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Remembering Umberto Eco Five Years Later
The celebrated Italian intellectual, Umberto Eco, died five years ago today. During his time, he was the preeminent expert in the field of semiotics, the study and interpretation of signs and symbols, lecturing at numerous universities. He was also a prolific writer, penning seven novels, over 40 nonfiction works, and even three children’s books. He is best known for his extremely erudite and theory-intensive novels The Name of the Rose and Foucault’s Pendulum. Foucault’s Pendulum is his postmodern magnum opus full of esoteric allusions to secret societies, pseudoscientific sects, and other medieval arcana. The encyclopedic novel is a fat pill to swallow and its reward is simply coming out the other side of it. It is a test of one’s will. Anthony Burgess (author of A Clockwork Orange) says...
Jamie Foxx Announces ‘Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!’ Sitcom On Netflix
Source: Netflix / Netflix Jamie Foxx is rocking with Netflix. Today (February 18), the Oscar-winning actor, comedian and musician announced his new sitcom, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which will be exclusively on the streaming service. Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! will star Foxx as Brian Dixon, a character described as a “successful business owner and bachelor” who gets thrust into the role of a full-time dad to his teenaged daughter Sasha, portrayed by Kyla-Drew. Also starring in the series are David Alan Grier (who real heads will recognize as his old In Living Color castmate) as Brian’s father and Porscha Coleman as his sister. The new sitcom, which will consist of eight (8), 30-minute episodes was inspired by Foxx’s actual relationship with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, who also happens...
Jamie Foxx Announces ‘Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!’ Sitcom On Netflix
Source: Netflix / Netflix Jamie Foxx is rocking with Netflix. Today (February 18), the Oscar-winning actor, comedian and musician announced his new sitcom, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which will be exclusively on the streaming service. Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! will star Foxx as Brian Dixon, a character described as a “successful business owner and bachelor” who gets thrust into the role of a full-time dad to his teenaged daughter Sasha, portrayed by Kyla-Drew. Also starring in the series are David Alan Grier (who real heads will recognize as his old In Living Color castmate) as Brian’s father and Porscha Coleman as his sister. The new sitcom, which will consist of eight (8), 30-minute episodes was inspired by Foxx’s actual relationship with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, who also happens...
Black Detroit Suburb Resident Threatened With KKK Flag By White Neighbor
Source: JeDonna Matthews Dinges / J.D. The Metro Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe finds itself under media scrutiny after a Black resident there was reportedly assaulted with a visual hate crime. JeDonna Matthews Dinges, a Black woman, says that a neighbor at a house adjacent to hers displayed a Ku Klux Klan flag, but she’s not taking the threat lightly and has challenged the issue head on. Deadline Detroit columnist Greg Bowens penned a new piece this week detailing Dinges’ ongoing saga with her white neighbor and the KKK flag. Dinges, who is a longtime resident of the coastal Michigan area and raised her child there, is a successful business owner in the region. In Bowens’ piece, Dinges shared that this past Tuesday (Feb. 16), she opened the side window of her home and saw the KKK flag em...
Black Detroit Suburb Resident Threatened With KKK Flag By White Neighbor
Source: JeDonna Matthews Dinges / J.D. The Metro Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe finds itself under media scrutiny after a Black resident there was reportedly assaulted with a visual hate crime. JeDonna Matthews Dinges, a Black woman, says that a neighbor at a house adjacent to hers displayed a Ku Klux Klan flag, but she’s not taking the threat lightly and has challenged the issue head on. Deadline Detroit columnist Greg Bowens penned a new piece this week detailing Dinges’ ongoing saga with her white neighbor and the KKK flag. Dinges, who is a longtime resident of the coastal Michigan area and raised her child there, is a successful business owner in the region. In Bowens’ piece, Dinges shared that this past Tuesday (Feb. 16), she opened the side window of her home and saw the KKK flag em...
Naomi Osaka Throws Cold Water On Serena Williams’ Quest For Grand Slam Title No. 24
Source: DAVID GRAY / Getty Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the GOAT, but Naomi Osaka’s legendary status is quickly rising. Serena Williams was in rare form during her run through the 2021 Australian Open after knocking off former world No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3 to set up Thursdays (Feb.18) semifinal matchup with Noami Osaka. The showdown between the professional tennis titans would be Williams’ 40th Grand Slam semifinal. Osaka extinguished Williams’ fire defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. The tennis phenom efficiently took down Williams with 20 winners compared to Serena’s 12. Williams looked good on the court but couldn’t keep pace with Osaka, who was clearly on her game during the matchup. Following the match, Osaka praised Williams during her post-game interview stating, “J...
