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The Urban Fuse will engage people by exploring topics, music, and current issues that will provoke a variety of emotions. While engaging the urban community, Urban Fuse aims to provide an educational resource for those curious to know more about the urban experience.
This week the UF discusses how fears of Ebola are growing in the United States, where a second nurse in Dallas, Texas has contracted the disease. President Obama reassured the American public that the dangers of a serious outbreak are low. Should the American public still take full precaution? We also chime in on why marijuana should be legalized in America. In addition, if marijuana were legal, the government would be able to collect taxes on it, and would have a lot more money to pay for effective drug education programs. Join the conversation about this and more on the Urban Fuse!
Single mothers have a hard enough life, but single fathers in many cases get the even thinner end of the stick. Are the majority of support programs tailored to single mothers? Does being a single man with a small child raise more flags than being a single woman with a small child? .This week the UF discusses the pressures of being a single father versus a single mother. Our own radio host “Pea” breaks down why single fathers face more challenges than single mothers. Is there a double standard? Join the conversation about this and more on the Urban Fuse!
Do you think that people spend too much time blaming their childhood for things? This week UF discusses how we live in a society that values self-sufficiency and independence, so the prevailing attitude is that we should just get over the things that happened to us as children and accept responsibility for our actions. It seems most people believe there’s nothing parents can do to correct the mistakes they made in the past – or is it? Join the conversation about this and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the current divorce drama with Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose has filed for divorce from husband-of-1-year Wiz Khalifa and she's gunning for full custody of their kid. As for why they split, there's been a buzz over the last few days of infidelity, is it realistic that a young hip hop star can remain faithful in a relationship? Tyler Perry is a perfect example of why people roll their eyes at some Christians, is Tyler Perry a hypocrite for choosing Single Fatherhood? Omari Hardwick claps back at fans for calling his wife “Ugly” Is this a case of beauty in the eye of the beholder? Join the conversation about these topics and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the current drama in America and the future of this country. Are we headed for better days? We also chime in on the consequences of uncontrolled anger… Are we born with rage or is it a learned behavior? Are you working a job where the boss feels more like a drill sergeant?? Is this an effective form of management? Join the conversation about these topics and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the Ray Rice domestic violence case, the video speaks for itself. In the beginning of the video, Janay Palmer looks like she slaps Rice before they walk onto the elevator. If a women "swings first" is there ever a situation when a man should strike a woman? We’ll also chime in on how the majority of Americans are agreeing that marijuana should be legalized, we've gathered up a few reasons why those who are still on the fence about the natural plant should possibly reconsider their feelings. Join the conversation about this and more on the Urban Fuse!
They're the people in your life who claim to be a friend but have done something oddly enemy-like to make you question the loyalty of the friendship. Spotting them and dealing with them is vital to preserve your own sanity and to know when to ditch the friend who pushes things just a bit too far. Would you even know if you had frenemies? This and much more on the Urban Fuse!
Children watch the way we handle our emotions, and how we interact with other people and solve problems. And what they see is usually a more persuasive lesson than anything we say. Pastor Q of Chosen Disciples Christian Ministries breaks down why today’s parents lack simple morals and values. Did you lose your mind over the Nicki Minaj “Anaconda” video like we did? Surrounded by some camo-clad dancers and a couple intensely strong gymnasts hanging from rings, Nicki rehashed the “Anaconda” workout which debuted online last week before quickly taking the world by storm. The butt-lifts, the 180-degree leg swings, the general ass-shaking yeah, it was all there. Join the conversation about this and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the outrage over the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, which has sparked a national conversation about police violence, racial justice, and the militarization of our law enforcement.
The shooting comes not long after two other unarmed African American males, Eric Garner who was killed during a choke-hold arrest in New York and Jonathan Ferrell who was shot ten times by a North Carolina police officer. People are asking: “Is it open season on us?” What are your thoughts? Join the conversation about this and more on the Urban Fuse!
