‘Entertainment’ Archives
China, Russia and the Veto Power – A Reminder of Fela’s Song “Beasts of No Nation”
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass China, Russia and the Veto Power – A Reminder of Fela’s song "Beasts of No Nation" Once again, I am baffle over the absurdity of the United Nations Security Council’s "power to veto", also referred to as the [Read More]
Allen Iverson’s Accounts Ordered Frozen for Unpaid Jewelry Bill
Allen Iverson's Accounts Ordered Frozen for Unpaid Jewelry Bill A Georgia judge has ordered NBA Star, Allen Iverson’s checking and saving accounts and any incoming earnings be frozen or garnished. The judge’s decision was in response to an earlier court ruling [Read More]
Tracy Morgan, It’s no Joke, Your Mama Calling You!
Tracy Morgan's mother says she struggled for years to provide the comedian with everything he needed as a child, but now that she's out of work and facing foreclosure he's refusing to help her. According to a CNN article entitle, “Tracy Morgan's mom pleads for his [Read More]
Maria Jose Cristerna, Mexican Tattoo Star, Graces Caracas’ Tattoo Expo
Maria Jose Cristerna who is also aka as "La Mujer Vampiro," (Female Vampire), has about 98 percent of her body covered in tattoos with prosthetic fangs, and platinum implants in her forehead. From every indication, the January 27th – January 29th Tattoo Expo [Read More]
Don Cornelius, Soul Train creator dead, apparent suicide
Don Cornelius, Soul Train creator dead, apparent suicide According to the Los Angeles Times, Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius, Soul Train creator is dead of an apparent suicide. Cornelius was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1936 and was one of the early employees of [Read More]
War of Words Escalates Between Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler
War of Words Escalates Between Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler Somebody need to put these girls in timeout. I’m talking about Joan Rivers, 78-year-old and Chelsea Handler, 36-year-old. Rivers recently bad-mouth Handler by suggesting that she sleeps around and drinks a [Read More]
Tim Gunn, Project Runway designer, mentor and judge had no sex in 29 years?
Tim Gunn, Project Runway designer, mentor and judge had no sex in 29 years? While appearing on the ABC talk show The Revolution, Project Runway designer mentor and judge, Tim Gunn, 58-year-old, said that he hasn't been intimate with anyone for 29 years. "I [Read More]
Spike Lee presents President Obama with an Air Jordan Spizike
Spike Lee presents President Obama with Air Jordan Spizike. Photo Source: https://twitter.com/#!/SpikeLee The well-known and talented film maker Spike Lee recently presented President Barack Obama with a pair of Air Jordan’s Spizike. On Lee’s Twitter [Read More]
“At Last”, Rest in Peace Etta James!
1938-2012 – “At Last,” Rest in peace Etta James. You will live forever through your music! 1938-2012 – “At Last,” Rest in peace Etta James. You will live forever through your music! SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Chadil Deffy, aka Deff Yingyuen, marries dead girlfriend Sarinya “Anne” Kamsook
A Thai man, Chadil Deffy, who is also known as Deff Yingyuen, recently married his deceased girlfriend Sarinya "Anne" Kamsook during her funeral ceremony. A Thai man, Chadil Deffy, who is also known as Deff Yingyuen, recently married his deceased girlfriend [Read More]
Octavia Spencer wins Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie “The Help”
Octavia Spencer wins Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie “The Help” Octavia Spencer, 41-year-old, won the Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie “The Help”. Spencer played a maid in that Civil Rights era movie. [Read More]
Would you See George Lucas’ Movie ‘Red Tails’, Why or Why Not?
