From the beginning, it looked as if the Mona Scott-Young project of Sorority Sisters series was doomed. Petitions demanding an end to this reality show about Black Greeks began circulating the Interwebs prior to even a preview of the show. Once it did have the audacity to surface, it almost immediately caused Vh1, the show’s platform, to lose major advertisers, very … [Read more...]
VH1 Hates Black Women
Let me take a second and voice what has taken me several years to realize. VH1, Shed Media, Mona Scott (and all of the programming executives at Vh1) all hate black women. I know people will sit and say, "but Mona Scott (one of the creators) is a black woman! How can she hate us?" I don't know how but I am confident that she (along with all of the other producers, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius – “Back To Life”– VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius and Questlove perform "Back To Life" at VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul. Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius and Questlove Perform "Back To Life" … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Talks Love and Drugs On Behind The Music
In her "Behind the Music" special, Mary opened up about the struggle she's endured throughout her life and how her love with Kendu Isaacs was literally a turning point in her struggle with drugs and alcohol. She also talked about the impact of her dad leaving the family and growing up in an environment where women weren't respected and relationships were often volatile. Mary … [Read more...]
Will The “Real” Wives Please Stand Up?
by Tara Pringle Jefferson Something is happening over at Vh1, as they must have decided that their Sunday night lineup needed a lot more color. I was actually excited about the offerings - Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business; Basketball Wives, featuring Shaq's ex, Shaunie O'Neal; and What Chilli Wants. Since just seeing Ray J's face gives me a headache, I was looking … [Read more...]