“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

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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 [...]

Black Oscar Gold.. in pictures

Halle Berry made history when she became the first and only black actress to win a Best Actress Oscar, for her work in the 2001 film “Monster’s Ball.” Photo: Kevork Djansezian/AP Photo
It’s time for the 80th Annual Academy Awards show and you can be sure preps have been underway for weeks. Actress Ruby Dee, [...]

First BET Honors Awards 2008.. pictures [Update]

Alicia Keys / Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
From accessatlanta.com - First BET Honors handed out in D.C. ~ “It was a busy weekend for recognizing African-American achievements. Just one night before Atlanta hosted the Trumpet Awards, Black Entertainment Television handed out its first BET Honors in Washington, D.C.”
Alicia Keys was a BET honoree that night for her [...]

Let Your Motto Be Resistance ~ African American Portraits

Dorothy Dandridge, the star of the 1954 film “Carmen Jones.” / Photo: Copyright Halsman Estate/Courtesy National Portrait Gallery
From the washingtonpost.com, a gallery of African American Portraits. Let your motto be resistance.. I like that. To let your motto represent you, your character and beliefs. My motto, which I’ve had for a very long time, [...]

The 39th NAACP Image Awards 2008.. in pictures

Denzel Washington / Photo: Kevork Djansezian/AP
From accessatlanta.com ~ It was a who’s who as the 2008 NAACP Image Awards got under way on Thursday in Los Angeles. The awards recognize achievement in film, television and music.. funny man D.L. Hughley played hosts.
Singer Aretha Franklin was honored with the Vanguard award, Ruby Dee was awarded [...]

Aretha Franklin ~ queen of soul honored.. pictures

Photo: Mark J. Terrill / AP
The MusiCares Foundation took time to honor the legendary queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, as its Person of the Year. Lady Soul was recogized for her achievements as a musician and for her philanthropic work in the Detroit area. Of course the stars turned out as well to pay tribute, [...]

Serena Williams ~ her own style, own substance.. pictures

2008 Australian Open ~ Serena Williams / Jelena Jankovic, 6-3, 6-4 / Photo: Julian Abram Wainwright/European Pressphoto Agency
Altho Serena Williams had a bad day at the office and suffered a loss at the 2008 Australian Open, she still has her own style and substance. From nytimes.com ~
“MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams, a surprise winner [...]

In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ 2008.. pictures

From ajc.com and newsweek.com, we are happy and sadden as we remember and celebrate a truly great man.

The Trumpet Awards.. in pictures

Samuel L. Jackson / Photo: JENNI GIRTMAN / STAFF
The 16th annual Trumpet Awards, an event that highlights African-American champions from all walks of life, got down to biz at the Atlanta Civic Center on Sunday. Samuel L. Jackson hosted the ceremony, from accessatlanta.com.
Performers included India Arie, Keith Sweat, Melvin Williams, Lalah Hathaway and Michael [...]

Laila Ali ~ raw beauty & skills.. in pictures

Photo: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images
In todays celebrity spotlight, we profile the lovely Laila Ali, daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Not only does she have boxing skills but she can dance too as seen on season 4 of “Dancing With The Stars.” From showbuzz.cbsnews.com ~ Lovely Laila.