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  Judi Shekoni and Tracey Heggens star as sisters in new Twilight movie

  by ibwff on Jul 01, 2011 | No Comments">No Comments

  The Twilight film franchise finally introduces Black vampire sisters from an Amazon coven in their latest series “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” (Parts 1 and 2). According to an interview with Twilightish, the Amazon clan is led…

  Posted in Casting, Entertainment News, Profiles

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  Kasi Lemmon’s southern roots inspire her career

  by ibwff on Jun 24, 2011 | No Comments">No Comments

  Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons was recently interviewed by WIP (Women’s International Perspective) author Miss Majek. In the interview Ms. Lemmons shows readers a glimpse of how her southern roots (Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama) helped her to…

  Posted in Entertainment News, Profiles

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  OBITUARY: Jazz musican, singer and actress Abbey Lincoln dies at 80

  by ibwff on Aug 14, 2010 | No Comments">No Comments

  The phenomenal, multi-talented pianist, singer, actress and activist Abbey Lincoln passed away at the age of 80 years old. Known in her later years for her Civil Rights activism, she was often compared to another…

  Posted in Features, Music, Obituaries, Profiles

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  Gabourey to Host SNL on April 24

  by ibwff on Apr 05, 2010 | No Comments">No Comments

  Shut up, Howard Stern, seems to be the reply to his nasty remarks against “Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe. In March, the caustic and raunchy radio host made some hurtful and, some say, unnecessary quips about…

  Posted in Features, Profiles

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  Who Rocked the Oscars? Take the Poll!

  by ibwff on Mar 08, 2010 | No Comments">No Comments

  [singlepic id=55 w=320 h=240 float=center] There’s something to be said for Oscar(tm) fashions… the competition is usually fiercer than the actual award ceremony! [nggallery id=8] Sisters came out in glamorous and fabulous dresses that were…

  Posted in Awards, Fashion, Features, Glam Gatherings, Profiles

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  Mo’Nique at the Paramount in Oakland April 3rd

  by ibwff on Feb 20, 2010 | No Comments">No Comments

  For all of you fans of Golden Globe-winning actress and comedienne Mo’Nique, she is scheduled to appear at the Oakland Paramount on (my birthday!) April 3, 2010! [picappgallerysingle id="7635814"] Tickets go on sale February 26,…

  Posted in Awards, Features, Profiles