By: Marques Crump As everybody is waxing nostalgic and heavily praising the movie Straight Outta Compton, I must admit that rehashing the legacy of NWA has produced conflict in my spirit. I’m still debating if I want to see the movie… Back in ’88 when I heard Eazy-E and NWA’s respective albums, my mind was blown! Growing up in hip hop’s glory days where the East Coast … [Read more...]
Ice Cubes, Friday, Goes Back to 400 Theaters for 20th Anniversary
Do you remember where you were when you first watched Ice Cube's classic, Friday? It's hard to believe that this movie turns 20 years old next month! Friday, originally stared Ice Cube and Chris Tucker in 1995! If that doesn't make you feel old or well, seasoned! In celebration of the 20th Anniversary, American theaters are screening the movie in 400 theaters across the country … [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...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Carmelo Celebrates Birthday with LaLa and Courtney B. Vance Hits The Red Carpet
NBA Baller Carmelo Anthony celebrated his 28th birthday May 29 with a low-key gathering at a nightclub in Soho with wife LaLa Vasquez and a handful of friends. Melo who is getting ready for the Summer Olympics in London said that he took the last couple of weeks off to spend time with LaLa and son Kiyan before starting to prepare for the games in July. This will be his third … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Lala And Family Pose For Vogue; Ice Cube Celebrates New Movie With Daughter
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were caught smooching courtside on the Jumbo-tron at the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat game last Friday. According to onlookers, the couple, with kids Jaden and Willow in tow, were close and cuddly throughout the game. The family posed for a photo afterward where Willow showed off her St. Patty's themed hairdo. {People} Beyonce stepped … [Read more...]