Corey Kelly “Can’t Live Without You”

July 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Melvin Browne

R&B Singer/Songwriter Corey Kelly created an Alternative/Gay Version of his Music Video “Can’t Live Without You”. The Music Video is his act to support Marriage Equality and his commitment to his husband Tyree Williams-Kelly who wed in May of 2009.

“Can’t Live Without You” is a song about love and overcoming the obstacles within it. In the black gay community it’s the stereotype that most gay men have no interest in love or relationships.  In the Video the Kelly Couple are seen living their individual lives and struggling to intertwine them.

Corey Kelly does an amazing job with the song and music video. I personally love “Can’t Live Without You” and the message behind his voice and lyrics. Get into the Video Below and Enjoy!

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It’s in to be OUT!

July 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

Pride month may have only passed just a few days ago but it seems many celebrities are feeling that it is time to show their true colors. Recently CNN correspondent and host Anderson 360, Anderson Cooper had an e-mail exchange with Daily Beast columnist Andrew Sullivan saying, “The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud,” (NYDailyNews.com). He later explained his reasoning for waiting to come out, “As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn’t matter.” (People.com)  Kathy Griffin, Comedienne of Bravo’s My Life on the D-List and Her new show Kathy, a longtime advocate of gay rights and close friend of Anderson Cooper weighed in on his situation. Griffin congratulates and cautions Cooper about this big move, “”The reality is that despite the very real, the very necessary, and the very life-changing process we have made in this country in treating people across the sexual orientation spectrum with dignity and respect, America – the world – is not fully represented by Chelsea in New York City.” (NYDailyNews.com) While Anderson Cooper continues to rank among the top foremost journalists in the world other young artist felt the need to come out of the closet.

Singer and songwriter, Frank Ocean, well-known for his work with artist like Beyoncé, John Legend, Justin Bieber and Kanye West. Recently, on July 4, 2012 Frank Ocean wrote an open post on his tumblr stating that he was once in love with another young man who sad to say was already in a relationship. Ocean thanked the young man for his influence and love then goes on in his blog saying, “I don’t know what happens now, and that’s alrite. I don’t have any secrets I need kept anymore… Thanks to my first love, I’m grateful for you. Grateful that even though it wasn’t what I hoped for and even though it was never enough, it was… I feel like a free man. If I listen closely… I can hear the sky falling too.” (HuffingtonPost.com) Many have tweeted their support the biggest surprise being Tyler the Creator and Russell Simmons writing on his Global Grind website, “I am profoundly moved by the courage and honesty of Frank Ocean. Your decision to go public about your sexual orientation gives hope and light to so many young people still living in fear. These types of secrets should not matter anymore.”

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Healthcare Reform and Revolution

July 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

Liberty, justice and healthcare for all! Since his historic election in 2008, President Barrack Obama has been spearheading a campaign to revolutionize American healthcare. Democrats feel they are champions of the people giving insurance to many citizens in need of healthcare while Republicans continuously shout this new law is a tax and that it is a dangerous strong-arming of the government. President Obama had this to say after the law was passed with a 5-4 vote, “Today’s decision was a victory for people all over this country whose lives are more secure because of this law.” (CNN.com)  It is interesting to note that Republican candidate Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, proposed a similar healthcare plan now is opposing “Obamacare” and agreeing with other conservatives calling the new mandate a tax.

The new healthcare reform will mandate that most Americans get healthcare insurance by 2014 or face a penalty, or tax. However it also expanded the Medicaid healthcare insurance program for the poor. The law also puts into effect that insurers cannot deny coverage for pre-existing medical conditions and parents may keep their children on their insurance until the age of 26. Romney continues his criticism saying: “What the court did today was said that Obamacare does not violate the Constitution,” Romney said. “What they did not do is say that Obamacare is good law, or good policy.” (Reuters.com) Democrats celebrated this victory of the people with toasts and salutations, Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic leader, paid homage to the dearly departed Ted Kennedy (2009) saying, “Now, Teddy can rest.” (Reuters.com)  To a select few this new healthcare reform seems a tax when it is only saying that those who can afford it should and others who can’t will be provided some semblance of government aid to ensure a better quality of life for all Americans.

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MUST SEE! The SkinNY in NYC

June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

If you are in need of a great date movie, a good feeling film, or just quality eye-opening cinema then you need to catch a glimpse of The Skinny! Patrick Ian Polk, writer/director & creative genius has done it again with this fanciful film. The Advanced screening in Harlem on Wednesday took my breath away. There was not a minute wasted on any character or the messages within the film.

The Skinny gives a fresh real life look into the rollercoaster ride of love in the lives of five close-knit friends from college reuniting on a Pride weekend in NYC.  Magnus (Jussie Smollett) the main character gives you class, intellect, and so much nurturing that he is nothing but lovable. Joey has a looks that are to die for and a wit to match, but is it all just an armor hiding a hopeless romantic? Langston is a woman with beauty that all must stop and see; she’s educated, sexy and is looking for a special lady.  Sebastian (Blake Young-Fountain) is the adorable, innocent almost naïve cute friend that everyone must protect. Kyle (Anthony Burrell) draws men to him like a moth to a flame, is TRADE down, and always searching for a new conquest even when his prize might be in front his eyes.  The Skinny is a movie that you will not want to stop. Patrick Ian Polk wove the storylines, the laughter and drama as well as the realness of life’s consequences within the film there is something very universal about the film. The SkinNY saved NYC for last now go out to the West Village Quad Cinema: 1:05/3:15/5:35/7:50/10:00 located at 34 West 13th St. B/w 5th & 6th or Harlem Fire House Theater: 3:30/7:30/5:30/9:30 located at 6 Hancock Place 124th & St. Nicholas!

