-time network TV drama created by a Black woman...
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The 10 Times I Was the Biggest Hater During the American Music Awards
Last night was the American Music Awards (AMAs) and I already wasn’t really looking forward to it. I really only watched because of Twitter (as often). Also, I didn’t feel like being nice (a day you...
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James Franco and Seth Rogen Win Everything for Recreating Bound 2
Kanye West released the Bound 2 video last week and everyone realized that Old Kanye’s dead, our diva’s gone. The video was just awful. However, diamonds can come from coal and James Franco and Seth...
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Gahtdambit, Florida! 10 Ridiculous Headlines from America’s Foot
Florida is the worst. Everyday, we hear news that just makes you go “FUCKING FLORIDA!” In Florida, cops can choke a little Black boy holding a puppy because he gave them a “dehumanizing” stare. And...
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#KanyeJobTitles is Twitter’s Latest (and Hilarious) Roast
Kanye West being on this media blitz for his Yeezus album and tour has been a gift and a curse. It’s a gift because there’s no shortage of material from Kanye’s shenanigans (like when he was on Jimmy...
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Happy Thanksgiving! Whose Abomination Turkey is This?
I’m thankful for so much. A transformative year with showers of blessings, awesome friends and family and living and working with passion. I am also thankful for the Cookingforbae for showing me your...
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T-Mobile is My New Archnemesis
I’ve been with U.S. Cellular since I got my first cellphone in 2002 and I loved them. They were based in Chicago and had amazing service. I even had reception when I was underground in the red line....
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Mama Joyce Gotta Be Checked: RHOA Season 6, Episode 5 Recap
I didn’t recap last week’s episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) but cliffnotes: Apollo is a jerk, Kandi’s mama is still a fool, Kenya is living in a tiny hotel room and Porsha is heartbroken....
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About Yoruba Names and their Meanings
As some may know, I’m Nigerian, specifically Yoruba. We’re in the Southwest part of the country, but we’re global because our culture and our people are all over the world. We’re over 35 million strong...
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Winding Down the Year, Going to the White House and on Vacation!
My peoples! It’s the last month of 2013 and I’m amazed at how fast this year went by. Time ain’t playing no bald-headed games. I plan on spending this month taking it slower than usual. Well, after...
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The Greatest Troublemaker for Peace: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy
Earlier this week, I wrote about how Yoruba people take names so seriously because we think it can determine your life’s path. As we honor the memory of the late, GREAT Nelson Mandela, I reflect on his...
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YOLO and OMG: Scandal Episode 309 Recap
The last episode of Scandal two weeks ago left off after Mama Pope emerged from the shadows to her daughter, who was shell-shocked at seeing the mother she thought has been dead for the past 22 years....
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I Went to the White House, Saw the President and Pope Strutted
I got back from a fast and fierce trip to Washington DC on Thursday evening and I’m still tryna settle in (and I just got back from an 18-hour trip to Charlotte). As I posted on Monday, I was in DC for...
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