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La La’s Full Court Life Recap 3×04

by Rayna Ron February 26, 2013
In sunny Los Angeles, it’s La La’s birthday week and there’s no shortage of reminders that with time comes change, including aging. Part of La La’s birthday celebration is an afternoon of lunch and beauty treatments with Po and Dice. In an effort to stay forever young, the trio goes for face acupuncture & cupping, […]
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La La’s Full Court Life Recap 3×03

by Rayna Ron February 26, 2013
In episode 3, the plot lines begin moving at a rapid clip. Fresh off the success of her Motives Cosmetics launch in London, La La gets a call from her stylist, Jason, who delivers the unexpected yet welcome news that he has tied the knot with his long-time partner,  Adair. La La’s views on gay […]

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Quvenzhane Wallis Confirmed To Play Annie In The Smith’s Remake

by Anya Rahmingon February 26, 2013
Its now been officially confirmed that young starlet Quvenzhane Wallis will replace Willow Smith and play Annie in the Smith’s upcoming film remake. Willow Smith dropped out claiming that she just wants to enjoy being a kid. The film remake was originally intended to be a vehicle for Willow Smith’s acting career. Will Smith, who […]

La La Anthony To Co-Host Anderson Live Thursday 2/28

by Rayna Ron February 25, 2013
Reality star and Motives cosmetics maven La La Anthony is set to be a guest host alongside Anderson Cooper on his Anderson Live talk show. The segment will air this Thursday, February 28 2013. Following her Monday appearance on the Today Show, this will be the second time in a week that Anthony appears on a […]

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Watch Michelle Obama Announce Oscar Best Picture Nominees From White House

by Anya Rahmingon February 25, 2013
Last night at the Academy Awards First Lady Michelle Obama announced the nominees for Best Picture, the event’s most anticipated category. For those who didn’t watch, its important to point out that she gave a virtual presentation, and Michelle Obama did not actually attend the event in person.  Some have criticized the First Lady for […]
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Watch Jennifer Hudson’s Performance Of “And I Am Telling You” From Last Night’s Oscars

by Anya Rahmingon February 25, 2013
Last night Jennifer Hudson gave a performance of “And I Am Telling You” from Dreamgirls at the Academy Awards ceremony and earned a standing ovation. Back in 2006, Hudson appeared in the movie version of the stage musical Dreamgirls. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Effie White in […]

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Racy Scandal Series Promo From The Oscars – Watch It Here

by Anya Rahmingon February 25, 2013
Last night a steamy Scandal series promotional clip aired during the Oscars. The promo focused on Olivia Pope’s relationship with President Fitzgerald Grant, and used racy imagery of the couple projected onto Kerry Washington’s bare skin. This certainly gives  shippers of Olivia and Fitz ,who have witnessed the pair drift apart in recent episodes, a reason to hope. […]
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The Onion Calls 9-Year-Old Oscar Nominee Quvenzhane Wallis A Cunt, Deletes Tweet

by Anya Rahmingon February 25, 2013
The Onion, a long-standing, popular satirical news publication which posts fake news articles, slandered Quvenzhane Wallis when they posted the tweet above last night. The tweet has since been deleted from the twitter account, but the proof is still on the web.  There is no discernible reason or event that occurred which spurred the ugly tweet. Its so ambiguous that we […]

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Person of Interest Recap 2×15

by Lasheda Wallaceon February 25, 2013
This time the machine picks up a conversation about a girl who “saw it happen” and whether a woman can keep her safe. Finch talks to Reese about how much he loves hotels as they walk into the employee entrance of one. The latest number is Mira Dobrica, who works as a maid. Finch doesn’t […]
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Scandal Recap 2×15

by Lasheda Wallaceon February 25, 2013
How is it possible that every episode is an epic one? We, the “Gladiators” must commend the writers of this great show for their great story lines and creative writing abilities. So now I have to figure out how to say “Great episode” differently for every episode. I need to pick up a second language. […]

Why Were The Walking Dead’s Black Characters MIA Last Week?

by Anya Rahmingon February 24, 2013
In last week’s episode of The Walking Dead, new characters who were introduced in the mid-season finale were noticeably absent. Two episodes ago, in the mid-season finale a new, capable, seemingly moral Black character named Tyreese appeared as leader of a crew not so unlike Rick’s. Now Tyreese and his friends are being held captive […]
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Hill Harper Moving On From CSI:NY To Covert Affairs

by Anya Rahmingon February 24, 2013
After 9 years spent working on CSI: NY, actor Hill Harper is jumping ship. The show is just wrapping up the end of its 9th season, and Harper’s contract has ended. A decision has not yet been made on whether the show will return, though its chances for renewal are very slim.  Rather than taking  a […]

Second Trailer Released For The Call With Halle Berry & Morris Chestnut

by Anya Rahmingon February 23, 2013
A second trailer has been released for the upcoming 911-thriller film The Call. In the film, Berry plays a 911 operator who races to save a kidnapped girl (Abigail Breslin) from a serial killer. Morris Chestnut plays a police officer who assist Berry. If you haven’t seen the original trailer yet, watch it here. It […]
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Watch Peeple’s Trailer With Kerry Washington & Craig Robinson

by Anya Rahmingon February 23, 2013
Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson star as a couple in love in a classic meet-the-family comedy titled Peeple’s. The film is produced in part by Tyler Perry, but is written and directed directed by Tina Gordon Chism according to IMDB.  In the film, Robinson (The Office) accompanies Washington (Django Unchained, Scandal) to a family gathering. […]

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For Better Or For Worse Moving From TBS To OWN

by Anya Rahmingon February 23, 2013
  Tyler Perry’s sitcom, For Better Or Worse, which stars Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White, is moving from TBS to a new home. OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) has just announced that they will be adding the show to their new programming lineup. In addition to gaining rights to rerun all 45 episodes from season […]
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Grey’s Anatomy Recap 9×16

by Lasheda Wallaceon February 22, 2013
Interns, Doctors, Patients and Pegasus. This episode has a lot of that going on but mostly is focused on the deal with Pegasus and how the “Team” will stop the Pegasus from buying the hospital. Meredith and Cristina have been very secretive around Carev, making sure that he hears nothing about their plan to buy […]

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Missed Issa Rae on Katie Couric? Watch Here.

by Anya Rahmingon February 22, 2013
Someone how it slipped our notice at Blallywood.com, but Issa Rae, Awkward Black Girl on YouTube, appeared as a guest on Katie Couric back on January. She was part of a new segment titled “One To Watch.” In the interview, Rae discusses how she came up with the idea behind Awkward Black Girl. In addition […]
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List of Oscar Presenters Grows: Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah…

by Anya Rahmingon February 22, 2013
A more extensive list of Oscar posters have been announced since our last post about the subject. Several Black presenters and performers have been announced including: Jamie Foxx Halle Berry Samuel L. Jackson Octavia Spencer Queen Latifah Kerry Washington Jennifer Hudson (performer) Other presenters and performers  include: Jane Fonda Jennifer Garner Kristen Stewart Kerry Washington […]