If George Lucas' movie, Red Tails, does not do well, there is a very strong possibility that you might never see another all-black movie anytime soon. George Lucas’ movie, Red Tails, which is on the list of 2012’s most anticipated movies is expected to be [Read More]
George Lucas’ “Red Tails”, an all-Black Cast Movie, is 2012 Most Anticipated Film
George Lucas’ “Red Tails”, an all-Black Cast Movies, is 2012 Most Anticipated Film. Speaking recently on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, George Lucas, the executive producer and writer of the all-Black cast $58 million budget movie, Red Tails, jokingly said, [Read More]
Snoop Dogg busted with marijuana cigarettes by Police Snoop Dog
marijuana,cigarettes CNN is reporting that Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus was busted with three prescription bottles filled with marijuana cigarettes after a police dog searched his tour bus. Snoop who is an outspoken advocate of marijuana is known to have a [Read More]
R&B band Boyz II Men Honored with Hollywood Star Walk of Fame
The R&B band Boyz II Men was recently honored in Hollywood with a star on the Walk of Fame. All of the original members of the band – Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris, and Michael McCary attended the ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard. According to [Read More]
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls former superstar engages Yvette Prieto
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto watch a basketball game Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Bobcats in Orlando, Fla. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP Congratulations to former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan on his engagement to 32-year-old model Yvette Prieto. Jordan has [Read More]
Fantasia Barrino Gives Birth to a Baby Boy, Dallas Xavier Barrino
Fantasia Barrino Gives Birth to a Baby Boy, Dallas Xavier Barrino Fantasia Barrino, 27-year old, has given birth to a baby boy, Dallas Xavier Barrino, at a hospital in North Carolina. In a statement to People, she said, "I feel so blessed that my son, Dallas Xavier, [Read More]
Online Gambling Website Purchased Michael Jackson’s Hair for Roulette Ball
Online Gambling Website Purchased Michael Jackson’s Hair for Roulette Ball OnlineGamblingPal.com announced that they purchased Michael Jackson's hair at auction for $10,871 and they'll be using it in a one-off roulette ball. According to their website: [Read More]
James Earl Jones: My Grandmother was the most racist person I have ever known
James Earl Jones: My Grandmother was the most racist person I have ever known During an interview with on BBC News with reporter Stephen Sackur, James Earl Jones said, “I can live in the shoes of racists.” He also said that his grandmother was the most racist [Read More]
Nicole Hoopz Alexander carries Shaquille O’neal on her back
Nicole Hoopz Alexander carries Shaquille O'neal on her back. Image Source: Youtube Screen Grab While appearing on a recent Jimmy Kimmel Live Show, Shaquille O'neal, 325-pound, 7.1’’ was carried on the back of his 120-pound, 5.2’’ girlfriend [Read More]
Oprah’s Letter to Wendy Addresses Rumors about Gayle Leaving OWN for CBS
During a recent Wendy Williams Show, the host, Wendy Williams said that she did not approve of Oprah Winfrey’s best friend Gayle King abandoning OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) to co-host The Early Show on CBS. During a recent Wendy Williams Show, the host, Wendy Williams [Read More]
Jah Cure – The High Priest of Reggae?
On August 7th at a ceremony held in the Beach Hall of the Tryall Club in Hanover, Jamaica, Cure married his longtime girlfriend and media personality, Kamila McDonald. Image Source: Jahcure.net It seems as if it is almost a crime to compare the late and great Robert Nesta [Read More]
Demi Moore is Divorcing Husband Ashton Kutcher
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are divorcing after six years of married. Image Credit: George Pimentel/Getty Images Demi Moore, 49-year-old is ending her marriage to Ashton Kutcher, 33-year-old. The couple was married in September 2005. Twitters fans of the couple saw the [Read More]
Heavy D also known as Dwight Arrington Myers died at 44
Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Myers is dead at 44. Heavy D also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, died today in Los Angeles. The 44-year-old, Heavy D was the leader of the hip-hop group Heavy D and the Boyz. The cause of his death was not reported. [Read More]
Michael Jackson’s doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
