I never thought in a million years that I’d be that person. You know, the chick with the too-cute dressed-up ankle-biter dog. Ugh! My family had rugged, active working dogs growing up, and even with allergies I acquired later on in life, I was always more of a cat person really. Then I met […]
I don’t know about you, but I love to see the next hot thing that’s coming out and try to reason to myself “why I need this.” The good thing is, it’s not hard to convince myself. That bad thing is… it’s not hard to convince myself. Your pockets gotta be a […]
It’s official, Jay-Z and Beyoncè are… geniuses; super geniuses. I know, I know, I know; usually when their names are spoken in the same breath, speculation isn’t too far behind. However, being the maverick that I am, I would like to be the first to thank them for giving best friends and couples everywhere something […]
Say It Ain’t So….Rumors Abound of De La Hoya-Mayweather Rematch This past weekend, Golden Boy Promotions rival (and scorned former Mayweather promoter) Bob Arum leaked to the press that a De La Hoya-Mayweather rematch was a “done deal” for May 2008. Arum elaborated that De La Hoya was using a potential showdown with […]
First and foremost, I would like to express what an honor it is to have been invited to write for AllHipHop.com, and to have been given a forum for you all to journey alongside the artist known as Noree Victoria! Who am I? I’m an emerging film actress, virtually unknown, but on my […]
The last time we endured the streets of Manhattan being terrorized by humongous, otherworldly creatures (not counting the CGI configured characters in I Am Legend), it was when that Godzilla remake went on a rampage in 1998. The giant lizard genre has mutated for the new millennium courtesy of bizarre movie man J.J. Abrams […]
Have you ever concocted a get-rich-quick scheme with a friend, feeling unsure if you’d get away with it? Tossed up dollars bills with an unrelenting fear that only a white-collar crime could produce? Lied and cheated the system like your life depended on it, because in reality, it did? Then you’ll enjoy Queen Latifah, […]
The other day at the gym, I spotted a “personal trainer” working with a soccer mom type. He had her locking out her knees on the leg press and arching her back on the bench press. It was awful. For those of you who may not know this already, both of these techniques can […]
OPEN LETTER To United States of America Presidential Candidates: Hillary Clinton John Edwards Rudy Giuliani Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter Dennis Kucinich John McCain Barack Obama Ron Paul Mitt Romney Fred Thompson From: Russell Simmons, Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis January 17, 2008 Dear Presidential Candidate: Millions of people across America and throughout the world […]
100 ONES TO GROW ON When there is a lack of complete albums, there automatically is a dearth in album cuts. You know, those inspiring and moving songs that jam despite not having a video on TV or a even budget YouTube clip. Here are 100 of the best non-singles in the last 12 months…Join […]
Winter is here ladies, but that doesn’t mean our fashion has to suffer. Here’s a breakdown of some of the hottest must-have items to keep you looking fly when you bundle up. Let’s start with the most important item – the coat. The coat trends for this season include three-quarter lengths and crops, which […]
In a league filled with superstars like LeBron, Kobe, Yao and T-Mac, it is really easy to forget about some of the other players. I like to think of myself as a basketball junkie that appreciates the players in the league that don’t get Sports Center coverage or endorsement deals. That is why I am […]
The Problem The numbers are in, and 7 out of 10 African-American women are overweight and/or clinically obese. This is a very sensitive issue for the sistas, and I can just here what they’re saying to themselves, “I’m not interested in looking like a Barbie doll, and I’m not overweight.” The idea that Black women are “naturally […]
Los Angeles native Saaphyri first appeared on our TV screens as a contestant on the second season of the Flavor Of Love show. Although her efforts were fruitless, that spot allowed her to appear on the popular spinoff reality show Charm School, which was hosted by comedian/actress Mo’Nique. In this exclusive interview, Saaphyri talks […]
In the past decade or so this question has gained momentum in the black community, and, depending who you ask, the answers will vary wildly, but will always be expressed with great passion. My father will call any black person who doesn’t vote Democrat a fool and to him it’s a very simple matter […]
Welcome to the Hollywood Shuffle, discussing all things movies, television, celebrity and just plain Hollywood. Each week we’ll bring you the latest news and gossip of what’s going down in Tinsel Town. Sequel to I Am Legend?For those of you who have seen Will Smith’s I Am Legend, you probably have the same reaction that I […]
Publisher: Sierra Platform: Available on all platforms, tested on the Nintendo Wii Rating: 3.5 out of 5 In the 1700 – 1800’s Australia was home to thousands of British thieves and mutinous soldiers who worked on the continent in a penal colony. Before that it was home to the bandicoot, any of about 20 […]
Most of what people know about comics comes from the big two publishers, Marvel and DC Comics. While they have some great characters like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman that have become almost American Mythology, there are other books out there from lesser known publishers that have a wealth of new characters and interesting worlds for […]
In the past few years, Washington, DC native Anwan Glover has maintained his position as Slim Charles on The Wire – a character that is known for staunch loyalty. Anwan shares that trait with Slim Charles in real life… as he has stayed true to his city, for the good and the bad. […]
It’s the 2nd round of the playoffs and now is the time things start to get interesting. All of the teams, who had 1st round byes, should be well rested. Just ask Tony Romo. It must be nice to take a trip to Cabo San Lucas the week before your 1st playoff game of this […]