Naomi Osaka Throws Cold Water On Serena Williams’ Quest For Grand Slam Title No. 24
Source: DAVID GRAY / Getty Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the GOAT, but Naomi Osaka’s legendary status is quickly rising. Serena Williams was in rare form during her run through the 2021 Australian Open after knocking off former world No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3 to set up Thursdays (Feb.18) semifinal matchup with Noami Osaka. The showdown between the professional tennis titans would be Williams’ 40th Grand Slam semifinal. Osaka extinguished Williams’ fire defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. The tennis phenom efficiently took down Williams with 20 winners compared to Serena’s 12. Williams looked good on the court but couldn’t keep pace with Osaka, who was clearly on her game during the matchup. Following the match, Osaka praised Williams during her post-game interview stating, “J...
Megan Thee Stallion “Southside Forever Freestyle,” Problem ft. Wiz Khalifa “4 The Low” & More | Daily Visuals 2.18.21
Megan Thee Stallion is arguably the hottest female rapper in the game this side of Cardi B, and while she’s got a few cuts off her album that could get the visual treatment, the Hot Chick Coach done went and dropped a freestyle for the heck of it. Keeping it simple and thorough for her latest visuals to “Southside Forever,” the thick as molasses rapper from H-Town jumps in front of the mic in a bikini top and baggy jeans to lay it down and let y’all know she’s the baddest female rapper from the south. Women bringing back the baggy jeans look? We love it. Elsewhere Wiz Khalifa continues to pop up in weekly videos and for Problem’s clip to “4 The Low,” he and Wiz hang in the hood to burn some trees and roll around the block in some high end vechicles… and a bycicle. Even with shades on Wiz l...
Megan Thee Stallion “Southside Forever Freestyle,” Problem ft. Wiz Khalifa “4 The Low” & More | Daily Visuals 2.18.21
Megan Thee Stallion is arguably the hottest female rapper in the game this side of Cardi B, and while she’s got a few cuts off her album that could get the visual treatment, the Hot Chick Coach done went and dropped a freestyle for the heck of it. Keeping it simple and thorough for her latest visuals to “Southside Forever,” the thick as molasses rapper from H-Town jumps in front of the mic in a bikini top and baggy jeans to lay it down and let y’all know she’s the baddest female rapper from the south. Women bringing back the baggy jeans look? We love it. Elsewhere Wiz Khalifa continues to pop up in weekly videos and for Problem’s clip to “4 The Low,” he and Wiz hang in the hood to burn some trees and roll around the block in some high end vechicles… and a bycicle. Even with shades on Wiz l...
Pheelz – Many Men
Don’t miss this brand new song coming from Pheelz – “Many Men” out now. Respected Nigerian music producer cum singer Pheelz drops a banging song titled “Many Men“. The new song is taken from his new extended play “Hear Me Out”. “Hear Me Out” has 5 tracks including previous releases like “Wayward Girl“, “One Life“. Of course, the new record was produced and written by Pheelz. Listen, enjoy Pheelz – “Many Men” below. Download You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Pheelz – Hear Me Out EP
Don’t miss this brand new project from Pheelz – Hear Me Out EP out now. One of the highly respected producers in Nigeria who has worked with the likes of Olamide, Fireboy, Teni, Tiwa Savage and many others, Pheelz has decided to bless the musical world with an EP titled, “Hear Me Out” The 26-year-old producer who is popularly called “Pheelz Mr Producer” showed his singing and writing skill in this EP which houses 5 banger hit songs. Pheelz noted that the groovy songs come from the inspiration of wanting to produce his own songs and share it with his fans and finally the dream has been achieved. Trust me Nigerians and other music lovers that know the worth and the standard of Pheelz will surely jump on this new project and vibe to it. Listen, enjoy Pheelz – “Hear Me Out” below Y...
Pheelz – Hear Me Out EP
Don’t miss this brand new project from Pheelz – Hear Me Out EP out now. One of the highly respected producers in Nigeria who has worked with the likes of Olamide, Fireboy, Teni, Tiwa Savage and many others, Pheelz has decided to bless the musical world with an EP titled, “Hear Me Out” The 26-year-old producer who is popularly called “Pheelz Mr Producer” showed his singing and writing skill in this EP which houses 5 banger hit songs. Pheelz noted that the groovy songs come from the inspiration of wanting to produce his own songs and share it with his fans and finally the dream has been achieved. Trust me Nigerians and other music lovers that know the worth and the standard of Pheelz will surely jump on this new project and vibe to it. Listen, enjoy Pheelz – “Hear Me Out” below Y...
