ANGELA BASSETT IN THE ART OF GETTING READY FOR THE RED CARPET

ANGELA BASSETT HAS JUST RECENTLY WRAPPED PRODUCTION AS FIRST TIME DIRECTOR ON WHITNEY ABOUT THE LIFE OF WHITNEY HOUSTON.

BEACHY

TV ONE PRESENTS GIRLFRIENDS GETAWAY ON AUGUST 30TH

*Garcelle Beauvais, Terri J. Vaughn, Malinda Williams and Essence Atkins are starring in a TV One original film, “Girlfriends’ Getaway.” A recent sneak peek of the film has been released, and let’s just say there will be big laughs and even bigger drama. The premise of the film is built around four friends who go on vacation together, but during this time, one of them gets dumped — guaranteeing that bigger drama. The ladies’ dream trip to Trinidad turns into a disastrous nightmare with too much turn up and a few crazy antics — guaranteeing those big laughs. “As summer winds down this Labor Day weekend, we are excited to bring this hilarious and fun film to our audience to serve as a reminder to appreciate our friendships every day,” said D’Angela Proctor, SVP of Programming and Production for TV One. The dramedy will air on TV One on August 30. Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/08/tv-ones-girlfriends-getaway-features-big-laughs-bigger-drama-sneak-peek/#AS9cuE9WZQSoLHP6.99

IDRIS ELBA COVERS DETAILS MAGAZINE

41-year-old actor Idris Elba is getting his due. And our fave British import is talking about what got him there and his work ethic as a professional and a dad (to both daughter Isan and baby boy Winston). From working the door as a bouncer at nightclubs...to this. On his DJ, rapper, actor multiple personalities: "All these things I do come from the same place. When I'm rapping, it's kind of like this character that I put on. It's a character who can write songs and lyrics really easily, so therefore I can stand up and do it too. Acting is definitely jumping into someone's personality." On his extremely hectic and "random" life as a global star...and a dad: "I flew in yesterday from Ghana to do a one-day shoot here [in L.A.]...Twenty-four hours ago, I was in Africa doing something very different, and 24 hours from now, I'll be back home in London with my family in a completely different environment. And next week, I'm gonna be in front of a bunch of people playing music in Ibiza." "It's very, very random, but part of me is used to it," he says. "It's become my life's pattern. And I think I've always been this way—this variedness is a part of my personality. I'm not schizophrenic or anything, but literally one day to the next, I can become very different people." On reinventing himself: “I’ve been that guy for a while, where people recognize me but they’re not sure why. I’d done a lot of popcorn films, but the reinvention came when I decided to do more of the character-driven stuff that won’t be seen by as many people. But it makes people start to realize, ‘Wait a second, this guy is that guy.’” On being a selective actor: “It’s hard not to sound disgruntled sometimes as an actor.” [..] “Look, I know that I work a lot, but I’d prefer to wait sometimes because I don’t want to just do rubbish films anymore or characters that anyone can play.” Check out more of Idris Elba article in Details Magazine

USHER GOOD KISSER

THIS USHER SONG HAS BEEN ON HEAVY ROTATION IN MY MIND. SO I THOUGH YOU SHOULD HEAR IT TOO.

HAPPY PLACE

NAOMI COVERS VIETNAM HARPERS BAZAAR

NAOMI CAMPBELL IS FLAWLESS. SHE IS IN HER FORTIES AND STILL COMMANDING COVER SHOTS ON MAJOR MAGAZINES.

GOOD GIRLS

GOOD GIRLS IS A NEW DIGITAL SERIES. GOOD GIRLS DEALS WITH THE DATING SCENE IN ATLANTA. FOUR WOMEN OF FAITH TRY TO NAVIGATE THIER MORALITY AND INDIVIDUALITY THROUGH THE ADVENTURES OF LIVING AND DATING IN ATLANTA. WWW. FACE.BOOK/GOODGIRLSTV.

MAYA ANGELO QUOUTES

TRAILER FOR NEW FILM DEAR WHITE PEOPLE

Opens October 17 Dear White People (2014) Not Rated 1 hour 46 minutes Starring Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris Showtimes Today Sorry, we have no showtimes for this movie today Synopsis A witty and whip-smart satire about being a black face in a (mostly) white place, the movie centers on biracial campus DJ and resident advisor Samantha and her fellow African-American students at the prestigious Winchester University.

ALL MINE (WISH LIST)

MY OCEAN VIEW MY BEACH HOUSE MY FOYER MY STYLE FOR THE SUMMER

OUT AND ABOUT

IDRIS AND HIS DAUGHTER ISAN CORI BROADUS DAUGHTER OF SNOOP LION (SNOOP DOGG) CELEBRATES HER 15TH BIRTHDAY WITH BROTHERS CORDE AND CORDELL AND MOM. SNOOP LION (SNOOP DOGG) DAUGHTER CORI AT HER 15TH BIRTHDAY PARTY NICK CANNON AND HIS TWINS KIM AND DAUGHTER NORTH WEST EDDIE TAKES A PLAYFUL PICTURE WITH FOUR OF HIS GIRLS

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA COVERS ESSENCE MAGAZINE

In a teal Azede Jean-Pierre dress, Essence magazine snagged Michelle Obama for their August issue. Sitting down with their Editor-in-Chief Vanessa K. Bush, the First Lady discusses her close relationships with her daughters, Sasha (13) and Malia (16). “I know I tell my kids all the time that they shouldn’t shy away from difficult things, because that is the point at which you are really growing. It’s not just about grades or test scores. Today our kids may shy away from applying to college if they think they don’t have the right grade or test score. But the truth is that the kids who succeed and go on to be successful professionals are the ones who know how to work hard.” An already big advocate for eduction (amongst other things) she makes sure she instills these teachings into her daughters. From working hard to appreciating their opportunities, FLOTUS isn’t shy when it comes to life lessons. “We talk about responsibility and accountability, about making sure that they’re not wasting the opportunities they’re given. We make sure they know how lucky they are.” We didn’t think the humble first daughters took any bit of their lifestyle for granted, but its good to know she’s reaffirming these topics. Playing into the fireworks festivities, this glossy front hits newsstands on July 4th.