Remembering Michael Jackson.. in pictures

From the indiatimes.com – We pay honor to a man who is considered by some to be the greatest entertainer in the world, taken from us on June 25, ‘09, much too soon, may he rest in peace.

Election 2008 Videos and Photos

The time for change is now.. yes we can! From the washingtonpost.com -

BET Hip Hop Awards 2008 ~ Black Carpet Pre Show ~ Game On.. pictures

The BET Hip Hop Awards aired in my hood last night, and as the theme says.. Game On! Check out all of the action from photos, videos, highlights, performers, winners and more. Be sure to check out the P.O.V. Blog (Behind The Scenes With LOWKEY), more pictures. Okay, so check it out.. from bet.com/special -

Halle Berry Is the Sexiest Woman Alive 2008.. pictures

This according to the men’s magazine Esquire, from news.com.au -
“HALLE Berry may be a mummy of a certain age, but the men’s magazine Esquire says the Oscar-winning actress is still the Sexiest Woman Alive.
In an article posted on Tuesday on the magazine’s website, Berry poses in a parody of a 2000 cover photograph of former [...]

BET Awards 2008 ~ June.. pictures & more

Alright people, I’m on the Wednesday hump, are you ready to get your swagger on? The BET Awards was the place to be, but if you couldn’t be there, tv was the next best thing . It was off the chain! From the red carpet, to the performances and winners, to the after [...]

Black Models: Rare but regal.. pictures

Beverly Johnson broke ground in 1976 by becoming the first black model to appear on the cover of Cosmopolitan. Two years before that, she was the first black woman to grace the cover of American Vogue /PHOTO: HEARST
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Beautiful Is Beautiful ~ Italian Vogue.. pictures

PHOTO: Steven Meisel for Italian Vogue
From the nytimes.com -
“Racial prejudice in the fashion industry has long persisted because of tokenism and lookism. For the July issue of Italian Vogue, Steven Meisel, one of the most influential photographers in fashion, has photographed only black models. Naomi Campbell is featured in one of these images.”

BET’s Fashion Blackout- Black Models Take Center Stage..preview pictures

Airing tonight, Thursday, May 29th at 8:30 p.m. – (ET/PT), check local station.
Fashion people will not want to miss this event. Looks like it will be in line with “BET’s Rip The Runway.” The question seems to be is the fashion world forgetting about the models of color? Check it out, from bet.com -
“BET [...]

Indian cricket boss bans black dancers.. picture article

Team Dancers
Excuse me people, I tend to call it the way I see it. If I may be so bold, to put it bluntly.. if it smells like sh*t, then it must be sh*t! Racism is alive and well in 2008 – From thesun.co.uk -
“A HUGE race row has broken out in India after [...]

“Diddy” Arrives ~ Hollywood Walk of Fame.. pictures

The star makes it official: Sean “Diddy” Combs has arrived in Hollywood. Newly minted on the Walk of Fame / PHOTO: Reed Saxon/AP
Sean “Diddy” Combs joins other stars (officially), on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is among some of the very best in their fields. Actress Angela Bassett, Will Smith, the lovely ladies [...]

Mary J. Blige & Jay-Z: Heart of the City Tour.. pictures

ALL PHOTOS: ROBB D. COHEN/ WWW.ROBBSPHOTOS.COM
The ATL music scene was kickin’ Tuesday night as the multi-Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige & legendary rapper Jay-Z rocked the sold-out house at the Philips Arena.. from accessatlanta.com -
The co-headlining tour, which is dubbed ‘Mary J. Blige & Jay-Z: Heart of the City,’ was touted in a press [...]

Mariah passes Elvis for most No. 1 hits.. pictures

A new month and I’m still getting back in the mix. My girl Mariah is doing her thing in music and that’s good. From accessatlanta.com -
With her 18th chart-topper, “Touch My Body,” MARIAH CAREY now has had more No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 than anyone except …

NC Film Festival to Honor Pam Grier.. pictures

PHOTO: AP
Movie icon Pam Grier, old school may remember her as Coffy, Foxy Brown, Friday Foster or Jackie Brown, will be honored at the North Carolina film festival next month. I’m glad to see this sister getting some recognition and is still in the game. From accessatlanta.com -
PAM GRIER will forever be known as [...]

First Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.. pictures

Michelle Ebanks, President Essence Communications Inc. and Legend Award recipient Ruby Dee / Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Essence
In a celebration of Black women in Hollywood, The Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon and Awards, presented by Lexus, were held at the Beverly Hills Hotel and man do it look like they had big fun.. [...]

India.Arie: Outspoken, vibrant artist.. pictures

Photo: MARK J. TERRILL / AP
From accessatlanta.com, my girl, India.Arie..
Singer India.Arie is known for her soulful music, her expressive clothing, her political statements and her main prop — her guitar. Arie grew up in and still lives in Atlanta — and recently made an appearance at January’s Trumpet Awards. A month later, though, she [...]

BET’s ‘Rip the Runway’.. in pictures

Black Entertainment Television ~ ‘Rip the Runway’ was a mix of style, fashion, and music. The fashion extravaganza kicked it in New York and is set to air Tuesday March 4th 2008 – check local stations. The show was hosted by rapper Nelly and actress Lauren London, Sean “Diddy” Combs was the executive producer. From [...]

Janet Jackson ~ on GMA Feb 08.. pictures

Photo: Peter Kramer / AP
I was off the grid again yesterday and this whole scene has been a real hassle. More problems exist and expecting to be off the grid again because of electrical problems so post may be a little behind in some areas, bare with me please, thanks.
From accessatlanta.com -
Singer and actress [...]