Here's the latest video from the guys over at The Real. This one co-stars Travis McCoy, from Gym Class Heroes fame, and Amanda Diva. No words on this one, but it is funny...I guess Hip-Hop is dead.
Episode 34 of Diva Speak TV has just arrived and it's themed around the news that's on everyone's mind: the aftermath of the Obama election. Supawoman of the week goes to Amanda's godmother for her amazing efforts in Obama's campaign. Let Down of the week going to the post-election racists (i. e. Nader, you lost in the worst way). So check out the full 10 minute episode, it's entertaining as always. Also of note is the video Diva posts of Obama shooting hoops - when was the last time we had a Prez who could do THAT??!!
This week on Diva Speak TV!!! SupaWoman of the Week: Beverly Bond and BlackGirlsRock. Big Up: Phife of ATCQ gets a Kidney transplant! Let Down: The tragic murders of Jennifer Hudson's family Feature: Countdown to Change! & CMJ pics.
For more about this year's Black Girls Rock Awards, presented by VH1 Soul, click here. This year's honorees include: Erykah Badu, Iman, Pam Grier, Estelle, Nicole Paultre-Bell, and more. As always, for more Diva perspective, check out her blog regularly.
In the latest episode (congrats on turning 30!) of DivaSpeak TV... Mc Lyte Checks in! The SupaWoman of the Week is Gwen Ifill. Deev dishes out Big Ups go to the amazing Pete Tumska of the AFL-CIO and her Let Down goes to wack a$$ OJ. Also, a "What's Poppin in Pop Culture" w/ !Tokyo Kho.
A BIG congratulations also goes out to Amanda for recently receiving a Hip-Hop Scholar Award award from the Hip-Hop Cultural Center.
Deev takes you inside her new monthly Hip-Hop Soul showcase, Spectrum Funk. This week's episode features performances and interviews from Homebody Sandman, Nola Darling, and Amanda Diva herself.
In yet another tight episode of DivaSpeak TV, Deev dons out "Supawoman of the Week" to Sarah Palin ;), Big UPs Financial Aid at Hospitals, and Lets DOWN Wack a$$ Kwame Kilpatrick of Detroit. You will especially laugh at the Let DOWN sketch. As always, for more Diva perspective, check out her blog on okayplayer!
In this episode of DivaSpeak TV, Deev dons out "Supawoman of the Week" to Michelle Obama, Big UPs the Democratic Nat'l Convention, Lets DOWN Suge Knight's Girlfriend, and features Spectrum FUnk artist interviews with Homeboy Sandman & Nola Darling (swooon @ Nola Darling). As always, for more Diva perspective, check out her blog on the regular! Related: • Video: Diva Speak TV Ep: 24 (season 2)
Diva Speak TV is back! Check out the first episode of season 2. Deev runs down topics from this summer as well as recent events. It goes without saying, your girl is hilarious and these episodes are well done. For more Diva perspective, check out her blog on the regular!
OKP Blogger extrordinare Amanda Diva is starting a new monthly series at NYC's SOB's called Spectrum Funk. The first one features Ms. Diva, Lydia Caesar, James Watts, and DJ Spinna. This live music series is decribed as a night of "dope music, dope talent and dope vibes," so if you will be in NYC tomorrow night make sure to stop by (doors open at 7, show at 9). Check her blog for more info and stay tuned for more episodes of DivaSpeakTV and OkayplayerTV hosted by the Deev coming soon.
Amanda Diva hosts this special edition of Vimby x Okayplayer where we give you an inside look at The Hors D'Oeuvres, The Roots' pre-picnic super-jam that went down in Philadelphia at the TLA on South Street on June 6th. Check out performance clips and interviews from the likes of: Santogold, Janelle Monáe, Bilal & The Randy Watson Experience (?uesto + James Poyser), and The Roots.
Click read more to check out the second piece featuring Patty Crash, Tu Phace, Dice Raw, and Bajah featuring the Dry Yai crew.
