Michael Arceneaux, Author at EBONY

Madonna Prince Tribute Billboard Music Awards 2016

Entertainment

The Hell? Madonna Makes a Mess of Prince Tribute

I’ve made it clear that I understood booking Madonna for a Prince tribute at this year’s Billboard Music Awards was BS in theory. So, ...

By Michael ArceneauxMay 23, 20160

Celebrities & Notables

Azealia Banks Only Has Herself to Blame

There’s nothing that frustrates me more than a vile, disrespectful, argumentative troll who refuses to take responsibility for their actions like a vile, ...

By Michael ArceneauxMay 16, 20160

Entertainment

Lauryn Hill’s Not the Only Artist Who Should Show Fans ‘Respek’

In 2016, the year of our Lemonade, I have a simple, albeit pointed, question for those purchasing tickets to see Ms. Lauryn Hill ...

By Michael ArceneauxMay 13, 20160

Celebrities & Notables

An Open Invitation to Piers Morgan and Other Lemonade Haters

Piers Morgan is a simpleton fortunate enough that being White, male, and straight makes his success in media nearly impenetrable. Morgan, like many ...

By Michael ArceneauxApril 26, 20160

Celebrities & Notables

Who Told Chris Brown to Do a Documentary?

I have just one and very much sincere question for those responsible for guiding Chris Brown’s career: Do you still actually like him? ...

By Michael ArceneauxApril 22, 20160

Entertainment

Why Tyrese Is the Wrong Man to Give Advice to Women

When the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) first announced a talk show based on men and relationships co-starring Tyrese one question raced to my ...

By Michael ArceneauxApril 20, 20160

Celebrities & Notables

Beyond Badu: Skirt Length Blame is Backwards and Dangerous

I try to steer clear of wishing ill on another, but I wish Erykah Badu’s cell phone, iPad, and laptop had forged a ...

By Michael ArceneauxApril 14, 20160

Entertainment

The Problem with La’Porsha Renae and Disagreeing with the “Gay Lifestyle”

It didn’t take American Idol runner-up and new Motown signee La’Porsha Renae long to realize she probably should have kept her stupid to ...

By Michael ArceneauxApril 13, 20160

Entertainment

Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Return is the Distraction We Need Right Now

On Monday, my favorite Negro Telenovela, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, returns on VH1. Full disclosure: I have already seen the season premiere. ...

By Michael ArceneauxApril 4, 20160

Gender & Sexuality

Omarosa, Who Are You Calling a Queen?

Based on past comments he’s made about race, racism, and the Black community, I’d rather have a root canal conducted by butter knife ...

By Michael ArceneauxMarch 31, 20160

The Hell? Madonna Makes a Mess of Prince Tribute

Azealia Banks Only Has Herself to Blame

Lauryn Hill’s Not the Only Artist Who Should Show Fans ‘Respek’

An Open Invitation to Piers Morgan and Other Lemonade Haters

Who Told Chris Brown to Do a Documentary?

Why Tyrese Is the Wrong Man to Give Advice to Women

Beyond Badu: Skirt Length Blame is Backwards and Dangerous

The Problem with La’Porsha Renae and Disagreeing with the “Gay Lifestyle”

Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Return is the Distraction We Need Right Now

Omarosa, Who Are You Calling a Queen?

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