Viola Davis Gets Two New Movie Roles

Actress Viola Davis just snagged a SAG Award last week for her lead role in the hit movie The Help and is a big contender for an Oscar.  Her career just keeps growing and she has two new movie roles to look forward to.   Look for her big screen retur

WVEL Celebrates Black History Month

Here are some Black history facts for February 4th:

1996 - J.C. Watts becomes the first African American selected to respond to a state of the union address.

1986 - A stamp of Sojourner Truth is issued by the U.S. Postal Service.

1971 - The National Guard is

National Carrot Cake Day

Okay, let me begin with a confession.  I had no idea today was the unofficial holiday known as National Carrot Cake Day.  I am not sure if a die hard foodie would have known that.  I was informed via email of this m

Randy’s Recipe: Super Burger Bites

Beverages, check. Ice, check. Television, check. Super burger bites, check!

Today's recipe is super snack like no other, super burger bites. In my many travels, I know I have stopped at either a White Castle or Krystal restaurant hundreds of times and got myself some  great mini-burgers (sliders).

Now you can make this super entree in your own kitchen for Super Bowl or any occasion.

More on this recipe right here.......


David Peaston (1957-2012)

R&B/Gospel singer/ songwriter David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late '80s and early '90s, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes.

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Bishop Eddie Long Crowned King

Click on the link below to watch a video that has gone viral within the past few days.  The video takes place during a service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, which Long pastors. I am not sure when this crowning ceremony takes place, for all I know it could be an old video that has just

Randy’s Recipe: Super Barbecue Sandwiches

Who says that you can only have barbecue when the weather is warm?

I've seen people in all seasons rain, hail, sleet, sun, or snow have their grill going and think nothing about the weather; their big concern is, "Is the food ready yet?"

Well, this recipe is just in time for the Super Bowl. You can have this barbecue indoors and make this entree a super meal!

Super barbecue sandwiches will be today's recipe; check it out right here.......


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What Do Americans Use Three Times As Much As Other People?

Question: According to a recent survey, the average American uses three times more of this than people in other countries. 

Randy’s Recipe: Four-Squared Family Pizza

"Alright who had the pepperoni deluxe pizza?"

"Hey, could you pass me the six-cheese pizza delight?"

"Aw man, I wanted that deep dish sausage surprise!"

They say that food brings the family together (say AMEN somebody; insert shout break here).

Now for a foodie like myself, you may have heard sayings like this millions of time in any event gathering that you have been to. We know that Super Bowl weekend is just around the corner; do you want to make something different for this weekend's gathering? How about making a four-squared family pizza?

See instructions for this recipe right here......

 


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Study: Decaffeinated Coffee Improves Brain Metabolism

Do you drink decaffeinated coffee? If so, it may be strengthening your brain and preserving your memory.

A new study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests that decaffeinated coffee improves brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes.