News about a celebrity's professional life isn't enough. The media with its prying eye picks up on the private lives of celebrity couples too. And I don't know why, but the media loves celebrity romances. The celebrity romance just seems so alluring. Here they are—these gorgeous, wealthy and famous people who happen to be in love with other gorgeous, wealthy and famous … [Read more...]
Rocking Out with LaShawn and April Daniels of the Tamar & Vince Show
I recently had the pleasure of chatting it up with the always real, down-to-earth LaShawn and April Daniels, co-stars of the Tamar & Vince show. When I was new to the blogging scene, they were one of the first celebrity couples I interviewed here on this website. I immediately became a superfan and loved what they stood for. I adored how they showed the world that there … [Read more...]
5 Marriage Secrets from Our Favorite Celebrity Couples
by Nora Jacques We see them on the big screen, we see their faces on the magazine covers and we all wonder “how do they do it?” Marriage is difficult enough without worrying about the paparazzi, bad publicity, complex business deals and challenges that many of us can’t even imagine.Yet, we see these elite couples: standing strong, facing adversity, living in the public … [Read more...]
Power Couple: Michael & Tanya Trotter (Blount)
Since 1994 Tanya has been an international known recording artist best known for her performance in the hit movie Sister Act 2 singing "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" and since expanded her title to author and speaker in 2009. She has presented lectures at various churches, her Butterfly Beautiful Conference for Girls and Young Women, The Urban League and many other venues. Three … [Read more...]
Tamela and David Mann Renew Their Vows in Dream Ceremony
Last weekend, one of our favorite couples (that's Black and Married with kids!) renewed their vows after 25 years of marriage. Tamela and David Mann are widely known from their roles in Tyler Perry's films and television series. Tamela Mann is also an award winning Gospel artist that sings one our favorite gospel songs, Take Me to The King. They had a full wedding ceremony at … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Sisters Tia and Tamara Appear on the Cover of Essence and More…
LL Cool J will take the stage at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas next week. Other hip hop icons Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and Doug E. Fresh will join LL for what promises to be a hot show. "It's just going to be really authentic and just a lot of energy," LL told VIBE. "It’ll be generational. You’ll see parents bringing their kids and people who are seeing some of us perform … [Read more...]
Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire Ties the Knot on Unique Day
NBA star and New York Knicks power forward, Amar'e Stoudemire, married longtime girlfriend, Alexis Welch, in a private ceremony this past Wednesday, Dec. 12. The couple chose the unique date, 12-12-12, because they wanted something "spiritual and private for themselves." The ceremony, which took place on the roof of their New York apartment, revolved around the newlyweds and … [Read more...]
Interview: LaShawn & April Daniels From the Tamar & Vince Show Talk About the Reality of Marriage and the Latest Episode
There are a lot of reality shows on TV nowadays. If you ever had any doubts before, the Tamar and Vince show (sister of super star Toni Braxton & music mogul/executive) is definitely one to be added to the list. Because of the show, we’ve come to know and love Lashawn and April Daniels, the husband & wife sidekick duo who also happen to be best friends of Tamar & … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Mariah Carey Celebrates Obama’s Victory with New Song and More
Mariah Carey released the song "Bring it On Home" celebrating President Barack Obama's victory this week. The song debuted on Jermaine Dupri's website Global14.com and includes the lyrics: "We're just everyday people trying to make it through the pain. Yet we intentionally hurt each other playing silly games. But when it comes down to win or lose, don't give up the fight. … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Denzel Shares How He Prepared for His Latest Role and More
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer sent out a plea to his fans this week to help keep his show "Soul Man" on the air. The series, which co-stars Niecy Nash, premiered earlier this year on TV Land as the network's second-highest rated series debut, but lost viewers throughout the season. Now Cedric aims to draw support for a letter writing campaign from the show's fans to help … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene – Chris Rock is Inspired by His Daugthers
In an interview with The Today Show, comedian Chris Rock revealed that the popular "Afro Circus" song his zebra Marty sings in the hit film Madagascar was an ad-lib inspired by his daughter. Rock made up the song trying to entertain his daughter Lola, who was bored on set at the recording studio one day during taping. He also admitted that he and comedian Dave Chappelle have … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Nicole Ari Parker Cast in new NBC Pilot and Nick and Mariah Stay Busy
Actress Nicole Ari Parker has been cast in the NBC pilot "The Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives," a thriller-dramatic soap opera that focuses on the lives of three suburban couples in the aftermath of a murder. Parker plays Paula, a trophy wife who's been kept in the dark about the couple's troubled financial situation. Deadline Mariah Carey confirmed a Mariah/R Kelly … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker Celebrate Seven Years, Nick Cannon Raises Awareness About Bullying
Actor Boris Kodjoe wished his wife, actress Nicole Ari Parker, a happy 7th anniversary by penning the poem "The Seven Year Itch" for her, although the "itch" Kodjoe described in the poem had nothing to do with the desire to stray from his other half. Boris ends the poem, in which his "itch" is his desire to be with Nicole, with: "You've always been my itch. My … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Chris Rock Plays Dad On The Big Screen; Holly Robinson Peete Hosts Documentary
Tia Mowry confirmed this week that she will not be returning to BET's The Game for the sixth season. The actress tweeted: "Just wanted to let all my fans know that I will not be returning to The Game for season 6. It was an incredible run and I had lots of fun." Her costar, Pooch Hall, is also leaving the show, but it will next season featuring the remaining leads. … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Lala Anthony Shows Off New Duplex; Tia Mowry Promotes New Book
Actress Tia Mowry tweeted a pic of her 9-month-old, adorable baby boy Cree showing off a big grin, even if it was minus a few teeth. Her new book, Oh Baby! Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Another, is released next month and her reality show, Tia and Tamera 2, returns to Style in June. {S2S} LaLa Anthony showed off the Hell's Kitchen duplex she shares with … [Read more...]