Vh1 basketball wives, Tami Roman Twitter and Shaunie O’Neal drama.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Some very strange things happened in my life this week. Things that turned my whole world upside down.  It was a time when wrong became right and the sun revolved around the moon in a counter-clockwise fashion.  It was a week when the “Vh1 basketball wives” actually decided to act like they’ve got some damn sense and I just... [Read more...]

Donna Summer Dies At 63.

(ThyBlackMan.com) On May 17th the world lost another iconic performer from the music industry. According to The Associated Press Summer died of cancer Thursday morning in Naples, Florida. Her family released a statement saying they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.” Donna Summer passed at the age of... [Read more...]

Is Brian Looking For A Comeback?

(ThyBlackMan.com) Brain McKnight is a sexy and talented balladeer that leaves some women grinning from ear to ear after hearing his melodic songs as he performs on stage.  Since coming on the scene in 1992 with the release of his first self-titled album Brian McKnight, McKnight has recorded numerous other chart toppers. Brian McKnight is a multi-talented... [Read more...]

Jason Woods, Surrounded by Giants.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Jason Woods is no stranger to the concept of documentation. Through photography, he takes snapshots of humanity and records its effects with a click of a button. Since the early 90s, Woods has been collecting, documenting, studying and making a name for his artistry. Doubling as one of the hottest DJ’s in Houston, Woods is even... [Read more...]

Rick Ross The Maybach Man.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Typically named ‘the best rapper over 200 pounds’ for his large girth, Rick Ross has recently transformed himself into a solid businessman. Musically, he’s always been talented. No, it’s not a wake up call. We’ve been entertained by Rick Ross for years now, starting in 2006 when he dropped his classic debut ‘Port of Miami’,... [Read more...]

Is Beyonce Getting Her GED?

(ThyBlackMan.com) It appears that anything and everything revolving around Beyonce is hot. Everyone wants a part of whatever Beyonce is doing. Rather it’s positive or negative people want to know everything there is to know about the woman Beyoncé.  There was the hushed hushed marriage of her and hubby Jay Z that went under the radar until after... [Read more...]

Blue Ivy Carter, Yes Beyonce Outstanding Journalism Award, No Joke.

(ThyBlackMan.com) It appears that fame can achieve almost anything.  This fact is proven clearly by the decision of the New York Association of Black Journalists to give a writing award to Beyonce Knowles on May 15 of this year.  Beyonce is being rewarded for her article “Eat, Play, Love,” which appeared in Essence in 2011.   In the article,... [Read more...]

5 Things: VH1 Basketball Wives, Jerry Springer Show so alike.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week, I wrote an article proclaiming the “outstanding” television drama,“VH1 Basketball Wives,” to be the “New Jerry Springer Show.”  Some people didn’t quite see where the analogy fit, but since that time, a few sites — including The Grio — have seen the light and run similar pieces, so I must be on to something. To... [Read more...]

98.7 KISS FM, 107.5 WBLS Merge in NYC.

(ThyBlackMan.com) The African-American radio audience in the New York City region was shocked yesterday when they learned that two iconic radio stations and longtime rivals, WRKS-FM (98.7 KISS-FM) and WBLS-FM (107.5 BLS), would merge on Monday. The singular station – WBLS-FM – signals the end of 98.7 KISS-FM and brings to a close a storied chapter... [Read more...]

Video Vixen Melyssa Ford guest speaker at NAACP Convention.

(ThyBlackMan.com) You can imagine the shock in my face when I saw a recent invitation to the Leadership 500 Summit, sponsored by the NAACP.  On the list of featured attendees was video vixen Melyssa Ford, whose website shows that she enjoys “leading” young women to make money with their body parts.  Also on the list were representatives of Wells... [Read more...]

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