The news of Rodney King's death, this past Sunday, June 17, 2012, really rattled me. His name was front and center this past March 3, 2012- the 20th "anniversary" (odd word to use in this circumstance) of his beating by LAPD that was caught on tape by a nearby resident. We were all angered and/or perplexed on April 29, 1992 when a verdict was reached, and none of the officers … [Read more...] about VH1 re-airs ‘Uprising: Hip Hop and the LA Riots’ documentary in wake of Rodney King’s death
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‘Single Ladies’ returns for a second season on VH1
I'm feeling lukewarm about this, but I'm going to be watching season 2 of VH1's "Single Ladies" anyway. The acting left more to be desired, but the concept addressed a void in what's left of pop culture's scripted series. On May 28, 2012, VH1 will be bringing back "Single Ladies" for a second season. As I announced in a previous blog post, Stacey Dash who plays Val on the … [Read more...] about ‘Single Ladies’ returns for a second season on VH1
Must see documentary, ‘UPRISING: Hip Hop and the LA Riots airs May 1 on VH1
Any American who was at least 10 years old in 1992 is painfully familiar with the Los Angeles (LA) Riots like we've grown to know "Katrina" and "9/11." Mark Ford takes a look 20 years later in his documentary "UPRISING: Hip Hop and the LA Riots." The documentary, directed by Mark Ford and narrated by Snoop Dogg, premiered at the 2012 South by Southwest music festival (better … [Read more...] about Must see documentary, ‘UPRISING: Hip Hop and the LA Riots airs May 1 on VH1
K’Naan named VH1 ‘You Oughta Know’ artist for April 2012
VH1 is recognizing Somali born singer, songwriter, poet, rapper K'naan (website, Facebook fan page, Twitter, YouTube) as one of April 2012's "You Oughta Know" artists. The "You Oughta Know" series features up and coming talent which, in the past, have included artists like Bruno Mars, Estelle, Foster the People, Sia, and Corinne Bailey Rae. The announcement comes on the heels … [Read more...] about K’Naan named VH1 ‘You Oughta Know’ artist for April 2012
Review: New pop culture sketch comedy ‘Stevie TV’ debuts March 4 on VH1
Let's face it, pop culture has gone off the deep end and we just can't turn away. Snooki's pregnant, Kim Kardashian married Kris Humphries long enough for a pretty wedding and a season of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York," Justin Bieber is fighting baby mama accusations, Jenelle Evans from "Teen Mom 2" can't give up weed long enough to make it through her probation, Reed … [Read more...] about Review: New pop culture sketch comedy ‘Stevie TV’ debuts March 4 on VH1