Posted by admin on March 3rd, 2012
The 2012 Eye on Black (EOB) saluted to Black Film makers at the Park Plaza Hotel, downtown Los Angeles recently. The Eye on Black: Salute to Directors recognizes influential African Americans who are responsible for shaping the black experience through film. This year’s host was Brandon T. Jackson with honorees Debbie Allen, Martin Lawrence, Haile Gerima, and Chris Robinson. EOB’s Spotlight Directors were Bill Duke and Ava DuVernay and presenters included Tim Allen, Luke Wilson, Khalil Kain, Tatyana Ali, Evan Ross, Kimberly Elise and Nia Long.
Eye on Black Eye On Black (EOB) created in 2010 is a platform that recognizes influential people of African descent in the areas of philanthropy, music, business empowerment, Afro-centric thought, and innovation in the arts. The Eye on Black salute specifically highlights the theatric contributions of African American and Afro-Latino Directors that have assisted in shaping the black experience in film and TV. http://www.EyeOnBlack.com
Posted by admin on March 3rd, 2012
Born and raised in upstate Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Ché has made tremendous strides from his first externship program from the Culinary Institute of America at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to graduating top of his class then going on to work at distinguished restaurants such as: Pacific Time & The Shore Club in South Beach Miami, FL, Le Soir in Boston, MA , Chelsea 24 Restaurant Cafeteria and China Grill in NYC, where he served as a line cook all the way to Sous Chef in these establishments, he knew the sky was the limit.
Being part of the crew on Bravo’s TV’s new hit reality show Chef Roblé & Co. viewers can see all sides Ché Gravy has to offer from being “The Sauce Boss” to the innovative comedian in the kitchen that keeps everyone smiling and coming back for more. You can see Chef Ché Gravy on BravoTV.com.
Posted by admin on March 3rd, 2012
Rhonda is no stranger to the stage or film. To say she is the an actor’s chameleon is an understatement! Rhonda puts everything she has into each and every role. She is certain not to disappoint.
Most recently Rhonda starred in the stage-play Sunday Mourning followed by Love’s Holiday. She’s the very sassy Jordan Miles in the upcoming Pilot Circle of Friends starring Christian Keyes, Vincent M. Ward, Juliannah Richmond, Kimberli Russell, Leilani Marie Smith & more, with casting director Keisha Richardson.
You will see so much more from this extremely talented young lady. Stay tuned as Quantum PR announces what’s next for Rhonda Morman!
Posted by admin on March 3rd, 2012
Women of Vision Alliance (WOVA) is a non-profit organization which provides a forum for women to come together. In essence, it will allow for the diversity of our creativity to open hearts and minds, and to help build a stronger sisterhood. WOVA seeks to nourish our spiritual and physical being while cultivating positive and motivational activities that will encourage us to share our gifts and talents with one another and the community at large. WOVA strives for the empowerment of self-confidence, self-assurance, peace and wellness of all women. Catch the Vision! WOVA Lounge is an extension of the same vision. It is a 30 minute radio talk show hosted by Kimberli Russell and Juliannah Richmond. They interview incredible guests; a host of celebrities. But the ladies also interview women who have done amazing things within their community. WOVA Lounge created a network of women who will share their gifts and talents. We are looking to have you stop by the Lounge and join us! Everyone is welcome with the sisters; women AND men.
Posted by admin on October 13th, 2011
Dark Girls, an emotional expose’ co-directed by (l-r) D. Channsin Berry and Bill Duke (Duke Media) recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The two took a candid look at everyday America in an effort to speak with women of the darkest hues to address a long lived issue in many communities. This heart felt project has been two years in the making an made its way to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Question was asked by a dark skinned woman “Has anything really changed since the days of American slavery when dark-skinned Blacks were made to suffer even greater indignities than their lighter skinned counterparts?”
Berry states of the film’s origin, “When Bill called me with the idea of a documentary about dark-skinned women, I was in right away. Being a dark-skinned Black man, like Bill, I have gone through similar traumas. Being separated and discriminated against by our own people. It stifles your self-esteem. Bill and I shared our similar experiences and immediately understood that we knew the best way to approach this.”
