50 Cent drama, Power gets greenlight
Straz, who brought us the amazing Spartacus series, have given the greenlight to eight episodes of rapper turned actor, Curtis Jackson’s aka 50 Cent’s drama, Power.
The series is executive …
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Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test blown out of proportion says source
Reports of Jamaican superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test might have been blown way out of proportion, according to the Jamaica Observer.
It reports that a well-placed source …
Veronica Campbell-Brown fails dope tests and ban for Dominique Blake
Veronica Campbell-Brown tests positive for banned substance
The Jamaican Gleaner reported on Friday that track star Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned substance.
According …
Defective breast cancer gene common in Black women
A new study shows gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer are surprisingly common in black women with the disease. This is the first comprehensive testing in this racial group.
The study found …
94-year-old Nelson Mandela seriously ill in hospital
South African former president Nelson Mandela is seriously ill in hospital where he is being treated for a recurrence of a lung infection. The news was announced on the Nelson Mandela website.
A …
Rihanna Tours Coco Chanel’s Apartment
When Rihanna hit Paris on the French leg of her Diamonds tour she got the chance to hang out in the iconic home of Coco Chanel. In true RiRi fashion, she took to Instagram to document the day, taking …
Lewisham raised author Malorie Blackman named Britain’s Children’s Laureate
Lewisham raised author Malorie Blackman, OBE, was named Britain’s Children’s Laureate this week. A former scriptwriter for TV drama Byker Grove, she is the author of more than 60 books for …
Scandal star Kerry Washinton – Notable career roles
Scandal star Kerry Washington talks about notable moments in her career at a cover shoot for Parade.
Kerry reminisces about her portrayals in Ray and Django Unchained, where she played Jamie …
Doc Brown Rap 101
I’ve watched this video almost a dozen times.But I need to stop now cos, I’m talking in rhymes.Sitting here listening and my head just bops.I look mega stupid, so I really need to …
Time to revoke all ghetto passes – not just English Frank’s
Previously on ‘Black Twitter’: English Frank said some racist stuff and black folks got their feelings hurt. Some even threatened to run up in English Frank’s yard.
Meanwhile, on …
Drunk in front of a crowd English Frank channels his inner racist
UK rapper English Frank caused outrage on Twitter for two days when a video of him making racist comments to a security guard was discovered.
The recording was taken at the Hip Hop Isn’t Dead …
Snoop Lion talks about ‘Reincarnated,’ changing his name, and smoking weed
Opening in select theaters on 15 March is the new music documentary Reincarnated about Snoop Dogg. The movie follows artist Snoop Dogg as he travels to Jamaica to record his first reggae album, …