Box Office Numbers “Just Wright” or Just Wrong?

Common and Queen Latifah’s new romantic comedy Just Wright opened in theaters on Friday, May 14th and landed on the box office strip at number four taking in a lackluster 8.5 million for the weekend. Action-packed, comic book sequel Iron Man 2 held on strong at number one, followed by Robin Hood which earned 37.1 million this weekend, Letters to Juliet which scored 13.8 million this weekend, rounded out by How to Train Your Dragon at number 5 with now, a total of 207 million at the box office.

Just Wright may have come in third place for opening films for the weekend but it was up against some serious competition and only opened in 1800 theaters. In comparison, Robin Hood was broadcast in 3500.

Still, considering that Tyler Perry’s most recent flicks far outnumber Sanaa Hamri’s release, one has to wonder what is the fate of black romantic comedies?  What does Tyler have in the script of Why Did I Get Married Too that Hamri was lacking with Just Wright? The cast was certainly of the same caliber. The advertising seemed to be there as Just Wright was on every urban blog and website with more than 200 views… Yet in still, the ticket numbers just didn’t add up. Sadly, Just Wright’s poor turn out at the box office could possibly affect the fate of future urban romantic comedies, unless of course, Tyler Perry is involved.

What say you?

Where in the World is Idris?

Because you know we’re always looking for Mr. Stringer Bell aka Derek (Obsessed) aka John Luther. Amen! The brother is working full time on a new series called “Luther” which debuted on the BBC1 earlier this month. Elba plays opposite his classic “The Wire” role this time around. He’s a leading police officer in this cop drama. Aside from this new weekly series, Idris is also highly anticipating the World Cup.

The sexy, moonlighting DJ was slated to play in a celebrity round along with Robbie Williams and other futbol enthusiasts but is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon (anything we can do to help, we’re there). However, you can catch him on the silver screen right now in the role of Rogue in the recently released flick The Losers. The Losers also stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Zoe Saldana.

Can Pepper HotPants Get Some?

Hiiiii, (*exhausted beauty queen, mascara streaking wave*) I’ve been on a semi-world tour promoting things that I do that I can’t fully divulge here because then well, my real identity might be revealed… But that’s neither here nor there. The fact of the matter is all this work and all this traveling has sadly left me like the Sahara (if you get my drift) … Before I left for London, I wrote this email to my girls:

“Dear Girlies, ideally I’d like to spend the next year writing about my many trysts with lots of lovers, a few in London (that won’t tell my future husband there), an older European man with a chizzled handsome face and lean body, a 24 year old “young back” cuz they put in work, a civilian with a non- offensive uniform (more fire fighter than fast food), Idris Elba, Marlo & Avon from “The Wire” <– all at the same time (I will call that chapter my “celebrity clusterfuck”).”

The fact of the matter is NONE of that happened on tour…(*kicking boulders*) And I’m quite pissed about it! What the hell? Did someone send out a PSA: No action for PHP! Dammit. So I get home to the reality of my non-existent “love come down” situation and revel in my options, which are as follows:

The Indian man who works the overnight shift at the local bodega. He always catches me looking like walk a shame material in the middle of the night on my way to get a sandwich. He also always has an awfully disgusting perverted painted on smile.

The fiiiiiiiine, engaged, long talker that lives downstairs. I’ve seen him during the day, so… not.sure.that.he.works. Yet I see his soon-to-be wife only after work hours. They have one of the smaller apartments on the north wing, so I have to wonder if he’s trying to upgrade - apartment wise.

Trey Songz (maybe he and I can meet up on tour - swoon!)

Craigslist.

The stark, dark reality. What is a girl to do? I’m a 20-esque looking 38 year old (no seriously, really!! I have to thank my mother for these lengthy legs and flawless skin). I’m smart. I’m fit. I’m active in my community sometimes.  And I’m traveling all over the world, yet in still, I can’t get any!

Have I been blacklisted from the “I just want to f*ck every girl in the world” list?