The jury has reached a guilty verdict in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. Murray was immediately handcuffed and taken to jail after the verdict was read. Michael Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty [Read More]
Kim Kardashian – Intuition led her to end her marriage to Kris Humphries
Kim Kardashian – Intuition led her to end marriage to Kris Humphries it is reported that intuition lead Kim Kardashian to end her marriage to Kris Humphries. It now appears that the divorce between Kim Kardashian and her 72-day-old husband, Kris Humphries, was [Read More]
Nicci Canada, Charlotte’s hottest new artist releases debut album – “Twenty Twelve”
Article Sponsored by: Beauty and Hair Salon on Facebook Nicci Canada, Charlotte’s hottest new artist releases debut album – “Twenty Twelve” Nicci Canada’s debut album entitled “Twenty Twelve” was officially released on August 30, 2011. Since [Read More]
Justin Bieber – Fan’s paternity lawsuit could turn into statutory rape of minor
Justin Bieber – Fan paternity lawsuit could turn into statutory rape of minor Although Justin Bieber’s publicist has denied it, 20-year-old Mariah Yeater claims she had sex with Bieber on October 25, at which time he was 16-year-old and she was 19-year-old. Under [Read More]
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Split
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Split – Once Black Always Black There's absolutely nothing funny about a family splitting up and falling into the majority of this country's failed marriages. But damn, separating after only 72 days for irreconcilable differences [Read More]
Rick Ross Suffers Second Seizure Recovering at University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital
Rapper Rick Ross Suffers Seizure Recovering at University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital. Rapper Rick Ross suffers his second seizure within six hours and is recovering at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital. WMC-TV in Memphis is reporting that William Leonard [Read More]
Rick Ross Suffered Seizure Recovering in FL Hospital
William Leonard Roberts, 35-year-old, aka Rick Ross reportedly suffered a seizure and became unconscious today while on board a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Memphis. The plane had to return to Fort Lauderdale. William Leonard Roberts, 35-year-old, aka Rick Ross reportedly [Read More]
Detroit Police Kick Out Booty Stripper Bus from Ford Field Tailgate Party
With the Detroit Lions’ 2011-2012 record at an outstanding 5-0, I’m hoping that the DPD did not take their good luck charm (Booty Lounge party bus) away. Owners of the Booty Lounge party bus are not too happy with the Detroit Police Department (DPD) for preventing their [Read More]
Chris Tucker – Bank to Foreclose on Comedian $6 million Mansion
Chris Tucker – Bank to Foreclose on Comedian million Mansion. Photo Credit: (COURTESY OF GINN RESORTS / October 12, 2011) Comedian Chris Tucker, according to the Orlando Sentinel, is facing foreclosure on his stunning 10,000-square-foot waterfront home in the pricey Bella [Read More]
X Factor’s judge Rihanna compares rapper Brian “Astro” Bradley to a mini J. Cole
In Thursday's episode of X Factor, semifinalists performed at their various mentors homes. X Factor's judge Rihanna compares rapper Brian "Astro" Bradley to a mini J. Cole. Acting as a X Factor’s judge, Rihanna, aka RiRi, was shown sitting next to L.A. [Read More]
Esquire Magazine – Rihanna, the Sexiest Woman Alive
Esquire Magazine named Rihanna, the sexiest woman alive. Photo Source: esquire.com Esquire magazine has named Rihanna, the Sexiest Woman Alive. The Esquire magazine November cover girl said she thinks her show is only sexy when it has to be. Esquire’s photos of [Read More]
Poetess Tikisha McFall talks about her locs
By: Charles S. Mombo Tikisha McFall, the beautiful and talented poetess, has one of the most beautiful head of locs. Bright in color with a perfect bill of health are Tikisha’s locs. In my opinion, Tikisha McFall, the beautiful and talented poetess, has one of the most [Read More]
An Interview with the talented Poetess Tikisha McFall
By Charles S. Mombo Article Sponsored by: Workshop on How to Start, Build, and Grow Your E-Commerce Business An Interview with the talented Poetess Tikisha McFall. Chocolate City recently caught up with the beautiful and talented poetess, Tikisha McFall. Chocolate [Read More]
Lil Wayne sets Guinness Book of World Record for the second time
Lil Wayne sets Guinness World Record with Tha Carter IV Lil Wayne, 29-year-old, whose real-name is Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. has done it again! This time, he entered the Guinness World Records for the most rap singles to appear on the Hot 100 charts in the United [Read More]
Scarlett Johansson NSFW Nude Phone Hackgate?
