Mekhi Phifer

Actor Mekhi Phifer turns 37 today *Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE When a man angers you, he conquers you. – Toni Morrison CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Dec. 29: Actor Mekhi Phifer (“ER”) is 37. BLACK HISTORY...Read Full Story

A few months back I had an opportunity to do an interview with J Kristopher about making it as a new actor in Hollywood . In just two years of being in Hollywood , J Kristopher has accomplished more than the average actor, including a role in the new NBC series Outlaw premiering Friday Night, plus the new Facebook movie The Social Netowrk premiering in theaters October 1st .  His story teaches us that if  you work hard dreams  still come true in Hollywood . J Kristopher attended a BBM...Read Full Story

Clockers opens with actual crime scene photos juxtaposed against filmed sequences of a crowd gathering to watch as the police arrive. Lee is dealing with a lot in the film and opening with that startling sequence—against a beautiful song—at least shocks the viewer into paying attention. Though the film is too apolitical to be “about” anything, it does require undivided attention. What Lee does do, very carefully and very clearly, is dismiss notions of simple characters. At times, the cops...Read Full Story

Mekhi Phifer speaks at Starz "Torchwood" Panel during Comic-Con 2011 on July 22, 2011 in San Diego *Mekhi Phifer and Cheech Marin will guest-star in an episode of the USA comedy Psych, TVGuide.com reports. Phifer, who currently stars as a not-so-dead dead man on “Torchwood: Miracle Day,” will play Drake, a member of “Blackapella,” the a cappella group Gus (Dulé Hill) belonged to in college. Drake comes to town to honor Deacon Jones (Cheech Marin), his mentor from childhood. But the deacon...Read Full Story

Photography: Todd Mushaw LA Fashion Week was the perfect opportunity for Mekhi Phifer and his business partner Oni to launch their new collaborative line, ONANONG Swimwear. Inspiration drawn from being backstage during Oni’s sister’s fashion shows and from seeing the models being dressed while she was growing up, Oni created the swimwear line. With full support from Mekhi, together they’ve been able to successfully spawn the new sexy, yet classy, custom-made line. ONANONG Swimwear was...Read Full Story