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Michael B. Jordan is Breaking Out On the Scene Once Again!

Source: GQ

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Michael B. Jordan is by far one of the best young, black actors in Hollywood.  He is best known for his breakout role in the hit series, The Wire.  He most recently stole hearts in the gripping film, Fruitvale Station where he depicted Oscar Grant; a young black man who was wrongfully shot and killed by transit police in the Bay Area.  GQ has honored Michael as Breakout Man of the Year; a very well-deserved honor.

The GQ article describes his iconic work and the pain felt around the world when his character was killed off in The Wire.  It states:

Now, again, a few earnest souls in our film industry are taking steps from the beaten path to present the human-scale cost of our racial pathology. And the right actor is again required to take a bullet in such a way that we will feel the loss in all of its intricate detail.

No surprise who gets the call. Now Michael B. Jordan, an actor honed by a decade of meaningful work, turns in a performance that surrounds the doomed Oscar Grant, making him seem idiosyncratic yet average, ordinary yet precious. That’s the power of Fruitvale.

Click here to read the full article.

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Singers Can Be Models Too and Ciara Proves That in GQ!

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There’s nothing more breathtaking than beautiful people captured in time via an amazing photograph.  Let’s just say, Ciara’s latest photo shoot for GQ Magazine is HOT, HOT, HOT!  Shot by the Gomillion and Leupold photography team, justice was once again given to Ciara’s picture-perfect sculpture.  Check out her latest photos:

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Solange Knowles Proves She Can Find Success On Her Own

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It must be tiring for Solange to constantly be compared to her powerhouse sister Beyoncé.  For years, Solange has been proving critics wrong by remaining on her own path and creating her very own brand that stands out.  I’ve always respected her ability to not only handle the criticism gracefully, but to also create artistic masterpieces through music and fashion.  Solange’s latest achievement is being named an Art Director and Creative Consultant for mega footwear brand Puma.  She has proven that originality and individuality will get you far!  Check out how she feels about her new role by reading her recent Facebook post:

After years of art directing my own projects and visuals, including music videos, photo shoots, album artwork and web content among many others, I am extremely excited to announce that I am now able to apply my passion for all things design into my new roll as an Art Director for the iconic PUMA!!!

It is in my new role that I am able to express my love for not only design but the conception of creative ideas, and the execution of them by curating amazingly talented teams. I’ve had so much fun producing special content, ad campaigns, events, and working alongside the awesome Puma team with some of my favorite emerging artists, photographers, graphic designers to create activations that really celebrates both mine and PUMA’s approach and philosophies.

Over the summer, I paired four incredible designers (GERLAN, WILLIAM OKPO, HISHAM BAROOCHA) to interpret a personal favorite of mine, the classic Puma Disc. Each designer incorporated and infused it with their own distinctive aesthetic to present our collection, “GIRLS OF BLAZE”, inspired by the sights and sounds of Brazil. I couldn’t be more excited about the results. The shit is wild, and come February I hope you will be just as in love as I am. This has been a dream job, and the ride has just begun!

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*Video* Kanye West “Bound 2”

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This just so happens to be my favorite track off of the Yeezus album!  Kanye West paid a visit to the Ellen Show and premiered his new video for Bound 2.  The  video…well, I will let you all judge for yourself, but it features Kim Kardashian who appears to be topless for the entire thing.  Check it out!

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*Video* Rihanna “What Now”

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Rihanna certainly stretches the boundaries in her latest video, What Now.  As she grows musically and artistically, her work is becoming more abstract, which I think is actually nice to see.  It’s certainly a fresh of breath air and a break from one dimensional videos that are making the cut these days.  Kudos to Rihanna!  Check out the video and enjoy!

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The Best Man Holiday…Here’s What I Think!

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Straight and to the point…go see it!  It is so refreshing to see a great black film with good actors and a strong storyline.  There were some surprises that I don’t want to give away, but know that all of your emotions will be tugged at.  Also, Morris Chestnut…YAASSSS HONEY!  He did an amazing job and looked as though he was in the best shape of his life (ladies, trust me…you don’t want to miss it)!  His roles are usually static with no real emotion, but he did some of his best work in The Best Man Holiday.

Normally, a sequel doesn’t hold up as well as the first, but in this case it is just as good, if not better.  Please go support the film and also if you’ve already seen it, let us know what you think!

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*Explicit* Tyson Beckford Makes a Bold Move in Latest Shoot!

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Famed male model, Tyson Beckford, recently posed for OOB Magazine, with photographer Rodolfo Martinez, and boy did he make a statement.  He did what most male models may be hesitant to do and that’s pose completely nude with transgender model, Ines Rau.  This is a warning that the following photos, while beautiful and artistic, are nude shots.

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Holidays Can Be Tough for My Dreamers Out There!

It seems like this year has flown by!  The Holidays are creeping up and we’re right back to shopping, traveling and eating good food.  However, what about the folks who aren’t where they want to be in life?  What if the end of 2013 is just a reminder that you haven’t accomplished all of your goals?  Well, speaking from experience, as someone who hasn’t accomplished everything just yet, I know the feeling.  It’s tough to know that you still have so far to go, but that shouldn’t be a discouragement.

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This Holiday, realign yourself and make a list of everything you still have to tackle and maybe set at least one or two new goals for yourself.  Sometimes it’s hard to live in the moment and enjoy the holiday cheer, but try your best because most of your strength, support and drive will be rooted in your family and friends.  Don’t let a timeline determine your level of success, instead just keep trucking along and remain as focused as possible.

So, do me a favor…when you go home for Christmas or Thanksgiving or New Years or whatever you celebrate in your culture, help set the dinner table, help mom or dad cook the food, buy some mistletoe, put some holiday music on, do something to get involved and allow yourself to have some fun.  We all have goals in life and one of them should be to enjoy the precious time that we have with family and friends.

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