By: Charles S. Mombo Is the FBI investigating a U.K hacking style scandal of Scarlett Johansson's phone? Is the FBI investigating a U.K phone-hacking style scandal of Scarlett Johansson's phone? The blogosphere is seriously trending today with nude and "Not [Read More]
Leila Lopes from Angola, Africa Crowns Miss Universe in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Leila Lopes from Angola crowned Miss Universe, beating competitors from 88 countries. Leila Lopes, 25-year-old, from The Republic of Angola, South-Central Africa and a business management student studying in Great British won the title of Miss Universe at last night's [Read More]
Andy Whitfield, 39, of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” dies from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Andy Whitfield, 39-year-old of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” dies from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Andy Whitfield, 39-year-old, who is also the star of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” died on Sunday from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. According to the New York Times, [Read More]
Chocolate City congratulates comedian Eddie Murphy on being tapped as Host for 84th Oscar Award
Comedian Eddie Murphy tapped to Host 84th Oscar award Chocolate City congratulates comedian Eddie Murphy on being tapped as host for the 84th Oscar Award. Brett Ratner and Don Mischer, the producers of the Academy Award announced that comedian and actor Eddie Murphy has [Read More]
Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” outsold Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Watched the Throne”
According to the website billboard.com, Lil Wayne’s latest album, “Tha Carter IV” sold more than 300,000 downloads in its first four days. Wayne outsold and dethroned the collaborative album, “Watch the Throne,” by Jay-Z and Kanye West. According to the website [Read More]
Rapper T.I. arrested again and imprisoned in Atlanta
Rapper T.I. was released on Wednesday, August 31 from the Forrest City prison in Arkansas but was re-arrested and returned to prison in Atlanta on Thursday, September 1. Rapper T.I. was released on Wednesday, August 31 from the Forrest City prison in Arkansas but was [Read More]
Rapper T.I. released from prison AGAIN – but for how long?
It is our hope that, T.I., the talented Grammy-winning rapper and actor also known as Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. continues to share his gift and talents, uninterrupted, with his fans worldwide. Rapper T.I. was released from prison again on Wednesday. Considering his [Read More]
Patrick Woodtor, the Mastermind Behind Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article sponsored by: Chicago-based SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants Patrick Woodtor, the mastermind behind Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts As the African Festival of the Arts prepares to celebrate [Read More]
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Marc Anthony – Where there’s smoke, there’s fire?
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith The Internet continues to trend today with rumors of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith splitting. If there’s any truth to the idiom, 'Where there's smoke, there's fire,' sooner or later the truth regarding the rumors [Read More]
African Festival of the Arts adds Chico DeBarge to its already outstanding lineup
Charles S. Mombo @Charlessmombo,@burnedbrass African Festival of the Arts Friday's closing arts include Chico DeBarge In addition to its already extensive lineup of superb performers, The African Festival of the Arts has added Chico DeBarge to its Friday, September 2nd [Read More]
African Festival of the Arts adds Bootsy Collins, Kefee, Al B. Sure, Jon B and Christopher Williams
Charles S. Mombo @Charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Post sponsored by: SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants India Arie and Mary Mary will be kicking off the African Festival of the Arts (AFA) 22nd anniversary. This world-class destination for family fun event is the [Read More]
The Help – Who’s helping who?
By Charles S. Mombo In 1929, the only work McDaniel could find was as a washroom attendant and waitress. In 1931, McDaniel made her way to Los Angeles to join her brother and sisters. When she could not get film work, she took jobs as a maid or cook. Despite the hype [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Carolina I. Reyes
Carolina I. Reyes studied Fine Arts at Columbia College in Chicago and knows her subject matter very well. She is an urban, modern and surrealist painter and a visual artist providing quality work and visionary perspective on life, people, social issues and her own twist on [Read More]
James T. Alfred starring in A Brown Tale (The DaDa Revisited)
James T. Alfred starring in A Brown Tale (The DaDa Revisited) Six years after graduating with a M.F.A in Acting from the Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Chicago's native James T. Alfred returns home with his new solo show for a Limited [Read More]
