The 80s was a dark time for brainy kids when being called a geek or nerd was one of the worst insults out there. Weird Science, Real Genius, Revenge of the Nerds, and many other films helped change the way people felt about brilliant minds. Smart kids everywhere were suddenly less uncool, but they needed…
Born December 21, 1946, Brenda Holloway is an American singer who has had a successful career in music. She is one of the greats for her influence on music and her amazing vocal abilities. Holloway started her career as a singer in the early 1960s. She was signed to Motown Records in 1965 and released…
Born Taalib Hassan Johnson on September 16, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Musiq Soulchild is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and record producer. He started in the music industry at 18, when he released his debut album Aijuswanaseing. Since then, he has released six more studio albums, the most recent was Soulstar in 2016. Musiq is known…
While it’s always nice to have a group of close, reliable friends, we all know that not everyone is as good as they seem. Sometimes it seems like everyone has at least one friend who’s just a little too good at pretending. For anyone who’s ever had to deal with a fake friend, these 10…
“White Chicks” is well known for depicting what it’s like to be someone of a different gender, class, or race. The film was released in theaters on June 23, 2004. This comedy movie is directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, a renowned comedian, filmmaker, and actor. Because of its success at the box office, “White Chicks”…
With their power-pop sound, Dwight Twilley Band burst onto the music scene in the mid-1970s. The band consists of Twilley and Phil Seymour on guitars and vocals, Bill Pitcock IV on keyboards, Tom Curless on bass, and Jack Ryland on drums. The Tulsa-born band released their self-titled debut album in 1974 and scored a hit…
Director Carlos Saldanha first came up with the idea of Rio in 1995, originally conceiving it as a story about a penguin who finds itself washed up on the shores of Rio. After Happy Feet and Surf’s Up came along and stole the penguin premise, he switched birds and created a story around Macaws instead….
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, better known by his stage name Ginuwine, has been making music since 1991. His sultry R&B tunes have topped the charts and earned him a loyal following over the years. He’s a singer, songwriter, and dancer, but he’s also made a few acting appearances. He started his career as part of the…
Sunshine pop band from California, The Association, has been making music for over 50 years. They have released ten studio albums and have had several hit singles. In the year 1965, they released their debut album and began touring. Over the years, The Association has developed a unique sound that blends folk and rock music….