Source: CNN.com
This is super sad since I grew up on the popular animated film, Who Framed Rodger Rabbit. Bob Hoskins was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012 and lost a battle with pneumonia on Tuesday night. Hoskins was 71 and will certainly be missed by many!
I really wanted to post this sooner because I was in such awe looking at how beautiful Ciara is, but time did not permit. Either way, here are some recent pics from her W Magazine shoot. SOOOO PRETTY!
Earlier this week it was announced that young actress, Keke Palmer, is entering into a new niche within the entertainment industry. Come July, Keke will be the youngest talk show host! BET will be launching The Keke Palmer Project, which is going to be geared towards young adults, addressing real issues. The inspiration for having her own talk show stems from the encouragement of her fans after Keke began posting inspirational quotes on her Twitter page.
She explains:
I come from a very small, poor town just outside of the Chicago area and I know what it’s like to dream and accomplish some of your goals, but I would never want to do a show where I am preaching to anyone because I do not like being preached at…
I love sharing news like this, as it can really inspire others to dream big. I especially like to highlight when black women are doing big things because not enough praise is given in the media. Congrats, Keke and continue to be a positive role model for not only young people, but also for men and women of all ages!
Source: Yosra El-Essawy/Chime for Change/Getty Images; Stadium: Hoberman Collection/UID/Getty Images
What more can this power couple do to expand their brand and increase their net worth? That’s right! Do a 20 city stadium tour that could possibly be record breaking. I had the pleasure of attending Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake’s Legends of the Summer stadium tour in Philly. It was AMAZING! Well, fans may get the chance to experience great music and excitement once again if the rumors are true about Jay and Bey coming together for something epic. Live Nation hasn’t confirmed any of the buzz yet, but there could be some truth to the rumor and if it goes down, I’ll be there! More updates will be coming soon!
There is no beating around the bush when discussing Beyoncé’s highly sexual lyrics and videos (i.e., Partition) and she has no problem explaining why she doesn’t care what the critics say. If we thought that she was on a feminist trip, we were right!
Beyoncé tells Out, “There is a double standard when it comes to sexuality that still persists. Men are free and women are not.”
Many find it hard to accept this newfound female power since much of her career started with open expressions of faith, religion and her love for the Lord. Is she crossing a boundary or is she simply showing the world that you can be who you want to be?
Beyoncé goes on to explain, “There is unbelievable power in ownership and women should own their sexuality.”
She also explains her support for the LGBT community:
I’m very happy if my words can ever inspire or empower someone who considers themselves an oppressed minority.
People may not like her new platform, but she’s showing everyone that anyone can have a voice and a chance to make a difference. Her plan seems to be working because her latest album has certainly created the type of buzz she needs to get her message of equality and sexual power out to a nation.
The latest issue of Out will be on stands within the next month.
Say what you want, but this is one gorgeous couple! I don’t care to dish on any of their drama; I just love to see interracial unions. It’s especially exciting to see a prestigious publication such as Vogue, embrace the beauty as well. Check out a few photos from the April issue of Vogue, which features Kim Kardashian and Kanye West!
I know, I know…who really cares about Robin Thicke and Paula Patton separating after 20 years of being together? I do! I really, really do! I don’t know them, but given their celebrity status, we all get to see their marriage falling apart due to infidelity. But, instead of JUST focusing on Robin and Paula, I’ll speak on a broader level.
Cheating isn’t an easy thing to get over, but there are some men and women who forgive indiscretions; I’ve done it before. Does being in the public eye change anything? No matter what, it’s hard! I can only imagine what it would be like to be cheated on by a spouse; that has to feel like the ultimate betrayal. I pray that Robin Thicke and Paula Patton can find their way back to one another and work through their issues. However, knowing what it’s like to try and rebuild trust, it won’t be easy. Would you take someone back after being cheated on?
While you think on that last question, check out a snippet from Robin Thicke’s performance at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. He sweetly dedicates his Lost Without You performance to Paula and openly admits that he is “trying to get his girl back!”
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