India Arie & Mary Mary to Kick off Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts Weekend
By: Charles S. Mombo India Arie to Kick off Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts Weekend India Arie and Mary Mary will be kicking off the African Festival of the Arts (AFA) 22nd anniversary. This world-class destination for family fun event is the largest neighborhood [Read More]
Jennifer Lopez graces Vanity Fair talks about divorce, Marc Anthony and P.Diddy
Jennifer Lopez graces Vanity Fair talks about divorce from Marc Anthony and relationship with P. Diddy.Jennifer Lopez graces Vanity Fair latest magazine and talked about her divorce, Marc Anthony and P. Diddy. The September issue of Vanity Fair is expected to hit newsstands [Read More]
Rihanna, the rude girl from Barbados, celebrates Kadooment Day Parade
By: Miatta Massaquoi @burnedbrass Post Sponsored By: Connects you will your prospective customers Rihanna, the rude girl from Barbados, celebrates Kadooment Day ParadeBarbados is very rich in diversity and culture. It seems that not a week goes by without a festival [Read More]
Fantasia Barrino is pregnant a year after adultery lawsuit
Fantasia Barrino is pregnant a year after adultery lawsuit. While performing at an outside concert in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, R&B singer Fantasia Barrino, 27-year-old, told the crowd, "God has given me this child and I don't have to hide it from none [Read More]
Kelly Rowland is comfortable posing nude as she graces VIBE magazine
Kelly Rowland appears to be comfortable in her beautiful nude caramel skin as posed bare for VIBE magazine. Kelly Rowland appears to be comfortable in her beautiful caramel skin as she posed bare for VIBE magazine. Rowland, 30-year-old, looks sophisticated and sexy on the [Read More]
Amy Winehouse, 27-year-old, talented Brit singer found dead
The talented 27-year-old, Amy Winehead is dead! BBC News is reporting that singer Amy Winehouse, 27-year-old has been found dead at her Camden, North London home. According to the BBC News website: A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed that a 27-year-old woman had died [Read More]
Tupac Shakur: I know who shot me, only death can stop me and my music will live forever.
By Charles S. Mombo Tupac Shakur: I know who shot me, only death can stop me and my music will live forever. The controversial but yet talented hip-hop rapper and actor, in my opinion, was on a mission. The life and death of Tupac Amaru Shakur reminds me of a William [Read More]
Rapper Bow Wow tells fans about his secret daughter – Shai Shai
Hiphop Rapper Bow Wow tells his fans about his 5-year-old secret daughter, Shai Shai. On his website, Rapper Bow Wow, 24-years-old, tells his fans in a letter that he has a daughter, Shai Shai, that he hasn't spoken about before. In his letter, he added, "Baby [Read More]
Separated at Birth by Armand Scott shows at Gene Siskel Int’l Black Harvest Film Festival
Armand Scott is the producer and director of Separated at Birth. Despite his very busy schedule, we had the opportunity to sit and talk with Armand Scott. Scott is the producer and director of Separated at Birth. An inner-city drama, Separated at Birth, is about an [Read More]
Taboo, a single by Ugochi, Chicago’s native and Nigeria’s songstress
By: Charles S. Mombo Ugochi, Chicago’s native and Nigeria's songstress Photo source: Screengrab from Taboo video produced by Darryl & Marti for Third Eye Communications Her talents combined with the fruits of her labor are obviously starting to pay off with some [Read More]
Amber Rose says it should be illegal to write fake stories about her
Amber Rose and current boyfriend, Wiz Khalifa, at the 2011 BET Awards. Unsubstantiated rumors in and around the blogosphere is that naked photos of 28-year-old, Amber Rose, caused the breakup between Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend Safaree. Rose is not admitting or denying [Read More]
Chris Brown wins four trophies dominates the 2011 BET Awards
Kevin Hart gives Chris Brown dance lessons as he preps for the BET Awards. R&B singer Chris Brown, 22-year-old, won four trophies at the 2011 awards; but there was an odd moment when a presenter mistakenly called Brown’s name instead of his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna, [Read More]
Buju Banton Jamaican Reggae singer gets 10 years in prison for cocaine offenses
Baju Banton was convicted in Tampa, Florida on felony charges for cocaine related charges. A jury in Tampa, Florida today found one of the most popular musicians in Jamaican's history guilty of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, and using a [Read More]
Rapper actor and now published author 50 Cent to publish anti-bullying book
By Charles S. Mombo Story Sponsored by: Chicago-based SEO and Social Media Consultants 50 Cent, the rapper, hiphop actor, and published author It's safe to say that 50 Cent is no role model; but as a young black man in urban America, it is fair to say that [Read More]
