“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago on Tuesday by two men who hurled racial and homophobic slurs at him and wrapped a noose around his neck in an attack police are investigating as a hate crime, officials said. “TMZ reports that although Smollett attempted to fight back, the men fractured Smollet’s rib.” View…

Today is Day 2 of our 25 Days, 25 Songs challenge. The question for the day is: Name a song that reminds you of your most recent ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. This is a interesting question since I have been in a committed relationship for the last twenty plus year. A song that reminds me of my ex-boyfriend…

Happy Sunday Culture Keepers. Today I am starting the 25 Songs, 25 Days Challenge. Where everyday for the next 25 days, I will choose one song per day along with a explanation of why I chose the song. What I want every ‘Culture Keeper’ to do is join in on the challenge and explain in…

The A-listers came out to razzle and dazzle on the red carpet at this years Golden Globe awards hosted by Sandra Oh and Adam Samberg. Last year the Golden Globes was more subdued and many celebrities chose to wear all black in support of the “TimeUp” movement. This year color was back on the red…

Wendy Williams is scheduled to return to air on Monday January 14, 2019. However her return should be interesting because when she left abruptly on hiatus the hot topic was what is going on with Wendy. Recently on her talk show she appeared to be loopy and out of it. The show had everyone wondering,…

Tonight Lifetime will be airing “Surviving R. Kelly.” The six-hour Lifetime docuseries will air in three installments: Thursday, January 3rd at 9 p.m. ET/PT; Friday, January 4th at 9 p.m. ET/PT; and Saturday, January 5th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Multiple women detail harrowing accusations of sexual, mental and physical abuse against one of R&B’s most…

Happy 2019 from the Culture Keeper. There is some great upcoming interviews with author Kimberla Lawson Roby, music sensation Sydney Necole, and life-coach Cheryl Grant and more. This year my intention for myself is to laugh, do some traveling, and become stronger mentally, spiritually, and physically. Thank You for coming along on the ride. I…

Michelle Obama is on a roll. Our forever First lady has the best selling book of the year. She met up with fellow fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker to discuss her memoir “Becoming.” Naturally, Michelle came to slay for the occasion, and when I say “slay” I mean she rendered all other boots irrelevant thanks to…

Gabe Solis, 43 ex- husband of Trina Braxton quietly died of cancer. According to TMZ Solis passed away in Texas surrounded by family and friends. Trina and Gabe wed in 2003 but divorced in 2015, and their on-again, off-again -on-again tumultuous relationship was a frequent topic on the family’s reality show — “Braxton Family Values”…

Christmas is my favorite time of the year for me. Enjoying family, good food, and laughter makes me always appreciate this time of year. Every year I have a family gathering and make Gumbo. It’s the only time of the year where I make gumbo. The key to having a fun holiday party is great…