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Photo of the Day: Thanksgiving Hairstyle

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

This is for those of you who are heading home for the holidays who need that one perfect hairstyle to go with your special Thanksgiving Day outfit and makeup.
Thanks Linda!

Posted in Art and Culture, Hair care, Holiday Fun, Photo of the Day | 54 Comments »


Put ‘Em On Blast: Dblaq Speaks Out Against the Ignorance that Pervades Hip Hop

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Sandrarose.com community member Dblaq wrote this comment in response to my post on the violence that marred the 2008 Dirty Awards last night.
Dblaq is an industry veteran who has worked with many of today’s artists. In addition to owning his own modeling agency, radio station (e411 Radio), and specializing in web developing and graphic […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Celeb Beat Downs, Music news, Put 'em on Blast, Special events, blog/blogging | 22 Comments »


GUESS WHO?

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Guess which Obama wrote the following poetry titled “Underground”:
1. Sasha Obama
2. Malia Obama
3. Barack Obama
Under water grottos, caverns
Filled with apes
That eat figs.
Stepping on the figs
That the apes
Eat, they crunch.
The apes howl, bare
Their fangs, dance . . .
If you guessed Barack Obama wrote that poetry, you are correct!
Obama was a 20-year-old student at Occidental […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Barack Obama, Books/magazines, Education/schools, Fan Mail, Politics, Upcoming events | 20 Comments »


Speaking of Change…. Are You Ready for Steampunk?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Thanks to loyal reader SpaceyG for sending over these pics! I first noticed the British club kids dressing this way awhile back. But now it seems the style has crossed the Atlantic and found its way to urban centers of NYC and Atlanta.
I like this look! It’s definitely a welcome departure from the […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Celeb Style, Fan Mail, Fashion, Gifts ideas | 33 Comments »


PICS: How Sweet the Sound Gospel Celebration, 11/09

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Monica and Gabrielle Union

NeNe (ATL Housewives), Monica and Lisa (ATL Housewives)

Judging from the look of excitement on Gabby’s face, he must be married.

How Sweet the Soundâ„¢, a Gospel Celebration, showcased the best choirs in Atlanta over the weekend. The choirs were chosen from many choirs that participated in a talent search. Celebrities in […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Celeb Candids, Celeb Style, Celeb couples, Celeb news, Monica, Music news, Photos of the Day, Special events | 26 Comments »


Artist Unveils Michelle Obama Artwork

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

NY-based artist Elizabeth Peyton unveiled her artwork depicting Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha listening to Barack Obama’s speech during the Democratic National Convention.
The artwork’s similarities to the famous Coretta Scott King and Bernice King photo are not very complimentary.
The painting’s hidden meaning should be obvious. Why is Michelle scowling? And let me not […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Barack Obama | 45 Comments »


Ed Dunn: ‘Yeah, It Was Necessary for Sandrarose.com to Go There’

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Blogger Ed Dunn, owner of Dreamandhustle.com, responded to comments received on this post where I noted Julia Hudson’s affinity for the low life thug mentality:
My deepest condolence and prayers goes out to the Jennifer/Julia Hudson family and others involved because not many of us can truly understand the pain they are going through right now. […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Crime, Dearly departed, Law and order, Relationships, blog/blogging | 92 Comments »


Behind the Scenes: Keyshia Cole - Playa Cardz Right Video Shoot

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Keyshia Cole pays homage to the late great Tupac Shakur by shooting her video for “Playa Cardz Right” at the Tupac Shakur Memorial Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain last weekend.
“Playa Cardz Right” is the first single off Keyshia’s upcoming album set to drop on December 16, 2008.

Posted in Art and Culture, Dearly departed, Music Video, Music news, New music | 5 Comments »


The Unveiling of “Michelle Obama’s Makeover For America”

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Just when I was wondering where is Michelle Obama when Barack needs her the most, a controversial bust designed in the likeness of Michelle Obama was unveiled yesterday in NYC.
On his website, the artist, Daniel Edwards, described his artwork as
an accessorized mannequin bust of Obama that foregoes the conventional pearl necklace, and provides for her […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Barack Obama, Controversy, Oprah Winfrey, Politics | 20 Comments »


Throwback Thursdays: A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Remember back in the day when Hip Hop respected women and sistahs were referred to as Queens instead of video hos? In this Tribe Called Quest video, the female sex object is dressed completely from head to toe. All the other females in the video are dressed similarly.
There actually was a time in […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Music Video | 16 Comments »


Photos of the Day: Tyra Banks and Amy Winehouse immortalized in wax

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

A hard core Tyra Banks fan plants a kiss on the cheek of her wax figure which was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Times Square, New York City today.

A wax figure in the likeness of Amy Winehouse was also unveiled yesterday at Madame Tussaud’s in London, England. Amy has never looked so good!
Photos: […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Celeb Candids, Celeb news | 27 Comments »


Comedian J. Anthony Brown introduces his collection of art

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Photos of J. Anthony Brown’s artwork by Freddy O Exclusively for Sandrarose.com

Comedic genius and multi-talented J Anthony debuted his art collection in Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday July 19, 2008 at both locations of Gladys Knight and Ron Winans Chicken & Waffles.
JAB is currently a radio personality on the nationally syndicated radio program The Tom Joyner […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Celeb Candids, Comedy, Special events, TV/radio | 24 Comments »


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