BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: As of July 2022, I received a letter via mail stating my student loans are forgiven and I am free from student loan debt! Hallelujah. One day in college, my journalism professor began his lecture with news of the hottest scandal on campus occurring and asked for any interview takers. He warned […]
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“The Real Housewives of Atlanta Porsha’s Family Matters” Non-Spoiler Review
Suppose you’re an avid viewer and fan of the Real Housewives of Atlanta series on the BRAVO television network. If so, it’s no secret that Porsha Williams’ engagement to Simon Guobadia became an uproar in May 2021 when the internet, airwaves, and television screens abruptly spread with opinions concerning this astonishing announcement. Read here for […]
The 16th Annual “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” Premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” returns with more star power on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on BET. A newly announced lineup of performers includes Young Thug, Gunna, Bia, Lil Jon, Baby Keem, and Isaiah Rashad. Hip Hop powerhouses Trina, Jermaine Dupri, and Remy Ma, alongside R&B superstar Tank, are slated to present. Rap legend Big Daddy […]
African American Literary Awards Will Honor Late Author, Eric Jerome Dickey
Yvette Hayward, President and Producer of the African American Literary Awards (AALAS) announces that the 17th Annual African American Literary Awards will be virtually celebrated for the 2nd year in a row on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 7:00pm. Due to the pandemic, the awards show will be held via Zoom and streamed via Streamyard […]
A Civil Conversation
What do you do when you place a bet on someone, and you lose? Do you blame yourself and your actions? Or do you question the person who appeared to have your best interests at heart yet failed to deliver your dreams as promised? If you haven’t been hiding under a rock lately, notable media […]
NFL Opener Week: Tampa Bay vs. Dallas Kickoff Events
NFL NEWS In the lead up to the Dallas – Tampa Bay Kickoff game in Tampa on Thursday, September 9, the NFL will host a series of community and service events to celebrate the start of the league’s long-awaited season. From local efforts to fight hunger, events that honor our military members, and community greening projects, […]
The 9th Annual Pure Heat Community Festival Will Honor Da Brat & Jessica “Judy” Dupart
As a highlight to celebrate Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride weekend, on Sunday, September 5, 2021 the 9th Annual Pure Heat Community Festival will honor veteran hip-hop artist and two-time GRAMMY Award-nominee, Da Brat, and her fiancé Jessica “Judy” Dupart. the multi-millionaire business owner and CEO of Kaleidoscope hair products. “I’m super excited about being honored […]
New Fox Drama Series “OUR KIND OF PEOPLE” Premieres September 21st
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically acclaimed book, “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,” the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful black elite have come to play for over 50 years. From writer and executive producer […]
“RESPECT” LA Premiere
Jennifer Hudson is ready to show the world the true essence of the one and only Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, through the biopic film RESPECT arriving in theaters on August 13, 2021. Last night at the Los Angeles premiere, the cast, crew, writers, and directors adorned the Black carpet to showcase the beauty and […]
FREE GUY Advance Screening Passes
Glitter&Gumbo is partnering with Twentieth Century Studios’ to offer free advance screening passes to view the new adventure-comedy FREE GUY starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi. The screening will be held in a Houston, Texas theater on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 PM. GRAB YOUR PASSES […]