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Trading Season for The Game

June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

The GAME season 5 brought said good bye to some and hello to show regulars like Brandy but it was not done with the drama on and off the field. BET’s hit show the GAME says they don’t chase em they replace em as Tia Mowry-Hardict and Pooch Hall exit stage left! The producers are pressing forward with a show must go on attitude as they search for two new characters.

With Tia Mowry leaving the show, producers are looking for a new female actress to join the cast in the regular role of Kiera, a 20-year-old former child star who has been in the spotlight since she was five years old and starring on a “Cosby” style sitcom. According to the casting call, she’s bright and charming, but struggling into transitioning into a grown-up career.

Kiera isn’t the only newbie in town! Another series regular will be hired to play Bryce “The Blueprint” Westbook – a #1, Ivy League draft pick running back who breaks every “dumb athlete” stereotype. He’s not only got a Heisman Trophy, but he’s usually the smartest guy in the room — which sets his new teammates on edge.

Are fans so fickle to say that as Season 6 of the Game approaches they are ready for two new characters or will these fresh faces be exactly what will shake the game up?

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Rihanna Releases Video for “Where Have You Been”

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Melvin Browne

This Morning Rihanna took to Social Media to announce the premiere of her new Video “Where Have You Been” of her most recent album Talk That Talk. The fully choreographed video features Rihanna amongst several motherland inspired scenes. Rih amongst dancers and the elements, give a great performance. Check out the Video Below. Enjoy

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Justice for Tamon Robinson

April 30, 2012 By 1 Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

In the wake, of the Trayvon Martin case and its strong following of social media comes another tragedy that the press is failing to bring to the light. In the early morning of April 12 at around 5:30 a.m. a call reported a suspicious character stealing paved stones from around the landscaping in the neighborhood. Police officers saw Tamon Robinson heading toward his apartment and pursued as he ran to his door he was hit by a police car before he reached the front door.

Tamon was taken to Brookdale University Hospital, with shoulder and head injuries. The following Wednesday he was pronounced dead in a coma.  His mother, Laverne Dobbinson, was awaked to police officers at her door questioning whether she saw anything. She was not told about the incident with her son until later in the evening on that day.

This tragic case of hit and run justice did not end there, his mother reported that he had a small business selling scrap stones and bricks to scrap dealers and he had the permission of the building owner to take the stones. His mother also reported that he was scheduled for work at the Connecticut Muffin in Fort Greene for 6 a.m. the reason why he was out of the house that early in the morning.  Tamon Robinson’s family hired, Sanford A. Rubenstein, as their lawyer and the Internal Affairs Bureau have begun an investigation as to how this tragic mishap occurred. Rubenstein told the NY Times, “The question becomes how that accident occurred?” Ms. Dobbinson reported that her son had no prior record and was innocent.

Share your Support for the Tamon Robinson Case on Facebook. The Tamon Robinson case is still in the early stages, hopefully witnesses do step forward on what they saw on the night of this accident. Visit Change.Org to sign the Petition for Justice for Tamon and his Family.

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True Blood Love and Babies

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

Fans can’t wait to sink their teeth into the juicy new season of True Blood, however the real life couple of Anna Paquin (Sooki Stackhouse) and Stephen Moyer (Vampire Bill) has sprouted new life.  Englishman Moyer and X-Men star Paquin married in Malibu back in 2010. While this is Anna’s first bundle of joy it is Moyer’s third as he has a son and daughter from a previous marriage.

Anna Paquin (Oscar Winner) and the shows main character is expecting and fans are in a tizzy about whether or not the baby will post-pone the show or change it. The worries are quite small since filming for Season 5 of True Blood began last-November. Sooki Stackhouse will probably still be the sultry blonde bombshell of the show without any baby bump-tease. While there are no talks of a confirmed 6th season, series creator Alan Ball is stepping down after this season, but get ready for more fairies, werewolves and a show with a lot of sexy bite on HBO June 10. Have you sipped your True Blood lately?

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The REAL Modern Family – (FLO)

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Stephfon Guidry

There are around 107,000 boys and girls wishing and hoping to get adopted in the U.S. while a tedious system keeps potential parents from building a family.  Having a parent in America is key to the socio-emotional growth of a child and essential for sustainable success. David Wing-Korvak and his partner, Conrad, were ready to adopt.

They endured many hardships through different state legislative issues such as, the fact that in some states only one of the couple could legally adopt a child but not both because they are a same-sex couple. In other states the laws either prohibit same-sex couple adoption or it is unclear as to the legality of the situation. Wing-Korvak saw this murky legal situation as a calling to help other families looking to give a great home to children. David Wing-Korvak told CNN, “It makes your head spin with the questions that are asked of you, with the forms that you have to fill out,” he said. “And then you have on top of that the fact that your family might not be that mom-and-dad home. You’re that gay or lesbian family … and the questions begin to change.”

The couple started their own agency called Families Like Ours to help other gay, lesbian, straight, all families that were ready to navigate the tedious process of adoption. Currently their non-profit organization has a 75% rate of foster care or adoption for families that go through their training. The organization trains over 250 families a year since 2002. The Wing-Korvak’s have had their two sons Chris and Shawn since 2002 and feel that their families are no different than a regular mom and dad household. “It’s not my job to go in and guarantee what the life of that child’s going to be. It’s simply my job to make sure that child has some sort of hope. … We’re going to make this match, and we’re going to move forward. And that kid’s going to have as productive a life as we can help that kid have.”

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