Parlour Magazine

Weekend Watch It! “Her Name Was Steven”

J. Baker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:59 +0000

Here at Parlour, we love and support everybody. Gay, straight, Bi, Cablinasian & Questioning—as long you bring bubbly and good vibes, we’re happy. In the spirit of one nation under champagne, we invite you to watch the documentary “Her Name Was Steven” this weekend. I took a look at the trailer today and will admit, [...]

Moving Beyond “Precious”

J. Baker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:20 +0000

“But my question is this: who decides what truths should be told on the big screen and just how many times that particular truth should be visited and revisited?” No doubt many Parlouristas around the globe tuned in to see who would take home the golden statue at this year’s Academy Awards. With the number of [...]

NewsBites: Conan Takes His Show On the Road, We Want Pre-Nup!, Kid Says the Darndest Thing, Chilean Aftershock Hits As President is Sworn In, Immigrants Put Pressure on Obama

Parlour Fam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:22 +0000

. . Conan O’Brien goes on tour. [ROLLING STONE] . Chilean aftershock is stronger than earthquake that destroyed Haitian capital. [MSNBC] . Immigrants and their advocates plan a demonstration on March 21st in Washington. [LA TIMES] . Pre-Nuptual agreements – for dating. [NEW YORK POST] . A lesson in gay marriage, taught by a child. [SALON] . . . . . . . . . . .

Monica Separates from Fiancé Rocko, Announces via Twitter

Hillary aka Steely D — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:53:41 +0000

R&B singer Monica has parted ways with her fiancé of two years Rocko, who is also a rapper and the father of her two young children. Through her Twitter account @MonicaMyLife today (March 11), the singer said the following: “Thank you everyone for all the love your sending. @Rocko4Real is a great father and [...]

New Vid! Lady GaGa X Beyoncé = “Telephone”

J. Baker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:45:10 +0000

So WHERE WERE YOU when GaGa & Bey debuted the video for “Telephone?” Remember when Michael Jackson used to debut his videos on television? Are we going back to those days? We love it. Here it is, it’s interesting to say the least—gritty glam girl prisons, female bodybuilders, chains and all. Leave it to GaGa. Am [...]

Paris Fashion Week F/W 2010: Louis Vuitton, Hermes

Hillary aka Steely D — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:33 +0000

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No One Can Deny Amber Rose Her Non-Pants

Hillary aka Steely D — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:58 +0000

With Amber Rose as my example, I will never wear jeans again. props

NewsBites: Alexander McQueen’s Suicide Leaves Questions, Billboard Says Black Babies Are Endangered, Another Trip to Oz, Obama Promises Support, Winnie Mandela Claps Back, The Return of Marion Jones

Parlour Fam — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:12:45 +0000

Vanity Fair contemplates the end of Alexander McQueen’s runway. [VANITY FAIR] Black abortions as political strategy. [SLATE] Hollywood tampers with another classic. [JEZEBEL] Obama pledges aid and relief to Haiti. [NEW YORK TIMES] Winnie Mandela calls her ex-husband, former South African President Nelson Mandela, a “corporation,” sparking controversy with the African National Congress. [NEW YORK TIMES] Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones returns to sports as a player for the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock.[YAHOO SPORTS]

WATCH IT!: Common’s First Lead Role in “Just Wright,” Peep The Trailer Co-Starring Paula Patton & Queen Latifah

Parlour Fam — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:42 +0000

Though we don’t believe that Common could be a basketball player in any way, here’s the trailer for the upcoming film Just Wright where he acts like one, a New Jersey Nets baller to be exact. The film also stars Queen Latifah, Paula Patton, Pam “Foxy Brown” Grier and Phylicia “Clair Huxtable” Rashad. “I’m very very [...]

Former NY Rep Eric Massa “Touches” His Employees…and Defends Being “Handsy”

Hillary aka Steely D — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:30:11 +0000

“Yeah, I groped male staff but not sexually,” said Massa on Fox News’ controversial TV show “Glenn Beck” this week. “Not only did I grope him, I tickled him until he couldn’t breathe and then four guys jumped on top of me. It was my 50th birthday. It was ‘kill the old guy.’ [...]