Senators’ Kennedy and Byrd Stricken at Obama Luncheon!

UPDATE: According to a statement from Senator Robert Byrd’s office, he did not have a medical emergency. He left the congressional luncheon because he was disturbed by what happened to Ted Kennedy. Early accounts suggested that Byrd had trouble eating.

Reel Images | The Inauguration

It wasn’t just ordinary Americans that were excited about the inauguration of President Barack Hussein Obama. Political and Hollywood heavyweights were also on hand to witness President Obama make history.

Welcome, President Obama!

At 12:05pm, EST, Barack Hussein Obama took the oath of office making him the 44th President of the United States of America in front of millions of people in Washington and billions around the world.

The Dawning of a New Political Generation

In less than three hours, President-elect Barack Hussein Obama will place his hand on a bible and take the oath of office closing the book on a dark era and beginning a new chapter of this nation’s history for an eager and hopeful generation.

Black Dynamite Explodes at Sundance!

Not even tough economic times can keep a good action hero down at the Sundance Film Festival. The studio picked up the distribution rights for the hilarious Blaxsploitation spoof, “Black Dynamite.”

Twas the Night Before Inauguration . . .

and all in the White House / everybody is packing / because tomorrow Bush has got to get out! We are ONE day away from inaugurating the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama, into office and the Capitol City is white-hot with anticipation!

WTF! | Miss J. Alexander

We take a time out from riding the wave of optimism and hope for an early 2009 moment of coon-ery. America’s Next Top Model judge, Miss J. Alexander didn’t get the memo that when the paparazzi is around to keep your Stepit Fetchit moments to a minimum!

First Look | Madea Goes To Jail!

While we respect the achievements and accomplishments of writer/director Tyler Perry, we are not big fans of his work. While we thought the talented screenwriter made some important strides recently, his upcoming film, “Madea Goes To Jail, threatens to undercut his early karma.