If you're an avid user of Pinterest, you've probably seen some pretty awesome pregnancy announcements. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith and his wife Chanel added to the fun, announcing their pregnancy with this fun photo: The couple announced that they are expecting a baby by posting this photo on Chanel's Instagram page. Torrey shared the photo with his … [Read more...]
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BMWK’s Top 10 Movie Couples of All Time
The numbers are in! Who is your favorite movie couple of all time? Your votes came in strong and you made it known exactly who your favorite big screen couples were. So...how did your votes rank? Who's the most loved couple? Take a look at the gallery, ranked in reverse order from ten to one to see the results. Feel free to mention your personal favorite in the comments, if … [Read more...]
Must-See: New Film Teaches Youth About Civil Rights Era
If kids aren’t learning their history in school, those behind the new Hallmark movie The Watsons Go to Birmingham intend to bring it to them on screen. Set during the Civil Rights Movement of 1963 and premiering around the 50th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing September 20, the television special fictionalizes a day of infamy that would later bring … [Read more...]
Video: Church Girls and Gangstas? New Faith Based Movie Coming Soon
After his May release from jail, Ja Rule is looking for church girls. Well, at least on screen. Ja Rule is starring alongside Adrienne Bailon (Cheetah Girls) in "I'm in Love with a Church Girl" set for release October 18, 2013. "I'm in Love With a Church Girl", produced by Reverence Gospel Media, and Grammy Award winning Gospel Artist Israel Houghton, is based on a true … [Read more...]
Video: BMWK Exclusive Interview With Miss Robbie, Star of The Hit Show Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s
Are you ready for Welcome to Sweetie Pie's Season 3? If you haven't tuned in to the reality show "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" on the OWN network, you're missing out. For those of you who do, you know what I mean. It's a show and a family we can all relate to. This reality show is centered around the family matriarch, Miss Robbie Montgomery who owns Sweetie Pie's at the Mangrove, … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriages: NeNe, George Lucas, and Amar’e
There have been several celebrity weddings this past week, and we're excited to hear about it! Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes remarried her husband Gregg in a lavish $1.8 million Old Hollywood themes wedding in Georgia. The bridal party had 9 bridesmaids, including her friend Diana who has made several appearances on the show, fellow castmate Cynthia Bailey, and … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Need to Watch Exhale on Aspire
Last night Ronnie and I had the opportunity to attend the red-carpet premiere of Exhale. Exhale is a provocative new talk show that debuts tonight, 8PM Thurs. June 27th on Magic Johnson's Aspire network. From the network: EACH WEEK, ANGELA BURT-MURRAY, ERIN JACKSON, ISSA RAE, MALINDA WILLIAMS AND RENE SYLER OF THE PROVOCATIVE NEW TALK SERIES EXHALE, bring you an hour of … [Read more...]
BMWK Speaks to Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash About Season 2 of The Soul Man
Are you ready for Season Two of TV Land's The Soul Man starring Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash? We are too! The two play a happily married couple - The Reverend and Mrs. Lolly Boyce. The two are in a real but beautiful marriage, and naturally they have a fun chemistry. Recently, BMWK was able to catch a moment in time with the two lead cast members of the show to discuss … [Read more...]
….And They’re Back!!! Chef Roblé and Co. Review
Ahhhhh....yes! The wait is over. Reality TV with a sizable dosage of drama, mostly happy endings and always mouth-watering culinary creations. BMWK is happy to present our Chef Roble and Co. review. This is TV you can watch with your kids and not witness any weaves being pulled or drinks being thrown (or so we hope!) Just a fresh-faced celebrity chef (who happens to run his own … [Read more...]
4 Fashion Tips for the Summer Courtesy of Hanes and Celebrity Stylist Phillip Bloch
Since 2011, Lamar and I have had the pleasure of being a part of the Hanes Comfort Crew, a network of dynamic and prominent social media influencers who converse with Hanes about clothing, comfort and community. This has been an awesome opportunity for us as we love to align with brands like Hanes that not only provide quality products that we use, but also that do good work … [Read more...]
Rapper, Father, Husband Tray Chaney is Hungry, Humble and Honest
Rapper/Actor Tray Chaney became well known for his role as Poot, a young drug dealer on HBO’s The Wire, and has most recently become known as rapper and writer of anthems like the bullying prevention song Mike Bully and the LIVE World AIDS Anthem. Now with his new EP Hungry Humble Honest the rapper, actor, husband and father takes a departure from the anthems he’s most recently … [Read more...]
Oprah & Tyler Perry Cover the June Issue of Essence Magazine
Two of Black America's biggest business people have teamed up and Essence goes inside of their story in the latest issue. The June issue of Essence magazine features Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry and hits newsstands on May 10th. From Essence: “We both know how rare this is. Where else in the history of our African-American culture have two really, really successful people … [Read more...]
Interview: Kym Whitley Discusses New Show ‘Raising Whitley’ on OWN
We had the opportunity to talk with Kym Whitley recently about her new show, Raising Whitley, which debuts on OWN this Saturday night (4/20) at 10PM. The funny, talented, and driven quadruple-threat actress, producer, director and stand-up comedienne will chronicle her everyday life as she raises baby Joshua, who she unexpectedly gained custody of. Joshua's birth mother was a … [Read more...]
Must See TV: Iyanla Fix My Life Returns on OWN!
Class is back in session! Iyanla Vanzant returns to the popular OWN original series “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” Saturday April 13 at 9pm with a special 90 minute episode. This past Sunday OWN broadcast an “Iyanla: Fix My Life” mini-marathon so fans of the show could catch up. I was able to watch the most revealing/compelling episodes (for me) again, during the mini-marathon. The … [Read more...]
Janelle Monáe Graces The May Cover of Essence Magazine
We love this sister and the movement that she has built, without having to shake what her mama gave her! Check out this quote from her in the upcoming issue of Essence that she covers: More from Essence.com: Janelle Monáe is no ordinary artist. She lives, breathes and dreams of being true to herself, inspiring young women and, of course, imagining interplanetary escapades. … [Read more...]