A little crazy is good- who doesn't love an adventurous, outgoing, and on the occasion wild girl? But too much over-the-top crazy means bad news. Gentlemen, with this kind of crazy, your life will be on the highway to disaster. So where do you draw the line? We’ll also breakdown how do you know if you've crossed the line from social drinker to problem drinker? People tend to socialize with others with similar drinking habits. If you can’t have fun without consuming alcohol, you may have a problem. This and more on the Urban Fuse!
The concept of a black man in a relationship with a white woman is a "thing" that people have an opinion on, and that opinion comes with an entire set of stereotypes, fueled by racist ideology, a complicated past, and sometimes even pop culture. Kanye West once rapped about how successful black men will "leave your ass for a white girl," and then put himself into that box by marrying a white woman, furthering the pervasiveness of flawed, generic ideas about interracial relationships. What are your thoughts? Don’t miss our controversial interview with “Patrick” from Wilmington Delaware explaining why he doesn’t date black women. This and more on the Urban Fuse!
There is nothing like a controversial topic to get the blood flowing through your veins, and nothing like defending your corner of the moral landscape against the opinions of others who “just don’t get it!” This week UF discusses how African American churches were once a place where congregations would unite to hear a message from God, fellowship at community events and gather as a safe-haven during times of racial injustice and slavery. But in the past few decades, the African American church has been under extreme scrutiny from scandals involving homosexuality, molestation, infidelity and even murder. What’s really going on? While no one is the perfect parent, there are certain parenting behaviors that can have serious negative effects on children. From mirroring what they see at home to starting out well behind their peers, are kids from these types of upbringings automatically at a disadvantage? This and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the difference between being Ignorant versus Stupid, we’re not referring to people with low IQs or diagnosable mental handicaps. We’re talking about the everyday, lack-of-common sense dumbness that has become more common in our general population. So what causes it? Are you looking for Love in all the wrong places? We are culturally and emotionally conditioned to search for love. But where? Many of us believe that love is something that we find in another person. But do we love ourselves, or are we berating and negating ourselves in various ways? Erotic author Crystal Michaels will break down--> What’s So Bad About an Open Marriage? Is it becoming clear that heterosexual monogamous marriage simply doesn’t work for most people? This and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses why do people Envy others? Do those who envy others do it because they are bad people?? Or is there some other reason behind these feelings of envy? We’ll also chime in on why some men love playing mind games on women. Are you really that naive? He is giving you all kinds of lame reasons, and you are buying them! Boys to men: Why are some guys not growing up? Yikes! It seems our men are suffering from a collective maturity crisis. This and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses Men and their insecurities, you’ll never see a dude turn to another dude and ask, "Do I look fat in these pants?" But that doesn't mean men are invulnerable to insecurities, no matter how much we'd like to think so. Is Katt Williams losing his Mind? Supposedly Williams pulled a gun on a heckler for being the butt of his joke. The question is, how can you crack jokes on people for a living, and not be able to take a joke?? Bobbi Kristina is so not happy about the upcoming Lifetime Network movie about her mother. The daughter of the late R&B superstar Whitney Houston took to her official Twitter account to speak about the flick to be directed by Angela Bassett, and it wasn’t pretty! This and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses how five years after Michael Jackson's death, the spending spree continues, with his three kids — now 17, 16 and 12 — enjoying a whopping $8 million allowance a year. We'll also weigh in on R. Kelly’s Shocking Response about his 13-year-old child Jay, who came out as transgender earlier this month on social media... ‘Don’t Call Her My Son’ Everyone knows that Omarion found his fiance Apryl at the local strip club, so her dress for her baby shower really shouldn’t surprise or shock anyone..Apryl made sure that guests paid way more attention to her dress than they did her bulging, growing belly. This and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the difference between trade school and college, is trade school becoming a better option versus college? Are your friends holding you back from Love? TJ breaks down how your friends can keep you single. Should Katt Williams Play Eazy-E In The New NWA Biopic? Now…we know they were being silly but we don’t know…Katt might just be able to pull that off! 'Think Like a Man Too' relies on charm of Kevin Hart,Hart keeps "Too" moving and the laughs coming, but a little Hart (no pun intended) goes a long way.
