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Janice aka Miss Mad News

FILM TRAILER: JUMPING THE BROOM (STARRING ANGELA BASSETT AND PAULA PATTON)

A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha’s Vineyard for a wedding. Jumping The Broom stars Paula Patton, Angela Bassett, Laz Alonso, Mike Epps, Loretta Devine, Lil’ Romeo, Meagan Good, Julie Bowen and Brian Stokes Mitchell. US release date – May 6th UK release date – June 10th

VIDEO: BEYONCE – MOVE YOUR BODY

Beyonce has teamed up with Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign which has been set up to help fight against childhood obesity in America. Check out Beyonce’s workout video below. ………………………………………………………………….. I am surprised it’s taken them this long to focus on childhood obesity in America. They’ve  had this problem for DECADES!!! But well done Michelle for setting up this campaign and drawing attention to the madness. I remember visiting Disney World back in the early 90s and seeing a little boy no more than 6 years old, who was []

THE SOURCE MAGAZINE FRONT COVER (MAY ISSUE) – IDRIS ELBA

Via The Lala Report An actor on the front cover of the Source Magazine. Hmmmm…. Interesting… times have really changed. Wouldn’t it have been a good idea to feature the late Nate Dogg on the front cover??? What the hell is Simon Cowell’s name doing there???? And don’t even get me started on Jessie J. The Source must be desperate for content these days.

VIDEO: 9TH WONDER DOCUMENTARY – THE WONDER YEARS (TRAILER)

A year in the life of CEO, NAACP ambas­sador, Duke University pro­fes­sor, hus­band, father, son and Grammy Award win­ning pro­ducer 9th Wonder. The film fol­lows one of soul music’s most dynamic fig­ures from his child­hood home to late nights in the stu­dio and every­where in between. Featuring: Drake, DJ Premier, DJ Green Lantern, J. Cole, Murs, Phonte, Sha Money XL, Young Guru, The Alchemist & more. Via Hip Hop Is Cool Again

UK NEWS/VIDEO: RAPPER TY SPEAKS ON STEPHEN LAWRENCE’S LEGACY ON THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH

18 year-old Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack at a bus stop 18 years ago on the 22 April 1993. Although no one has ever been found guilty of the murder, he didn’t die in vain.  Journalist Marvin Sparks spoke to UK rapper Ty on the impact of his death, his parents fight to bring exposure to their son’s murder, compares then with now on race relations in the UK, police treatment, the role the media played and why []

UK BUSINESS: INTRODUCING SKIN CARE ENTREPRENEUR VANESSA WALLACE

Former entertainment photographer turned skin care entrepreneur Vanessa Wallace, and founder of fledgling skin care company Lovely Gorgeous Things recently won the Unsung Woman’s Award from Haringey Council and sat down with EntreprenewsHub (Black Business News) to discuss running a successful business while overcoming various challenges along the way. Click HERE to read interview. http://www.twitter.com/lovelygorgeous Email: info@lovelygorgeousthings.co.uk

VIDEO DIARY: ALEXANDER AMOSU SHOWCASES HIS LUXURY AMOSU COLLECTION AT ARISE FASHION WEEK 2011 (LAGOS)

Millionaire businessman Alexander Amosu exclusively showcases his luxury Amosu fashion collection at Arise Fashion Week 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria. ……………………………………………………………….. Wow this really is a luxury / ultra expensive collection.  Impressive. Black diamond buttons , 18 carat gold buttons and the world’s most expensive suit (£70,000 – I think that’s what he said) . Then there is ” I’ve got about £10,000 worth of diamonds coming in to Lagos… “ – yes okay Alexander we know your loaded. I just hope they []