Entertainment
Breaking Down Beyoncé’s Iconic Brand
From desecrating art to hanging with the First Lady on her birthday, King B has everyone talking. But is anyone really holding her accountable for her actions?
Is the Church Trapped in Plato’s Closet?
The recent debate about Erica Campbell’s dress unearths the age-old discussion of the philosophical and theological positions on the body and the soul. By Nicole Symmonds
The Black Nativity Lights Up the Screen with Stars and Spirit
UrbanFaith sat down with T.D. Jakes and the stars of the film to discuss what drew them to the project and how the film embodies the black church experience.
The Real “Race-Themed” Issue Behind “The Best Man Holiday”
While “The Best Man Holiday” isn’t a race-themed movie, that it was called such prompts a discussion on the race-themed issue present in the creation and consumption of romantic comedies.
“Thicker than Water” is Pretty Thin and Spiritually Impoverished
Bravo’s new reality show about gospel artist and preacher Ben Tankard and his family does more to showcase their love of wealth rather than their love of God.
SNL, Black Girls Rock and Why Black Women Must Define Themselves
Kerry Washington’s guest appearance on SNL was progress but there is still more work to do in the portrayal of black women on television.
Grand Theft Coddle
Rockstar’s latest is yet another explosive fantasy of urban wish-fulfillment. Maybe gamers should be careful what they wish for.
The Playmakers: Smashing Sacred Cows with Humor
The creators of viral videos “Stuff Black Church Girls Say” and “10 Types of Black Preachers” are bringing humor to the masses via poking fun at Black Church culture, but do they go too far?
‘Church Girl’ Preaches to the Faithful
The Molina/Houghton debut is light on realism, but tries to make up for it with production sheen and earnestness.
Preachers of LA: More than a Showcase of Prosperity
The prosperity gospel is small cookies compared to what the show may really be uncovering in the lives of these six pastors.
When Angst Goes Viral
Louie CK’s latest viral video is a retelling of Ecclesiastes – more proof that honesty never goes out of style.
Tonya Lee on “The Watsons Go to Birmingham”
The award-winning producer, director, and social activist talks about “The Watsons” and the significance of telling our stories.
Lee Daniels “The Butler”: A Study in Contrasts
A review of how the film plays with duality and encourages viewers to ask questions of the roles they play in affecting change.
Church Fires Pastor for Attending a Rick Ross Concert: The Questions
Imagine this… A pastor attends the concert of a popular rap artist thinking it’s all good until he arrives at church the next day to find his parking sign removed, his name taken off his office door, and someone else officiating worship. He was fired with no warning...
The Preachers of L.A.: Cashing Out
The influx of reality TV spans every genre possible: single folks trying to find their soul mate; pageant kids turned Honey Boo Boo; people vying for the title of the most talented dancer, singer, or chef in the country and taking the prize after a million texts and...
Fruitvale Station: A Tragic Tale of Commuting While Black
While the nation is immersed in coverage of the George Zimmerman trial, it seems fitting that a film would premiere this weekend in limited markets (New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) that features another racially charged, outrage-inducing incident that...
Exhale: Magic Johnson’s Aspire Network Launches New Talk Show Series
Just a few years ago Rene Syler was at a crossroads in her life. She had lost her lucrative position as an anchor for CBS’ “The Early Show,” which is now defunct. She had a preventive mastectomy as the daughter of two breast cancer survivors. And she lost her hair...
A Bowl Full of Hate
The folks at Cheerios decided to feature a interracial relationship in a recent commercial. Who knew one commercial could cause such a firestorm?