Amy Winehouse’s death from alcohol poisoning at the age of 27, during the summer of 2011, was a devastating blow to her legions of fans who had accepted the hope that she would always woo us with her flawless tone and charismatic renderings.
On the heels of the epic success of Furious 7, which has amazingly grossed over $1 billion worldwide, a feat that was achieved within 17 days of its release, making it the only film in history to do so, star and producer, Vin Diesel, made an announcement that most have been anticipating.
Universal Studios asked Paul Walker what he wanted to do next after he proved his worth by eclipsing the star power of designated ingenue, Joshua Jackson in The Skulls. It was obvious that Walker, who by then had paid his dues as a child actor, was a million dollar baby, and the studio honchos were desperate to propel their latest discovery.
Spike Lee will back to helm another undoubtedly controversial film and Amazon Studios is already onboard to produce.
Despite the revelations of Ferguson and the unfair outcome of the Eric Garner trial, the murderous rage of white cops continues to breed tragic results.
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The late poet extraordinaire, Maya Angelou was feted in DC on Tuesday during a ceremony that officially unveiled a stamp that was initiated in her honor. The affair was attended by the likes of Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey as both ladies gave stirring speeches to remind us why Angelou is worthy of being added to a revered American institution.
Furious 7 is shattering the box office and surpassing the expectations of even the most optimistic insiders who have been forced to recede their numerical quotes.
Furious 7 is officially the IT movie of 2015. There is no way around it. Aside from the gorgeous multi-ethnic cast and the global trotting, The Fast and the Furious franchise was born of the basic essentials; the love of fast cars, adventure, and most of all family.
For the May cover of Harper’s Bazaar, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o is back to remind us why she become the ambassador of what many describe as a the “new face of beauty”.
There are not many moments in pop culture that can be recalled with absolute certainty, but for reasons that are obvious, when 1998’s Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was unleashed, those of us who were lucky enough to indulge, will never forget the realization that we were witnessing a cultural event that would shift the landscape of what was once the blueprint for the three main genres – R&B, Hip-hop and Soul.