Is some man scared I’ll write about our sexual escapades on this website (I will and I will looooove giving you a nickname based on what you do and how you do it :)?

Am I doing something wrong?

Starting right this minute I’m going to be more proactive on my quest for a bedfellow. I promise to let you know how my adventures go.

Until next time…

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Throwing Side Eye Shade

Why not? Put a little more shadowy effort into your look! And we’re not just talking smokey eyes. There’s tons of ways to make the upper -mid part of your fabulous face pop with a splash of color - with or without your own personal make-up artist. If you’re not seasoned with eye shadow application, start slow.

Before you go purchasing the Laura Mercier and Nars shadows and messing up a pricier product, start off with Sephora’s amazing Color Play 5-in-1. Last year, Sephora released a similar collection but this year they’ve improved it twofold! There are more edgy colors and a nifty little removable compact that allows you to pop out the colors that you’ve been using and drop them in your purse without the burden of the sizable collection.

In addition to 50 (yes, half a century worth) of eye lid color pallets, there are also lip glosses and blushes to experiment with. We highly recommend this product to help you ease into trying new colors and new facial looks.

Island Queen TV - Episode #5

It’s that time! Another episode of “Island Queen TV”…  On this edition of the webseries you will get to go back in time to Island Queen 2009. See what those models took away during their experience and catch up on episodes three and four.

Just this past weekend, Barbados celebrated the first round of the big event. We’ll update you on all the happenings shortly… Next weekend the second round of eliminations will begin. On the following weekend, the big finale which will feature music by Black Chiney, hosting by Angela Yee, and media sponsorship by AllHipHop.com goes down at the beautiful boathouse in Bridgetown, Barbados.

There is still time! Get.Your.Ticket.Now!!

American Legend: Lena Horne Passes

According to published reports singer, songwriter, dancer and all around multi-talented American performer, Lena Horne passed away last night in New York City at the age of 92. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 30th of 1917, Lena Horne initially began her career as an actress and dancer but when her singing abilities out shined her on camera appearances and performances, her beautiful voice took over.

Ms. Horne was the first black actress to be signed to a long term contract by a leading Hollywood studio. She first appeared in The Duke is Tops in 1938, Stormy Weather in 1943, and The Wiz as Glinda the Good Witch in 1978.  From the 30s to the 90s she sang in nightclubs all around the world. In her lifetime she won three Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Tony for her one woman show “The Lady And Her Music”.

Lena Horne weathered masses criticism and racism throughout the early part of her career only to arrive on top largely in part due to her activism in the Civil Rights Movement.

Rest in peace.

All My Single Ladies… Halle?

Just two years after the birth of their daughter it seems that another celebrity couple has bit the dust. Earlier this week it was announced that Halle Berry and her babyfather Gabriel Aubry decided “together to separate at this time.”

Gasp! Never saw that one coming. They were so low key… The inside and outside of their relationship was not typical tabloid fodder so of course, one has to wonder, what the hell happened? And how long have they really been broken up?

Regardless we hope the best for their child first and foremost.

Barbados’ Island Queen TV

This June, the third annual Island Queen competition produced by The Innoventive Group on the breathtaking shores of Barbados will be the biggest in the marquee event’s history. In an unprecedented move, Island Queen- the franchise - has launched a reality show web series and a partnership with the preeminent hip-hop culture and lifestyle website, AllHipHop.com. Both magnetic, moving and shaking, trendsetting entities will work together to showcase and promote the inaugural web televised branding of the competition, under the banner, Island Queen TV. Check out episodes one and two below.

Why Don’t You Love Me?

B’s back at it again. Just days ago she released a video for the song “Why Don’t You Love Me?” Starring as B.B. Homemaker (that was a nod to “Mad Men” for those of you who check the series), B gets her sexy housewife look on .. a look that Sade is borrowing these days as well. Despite popular confusion, this song is from Bey’s I Am… Sasha Fierce album and was written by sis Solange. What do you think?