Tammi Terrell, known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, would have celebrated her 68th birthday Monday. The young star died tragically at age 24, just several years after she was discovered by Motown Records’ Berry Gordy. Check out one of her most memorable hits below “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” feat. Marvin Gaye here.

Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, says she wrote the book “Remembering Whitney” in memory of her daughter. Cissy has made it a point to set the record straight and honor her daughters life, despite the drub, gay, and worrisome rumors overshadowing her death. Who was Whitney you ask? Watch as Cissy describes her daughter’s spirit and shares her all time favorite Whitney song.

Who Was Whitney Houston?

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Cissy sat down with Oprah for an intimate interview about her late daughter Whitney Houston on “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” In the interview, which aired on Monday, the 79-year-old discussed powerful excerpts from her new book, “Remembering Whitney.” In one chapter, Cissy reveals to Oprah Winfrey, that had Whitney been gay, she would have “absolutely” had an issue with it.

Watch the clip below…

Cissy Houston Addresses Rumors About Whitney Houston’s Sexuality

When Whitney Houston was 16, she met Robyn, the woman who would become her best friend. From the start, Whitney’s mother, Cissy, says she was critical of their relationship. For years, rumors persisted that Robyn and Whitney were involved in a romantic relationship—something both women repeatedly denied. Now, Cissy addresses the speculation and reveals why she wouldn’t have condoned a lesbian relationship.

Martin Luther King Jr. was undoubtedly the most important leader of the civil rights movement and a great orator, who’s words helped plant the seeds for peace and equality in the 50′s – 60′s. King is most remembered for his powerful “I Have a Dream Speech” delivered in 1963 during the March on Washington.

As the nation celebrates what would have been King’s 84th birthday, we want to pay homage to his his life and legacy by passing on his most powerful message ever!

Nothing sets the tone for a beautiful day, like the classic vocals of one of the most infamous artists of his time, Nat King Cole. Let us reflect on the last year and give thanks for all of our blessings, big and small.

Merry Christmas!

Enjoy!

The aim for the architectural concept of this house is to appeal to the senses – not only to “seeing” but also to “hearing” the sound of water, “smelling” the greenery and “feeling” the breeze in the garden, the warmth of the sunshine and the volume of the air.

The luxuriousness of the “SENSE” house is not in the bigness of the space. It is in the creation of an architectural environment which encourages a deeply sensory existence.

Pharrell Williams: Heartbreaker from BULLETT MEDIA on Vimeo.

Bullett Media presents a teaser for ‘Heartbreaker’ which stars Pharrell Williams. The film drops in the near future, so keep you eyes open.

An extraordinary, disturbing, beautiful short film, set to the music of Flying Lotus’s new album Until The Quiet Comes, by the startlingly talented director Kahlil Joseph. It’s a bit morbid, and features some kind of life after death-type experience toward the end, yet, people seem to be unresponsive to the action the camera is filming.

The film features clips from three tracks from the album, is an unique and wholly poetic vision. It’s an interesting flick, and we’re loving the new music from Flying Lotus. The new album ‘Until The Quiet Comes’ is released on October 1st/2nd on Warp.

The third video of “The Return of Derrick Rose” is here. As we all know, Rose is on the road to recovery from his ACL tear. Calling the episode, “Focus”, he explains how he stays concentrated even with an injury. Since he cannot play, Rose tells his fans that to get ready for the game, his mind must be clear and focused.

Middle of Nowhere is an independent feature film written, produced and directed by Ava DuVernay At the 2012 Sundance Film Festival DuVernay became the first African-American woman to win the Best Director Award.

Emayatzy Corinealdi plays Ruby, who trades dreams for obligations in the film’s first scene: Meeting with husband Derek (Omari Hardwick) during his first weeks in prison, she reveals she’s dropping out of med school so she can make the four-hour round trip every visiting day and be home when he’s allowed to call during the week. Working nights as a nurse and helping her sister raise a young boy, Ruby puts all her excess energy into keeping Derek’s spirits up and planning for early parol.