Please see the preview trailer of Dark Girls (click on link)
Posted by admin on October 13th, 2011
(L-R: Leilani Marie Smith, Kimberli Russell, Juliannah Richmond & Rhonda Morman)
Pictured here are the leading ladies from the new upcoming television series Circle of Friends as they walk the red carpet during the most recent Merge Summit L.A. 2011. They were interviewed by four-time Emmy Award Winning host Eric Chambers from The Word Network’s Jazzspel with Eric J.
To see more of the cast of Circle of Friends created by Bernadette Holder and Casted by KRich Casting (Keisha Richardson), go to the Facebook Page. Be sure to “Like” us before you leave. We appreciate your support!
Circle of friends takes you inside the lives of four girlfriends…their relationships, careers, families, the highs, the lows, the good, the bad & the ugly! Everything they encounter in life-pain, joy, laughter and tears. The love within their close knit circle is what gets them through. As much as they love their families there is NOTHING that can replace the bond they share.
Posted by admin on March 21st, 2011
Thank you to Humor Mill for having a one on one sit down with the cast member’s of VH1′s Basketball Wives: Seanson 2. Humor Mill shares, “they feature an EXCLUSIVE interview with two of the REAL basketball wives from the hit reality show BASKETBALL WIVES, Kimberli Russell and Juli Richmond.” The two discuss what life is really like in the NBA, being married to an NBA player and how it affects the family.
To view the issue, please see the sidebar and click on the cover of the magazine to open the digital pages. See the video in the sidebar for the entire one on one interview.
Posted by admin on January 30th, 2011
For many who may not know it, Kimberli Russell of VH1′s Basketball Wives is a fitness coach with a focus on personal fitness, group training and nutritional counseling. On tonight’s episode, Kimberli will take her workout to the beach with Shaunie O’Neal for a little Faith N Fitness, Mind, Body and Soul. Tune in to VH1 (please be sure to check your local listing.)
Click here for a sneak peek of Episode 7
Catch up on any past episodes by going to VH1.com
Posted by admin on January 29th, 2011
Humor Mill reports that comedian David Arnold is continuing to move along his comedy performances and his work is starting to speak for itself!
For those of you who don’t know, the former Host of TV One’s Black Men Revealed is now a current writer for Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns. After landing that gig several years ago, Arnold has been able to take the next step forward by landing a recurring role on the show while also maintaining his day job as a writer for the show.
They also reported that Arnold has also just released a new comedy special on DVD titled I Never Heard Of You Either, and the DVD is one of the hottest selling DVDs in the underground comedy circuit.
Finally, Arnold launched a Vlog on Facebook and now after so much talk about the love for the Vlog (titled Life With Dave), Arnold was able to have his vlog published on VIBE.com.
Stay tuned for an upcoming interview with Arnold about more of the above and some upcoming projects!
Thank you Humor Mill for the mention!
*See sidebar on the right for trailer of “I Never Heard Of You Either” and Vlog of “Life with Dave”
Posted by admin on January 28th, 2011
Juli Richmond from Basketball Wives stars in the VH1 reality docu-series. Juli (“Basketball Wives”) joins the cast for Season 2. Juli Richmond (“Basketball Wives”) is the wife of retired NBA player Mitch Richmond and devoted mother of three beautiful children.
Juli is an Interior Design Consultant. She designs spec homes and is currently working on a home from the foundation up. She’s very hands on and will also bring you an innovative project that will allow her to lend her creativity in progress. She will share with you a look into a home she has already designed. Look for more from Juli as she exercises her creative abilities in the most unconventional means in Jexy by Juliannah.
While she is in the process of working on another television project, you can also anticipate Juli in an editorial capacity. We will definitely keep you posted! In the meantime, you can followJuli on Twitter.
Click the link to see: Newest Member of Basketball Wives – Juli Richmond