NBA All-Star Weekend, the mid-season and winter extravaganza where the biggest stars on the hardwood link with the biggest stars in entertainment for basketball, parties and everything that falls in between. This year’s game in Toronto is the farewell for Kobe Bryant, but there is another superstar, not of the basketball world, who knows …
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Pharrell Williams is a winner. This artist’s tenacity to win is incomparable. From the boards to the fashion house, Pharrell has had hands on any and everything creative. He’s got hits. He’s got style. He’s got designing capability. And, to now further the list of accolades and achievements this seemingly …
Read More »A Ballerina’s Tale
PBS will premiere documentary A Ballerina’s Tale soon, highlighting the career and struggles of ballet dancer, Misty Copeland. She is well recognized for her award-winning dance abilities and being the first African-American woman to become a part of the American Ballet Theater; an accomplishment that speaks volumes. Copeland left her home …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Buys Controlling Stake in BBC/Ice Cream
I still have my Ice Cream sneakers from the early 2000s and couldn’t be happier to see the company back in the hands of its rightful owner. Artist, producer, music’s go-to guy Pharrell Williams has regained a controlling interest in both Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream by purchasing 50% …
Read More »A Season of Giving
The holidays often serve as a reminder for all that we should be thankful for. Whether it’s the job that we hate but helps maintain our Starbucks habit, your grandmother’s pecan pie, or that best friend that keeps you from saying an eloquent f*ck this sh*t, with a roof over …
Read More »Interview: Matt Timms, An Accidental Entrepreneur
You don’t have to be Emeril Lagasse to be championed as a talented chef nor does ownership of a restaurant solidify your skills. In many respects, a home cooked meal prepared by parents, grandparents, or other relatives are rated higher on our taste palates than any 5-star restaurant experience. For …
Read More »Interview: Too Who Talks New Mixtape 'My Last Good Summer,' And Lyricism
Anyone with an Instagram or Vine can be a rapper. It takes a good hook, maybe even a two-step – where is the value in metaphors and word play these days? For up and coming artists, trusting their talent while going against what’s popular comes with the independent territory. For …
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