Mar 18, 2011

Tweet About a month ago,  Tracy McMilan’s a TV writer whose credits include Mad Men and The United States of Tara wrote an article titled “Why You’re Not Married” . Not another article telling women to upgrade their standards or to be a sex kitten, I thought to myself. When I read it I was...

Mar 16, 2011

We love apps around here. As a mom I especially love the educational ones when we're waiting for a seat at our favorite restaurant. It keeps our son busy and I don't feel guilty. With this one he can practice math drills in a fun and entertaining way.

Mar 1, 2011

Young ladies stepping up,addressing Lil' Wayne and his misogynist lyrics. What do you think about this Video that is sure to go viral?

Feb 11, 2011

Tweet Margaret Denise Quigley better known as Maggie Q is the star of the CW’s remake of la Femme Nikita.  At 17 years old Maggie-Q became a famous model in Tokyo.  Discovered and trained by Jackie Chan she became a mega star in Hong Kong. Maggie-Q burst onto the American screen in ‘Mission Impossible...

Jan 27, 2011

An African-American mother's take on the infamous "Tiger Mom" book. "In "Battle Hymn", we hear a mother who is coming to grips with the possibility that perhaps her strict ways were not 100% perfect. Neither is any parenting style. Her daughters clearly suffered socially, but were accomplished pianists and violinists with straight A's, who clearly have the path to design whatever life they want for themselves."

Jan 20, 2011

Tweet We actually think this may be a good thing for Mrs. Carter If Quincy Jones does the music this could be a great movie. Beyonce directed by Clint Eastwood might be a winner! Will Smith is rumored to be the lead. Clint Eastwood will direct the long-gestating remake of A Star Is Born for Warner Bros. Eastwood...

Nov 30, 2010

Tweet There is something organic and admirable about an A list actor who takes on an independent project or stays connected to the stage.  It says to the world, that they take their art serious. The blockbusters are nice, but the art of acting in an environment where everything is still raw and gritty. Halle Berry...

Nov 29, 2010

This Feisty, fast-paced new series set in Sun City, Arizona will change the way you look at retirement, and my give the cast of Jersey Shore a bit of competition!

Nov 16, 2010

Tweet The folks over at modelmaker.net were asked to create a custom engagement ring box for a man to propose to his girlfriend. I wonder, is this going to be the theme of the entire wedding;) Either way this was a pretty creative way to seek a ladies hand in marriage, and we wish the couple, whoever they are...

Nov 16, 2010

Tweet So back in 2009 we told you about Sophie Okonedo starring in a BBC4 docudrama called Mrs. Mandela. We, here at The Black Box Office try really hard not to review trailers, however we had to share both clips so you can compare the travesty of the ‘Winnie’ trailer to the art work of ‘Mrs....

Nov 12, 2010

Tweet What a week! Dealing with corporate America! Monday’s staff meeting went 30 minutes over schedule AND was a waste of time with no new ideas. Your biggest client had a tantrum and when you went to calm your nerves with your favorite herbal tea, the HOT button on the water cooler was cold. It’s...

Nov 10, 2010

Tweet In the middle of all the Tron promotions, Tangled a Disney adaptation of the story Rapunzel, will be released in 3D and 2D for the Thanksgiving holiday. Synopsis: “Walt Disney Pictures presents Tangled, one of the most hilarious, hair-raising tales ever told. When the kingdom’s most wanted—and most...

Oct 28, 2010

Tweet The Let’s Move! campaign, started by First Lady Michelle Obama, has an ambitious national goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight. Let’s Move! will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a...

Oct 28, 2010

Tweet 2010 marks the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. This classic has outsold Harry Potter and is still the foundation of any child’s library. This book takes us on a journey where children learn to taste something at least once, before declaring they do not like it, no matter how strange...

Oct 20, 2010

Tweet We think today’s viral video is going to continue the ongoing discussion of how to strengthen the Black Family. At least that is what the gentlemen over at Philosog.com are hoping for. We at GSW wonder, does this simply add to the trend of making Black relationships an easy way to sell books, and...

Oct 14, 2010

Tweet It’s been a LONG week. You have no plans for Friday night and you like it that way, you just want to decompress (ALONE) and catch up with the girls Saturday night. This weekends picks for DVD, Dinner and wine will support that well needed alone time with comfort and relaxation. “I am Love”-...

Sep 29, 2010

Tweet Thousands of Local Kids and Families Come Out to Play – And Learn – at First-Ever Ultimate Block Party! Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay to Help Celebrate the Power of Play at Free and Fun-Filled Event that Kicks Off National Learning Movement. Experience the Arts and Science of Play...

Sep 29, 2010

Tweet Mexican movie star Martha Higareda and Rosie Perez star in a new lifetime move about hidden lies and exploring the past to reveal those lies. The leading men are, Benito Martinez, and Yul Vasquez. Lifetime fans are sure to enjoy watching this cast of actors working...

Sep 29, 2010

Tweet It’s a rainy Saturday morning and your kids  soccer game has been called off.  Your bored child resorts to channel surfing and he momentary stops on Back to the Future. You hold your breath hoping they stay, the moment turns to minutes and you realize Back to the Future has captured their attention...

Sep 21, 2010

Tweet In it’s fourth year the Nigerian Entertainment Awards were held at the Tribeca Performing Art Center in New York City on September 18th. Uduak Oduok hosted this years awards ceremony. The award show was established in 2006 to bring global awareness to the rich contributions Nigeria makes to the...

Sep 20, 2010

Tweet Originally posted at QCityMetro by Lashawnda Becoats I was surfing the Internet last week looking for information about hair when I stumbled across a video called “Act Da Fool.” At first I didn’t know exactly what I was watching, but after looking at it twice, it made my blood pressure...

Sep 15, 2010

Fox has optioned Terry's latest book, "Getting To Happy".

Sep 15, 2010

Tweet Originally posted on The Root Did you hear that? It is a collective sigh of relief from fans of the wildly popular television show The Game, which is returning to network television after a two-year absence. It was a sitcom that managed to be funny and thoughtful, provocative and insightful, hilarious and...

Sep 15, 2010

Tweet BBC News The book – Of Thee I Sing: A Letter To My Daughters – was written before Mr Obama took office in January 2009. The 40-page book pays tribute to 13 Americans, from the first President George Washington to baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Mr Obama has already published two books which have...