Only Jay-Z can turn NYC into his own personal carnival. Last night, Jigga Man himself threw an unbeatable party at Pier 54 in NYC to support his Shawn Carter Foundation, which provides kids with college scholarships. STORY: Jay-Z Fires Off A Warning Shot To Lil Wayne The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation was created in 2002 by […]
Funnyman Seth Rogen stars alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 50/50, a dramatic comedy in which his character deals with his best friend’s cancer diagnosis. Not the typical-sounding comedy, but we pretty much love everything Seth has ever been in: think Anchorman, Superbad, Knocked Up, The 40 Year Old Virgin and the list keeps going. Seth is one of […]
The America we’ve dreamed of is not the America we’ve become. Many of the young people who are occupying Liberty Plaza in lower Manhattan, protesting the money grab from the rich and the corporate control of our government, have inspired me to amplify their message as loud as I can. The people in this country […]
What do Uncle Rush and Anna Wintour have in common? An eye for beauty! Arizona Muse was just named Vogue’s #1 model of the year but Russell Simmons spotted this beauty months ago. In celebration of the honor let’s take a look back at what Arizona was up to during NYFW earlier this fall… After giving birth to her son […]
Vashtie Kola has long been coined with the nickname “Downtown’s Sweetheart,” so it is only suitable that the director, designer and all around businesswoman would be in attendance at Paper Magazine’s 7th Annual Nightlife Awards, sponsored by Hennessey. PHOTOS: Are Jay-Z And Vashtie Plotting To Take Over New York City? The awards show was a […]
Today I will join in solidarity the peaceful protesters at Liberty Plaza in New York City who are “Occupying Wall Street.” For far too long in this country we have allowed the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer. I believe in a nation where everyone gets a fair share of the […]
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kenza Fourati, fresh from a trip to Europe, was one of the many admirers and supporters on hand last night to witness the unveiling of Angela Simmons‘ new PETA Ad. PHOTOS: Angela Simmons Unveils PETA Ad In NYC The event was held at the ultra chic Paramount Hotel in New York […]
Atlanta M.C. Killer Mike was one of many protesting against the execution of death row inmate Troy Davis on September 21, 2011. Mike attended the rally in Jackson, Georgia in support of getting a stay of execution for Davis. We were lucky enough to speak with Mike as he shared his thoughts of that unjustifiable […]
Jurnee Smollett is a lot of things. Talented, beautiful and mysterious are just a few of them. The 24-year-old looks familiar to us ’80s babies from her days as a child star on Full House and Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper but, as cute as she was, we prefer the grown-up sexy version of her. Jurnee now plays […]
Keri Hilson looked stunning and fashion forward as she got off a plane and arrived in Paris fresh and glowing. The “Pretty Girl Rock“ singer was dressed in glam head-to-toe from her printed poncho, to her cadet boots. She’s been working extra hard this year on her music and coming into her own, and it has […]
The beautiful Rima Fakih celebrated her 26th birthday last week! At the young age of 26, Rima has already spent a year as Miss USA, competed to become Miss Universe and is now going to appear in the upcoming Hugh Jackman flick, Real Steel, which hits theaters on October 7th. In honor of her recent birthday, as well […]
J.R. Martinez wrote this exclusive blog for GlobalGrind almost a year ago. J.R. is an Iraq war veteran, motivational speaker and actor on the recently ended All My Children. In April 2003, at 19 years old, he was serving as a Humvee driver for the U.S. Army in Iraq when his left front tire hit a landmine. […]
