Me right now…I want love lol #BlackLove pic.twitter.com/te4URMKfnD — B.Jones (@Valiance_B) August 30, 2017 OWN’s Black Love Doc Melted Twitter OWN’s warm and fuzzy “Black Love” docuseries is melting the internet into a million heart eyes with a super sweet blend of celeby and regular shmegular luhhh currently fueling an outpouring of gooey feels across Black Twitter. Y'all……… This is beautiful. We need to see more of this. I'm so mushy. #BlackLoveDoc pic.twitter.com/CFaJw1xkXO — Camille E. Preston (@MissCamille92) August 30, 2017 Peep the “Black Love” hysteria on the flip.
Sanaa Lathan Dishes On “Shots Fired” & More! We caught up with stunning (and super sweet) A-list actress Sanaa Lathan at Lincoln’s extravagant “Luxury Is…” experience in L.A. where she opened up about her highly anticipated FOX mini-series Shots Fired , Best Man 3 , staying 40-FINE and more with a beautifully breezy energy that made us fall in love with her all over again. After a strong 20 years in the game, she’s done everything you can do as a talented Black actress in whitewashed Hollyweird and switched it up with a major mini-series that’s an absolute must-see. “It’s created by the creator of Love & Basketball and it’s a 10-hour mini-series movie and it’s all set in the world of Black Lives Matter. And it’s a mystery thriller and it’s gonna be so hot and people are gonna be on the edge of their seats and it’s relevant and it’s topical to what’s going on in our country today… I play a woman named Ashe Akino and she’s an investigator and I have to go into this world and solve these crimes that have to do with what we’re dealing with today so I’m excited for the world to see that!” She also exclusively dished on her upcoming blockbuster that sounds like an easy $500 milli at the box office. “I just got back from London shooting a movie called American Assassin with Michael Keaton and a really amazing young actor named Dillon O’Brian and it’s similar to the Jason Bourne type of movies in that it’s based on a big book series that’s very popular…these books, there’s like, yanno…several…like, teens…like fifteens of books and one of the things that’s great about this is that my character–Irene Kennedy–is a white woman in the books so this is like a big franchise movie and they hired me, as a Black woman, to play a white woman character.” Sanaa has played everything from a vampire superhero’s mother to the most hated female character in Tyler Perry movie history ( The Family That Preys ), but it’s her unappreciated role in Alien Vs. Predator that got us cackling like old friends. “I’m an actress and I love playing all different types of characters… I don’t discriminate between genres so I love doing that, it was hard work regardless of what you thought of the movie… it was a grueling, challenging, FUN experience for me -Bossip: And you survived!- “*laughs* I survived as a Black woman…they slept on ( Alien Vs. Predator ) because, at that time, especially, every Black person in every scary movie was getting killed immediately and I not only survived, I was the last survivor and that’s part of the reason I wanted to do it. I was like ‘oh, I’m not gonna be another pawn in this movie that dies first or second…” For months, there were loud whispers about the third and final chapter of the beloved Best Man franchise but, according to Sanaa, it’s…not a go just yet. “We don’t have a start date for Best Man because everybody from Terrence to me, Nia, Taye we’re all doing…Regina…we’re all doing different things right now. The script is not quite finished. There’s been a lot of press which I love because it means people are excited but, no, we haven’t filmed it yet so who knows when that’s gonna happen. Fingers crossed.” Of course she touched on how she deals with industry rumors and gossip (that we’ve sometimes posted). “It goes with the territory you just gotta roll with it. I mean, sometimes it gets to you and, yanno, sometimes you laugh, sometimes it’s like UGH! It’s a kick in the stomach but, you know what, it’s part of the territory. I learned a loooong time ago from my mother if they’re not talkin about you then you aint doin nothin” You know we couldn’t let Sanaa go without asking how she stays 40-FINE at 45. “I think that beauty comes from inside and when you’re truly happy and you’re passionate about your life, it shines through. Period, end of story. And obviously we have to do things like take care of ourselves, the more you take care of yourself, the better you feel and the better you look.” Shots Fired premieres TONIGHT on FOX at 8 pm!
TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU BABY GIRL #BOBBIKRISTINABROWN pic.twitter.com/ceRiun1EE9 — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 Bobby Brown Posts Sweet Throwback Photos Of Bobbi Kristina This is so sad. Had she not tragically passed away Bobbi Kristina would have turned 24-years-old on March 4th. Her father Bobby Brown mourned his beloved daughter on Twitter Saturday, posting photos throughout the day. Please go to our new website https://t.co/KXJgeqfzNx and help honor her today and everyday. #stopdomesticviolence pic.twitter.com/zLVKNnXlpH — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 He also posted messages promoting the website for the nonprofit he and his family have established in her name. TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU BABY GIRL #BOBBIKRISTINABROWN pic.twitter.com/By4uyMTAuJ — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 So sad to bury a child. Especially after the tremendous loss of her mother as well. TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU BABY GIRL #BOBBIKRISTINABROWN pic.twitter.com/u58cfziq81 — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 We can’t even imagine how difficult it must be for Bobby. TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU BABY GIRL #BOBBIKRISTINABROWN pic.twitter.com/vAlOpDj0Vl — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 At least he is remembering the good times and making sure her name is carried on to promote positivity. TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU BABY GIRL #BOBBIKRISTINABROWN pic.twitter.com/hX0OkiCuFq — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 R.I.P Bobbi Kris TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU BABY GIRL #BOBBIKRISTINABROWN pic.twitter.com/igev8tiEi8 — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 We know you are reunited with Whitney in Heaven and that brings some degree of comfort to the sad situation. VISIT https://t.co/nUnYfpl67e LIVE SILENT AUCTION NOW #eNough #Stopdomesticviolence #BobbiKristina pic.twitter.com/M5xoBD0DhK — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 Prayers up for Bobby and the Brown family. Tshirts and Buttons available all proceeds to benefit https://t.co/nUnYfpl67e pic.twitter.com/JCeuX9qyMR — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 4, 2017 VISIT US NOW https://t.co/LtwjT6in98 pic.twitter.com/mFa9OmFUBr — BOBBY BROWN (@KingBobbyBrown) March 5, 2017 Twitter
20 Inspiring Images That You Won’t See On TV Black history month is over and the struggle to properly portray Black Americans in white media continues. In the spirit of bringing some positive images to you and yours, we’ve compiled a list of 20 images you won’t find on your favorite Tv channels, or on your explore page. Flip the script to stay woke!
Hate it or love it??? Gabrielle Union Introduces Her Flawless Hair Care Collection After already dominating in movies and television, Gabrielle Union is adding a new entrepreneurial endeavor under her belt. The actress who already sells Vanilla Puddin Chardonnay , has launched her Flawless Haircare line. The line includes products that aim to help women “create ever-changing looks without compromising their hair.” Flawless Haircare offers moisturizing and smoothing shampoos and conditioners, as well as an oil treatment and a hair repair masque. Prices range from $19-$29. Gabby’s also offering special deals on her products, buy two and get a 10% discount, buy 3 and save %15. Her hubby D Wade has since taken to Instagram to help promote Flawless Haircare to his over eight million followers. Gabby’s hair always DOES look great and even under the wigs and weaves she wears, she’s still got a healthy head of hair. Are you buying Gabrielle Union’s Flawless Hair haircare??? Instagram
Dr. Altha Stewart Named First Black President Of American Psychiatric Association Dr. Altha Stewart has been named the FIRST African-American president of the American Psychiatric Association . The doctor will lead the 37,000-member association, a first in the organization’s 173-year-old history according to Memphis Business Journal : Stewart will be the fourth consecutive woman to lead the organization. She will begin her tenure as president-elect in May and become president in May 2018. “My role will be standing at the intersection of race and gender in a national organization,” Stewart said. “It’s a unique position. … It’s an honor. I’m humbled and I’m happy to serve.” Stewart is the chief of Social and Community Psychiatry at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). She was among the first class of women to what is now Christian Brothers University. She graduated from Temple University Medical School and was a resident at Hahnemann University Hospital, both in Philadelphia. Congratulations to Dr. Altha Stewart on this tremendous achievement! #BlackExcellence
Hilarious #RocNationBrunch Memes Roc Nation’s annual pre-Grammys brunch is always a star-studded affair bursting with Black excellence, opulent bag talk and zillions in combined wealth that never fails to inspire updated life goals across the internet. Hit the flip for the funniest memes from the star-studded #RocNationBrunch.
Previously Unrealized Photos Of Pregnant Beyonce Unless you live under a rock…by now you know that Bey is with child(ren) . The Queen is rumored to be somewhere around 4-5 months pregnant…so since October she’s been running around with two of Hov’s blessings in her belly since at least October. AND we’ve seen her and had no idea whatsoever. Hit the flip to check out some of the times we’ve all spotted Bey and had no earthly idea what was going on… Splash/WENN/AKM-GSI/Instagram
Solange Buys 250 Books For Howard Students At Black-Owned Bookstore Solange is for the people! The R&B singer and activist recently visited Sankofa Video Books & Cafe in DC where she bought 250 books for Howard University students and fans. Solange’s Saint Heron IG account revealed she would make the appearance at the black-owned bookstore: #BlackGirlMagic YT/IG
Former Judge Becomes Alabama’s First Female District Attorney 49-year-old Lynneice Washington has become the first black and female district attorney in Alabama reports AL . A longtime Democrat, Washington successfully beat Republican Bill Veitch by a narrow margin. “I am honored,” Washington said. “It has been a humbling experience.” But when she began her campaign more than a year ago she had not even thought of the potential significance if she were elected, Washington said. “I had no clue of the history I was making,” she said. Washington said she stands on the shoulders of others who helped lift her up – those in her faith-based community, her family, and campaign team. “And I promise to make them and my community proud,” she said in an interview Monday with AL.com. C u @ the Fundraiser for Lynneice Washington – Dannon Project Building 7/23/15 @ 5:30 p.m. pic.twitter.com/O4jNicbWrM — Lynneice Washington (@Lynneice4DA) July 20, 2015 #MelaninMagic
