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So Sweet: Husband Makes Black Game Developer Barbie For His Wife Because Mattel Only Sells White Doll

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Husband Makes Black Game Developer Barbie For His Wife A loving husband surprised his wife by turning a Barbie into a little version of her according to ABC News : Marcus Montgomery knew exactly what to get his wife for her birthday after Barbie released its newest career doll — the Game Developer Barbie. Still, when Lisette Titre-Montgomery, his wife of two years and a game developer herself, could only find the doll in one skin tone she decided against getting it. That was until Montgomery had an idea: Purchase a Fashionista Barbie in a darker skin tone and dress her up as Game Developer Barbie. And voilà, problem solved. Montgomery, 42, who is also a game developer, said it only took him about 20 minutes to transform his wife’s Barbie. “The hardest part was getting the doll out of the package,” he told ABC News, adding that he wanted to preserve the package to present his wife with her new doll. Many people online have said that the Oakland, California, man is a genius after he shared now viral photos of his custom creation. But Montgomery said he doesn’t think so. “Let’s be real, mothers across America have been doing this for years,” he said. “My ultimate goal was to make my wife smile. #MarriageGoals Marcus Montogomery

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A Lil Positivity: Homeless Prom Queen Graduates 2 Years Early With Full College Scholarship While Working All Throughout High School

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Homeless Teen Graduates Early With Full Scholarship While a lot of ADULTS would be held back by a devastatingly unfortunate circumstance like homelessness , one DC teenager let it serve as the fuel to push her into academic success — all while holding down a 25-hour per week job and participating in extracurricular activities. Via MailOnline : A homeless Washington teenager managed to graduate high school two years early despite working 25 hours a week winning herself a full scholarship to college. Destyni Tyree was living in the DC Central homeless shelter in Washington DC along with 243 other families when the then 14-year-old’s enrolled into Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. High School. She had been forced out of previous schools when her mother lost her job and had to hand over the keys of the family home because they were no longer able to afford the rent. Within two years, Destyni was able to dramatically turn around her life by applying herself in school. She was appointed captain of the school’s cheerleading squad, earned a 4.0 grade point average, and was voted prom queen. She also secured a full scholarship to Potomac State College of West University University that begins in August. The student managed this despite working for 25 hours a week in an ice cream store. “Quite frankly, I’m just ready to go and live life. I know there’s a better life out there for me. It gets better. If you work hard enough, if you have that drive, if you have that motivation, it gets a lot better. I just time managed. I just wake up and do what I gotta do.” NICE! Congrats to this young girl. We know if she can find success through circumstances like the one she pressed through, there isn’t much she can’t conquer. Facebook

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#BlackGirlMagic: Anika Noni Rose Set To Star And Produce New Shirley Chisholm Biopic

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Anika Noni Rose Set To Star And Produce New Shirley Chisholm Biopic Actress Anika Noni Rose is set to only produce but star in a new biopic about the life and times of politician Shirley Chisholm according to Essence Magazine : A film about Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress, is currently in development and Tony award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose is set to produce and star in the production. According to Shadow & Act, Viola Davis was originally attached to the film when it was first announced in 2010. In an update, Barbara Bullard, a producer on the film, confirmed to the site that Rose is currently set to produce and star. #BlackGirlMagic AP

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Baby Got Back: Sir-Mix-a-Lot Defends Blake Lively’s ‘L.A. Face With An Oakland Booty’ Cheeky Instagram Caption

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Sir-Mix-a-Lot Speaks Out On Blake Lively’s Instagram Caption Controversy We recently reported that actress Blake Lively was still slaying red carpets throughout her latest pregnancy with husband Ryan Reynolds . But a recent post of her prego-style has gotten some social media users calling her a racist and cultural appropriator. The star decided to post up some of the extra curvature that her most recent gut full has given her — with a cheeky caption: As most people born before 1995 know, those are lyrics to Sir Mix-A-Lot’s classic ode to booty, “Baby Got Back.” Seems harmless enough, but nothing in the world of the internet is ever what it seems. Some social media users called Blake out for using the black female form as a punchline , or cultural appropriation of hip-hop slang when she knows nothing of Oakland: So, what does Sir-Mix-a-Lot think of all the controversy? According to Sentinel Land Enterprise : “If what Blake Lively meant by that comment was, ‘Oh my goodness, I’ve gained weight, I look horrible’ — and I doubt that she did — then I’m with the critics,” he said, “But no one in the world is gonna tell me that a woman that wears that dress is thinking that she’s fat. It sounds like to me like she was giving the line props.” Just for the record, she didn’t look anywhere close to horrible. “I think we have to be careful what we wish for as African Americans, because if you say she doesn’t have the right to say that, then how do you expect her at the same time to embrace your beauty?” said Mix-a-Lot. “I think it’s almost a nod of approval, and that was what I wanted. I wanted our idea of beautiful to be accepted.” Were YOU offended by Blake’s caption?