Double Standards
UF discusses what the deal is with Jennifer Lopez’s ex and whether he is lying to cover his tracks with the transgendered model. He’s not the only guy in Hollywood to be caught red-handed with a transsexual, so let’s talk about it. ‘Orange is the New Black’ Star, Laverne Cox coming out from the shadows on Time Magazine, will this help shape the way we see transgender people in America? Donald Sterling fights back as he has come to the conclusion that he is not ready to give up ownership of the LA Clippers. A Tracy Morgan update, the unfortunate accident that has left a fellow comedian dead, Morgan in critical condition, and Walmart (the sleep deprived trucker’s employer) as the blame. Lil Kim enjoys motherhood as she gave birth this week to her baby girl Royal Reign on June 10th. Are wedding bells going to ring for Lil’ Kim and her boyfriend Mr. Papers, find out here! TJ’s Tough Love Tips: Daddy Issues- Don’t let what you didn’t get growing up hold you back!
UF discusses the curfew law that will have young adults in the house as early as9 p.m. Is this an effective means of preventing crime or just another band aide to deal with a much greater issue? 90’s Actor Flex Alexander and recording artist Shanice will be getting a reality show this summer on OWN network. So what are reality show really missing? REALITY, as Flex and Shanice have faced financial problems and yet have stayed married to each other, working through hard times, so we are hoping to see something different! TJ talks about this week’s premiere of DC’s first Fashion documentary The Politics of Fashion: DC UNBOXED. Uncle Smitty pays the UF crew a visit and offers Cory a piece of his mind and another can of whip-ass. TJ’s Tips: Who's Picking up the Tab?? The Rules of Modern Dating. This and more on the Urban Fuse!
The UF does a small tribute to the late great phenomenal woman, Maya Angelou who left us on May 28th; discussing a few less known facts about Maya we all would like to know. Kanye and Kim K tying the knot in Florence Italy and what this means long term for the Kardashian Dynasty. T.I., Tiny, and Mayweather in the middle, as we discuss if Tiny was trying to make T.I. jealous ? And does T.I. owe Merriweather an apology? This week’s TJ’s Tough Love Tips: How to know if the guy your dating has a Girlfriend! Singer August Alsina, post Instagram of himself as though he was hung, will his fans get tired of him and his antics? UF discusses playing with death and suicide in music- is this just another outrageous way for artists to draw attention to themselves?
This week UF discussed scorned Floyd Mayweather’s social media attack on his ex-fiancé Shantel Jackson (who now is dating Nelly), posted on Facebook and Instagram that they broke up because she aborted their twin babies. Ouch! The Mike Epps vs Kevin Hart beef, calling Hart “overrated” and saying that in the comedy business its “ about being forced on people”. Was this straight hating from Mike Epps ? Is Mike Epp’s as funny as Kevin Hart to make such critical remarks? This Week’s TJ’s Tips: Dude you betta’ run like Hell-That's one crazy B*!!! Guys how to spot a crazy obsessed woman off the break! This and more on the Urban Fuse!
This week UF discusses the Donald Sterling ban and the negative impact of his remarks. Rhianna goes bottomless for french magazine as she poses on all fours, is this art or trash? What happens when artists over expose themselves and push the limits too often? TJ’s Tips Ladies- Separating the boys from the men and how to spot an immature man. The up and coming "True Son" Documentary released at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, meet Michael Tubbs Stockton, California’s youngest council members, who graduated from Stanford at the age of 22 despite being the son of a teenage mother and an incarcerated father,
This week the Urban Fuse is talking about Stephen Colbert’s transition into David Letterman’s ‘Late Night’ show. TJ Tough Love TIPS for the men: How to date a woman out of your league! Usher Raymond’s upcoming film, “Hands of Stone” as he portrays Sugar Ray Leonard, one of America’s greatest boxers, also acting alongside Academy Award-winner, Robert De Niro, who plays Ray Arcel, the first trainer to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. The latest on the Drake and Jay Z beef.
