Let’s be real. What parent hasn’t left their children to entertain themselves down an endless rabbit hole of YouTube videos. I’m not proud to admit it, but even as I write this, my child is visiting with Auntie Siri, her favorite babysitter. “Mommy just needs to finish working real quick, so go back to the Disney app, and no more watching WorldStar fights, okay, … [Read more...]
8 Signs You’re Missing Your Kid’s Childhood and 10 Ways to Fix It
By: Lia Miller So we live in the digital age and more relationships than ever are started in the virtual medium. Nothing necessarily wrong there; that's life today. However, there is one area in life where a virtual relationship won't work and where, in fact, living virtually is actually the biggest impediment to a real relationship - the one with your … [Read more...]
What Daddy Pope Reminded Me About Dating
Last night, while watching Scandal, I thought about an ex-boyfriend during the break. I wondered what my life would look like if we worked things out. For a split second, I missed him. I told myself that I would be much happier sharing my bottle of wine with him instead of my virtual friends on Facebook. That my caramel chocolate chip cookie would taste a tad bit sweeter if … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Must See Television Comedy Show ‘Family Time’ Premieres Tonight
If you haven’t already you may want to set your DVRs. Throughout the years we have watched black families entertain us on our television screens. From the Jeffersons, to the Huxtables, the Winslows, the Banks, and the Rocks (and that’s just a small handful), through the power of scripts and great casting, we have had the opportunity to laugh and have even had our thinking … [Read more...]
BMWK Talks to Anthony Anderson About His Upcoming Sitcom, “Guys with Kids”
We all know Anthony Anderson, the talented actor/comedian from his roles on NBC's "Law & Order", "Me, Myself, and Irene", "Transformers", "The Departed," "Scary Movie 3," "Barbershop," "Kangaroo Jack," "Exit Wounds," "Cradle 2 the Grave," "Two Can Play That Game", "Malibu's Most Wanted", K-Ville" and more. In his latest venture, he'll be starring in the highly … [Read more...]
Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins”: A Great Show For Your Preschooler
Disney took the lead of television network Nickelodeon by turning their children's programming block into a full fledged network for preschool aged children called Disney Junior. The elimination of Soapnet and rebranding of Playhouse Disney has turned into a 24 hour basic cable and satellite channel that debuted March 23 at 12:01am. Disney Junior airs discontinued favorites as … [Read more...]
The Game Is Back: Can Melanie And Derwin Just Be Happy For Once?
When The Game first premiered in 2005, I was intrigued by the relationship of the two main characters, Melanie and Derwin. She was an intelligent young woman who tweaked her dreams to help her man realize his. She was supportive and kind and helped keep him grounded. But it couldn't last, could it? Derwin cheats. They break up. His ex-girlfriend gets pregnant. Melanie tests … [Read more...]
Chef Roble and Co. A Breath Of Fresh Air
Chef Roble and Co. premiered on Sunday night on Bravo TV. The show follows a young Black male chef trying to start his own catering business with family and close friends in tow. When I first heard about the show, I was extremely excited. After all, positive images of Black men are hard to come by and I wanted to support so I set an alarm on my cellphone and eagerly awaited the … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Tyler Perry’s For Better Or Worse Could Be Better
When I first saw the preview for For Better or Worse, the new sitcom based on the characters Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus (Michael Jai White) from Tyler Perry's popular Why Did I Get Married movies, I wasn't sure how I felt about it. While I thought the couple was good for some comic relief in the films, focusing an entire sitcom around a couple whose sole purpose in the … [Read more...]
YouTube And Disney Align For Family-Friendly Content
Your child's next favorite cartoon or show just might come from a new YouTube channel. YouTube understands the need for family-friendly content on the world's largest video website and has announced a partnership with Disney to create a co-branded YouTube channel. Both parties will combine to spend between $10 to $15 million dollars to create original family-friendly online … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Childhood, Inc – The Advertising Assault on Our Kids
It seems marketers can't wait to get their hands on our kids, and now they're even reaching into the cradle. According to ADWEEK, the infant to 3-year-old crowd is the hottest new advertising demographic. Yes, they may be barely able to walk or talk but corporations see dollar signs in these young eyes, and they'll do everything they can to hook them while they're … [Read more...]
VIDEO: First Look At Tyler Perry’s New Show, “For Better Or Worse”
Tyler Perry has a new show coming to TBS, "For Better or Worse," and it loosely follows the story of Marcus and Angela, from the Why Did I Get Married? franchise. Presented here for your viewing pleasure with no commentary. Leave your thoughts in the comments: … [Read more...]
I Heart Cartoons
My name is Krystal, and I watch cartoons. I could lie and say the reason I watch them is because of my children. But that just wouldn't be true. I love animation, sound effects and silly little talking animals. Here are a few of my favorite cartoons. Handy Manny: Manny had GOT to be the coolest cartoon man ever. The way he struts around with his toolbox is just amazing. … [Read more...]
New Multicultural TV Channel Launches – Will You Be Watching?
A new channel launches today for Dish Network subscribers. MyPortal TV will will feature independent films, studio features, music videos, reality shows, drama series and much more. More than 18 million people will have access to the channel, and the channel's creators say they're looking to fill a void left by other cable channels. ""MPTV has been developed to offer … [Read more...]
Is Marriage Really That Entertaining? (Why Can’t TV Get It Right?)
by Tara Pringle Jefferson Let me start off by saying I have a three-episode rule when it comes to TV shows. If there's a show that gets great buzz or my friends can't stop talking about it or I can't log onto Twitter without the live tweets clogging my screen, then I will usually give it three episodes to catch my interest and get me excited too. I personally get excited … [Read more...]