Shine Like Glitter, Serve Like Gumbo
February 24, 2017 (New York, NY) – ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, proudly honored remarkable moments and performers in film and television at yesterday’s 10th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards & Gala. Honoring Hollywood’s “Next Generation” the 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards were presented to Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, […]
Celebrities and guests were invited to celebrate the NBA All-Star Weekend at an after party hosted by Jack Daniel’s at the Port of New Orleans. Themed guest rooms were the highlight of the evening, as attendees participated in fun station activities at the Jack Daniel’s House No. 7. Partygoers explored an NBA dressing room and […]
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Producer Will Packer (Ride Along and Think Like a Man franchises, Almost Christmas) presents Girls Trip, a new comedy from director/producer Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man franchise, Barbershop: The Next Cut). A film of this nature is long overdue. Many women over the years frequent the Essence Music Festival as an annual excursion to unwind […]
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GlitterandGumbo.com received an invite-only opportunity to watch the lovely Taylor Swift headline her first DIRECTV NOW Super Saturday Night and it was amazing. DIRECTV NOW Super Saturday Night, which was held this year at Club Nomadic in Houston, TX, has become known as the crown jewel of parties leading up to the Big Game. Club […]
Episode three of Being Mary Jane will air tonight, Tuesday, January 31st at 10pm ET on BET. In the all-new episode, an interview with a fiery reality star (Cardi B) makes Mary Jane a social media sensation meanwhile, things rapidly heat up with Lee Truitt (Chiké Okonkwo). Watch an exclusive clip below.This is going to […]
Every year I look forward to seeing these amazing women embrace and uplift one another for the journey ahead. The next generation is here and we hear their voices now, more than ever. Read below to learn more about this prestigious Essence event that will be held during the week of the Oscars. ______________________________________________ Time […]
Rapper Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott is back! Oh, how we have missed you. View the video to her brand new single “I’m Better” featuring Lamb. The creative artistry, originality, and sound that Missy brings are unparalleled. The costuming and theatrics are superb too. The exercise ball routine is bananas! Enjoy.
I am a fan of Anika Noni Rose and her work. It’s great to see her land a feature role that will allow her to shine as the bright star she already is. The new drama series ‘The Quad’ airing on BET Networks February 1 at 10 PM ET will feature Anika Noni Rose as […]