Saturday, January 14, 2012 was the press opening for Ed Schmidt's play "Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting" ("Mr. Rickey") directed by J. Nicole Brooks. As soon as you walk into the 2011 Tony Award winning Lookingglass Theatre's reception area, you are taken back to the year 1947 in which the play is set. There are ugly but honest reminders of our nation's segregated past along the … [Read more...] about Play Review: ‘Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting’ about Jackie Robinson, baseball and integration
Throwback Friday: ‘Luka’ by Suzanne Vega
For a long time, I was posting an old school video on Fridays called Throwback Fridays. It was probably the only thing I have done on this blog with some regularity, LOL. Anyway, Suzanne Vega's "Luka" popped into my head randomly today, and I thought it would be perfect for a Throwback Friday post. If you followed any 80s pop music, you'll recall Vega's distinctive raspy … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: ‘Luka’ by Suzanne Vega
IT’S OFFICIAL! ‘Big Rich Texas’ returns with season 2 to the Style Network on Feb 19
The ladies and their daughters from the Woodhaven Country Club in Ft. Worth, TX are back! I just saw the trailer for season 2 of "Big Rich Texas" posted on the Facebook pages of cast members Tyler Bereiter (Leslie Birkland's son that was dating Dr. Bon Blossman's daughter Whitney Whatley) and Grace Dieb (daughter of Connie Dieb). Season 2 of "Big Rich Texas" premieres on … [Read more...] about IT’S OFFICIAL! ‘Big Rich Texas’ returns with season 2 to the Style Network on Feb 19
Interview with ‘Drag Race’ season 3 finalist Manila Luzon
"Fanilas" fell in love with Manila Luzon during season 3 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" on Logo and scowled when she came just shy of winning it all in the finale to Raja. Around the time of Manila's release of her debut single "Hot Couture" (available on iTunes and Amazon), I checked in with her. We talked about "Drag Race," Halloween and the holidays, and what's … [Read more...] about Interview with ‘Drag Race’ season 3 finalist Manila Luzon
YBF.com: ‘The Game’ star Coby Bell speaks on how Brandy measures up to his on screen ex-wife
After last night's huge Season 5 premiere of BET's "The Game," it's clear newcomer Brandy is locking in her place as the new love of "Jason Pitts." Check out what actor Coby Bell (Jason Pitts) told TheYBF.com about just how well Brandy did in her new role. Coby on how well Brandy fit in with the cast and performed her role as Chardonnay... "I think people are really REALLY … [Read more...] about YBF.com: ‘The Game’ star Coby Bell speaks on how Brandy measures up to his on screen ex-wife