Samantha Callender

Samantha Callender is a multimedia journalist whose work ranges from entertainment journalism to pieces highlighting social issues in multicultural communities. Samantha strives to find intersects between entertainment and social matters, believing that pop culture has the power to not only entertain the masses, but to educate them as well. Her goal when storytelling is to write pieces that serve as a catalyst to prompt dialogue and activism. Her work has been featured in VIBE, JET, Cosmopolitan, and many other publications.

[Listen] Love & Hip Hop’s BBOD New Single, “Oh Lord”

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Love And Hip Hop: New York‘s rap duo BBOD has dropped another single, bringing their versatility to light with “Oh Lord” featuring Harlem battle rapper T-Rexx. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The street banger’s theme is warning folks some women will use and abuse you, all for a designer purse. The duo, under the direction […]

Five Movies About Martin Luther King Jr. You Should Watch This Weekend

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This weekend, we celebrate the life of a man credited with so many triumphs and strides made during the Civil Rights Movement. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to fighting the racial disparities and injustices of the United States. While he faced opposition from every angle—ranging from the […]

Kevin Hart To Star in the Animated Comedy “The Secret Life of Pets”

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With Ride Along 2 hitting theaters tomorrow [Friday, January 15], Kevin Hart has released another trailer for another film this year. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This time around Hart’s stepping into the world of animation, lending his voice to the lead character in the Illuminations film, The Secret Life Of Pets. Advertisement Playing the […]

[Listen] Love and Hip Hop: New York Rap Duo BBOD Release New Single

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Rap duo BBOD from Love and Hip Hop: New York have emerged with a new single, “We Gonna Make It.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Comprised of SexxyLexxy and MissMoeMoney, the duo is the latest act from the series under the management of co-star Yandy Smith. The group has opened for the likes of Rick […]

Five Things In Your Home That Can Harm Your Health

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We all like to think that we’re cleaning our houses in the most efficient way possible. But if you ever notice once you get home you experience shortness of breath, headaches, or other general feelings of malaise, it may be a culprit in your home. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From the products you use, […]

[Watch] Centric’s Inspiring New Show, ‘From The Bottom Up’

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A new six-part docu-series, From The Bottom Up, is set to premiere on Centric this Saturday, January 16 at 10pm CST. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Bottom Up is a new series following the journey of five women who, after falling from grace, are trying to make changes to turn their lives around. […]

Curvy Girls Rejoice: Gabi Fresh Introduces New Bikini Line

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Popular “plus size” blogger Gabi Fresh has released swimsuits designed with curvy gals in mind. Featuring one pieces, bikinis and caftans, the line (titled “Queen of the Biki”) was designed in partnership with Swim Suits For All and features support underwire and fabrics for plus size women. Advertisement This isn’t […]

“People Try Heroin For The First Time” Video Raises Controversy

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In an effort to mock Buzzfeed, a site called SourceFed made a parody video titled, ‘People Try Heroin for The First Time.’ Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The video parodies a series of videos done by Buzzfeed in which people try unconventional foods, products, or lifestyle services for the first time. SourceFed opted to parody […]

[New Music] Listen To Fantasia’s “No Time For It”

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Fantasia is back with a brand new single, and we must say we’re here for it. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Titled “No Time For It,” the song goes through all the things Fantasia has no time for (basically everything except money). The mellow R&B record was produced by Brian Kennedy. The new Mrs. Taylor […]

Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Its Luxury Hijab Collection

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Dolce & Gabbana recently debuted its first collection of hijabs and abayas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The collection, which features 14 styles in a neutral tones and lace, also features the brand’s  signature lemon and floral prints. Dolce & Gabbana isn’t the first designer brand to target Muslim consumers; cast Muslim model and style […]

Brandy Drops A New Single “Beggin & Pleadin” After BET Premiere

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On the heels of her new show that premiered last night on BET, Zoe Ever After, Brandy dropped a single to celebrate. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Titled “Beggin & Pleadin“, the soul star combines a throwback rhythm and blues sound, complete with electric guitar and acoustics, with modern lyrics that shows a different side […]

15 Times Solange Knowles Slayed In 2015

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Being the style chameleon that she is , Solange Knowles had an extra special 2015 as far as fashion is concerned. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Aside from being the face of Elevenparis earlier this year and releasing a shoe collab with Puma in the fall, Solange has graced many a 2015 red carpet and […]

Guinea Declared Ebola-Free

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of the countries hit the hardest by the Ebola outbreak, Guinea, has recently been declared free of any cases by the World Health Organization (WHO). Guinea had reported the highest number of cases during the outbreak over the span of two years, which included 2,500 cases out if the […]

BET Networks Premieres New Docu-Crime Series “Criminals at Work

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BET has announced another new series in its 2016 lineup. It’s a new docu-crime series titled Criminals at Work. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The eight-episode series explores criminal acts committed in and around the workplace. Featuring interviews with eye-witnesses, footage from real crime scenes ( and some reenactments), the series hopes to shed light […]

California Passes Laws Restricting Hoverboard Usage

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While hoverboards have been the latest craze in tech for the latter part of 2014, they also have come with a lot of risks and consequences. From reports of them catching fire, to riders being involved in serious accidents by using them in public spaces and without a helmet, lawmakers […]