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Re-Introducing Dorothy Dandridge: The Legend

In 1953, Dorothy Jean Dandridge captured the hearts of millions with her Academy Award-nominated performance as Carmen Jones in the 1954 film by the same name.

Staci Harrison as Lena Horne

A “legend” is defined as a narrative of human actions that are perceived by the teller and listeners to take place within human history. The legends possess certain qualities that give them verisimilitude or in simple terms, tales that are “true to life.”

Jeramie Onyejiaka as Mr. Poitier

The great Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy award-winning Sidney Portier is undoubtedly one of the most important and revolutionary pioneers to ever hit the silver screen and theatre circuit.

Portia Moss
Where Are You Black Barbie?

Have we disappeared? Is today’s form of discrimination against people of color crying silent tears? Well, for the black model in America our struggle has come to the forefront.

Corey Lay
The Model Citizen

America is known for the vast differences in race, culture and how we live from day to day. We have time zones, plains and mountains that separate us from the many facets of our country, but beyond all the boundaries, Americans are a very proud people.

Director Gabriel Hart – Southern Trees Film Group

One of the prevalent themes throughout this issue of J’Adore is the focus on “Generation Now” -- Hollywood’s young, up and coming mavericks that are making a massive impact on the film and television industries.

Bonsu Thompson, “The Dream General” of Dreamz R Real Entertainment
By: Jay Glover

For the past ten years, XXL Editor-At-Large Bonsu Thompson has been in the business of making dreams realities.

Aaron’s Entertainment Group (AEG)
By: Jay Glover

Continuing with our mission to bring you the best resources for model/talent bookings, representation, and all things entertainment, we are pleased to welcome Nichole Stevens of Aaron’s Entertainment Group to The Casting Couch.

LASHAWNA STANLEY, CEO OF ETHNICITY MODELS & TALENT
By: Jay Glover

If you haven’t guessed, the focus of Shut Up & Model in this issue of J’Adore is to definitely show love to our ladies of color, the ethnic beauties of the modeling world that are definitely a presence and force in the industry.

Destiny Monique as Ava Gardner
THE LAST GODDESS

Over the past 95 years, the beauty, opulence and star power of Hollywood has been celebrated and defined by starlets such as Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge and Marilyn Monroe.

BRINGING SEXY BACK
By: Jay Glover

The art of sexy is a constant, ongoing progression. An individual’s sexuality manifests itself in many forms, shapes and sizes. From the subtle part of a woman’s lips as she breaks a shy, flirtatious smile to the slight sag of a man’s jeans on his hips, the sexual nature of men and women are communicated on many different levels throughout our society.

GOT ME A MODEL! (THE PURSUIT OF THE TROPHY WIFEY)
By: Jay Glover

In this very special installment of A Taste of Honey, we are issuing a WARNING, a very serious WARNING to all young, aspiring, and focused models that have serious ambitions of making a successful and lucrative run at a career in modeling.

The French Connection
By: Jay Glover

Today, I’d like to elaborate on the French Connection. No, our focus will not be on the 1971 Academy Award winning film of the same name by William Friedkin, but on the continued influence of French cultures and ideals on the world, namely the roles of talent from African descent within the worlds of entertainment, modeling, and fashion.