I went to a screening of the documentary, I AM. It was written and directed by Tom Shadyac, a Hollywood director whose projects include Ace Ventura, The Nutty Professor and Bruce Almighty.

The film is about Shadyac's journey after battling a serious case of post-concussion syndrome caused by a...

In an unprecedented move, BET has resurrected the popular and formerly canceled sitcom, The Game, and debuts its fourth season. Creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil, and husband Salim Akil, who also directs and writes for the show owe it...

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) launched successfully, ranking third after the networks ESPN and USA among women in the age range of 25-54 during its first block of primetime programming. This debut dispelled speculation that Winfrey wouldn't be able to pull off this major media event, and is an impressive...

While watching the 2010 Soul Train Awards, which was simultaneously broadcast on BET and Centric, an offshoot of BET networks, first I wondered, "Why is there still a Soul Train Awards show if Soul Train isn't on the air anymore?" and secondly, "Why is R-uh Kelly not only performing, but...

I watched NBC's Undercovers. (Sigh), this chocolate covered Hart to Hart was a major disappointment. I can't comment on the premiere episode's plot because I couldn't bring myself to care enough to pay enough attention. Sorry but even Boris Kodjoe isn't...

Recently we learned that Fantasia, American Idol winner turned R&B star attempted to commit suicide by overdosing on aspirin and sleeping aids. In an explanation Fantasia stated, "I just wanted out. I was tired of people doing me wrong... I was tired....

It was recently announced that Essence magazine, a lifestyle and fashion publication for black women has hired a new fashion director. Okay, nothing earth shattering here until readers learned that the new woman in charge of dictating style to black women, Ellianna...

Yep, Mel Gibson goes off again. In 2006 he was defaming Jewish people, and now he's moved on to black folks. He's allegedly been taped verbally attacking his baby-momma, Oksana Grigorieva. Apparently they're in a nasty dispute where she's claiming that Gibson...

Ron Artest, forward for the LA Lakers, thanked his therapist for helping him relax in order to be a key player who assisted the team clinch the NBA championship. Interesting, most black folks who win anything thank God. Thanking a therapist...

Kim Porter, (Diddy's "baby-momma"), is catching fire because she's pictured kissing her teenage son, Quincy on the mouth, which some say in inappropriate. This got me thinking. Does this kind of mother-son affection subconsciously create skewed ideals of what a young man begins to look for in his mates? Is...

The media has waged a war on single black women. Historically black women have been portrayed as ignorant, loud, lascivious and harsh toned, swivel-necked hens. We've also been depicted as intimidating and unapproachable figures. Now the media is attacking us for being single. According to the media if you're a...

That's right BET has finally made a power move! It's been reported that cable network BET, (Black Entertainment Television), has acquired the rights to "The Game", a black sitcom created by Mara Brock Akil, about professional football players that...

President Obama has achieved what no other President has been able to by getting the health care reform bill passed. Agree or disagree, "that's gangsta!" So can a brotha finally get some respect? For that matter, can black people in general get...