RUBEN SANTIAGO-HUDSON: The Moulin Rouge goes Hollywood!

When the telephone rings for my scheduled interview with Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the voice on the other end is out of breath. Coming from a man as busy as the actor/writer/producer, the breathlessness is not entirely unexpected. For the moment, however, the cause is purely and immediately physiological: He has just alighted a New York City […]

Taraji Henson

From the time she first lit up the big screen in John Singleton’s 2001 drama “Baby Boy,” Taraji Henson has been recognized as one of Hollywood’s most talented up-and-coming actresses. Nearly a decade later, audiences still respond to the role of the fiery girlfriend, Yvette; during last year’s BET Awards, Henson received some of the night’s loudest cheers when co-star Tyrese Gibson joined her to re-enact one of their intense lovers’ quarrels.

CHILLI

SINGER DISCUSSES MOTHERHOOD, HER CAREER AND NEW REALITY TV SERIES

ALICIA KEYS

ALICIA KEYS – GRAMMY AWARD WINNER SPEAKS ON HER CAREER AND UPCOMING TRIP TO LAS VEGAS by Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud

CLAUDIA JORDAN – From Sirius radio to rising television starlet

Claudia Jordan’s name may not be instantly recognizable, but the fresh-faced Rhode Island native is regularly seen and heard by millions.
Whether it be for her role as one of the glamorous models featured on the hit game show “Deal or No Deal,” hosting the Miss Universe Pageant, broadcasting for Fox Sports or working the star-studded red carpet outside the Soul Train Music Awards, Jordan is taking her celebrity to new heights. by Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud

Yéle Haiti – Foundation dedicated to improving life in Haiti

When major events occur, it is often said that “the earth stood still.” In the aftermath of the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti on Jan. 12, people around the world have become transfixed by nonstop coverage of the disaster and death left in its wake.
The capital city of Port-au-Prince — the political and economic center of one of the world’s poorest countries — was shaken with a fury that sent buildings of every size crumbling to the ground. The quake was followed immediately by the cries of millions whose dreams were once again deferred and whose loved ones’ lives met tragic ends.

Bill Cosby SAYS, ‘Protect your CHILD’

Cosby’s legacy as a comedian, actor, philosopher, author, businessman and now hip-hop writer and producer (for his new group, the Cosnarati) has made him one of the wealthiest and most-recognized black men in the world. In recent years, the entertainer has drawn further attention for his unapologetically candid assessment of the state of the African-American community. by Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud

Readers reveal their hopes for the NEW YEAR!

Charles Tureaud gets community resolutions for 2010. Readers reveal their hopes for the NEW YEAR!

THIS IS IT: Band discusses its final days with Michael Jackson

By Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud In a print exclusive, Black Image has obtained the final photo shoot of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” band, completed in the days leading up to the superstar musician’s June 25 death. Accompanying the images is an interview with renowned keyboardist Mo Pleasure, who offers an inside look at the making of […]

The multifaceted Vivica A. Fox

B y Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud As my interview with Vivica A. Fox approaches, I take some time to reflect on her accomplishments in Hollywood. Even a brief review of her résumé reveals a multifaceted approach to show business success: The actress has starred in productions ranging from the daytime soap “The Young and the Restless” and […]

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