Author Archive

  • Cape Verde Beauty: Leila Depina
    Fresh. Flawless. Beautiful. A breath of fresh air. This doesn’t even begin to describe the entrancing islander that is Leila Depina. Journey with J’Adore as we get to know this Cape Verdean masterpiece. Leila Depina...
    by Laura at February 17th, 2010 at 08:02 am
  • Professir X: The real man with superpowers in a chair
    A tragic shooting makes Richard “Professir X” Gaskin prove there is life after paralysis. Life is a series of events compiled together to teach you lessons. The trials and tribulations that we go through in life are...
    by Laura at January 22nd, 2010 at 09:01 am
  • Fonzworth Bentley: The originator of ‘swagger’
    From writing the book Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead to producing a MTV reality show that is shown in 40 countries, Mr. Bentley continues to shine. With a presence reminiscent of...
    by Laura at January 20th, 2010 at 05:01 pm
  • KeKe J
    You may not have heard of her yet, but KeKe J is certainly percolating to the point when the masses will know her name. The April release of her mixtape, Purple Kisses, has the 19-year-old singer from Boynton, Florida gaining...
    by Laura at January 8th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
  • BRYAN MICHAEL COX AKA LEON PHELPS
    We all know him as Bryan Michael Cox, B. Cox, or NachoJohnny on Twitter. Ocean’s 7 knows him as Leon Phelps aka The Texas Ranger. Thanks to Quincy Jones writing “ Thriller” and the plethora of tracks created by Teddy...
    by Laura at December 22nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm
  • POSE ATLANTA NOVEMBER 12, 2009
    POSE – ALTER EGO PHOTOSHOOT 11/12/09 WHAT IS POSE? Pose is a monthly networking mixer for the creative & trendy crowd in ATL. WHO WILL BE AT POSE? We provide a Live Photographer, Tattoo artist, makeup artist and...
    by Laura at November 12th, 2009 at 12:11 am
  • SHE GOT HER OWN
    BY: JAY GLOVER When searching for the quintessential example of an ambitious, strong and independent woman, one should look no further than the very talented, dynamic model, keen businesswoman and Atlanta native Candice...
    by Laura at October 30th, 2009 at 03:10 am
  • Jamaica Gold
    Jamaica gives new meaning to the gold in its flag. By L.B. Swift One of the most exciting World Track and Field Championships to date took place in Berlin, Germany. From Jamaica’s dominance in the sprints to impressive...
    by Laura at October 30th, 2009 at 03:10 am
  • Former NBA star and Fox Sports host John Salley doesn’t want any beef.
    Check out the full article in the Sports Issue of J’Adore Magazine on newsstands now… VN:F [1.8.4_1055]please wait...Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)VN:F [1.8.4_1055]Rating: 0 (from 0 votes)
    by Laura at October 28th, 2009 at 03:10 am
  • A Gentleman’s Game
    Check out the full article in the Sports Issue of J’Adore Magazine on newsstands now… VN:F [1.8.4_1055]please wait...Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)VN:F [1.8.4_1055]Rating: +1 (from 1 vote)
    by Laura at October 28th, 2009 at 03:10 am
  • Model Citizens: Katherine Guevara
    Check out the article on Katherine in the Sports Issue of J’Adore Magazine on newsstands now. VN:F [1.8.4_1055]please wait...Rating: 8.7/10 (3 votes cast)VN:F [1.8.4_1055]Rating: +1 (from 1 vote)
    by Laura at October 28th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • The New Mike Vick Era
    ‘I needed to see a lot of self-hatred in order to approve this.’ An opinions piece by Erin Jackson That’s just one of the seemingly disingenuous, contradictory remarks Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeff Lurie used to justify...
    by Laura at October 28th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • Is Obama ‘Playing the Game’?
    In recent weeks, the Obama administration has come under considerable fire, as it has attempted to advance its agenda regarding national health care reform. Much of the opposition directed towards the President’s plan...
    by Laura at October 28th, 2009 at 12:10 am
  • More Than A Game
    by Theresa Crushshon LeBron James is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Lionsgate presents “More Than A Game,” a sports documentary chronicling the life of NBA Cleveland Cavaliers superstar...
    by Laura at September 25th, 2009 at 05:09 am
  • KANYE NEEDS TO GRIEVE
    Yeah I know, I know…this is old news. It is and it isn’t. What I’ve been waiting to see is if anyone was going to step up and offer my dude Kanye some assistance. I mean am I the only person here who see’s...
    by Laura at September 25th, 2009 at 05:09 am
  • Ella: First Lady of Song
    by Theresa Crushshon Under the hot lights of the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis, Tina Fabrique brings to light the life of Ella Jane Fitzgerald, the “first lady of song.” Ella’s childhood was full of uneventful...
    by Laura at September 25th, 2009 at 02:09 am
  • Stephen Marley
    By MARYAM HASSAN You began your career at the age of seven 7 in the Melody Makers with your brothers. Is performing with your siblings always an enjoyable experience or do you prefer a solo career? I love performing with...
    by Laura at September 25th, 2009 at 12:09 am
  • 83DEGREEZ: Today, We Must Get Better!
    By Daniel Wilcox Sitting back watching all the preseason games go by I must admit that it sucks! Last year this time I was still rehabbing from a very extensive toe surgery and I worried that I may not be able to come back...
    by Laura at September 24th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • The Gators Bite May Not Be That Strong After All
    By Carl E. Davis for Black Sports Online The Florida Gators and their fans should be worried. Really, they should be. If they continue to play like they did against the Tennessee Vols last weekend, the defending National...
    by Laura at September 24th, 2009 at 09:09 pm
  • An Open Letter to Lamar Odom
    By Terrence Turner Whats good man? This is your friend (and since I’m a die-hard Lakers Fan, WE ARE FRIENDS) Terence Turner. I felt the need to introduce myself and thoughts now, because it might be too late by…lets...
    by Laura at September 24th, 2009 at 08:09 pm