My name is Alexis and I am the owner of Whispering Grapevines Entertainment & News. I manage Nicole2 Entertainment & News as well. I am very passionate about non-traditonal writing and I hope you enjoy my blog. It's something for everybody! (Literally)
Greetings family! Oh, Nicole is moving to http://www.ohnicole.net effective Sept. 1st, 2007. Of course, this website will be available to you prior to this date but as of today, Aug. 19th, 2007, Sept. 1st is the official date of the new launching of Oh, Nicole! Entertainment & News. The "New" Oh, Nicole! Will feature music & concert reviews, along with fashion tips, current events, celebrity gossip and much more.... I am very proud of this new "look"... and please, welcome the new staff... Read Full Story
New York, NY – On Aug. 9th, 2007, Newsweek Magazine reported that the United States has secretly dropped out from an international study comparing math and science students. In fact, this major development was so secretive that it just appeared on MSNBC's website today. The story reported: Americans took note when Bill Gates said last spring that American schools needed to beef up science and math standards if the country was going to maintain a competitive edge in the new century. So did... Read Full Story
As most of you know, we at Oh, Nicole! Entertainment & News are very passionate about reporting stories that are often "forgotten about" within mainstream media due to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic statuses. At the same time, we also believe in reporting what's new with in the world of entertainment as well to keep our community well balanced with life and laughter. However, what we would like to stress is the importance that the ultimate goal at the end of the day is to notify you... Read Full Story
We at Oh, Nicole! Entertainment & News are sponsoring our first contest! Click this link to see the official contest video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LsDRmwWjMVs To enter the contest, send an email to whisperinggrapevines@gmail.com including the following: *NAME*AGE*LOCATION*PROFESSION *** IN ADDITION TO: 500 word or less essay detailing why you are the POSTER CHILD for African American men worldwide. At the end of the year, we will select the top 4 contestants for a vote off here on Oh... Read Full Story
New Orleans, LA – After waiting years to receive federal aid to rebuild those homes destroyed by the infamous Hurricane Katrina, residents of New Orleans face yet another dilemma: they are returning home to find their homes demolished, especially those living in the 9th ward. With angry residents such as Ann Williams, who have returned home to find their homes demolished, many are outraged with the way that the city has been handling the property of those who were forced out two years ago... Read Full Story
Los Angeles, CA – As if the paparazzi isn't there to pick up her every little move, 25 year old singing sensation Brittany Spears was recently ratted out to the LAPD. Spears, who had her dog on her lap, were trying to steer her car into a parking spot when she hit an adjacent car. Instead of Spears taking responsibility for her actions by contacting the other owner of the car she damaged, Spears simply got out her car, inspected it, and went on her merry way. To make matters worse, when the... Read Full Story
New York, NY – In more than 20 major U.S. Cities, protestors led by Civil Rights Activist Reverend Al Sharpton to protest the rise in offensive language in Hip Hop music. The "Day of Outrage" took place in several large cities such as New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago amongst others. The purpose of the protest was to demand a change within the permitted use of language (eliminating the usage of the words "bitch," "hoe", and "nigga") within the recording industry. With the... Read Full Story
Richmond, VA – It's no secret that in this country race and socioeconomic status' plays a major role in the media; especially with crime and punishment. Noticeably, African Americans are overly portrayed as the convicts, felons, and murders in the news media. Subsequently, when it comes to black athletes, crime, and punishment, these images presented in the mass media double; as in the cases O.J. Simpson, Kobe Bryant, Steven Jackson, and now Michael Vick (just to mention a few). According... Read Full Story
New Orleans, LA – August 29th, 2005 will always be a day to remember in our lives; especially for the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was the morning that Hurricane Katrina made its third landfall upon the southeastern Louisiana coast. With predictions indicating the storms catalytic potential damage dating as far as up to three days earlier (August 26th, 2005), the city prepared for the worse outcome possible as it attempted to evaluate all of its residents immediately (Aug. 28th... Read Full Story
New York, NY – American rapper and CEO of Def Jam Records, Shawn Corey Carter (Jay-Z) is known all over the globe. From his catchy lyrics, clothing line, commercial, to business – all over the globe they truly call him, "Hov". While literally building his career from the bottom to the top, Jay-Z has become one of the top five emcees in the game as he is considered by most to be a legend of all time. As of today, Jay-Z has a net worth of $340M – which makes him the 2nd highest paid Hip Hop... Read Full Story