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Congratulations!!! Teen Vogue Makes History By Hiring The Youngest And First Black Editor-In-Chief Ever

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Teen Vogue Hires The Youngest And First Black Editor-In-Chief Ever Teen Vogue has just made some history making news reports NBC News : A historic change-up at Condé Nast: Teen Vogue’s former editor-in-chief Amy Astley has been replaced by Elaine Welteroth, the media group announced Thursday. Welteroth becomes the first African-American to hold the position at the fashion magazine, and the youngest editor-in-chief in Condé Nast history. This is not the first time Welteroth has made headlines, having also served as Teen Vogue’s first African-American beauty director since 2012. Only the second Black editor-in-chief at large in the history of Condé Nast, Welteroth’s experience traces back to Glamour magazine from 2011 to 2012, where she advanced from Beauty writer to Senior Beauty Editor, and her role as the Beauty and Style editor of Ebony magazine from 2008 to 2011. As the youngest person to hold her new title at age 29, Welteroth is joined by two other editors – an unprecedented move for the magazine. The magazine’s Digital Editorial Director, Phillip Picardi will also lead with Welteroth in addition to the Creative Director Marie Suter. #BlackGirlMagic

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Malia Obama Has Chosen A University — She’s Going To…

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Malia Obama Chooses Harvard University Malia Obama’s college selection journey has been highly documented in the media, with speculation flying about where the first daughter would choose to pursue higher education. Well, the White House announced this morning that she has finally made her choice. According to The Washington Post , Malia is somewhat following in her parents’ footsteps and taking her talents to Harvard. However, even though she graduates in just a few weeks, the presidential daughter has decided to take a gap year between high school and college, entering as a freshman in 2017 and graduating with the class of 2021 instead. Though what she plans to do in the meantime remains a mystery for now, she does have a noted interest in film and television, as evidenced by her internships with the CBS series “Extant” and HBO’s “Girls” in recent years…so perhaps she’ll further studies in that area? . Either way, congratulations to Malia! We’re sure her parents are extremely proud… WENN

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Black Girl Magic: Singing Sisters Signed To Beyonce Cover “Down In The DM”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Down In The DM Covered By Chloe & Halle Whoa, these girls are like 2 mini Janelle Monae’s. What do you think of their black rock rendition of Yo Gotti’s song?

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#BlackGirlMagic: ABC President Channing Dungey Becomes First African-American To Head A Major Broadcast Network

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Go black girl, go! Channing Dungey Becomes The Head Of ABC ABC has a new President and she’s making history. Channing Dungey has been tapped to replace ABC Entertainment Chief Paul Lee making her the first African-American to head a broadcast network. A power player, Dungey helped bring ShondaLand hits “Scandal” and “How To Get Away With Murder” to light. Variety reports: Channing Dungey, executive VP of drama at ABC, has been named entertainment president of ABC, replacing Paul Lee, who was ousted in a power struggle with Ben Sherwood, president of Disney/ABC Television. She’s the first African-American person to head programming at a major broadcast network. Dungey will now report directly to Sherwood. “Channing is a gifted leader and a proven magnet for top creative talent, with an impressive record of developing compelling, breakthrough programming that resonates with viewers,” said Sherwood. “We thank Paul for his many accomplishments at ABC and his devotion to the ABC brand, and we wish him continued success in the future.” Dungey, who’s been with the network since 2009 (and its affiliated studio since 2004), is credited with developing many of the Alphabet’s successful dramas, including “Scandal,” “Quantico,” “Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD,” “How to Get Away With Murder” and “American Crime.” Dungey said: “I’m thrilled and humbled that Ben has entrusted me with this tremendous opportunity. And I am truly grateful to Paul for being a valued mentor and friend. I’ve had the great honor of working alongside the talented team at ABC for many years and look forward to starting this exciting new chapter with them.” Amazing! What do YOU think about Channing Dungey’s history making moment????

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