Lifestyle

Style: Runway vs. Real Way

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With entertainers channeling more and more of their fashion influence from the runways of Fashion Week across the globe they’ve manage to pull off some of the most interesting looks we’ve seen in a long time

Will Google Bring High Speed Internet to the Hood? Probably Not.

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Google repeatedly mentions that they want to make internet access available for everyone and even urges anyone (the general public and local officials) to submit their city or town for consideration. My bet is that these test location won’t be in any inner cities where the probability of budding minority entrepreneurs can take advantage of such high speeds to build “killer apps.” And if this is the case, how can Google report findings on usage or deployments in a truly comprehensive way

Asha the Intern: VH1 Documentary Screening

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Last Friday I found myself in Beverly Hills at the Paley Center, sharing space with Don Cornelius. We were there for the screening of VH1 Rock Docs’ “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America.”

Style: Q&A with Celeb Stylist Amoy

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From sleekly styling the tresses of such stars as Naomi Campbell, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow and Rihanna, to crafting the hair designs on runways of such legendary fashion hours as Christian Dior, hairstylist, Amoy has established herself as an authority on all things beauty and style

Celeb 2.0: Pharrell Discusses Engaging fans in the Digital Era (Video)

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Artist/producer Pharrell Williams sits down with Cornerstone co-CEO Rob Stone to discuss a number of different topics including how artist can engage their fans in the digital era, as well as his semi-new property Artst.com (Artist without the i cause its about you not me – Pharrell Williams)

Asha the Intern: Making Music with Musiq

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This time, I’m broadcasting from Delaware, to catch up with my close, personal friend (oops, I wasn’t supposed to tell you guys that), Musiq. He was performing at Dover Downs Resort & Casino, so I decided to take in the show and meet him backstage to chat him up

Asha the Intern: Chopping it Up with DJ Drama

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I was in Atlanta for the last episode of Asha the Intern, when I interviewed Lloyd and Sammie. But there was no way I could be in town without stopping by to talk to Atlanta’s number one deejay, DJ Drama. He was Mixtape Daily’s DJ of the Year in 2009, not to mention he’s T.I.’s

Celeb 2.0: Wyclef Responds to Accusations Against Yele

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Almost as soon as the crisis in Haiti occurred, the word came out that you could text “Yele” to 501501 to easily donate money. This resulted in over 2 million dollars being raised by the organization to aid those in need. As is usually the case when this type of money is involved, some decided to dig into Yele’s financial records. What they found raised some eyebrows but, in the grand scheme of things, was irrelevant

Asha the Intern: In ATL with Lloyd and Sammie

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I have to admit, I knew he was an attractive singer with true talent, but when I saw him in person I completely understood why the Spelman girls chased him (and me, after all, I’m sure they recognized me). They were running and screaming at the top of their lungs; it was a total frenzy

Asha the Intern: Talking with Trey Songz

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Everyone wants to know the perks of being an intern for Soul Train. There are so many, but hanging out with Trey Songz has got to be one of my favorites. He is such the southern gentleman