This week on the Urban Fuse we discuss the leap from reality tv to porn, we hope this won’t be a trend , Mimi Faust from Love and Hip Hop ATL and her boyfriend Nico’s ratchet sex tape. The season premiere of Mad Men. TJ’s Tips Topic for the week, Help!!! I keep attracting the wrong men? The Urban Fuse crew breaks down why and what ladies can do to put an end to their losing streak in love!
It’s Cory and TJ’s birthday weekend! We discuss whether alcohol or marijuana is a bigger danger to our health and society; you may be surprised at the results! Listen in on TJ’s Tough Love Tips as we discuss Commitment phobia, letting all the ladies know what the tell-tell signs are for a man that will love you and leave you! Devon of FashionCitizen joins us to talk about current men’s fashion: the right denim, getting “the look” at an affordable price, and his advice to ladies on how to get that instant hour glass shape!
This week on the Urban Fuse, can Puff still hold down his street cred with new music video “Big Homie”. Dr. Harris joins TJ’s Tough Love Tips for a discussion on women who earn more than their men and how they can make love last! REAL TALK: STD’s Over 30, Dr. Harris talks to us about sexual safety, shares with us some tales of caution, and instances where OraQuick (take at home HIV testing) may not be a good idea. What does the 7+million people Obama Care enrollment mean to America?
Latest Hollywood industry trends: Diversity in casts are causing more viewers to tune in and biblical themes are proving to be big box office hits. Jay-Z versus Drake Beef! Does love at first sight really exist? TJ’s Tips: Getting Mixed Signals from your Crush? Find out what to do without making yourself look desperate! Yes-women like bald heads, why men MUST manscape, and how to get rid of razor bumps.
Are celebrity couples marketing campaigns where the success of appearing to have a good marriage brings in the money? This week we discuss Rapper-turned-pastor Mase — who built a lucrative church and business on his secrets to a successful marriage, he secretly filed for divorce from his pastor wife Twyla Betha. Are more doors opening for people of color in comedy sketch writing? Alexis WIlkinson, first African-American to be the editor of the "Harvard Lampoon" gives her thoughts. TJ’s Tips: Nice Guys that never get the girl they want! Should having multiple sex partners be acceptable if a person is practicing safe sex?
Halle Berry headed toward divorce from Olivier Martines. What’s all the fuss: ANNIE IS BLACK! Columbia pictures is doing a contemporary take on the American classic, starring 10-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx (Daddy Warbucks character) and Cameron Diaz as Miss Hannigan. The release of Real Housewives of Atlanta Porsha Stewart new single “Flatline.” TJ’s TIPS: Do Men like smart, independent, successful women? Or are you too Strong for your own good?
This week we discuss gentrification in major cities the benefits and the setbacks. Why home ownership and leaving a legacy is so important. TJ’s TIPs: Angela Yvonne from absolutelyangelayvonne.com joins TJ as we discuss what we all can learn from the hit series starring Gabrielle Union, Mary Jane. We break down what it means to be modern and single, sharing the common mistakes, and battles Mary Jane goes through this season. The N word in the NFL, should there be fines and penalties for “keeping it real”? P tells us the benefits of dating a cougar!
The Urban Fuse discusses if a woman could stick it out with a man who makes less than $30k? TJ’s TIPS: Are your friends keeping YOU single? Check your crew!Things That Get On YourDamn Nerves: From the younger generation having no respect for their elders to fake friends trying to compete with you! The crabs in the barrel conversation and more. An exclusive interview with recording artist, Shamain , we spin a one of her new hits, she talks about her banger single with Wale, and tells us how she got her start.
Question: Is baggage from your past relationships creating issues in your new relationship?
On their debut episode on BLIS.fm, The Urban Fuse crew discussed "The High Maintenance Women" and ask the question: Are you a drama diva and don't know it?