Interview: Actor Wesley Jonathan, Stamps from TV Land's "The Soul Man"

Written by Joey Pinkney

Book Reviews Editor

Staff Writer

You know him various roles on your favorite shows ("Jamal Grant" from NBC’s City Guys) and your favorite movies ("Sweetness" from Roll Bounce).

Wesley Jonathan sits down with Joey Pinkney and TheBlackUrbanTimes.com and talks about his role as Stamps on Cedric The Entertainer's "The Soul Man", which premieres Season Two on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 on TV Land.

He also tells us about his experience in the entertainment industry and his motivations as an actor.

JoeyPinkney.com 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of "What If?"

About "What If?":

The book, “What If?” is for each person that has allowed the past to define their future. We all have had that “what if” moment in our lives, but God has a plan for all of us.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “What If?”?

LaSheka Hollingsworth: Honestly, the inspiration to write a Christian based book was due to all of the interesting ordeals in my life that caused me to lean on the word of God for peace.

Oprah's Next Chapter: Cissy Houston

On February 11,2012 the world lost an amazing woman, singer and mother. We lost Whitney Houston and it was a heartache no one has quite gotten over.

Oprah sits down with the Houston family matriarch, Cissy Houston in her New Jersey home. This is Cissy's first interview since Whitney's untimely death and this interview was very real.

Oprah covered several topics including Whitney's first taste of drug abuse in the late 80's and through this interview we learned that it was her brother Michael who introduced her to drugs, not Bobby Brown as society wanted you to believe.

Michael currently lives with the guilt and fights his demons on a daily basis because of living with regret. He admits he's alive but not really living because he is still mourning the death of his beloved sister and says he will never forgive himself.

Oprah also talks about Whitney's friendship with best friend/assistant Robin a relationship Cissy didn't approve of and she admitted that she DIDNT know the nature of their friendship and it could have been a gay relationship, one that Cissy adamantly said that she would never approve of , nor acknowledge her daughter being gay and absolutely without a doubt condone it.

Oprah also asked about her granddaughter Bobbi Kristina and it was evident that
relationship is estranged because Cissy demands respect and Bobbi Kristina knows she can't treat her grandmother any ole kind if way.


Overall it was a great interview and questions were definitely answered as Cissy said she wanted to set the record straight with the interview and her book. You could see the pain in her eyes and emptiness that Cissy lives with because she too is mourning her Nippy.



Kisha Green is a author  who has a passion for writing and sharing her witty personality with many through social media. For more info about Kisha, visit her websitewww.divabooksinconline.com and you can also follow her on Twitter @KishaGreen

[VIDEO] A Day In The Life Of A Fashion Mogul (Documentary Trailer)

Directed By No Mercy

The official trailer for "A Day In The Life Of A Fashion Mogul". This documentary takes you into a day in the life of fashion mogul Polo aka The Fur King. It shows his day-to-day life which involves conducting business and making clothing. It also features some of the artists he's stylized.

Follow on Twitter: @TheFurKing

http://about.me/PoloTFK 

Follow on Twitter: @NoMercyHarlem

Interview with Elke the Stallion

Who ever said that all urban models look the same, well they have never seen Elke the Stallion. The first time I heard of her I was on a photo shoot myself, with one of her Stallions at the time.  Right after, I went home and looked her up to see if I could squeeze my way in to becoming a Stallion. Well let me tell you, I had to do a double take. I figured out REAL quick how she got her name. This Germany Bombshell is one of the veterans of urban modeling. If you don’t believe me, then just google this woman and you will see for yourself. I had the pleasure of being able to talk to her about the modeling industry, her new projects, and the beef between her and Joe Budden.

Interview: Get to know the REAL Funky Dineva

By : Taylor Savon

“My hair is layed, HUNTY!!!” Said by none other then the FABULOUS FUNKY DINEVA! Some of you might not know who I am talking bout when I say that, but after reading this you will and you will want to know more, more about the man behind her. I am going to let you in on something …. There is way more to him then what meets the eye.  I want to introduce you to the man behind Dineva….Quentin Latham.

Interview: With Angel & Chanelle of Trin-I-Tee 5:7

By: Taylor Savon

They are talented, beautiful, and love God first. They are Angel and Chanelle of Trin-I-Tee 5:7. I had the pleasure of being able to talk to these wonderful ladies about their best memories, what they have learned and what they will do in the future.

Interview: Tammy Wright Interview Pt 2..Cash Money Content needs to watch out!

BY GEEK SWAGG

. What inspires your writing?

My inspiration for this novel.."Halsey St Do or Die" was ans in the 2nd question my Babe (#1 fan)..the following novels because of my fans and (Wah) myself to continue the character Seven.   Just having others loving to read my work will motivate me to keep writing to my fingers hurt from tapping on the keyboard...you dig.

Interview: Hannah D. Spivey is writing urban fiction with sense of passion

BY GEEK SWAGG

How long have you been writing?

I've been writing for three years.

What made you interested in writing?

I love to read fiction and I've yet to read a book that goes beyond the grain.

Do you have any books published?

Interview: Up close with Princess, Life after Crime Mob

By: Taylor Savon

First off, I want to thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule. I have been following your career, and I see the difference between the Princess from the Crime Mob days and the woman that sits in front of me today. So basically, what changes did you make?

When we started I was 15 and we never did any talent shows, open mic nights or any of the preliminary stuff that you do before you get to the big stuff. It was just straight to the top. It got to much for the entire group.  Everybody was like “Let’s slow down.”

AUTHOR, AL SAADIQ BANKS, IS BUILDING A PUBLISHING EMPIRE WITH URBAN NOVELS AND COMIC BOOKS

AUTHOR: AL SAADIQ BANKS AT A BOOKSTORE

by geek swagg

TBUT: How long have you been writing?

I started writing a little over ten years ago. 

TBUT:What made you interested in writing?

Actually I’ve never been interested in writing or even being a writer.  Throughout my adventurous life I always said to myself that one day once it was all over I would write a book about my life and all of the things that I’ve been through.  One day I decided to put the pen to the pad to actually see if I could do it.  I never thought of publishing it until my loved ones read the book and built my confidence up enough for me to actually try my hand in the publishing game. 

BLACK URBAN BOOKS newest author, J Pizarro Cruz, on his new book "JOB", writing at night and more! @jpizarrocruz

How long have you been writing?

I've always been writing ever since I was a kid.  I remember mailing screenplays to Nickelodeon for Rugrats and Doug.  I was a weird kid.

What made you interested in writing? 

My parents taught me at a young age that writing is power.  I’ve always loved books too.  I loved getting lost in books and I wanted to create a world where readers could loose themselves. Do you have any books published?

My first novel, Job, and a spinoff of Job titled Hold Your Ground.