Julee Jonez gives you the hottest music and trending topics to keep you motivated during your work week. The “Mid-Day Party” has your “Hot Topics” at 11:20am, “3 Hot Topics” at 12:15pm, “The Ratchet Recap” at 12:42pm, “The Celebrity Tidbits” at 1:15pm and “The Work Day Wrap Up” at 2:15pm.
Thursday Tea: Jussie Smollett’s GMA Interview; Mo’Nique vs. Steve Harvey
Here’s a rewind on the most recent tea in the TV world. In an interview with Good Morning America, Jussie Smollett opened up for the first time about the racist and homophobic attack against him in Chicago
What to Watch: This Week’s New Film Releases and the Grammy’s
Here are the movies opening nationwide today via ABC Air Power Prep: What Men Want — This loose remake of 2000’s What Women Want follows a woman played by Taraji P. Henson who, after drinking a
TV Heat: Showtime Celebrates Teddy Pendergrass; BET’s Being Mary Jane Movie
In celebration of Black History Month, Showtime will air a documentary on legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass. It’s titled, Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don’t Know Me. Teddy was the first male African-American artist to release five consecutive
Community Spotlight: Hickman Mills Addresses Student Homelessness
A little under 500 students were classified as homeless in the Hickman Mills school district last school year. The district has teamed up with community partners to create Impact Hickman. The goal is to end student homelessness
Community Spotlight: Dewanna O’Guinn and the the Ashton L. O’Guinn Scholarship Fund
She took her pain and turned into a purpose for others. I am talking about entrepreneur, leader, mentor and community servant, Dewanna O’Guinn. On April 23, 2012, Ashton L. O’Guinn became Kansas City’s 32nd homicide. While his
Meek Mill Sit Downs with GMA to Discuss REFORM Alliance
Meek Mill, who was released from prison last April after spending five months in jail for a probation violation, continues the fight for criminal justice reform. Yesterday Meek announced he’s teamed up with JAY Z, Philadelphia 76ers
Roma and The Favourite Lead the 91st Academy Awards but Black Hollywood Scored Major Nods!
We’ve got some black excellence reppin’ for this year’s Academy Awards! Nominees were announced this morning. Peep all the tea below. Via ABC Air Power Prep: The 2019 Oscar nominations were announced this morning by Tracee Ellis
Gladys Knight Addresses Superbowl National Anthem Backlash — And Drops Some History!
Gladys Knight got some backlash over the decision to sing the National Anthem at Superbowl. Well, Auntie Gladys says she wants to “give the anthem back its voice” — and drops some history as well. Via ABC
Get Ready for Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin in the Comedy “Little”!
I am so geeked for this #BlackGirlMagic! Yesterday the first full-length trailer for the comedy “Little” dropped. It stars Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin from black-ish. Hall stars as Jordan Sanders, a nasty tech executive
R. Kelly Under Criminal Investigation; Common Says Black Community Failed R. Kelly Survivors
The latest regarding the aftermath of “Surviving R. Kelly”, via Pulse of Radio: The state of Georgia is reportedly conducting a criminal investigation on R. Kelly following the release of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary. According to