Solange takes it all off

Four hours before my eyebrow appointment on Tuesday I received a Tweet, courtesy of the Eyebrow King Damone Roberts, that Solange Knowles was just in to have her brows sculpted to go with her new shaved head. I missed seeing Solange’s new look and had to wait until the first photos surfaced today. I think [...]

My hair is good enough for me

It’s apropos that I saw Chris Rock’s new documentary/comedy “Good Hair” on a day when I wrestled with what to do with my natural hair. Should I straighten it for a  two-question television shoot to make myself more acceptable-looking to viewers or be myself?
First of all let me say that I really enjoyed the movie, [...]

Don’t miss the point on Erin Andrews’ nude video

When I heard the news about ESPN sports reporter Erin Andrews’ privacy being violated by someone secretly recording her nude in her hotel room, I was flabbergasted. Not because I, as a former sportswriter of 11 years and former sports reporter for CNN-SI, was reminded of the sexual harassment my female colleagues sometimes endure while [...]

Thank you ABC News for clearing Barack

When I awoke this morning and checked Twitter, I saw a friend’s tweet about President Barack Obama being “McNaired” in a photo. I could only imagine what compromising position our Prez had found himself in while at the G8 conference in Italy, where womanizing gets a pass. I didn’t have to wait long to find [...]

Where does Michael Jackson go from here?

I can’t decide what my favorite memory of the sensational Michael Jackson memorial is. I do know that it oozed class and that I want Jennifer Hudson to sing at my memorial, which I hope is not any time soon.
From the Oscar winner, who makes singing look so effortless, belting Will You Be There to [...]

What was Steve McNair thinking?

I know all the details aren’t in on what happened with the tragic shooting of ex-Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair. And some deets may never be known because they are only known by two deceased people. But I don’t think it’s too early to ask: what was this man thinking?
Picking up a then 19-year-old waitress [...]