African influenced fashion is no stranger to the runway. Designers like Boxing Kitten and Hemma Collection have made mainstream designers and fashion editors pay attention to prints from the motherland, by infusing traditional African patterns their designs and making it wearable in the U.S. market. Now you can go into Forever 21 or H&M to see tribal prints in dresses, … [Read more...] about Africa Fashion Week New York Preview
Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Jay Blessed
Caribbean entertainment blogger JayBlessed, may be new to blogging, but not new to the Caribbean entertainment industry. Covering news, music, events and of course gossip, Jay Blessed is making her stamp in the blog-sphere with tasteful juicy tidbits of the Caribbean industry. Making a career Caribbean media and promotions, her resume includes work for one of New York’s … [Read more...] about Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Jay Blessed
Is Naomi Being Too Sensitive?
Super model Naomi Campbell took ofense to being compared to a chocolate candy bar in a recent advertisement for Cadbury Dairy Milk Bliss she states: "I am shocked. It's upsetting to be described as chocolate, not just for me, but for all black women and black people. I do not find any humor in this. It is insulting and hurtful." Is Naomi being too sensitive or do you find … [Read more...] about Is Naomi Being Too Sensitive?
New Video: Rihanna – Man Down
Shot in Port Antonio, Jamaica a few weeks ago, Rihanna is back with a video for her Reggae influenced single "Man Down". The story has an interesting unexpected twist. Shedding some light on physical/sexual abuse, the video features Jamaican model Oraine Barrett as the aggressor. … [Read more...] about New Video: Rihanna – Man Down
Rihanna on the Today Show
It all of a sudden hot in NYC and Rihanna's keeping it up with her steamy performances. Check her out on NBC's Today Show. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about Rihanna on the Today Show