(ThyBlackMan.com) It appears that another celebrity couple has joined the ranks of reality television. Today I had the opportunity to watch the Wendy William’s Show. Her guests were Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. aka, the rapper T.I. and Tameka Cottle, better known as Tiny, of the former R and B group ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Conrad Murray is sentenced to 4 years in prison. The judge refused to give him probation because Conrad Murray showed no remorse for his part in Michael Jackson’s death. But because of California’s overcrowded prison problem Dr. Conrad Murray most likely will not serve his complete prison term. He’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The dudes from the ATL grew up eating fish and grits. Fish and chips were a common childhood fare for the lads from Liverpool. Both groups became famous for songs with similarly affirmative refrains: The “Yeah, yeah, yeah” of the Liverpudlians is translated to “O-yea-yer” in ATLien speak. I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tyler Perry must have been on a drug called “All About Me” when he wrote his open letter to defend the choice of Kim Kardashian for his upcoming movie, “The Marriage Counselor. “ I truly believe Tyler Perry should have the right to cast as he pleases for his movie ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Two very big pop stars released albums this week, and while tradition would have had most of us pitting one album against the other, these two couldn’t be more different — Rihanna’s Talk That Talk and Mary J. Blige’s My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act I). Is it possible ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Rap legend Heavy D passed away at the age of 44, and it was one of the most unexpected incidents to have occurred. There has been an outpouring of condolences and support towards the rapper, and it’s understandable. Heavy D appeared to be a standup guy with Grade A ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dear Tyler Perry, I have never been concerned with gaining favor with celebrities or undeservedly denigrating one’s work. I have always prided myself on putting my community first, even when doing so has been unpopular and frankly unappreciated by members of that same community. So understand that my letter ...
(ThyBlackMan.com “Jerry Sandusky’s bizarre answer about young boys, reminded me of when @Toure asked R Kelly abt young girls,” Jemele Hill tweeted after Bob Costas’s disturbing interview with the accused pedophile. In the R. Kelly interview, following the singer’s acquittal on child pornography charges, Toure asked the question “Do you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The African-American entertainment community has been not-so-quietly bubbling about director Tyler Perry’s decision to cast reality TV star Kim Kardashian in the upcoming movie, The Marriage Counselor. The obvious irony of the film title aside; purportedly Tyler fans generally and Black actresses specifically are none-too-pleased how Kardashian has further ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While driving home yesterday, I received an urgent phone call from someone seeking confirmation that one of hip-hop’s most successful and revered artists, Heavy D had passed away. She assumed that I would be a reliable source because in addition to being a fan of his classic hits such ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As I was driving through the South Side of Chicago last week, I was simply amazed at the staggering number of Black gang members I saw posted up on street corners, porches and in front of businesses. These young Black men and women are hardened “front line gang members” ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Drake’s sophomore album is really his first album if you consider that Thank Me Later was a rush job. Now that he’s actually put a quality album together, we can finally thank him.. Rap Genius got the exclusive on the Take Care’s lyrics (Drake loves Rap Genius, says it’s ...