Tag Archives: Common
Common Finds “Luv” in New Film
Common scores another leading man role
Rapper Common who has shown his acting chops in a number of roles (American Gangster,…
By Demetria Irwin
10 Eligible Black Men ‘The Bachelor’ Should Cast
Reality TV casting agents for The Bachelor may have a hard time finding men of color but here are a few good men
After two African American men sued producers of the The Bachelor for racial discrimination here’s…
By Bridgette Bartlett
SXSW 2012: What Brands Can Learn From Rappers
Advertising and marketing execs at 2012 South by Southwest Interactive were all ears at the “Y Rappers Are Better Marketers Than U” panel held on Saturday
The “Y Rappers Are Better Than You” panel held Saturday morning was packed with advertising…
By Winston Ford
An Uncommon Brand: Common Talks Music, Acting and Drake
His full name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.; his stage name went from Common Sense…
By timmhotep aku
Common: On Life and Love Lessons from Serena Williams and Erykah Badu
Award-winning Chi-town rapper and bestselling author opens up about past lessons and a future that includes marriage and a family
Common, award-winning rapper and bestselling author, opens up about his new book and love lessons…
By Kenya N. Byrd
Writer Nelson George Documents the Brooklyn Renaissance Movement
The noted scribe explores the cultural impact of his Brooklyn, NY neighborhood in new film
With Brooklyn Boheme, writer Nelson George documents the creative energy and public figures of note…
By Tomika Anderson
2011 Fall TV Preview: 13 Shows Worth Watching this Season
With a batch of new and returning programs here's a guide of what needs your support
Every fall the networks release their fall TV lineups, which include a slew of new…
By Starrene Rhett
Black Music Month Power Player: Little X, The Director
From intern to being one of the music industry's most sought after visionaries, the noted video director explains how he keeps his career in focus
Previously known as Little X, Director X speaks on his evolution from intern to illustrator…
By Aliya Ewing
Black Music Month Power Player: Fatima Robinson, the Choreographer
How the mastermind behind the routines of pop phenoms like the Black Eyed Peas balances success, rumors and family first
How the mastermind behind the routines of pop phenoms like the Black Eyed Peas balances…
By Kenya N. Byrd
In the News: WATCH Common Perform at the White House; 7.5 Million Facebook Users Are Under 13; Microsoft Acquires Skype for $ 8.5 Billion
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Hip-hop star Common performed at the White House Poetry night Wednesday (Image: File)…
