Flashback to backstage at the 2009 Soul Train Awards with Mr. Blue Eyed Soul, Robin Thicke. Asha the Intern really gets him to open up and share some of his favorite Soul Train memories, of not only watching the show on Saturday mornings but also, performing on the show. In this clip he’s very excited
It’s always exciting to catch a glimpse of performers’ personalities away from the stage and that was Asha the Intern’s mission as she was joined by the lovely and talented Chrisette Michele on the Soul Train Awards red carpet. Chrisette’s jubilant personality radiates through the screen as she jokes with Asha about trying to find
In this flashback from the 2009 Soul Train Awards, Asha the Intern talks to the chic and always fashionable singer, Keri Hilson. Ms. Hilson rocks a fabulous red-carpet look with her bustier-style cocktail dress and smoky yet shimmery eyeshadow. The Atlanta chanteuse is notoriously stylish, defining herself as a fab and sassy Southern girl. Her
In the spirit of Soul Train fashion, here’s a clip with Asha the Intern at the 2009 Soul Train Awards talking to Atlanta-based designer Mychael Knight. The “Project Runway” veteran made his debut at Charleston Fashion Week with his 2010 Fall/Winter collection
One of the advantages of being a Soul Train dancer is the opportunity to attend the prestigious Soul Train Music Awards. Ever since its inception in March 1987, Soul Train dancers were always given free tickets to attend the ceremony as well as the after party
Soul Train is a movement
From the days of Tina Turner and James Brown, through the rise of T-Pain and Trey Songz, Soul Train set the standard in music, style, and dance in our culture. And for more than 35 years, that legendary, grooving gold locomotive set bodies in motion and brought in the funk—whatever brand
Things are already going on behind the scenes in preparation for the 2010 Soul Train Awards. We can hardly wait for the announcement of the nominees and performance lineup. Last year marked the return of the Soul Train Awards after a two-year hiatus in 2007. Fans celebrated the return of the show as their favorite
Just three years ago, Asha found herself amidst the celebrities, entertainment industry execs, and flashing lights of the Soul Train Awards. Without much of a reason to be there beyond a budding acting and choreography career, Asha bogarded her way into the company of the biggest names in black music. It was an overwhelming and surreal experience that she’d not soon forget
The highly-anticipated return of the Soul Train Awards was not an event taken lightly. From the very vein that Soul Train finds its lifeblood, the past and the present were bridged in perfect harmony. The tribute performances were the highlight of the evening. However, the show’s two uber-animated hosts, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard,
Following the comeback of the Soul Train Awards, we want to quickly pat Soul Train on the back for the contributions the show made to black culture. Many people can easily recall the show’s role in making black artists and new dances a part of everyday life. But, we can also wink and blush
The 2009 Soul Train Awards airs November 29, on Centric and BET at 8 p.m. CST/9 p.m. EST. Don’t forget to tune in—otherwise you may wake up on Monday morning and realize you’ve missed out on the Twitter commentary. Here are a few other reasons why the show can’t be missed: