This is a video project that we (Tyler New Media) produced for author Sophia Nelson around her book, "Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths & Discovering Fulfillment." I love how these women redefine who the black woman is inspite of misguided stereotypes and images that are flooded to us via TV, Radio and the Internet. We hope that you'll enjoy this and share it with … [Read more...]
Interview With The FLOTUS: “You Don’t Meet People Like Barack Often”
In a recent interview, First Lady Michelle Obama opens up about how she assessed her husband's potential, why she believes reading is fundamental for her girls, and why we could see a woman president sooner than we think. From the interview: I knew [Barack] was a special person. And it had nothing to do with his education. It had nothing to do with his potential. And I say … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Countdown Is On For The Carey-Cannon Babies, The First Lady Inspires
Nick Cannon led many to believe that wife Mariah Carey was about to give birth when he tweeted Wednesday that he was praying the twins didn't make their debut before he could get home to the Big Apple from Los Angeles. Mariah was sent home earlier in the week after being rushed to the hospital when her contractions turned out to be a false alarm. {Daily Mail} First Lady … [Read more...]
Interview with the Author: Sophia A. Nelson (Black Woman Redefined)
by Ronnie Tyler When Sophia A. Nelson told Lamar and I that she was writing Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama, I thought finally someone that truly cares about the lives of black women is going to set the record straight. Sophia A. Nelson, is not only a much sought after speaker, media/political commentator, … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Forrest Whitaker Drops 70 Pounds, Mariah’s Baby Shower Is One For The Books
First Lady Michelle Obama is the "hottest" U.S. political figure and it's not because of her killer arms and fashion sense. According to the Quinnipiac University national thermometer poll where voters rank their feelings about political figures using a 100 degree thermometer scale, Mrs. Obama comes in at number one at a warm 60 degrees. President Barack Obama is in fourth … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Obamas Bring Motown to the White House, Laila Ali Prepares for Baby Number 2
Daddy-to-be Nick Cannon tells In Touch Weekly that he and expectant wife Mariah Carey plan to do all their child rearing on their own. "Nah, we're not for all of the nannies and stuff," Nick told In Touch. "Nothing against anyone who is, but my wife wants to be as hands-on as possible." If they do decide to forgo help, the couple should have lots of hands-on and hands-full … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Tisha Campbell-Martin happy and healthy, Mowry twins get a new show?
Actress Tisha Campbell-Martin wants her fans to know that she is healthy and thriving amid internet rumors that she is dying of the lung disease sarcoidosis. Campbell-Martin, who is married to actor Duane Martin and is the mother of two children, says that she has had the condition for ten years and has been able to stay completely healthy through diet and exercise. … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Mariah’s blabs, Tia Mowry glows, and Super Bowl coach Mike Tomlin is a winning husband
Looks like Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have once again let the cat out of the bag. After Nick spilled the beans about their twin buns in the oven back in December, MiMi told Life and Style Magazine that the couple is expecting a boy and a girl. Hubby Nick recently told People that Mariah is feeding those two pretty well and he is busy enjoying the fringe benefits of Mariah's … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriage Scene: Monica Weds LA Laker Shannon Brown, Beyonce Teams With Clint Eastwood, RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey Talks Marriage and Michelle Obama’s Dress Choice
R&B singer Monica is planning a June wedding to L.A. Laker Shannon Brown, but it like the impending nuptials will be just for show. The two were actually wed in a private ceremony back in November and are just now making their union public. Luckily those of us who aren't invited to the wedding caught a fictional sneak peek of the affair in Monica's Love All Over Me video. … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriage Scene: Kimora Lee Simmons ready for another baby, Jay-Z hangs with his nephew and J-Hud dishes about upcoming wedding
Life in the Fab Lane could get even busier for business woman and reality television star Kimora Lee Simmons who revealed to Extra that she and actor hubby Djimon Hounsou are making plans to add another baby to the bunch. Simmons admits that she is a strict mother to her daughters Ming Lee, 10 and Aoki, 8, but loves motherhood so much that she is ready for another little one … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriage Scene: Courtside At Lakers Game, Beyonce’s Awesome Christmas, And The Obamas Hawaii Vacation
Actress Angela Bassett and actor hubby Courtney B. Vance spent Christmas day courtside taking in the Lakers vs. Heat game with their four-year-old twins, Browyn and Slater. It would be hard for this family to get much cuter. [Angie B News] Not to be shown up by wife Beyonce's Bugatti gift earlier this month, Jay-Z dropped $350,000 on Birkin bags for Bey just before … [Read more...]
The Obama Family Year In Photos
As the most famous Black family in the world, the Obamas make headlines no matter what they do or where they go. Check out these photos of President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and the girls, Malia and Sasha as they enjoyed year two in the White House: [imagebrowser id=30] … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriage Scoop: Grant Hill gets props, Denzel is Denzel, and Jada’s parenting style raises eyebrows
Our favorite celeb couples have been busy this holiday season. We've got the scoop on what the famous folks have been doing the week before Christmas: Basketball Wives producer Shaunie O'Neal gave props to basketball star Grant Hill for being a loyal NBA husband. The ex-Mrs. Shaquille said on a radio show last week that she would be willing to bet on Hill's faithfulness to … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriage Scene: Mariah eating for three, NeNe is still “on” with Greg, Chris Rock helps a woman in labor
Daddy-to-be Nick Cannon announced on his radio show that his glowing wife Mariah Carey is roasting more than one bun in the oven. The couple tried to keep it a secret but when President Obama and the First Lady asked Mimi backstage at the Christmas in Washington 2010 concert, Mariah spilled the beans. Who wouldn't? [People] Real Atlanta housewife NeNe Leakes addressed her … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Barack and Michelle Obama: A Love Story
Came across this Youtube video on Facebook. Check it out and let us know what you think. The First Couple is still the ultimate example of a positive image of black marriage. The pictures, videos and images that are shown of them daily around the world do more to break stereotypes than anything else that could ever be done and we commend them for that. … [Read more...]