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.

Ty Hunter Introduces Selfie Ty-Lite Phone Case

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Ty Hunter, the stylist behind the slay of Beyonce, has released a product sure to make you shine in 2016! His new line of phone accessories, called Ty-Lite, is a phone case that provides lighting while using the smartphone’s frontal-facing camera. In addition to the amazing selfie-taking lighting, the case also provides protection to the […]

5 Resolutions Everyone Should Have

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Now is the time of the year when the “New Year, New Me” posts begin on social media, and we all roll our eyes at how cliche it may seem. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Even though a lot of us set the same goals each year,the New Year IS the perfect time to begin […]

Insta Chic Boutiques ! Buy From Women of Color This Holiday Season

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As the holidays roll around, it’s tempting to run to the mall to buy last minute gifts for loved ones. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information But as this is the season of giving, remember to give to those who work hard everyday owning their own business, who make quality and custom products ! Take some time […]

JoJo Drops Surprise New EP Named #LOVEJO2

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Just in time for the holiday season (and her birthday on December 20), JoJo has dropped a surprise EP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Coming on the heels of her fall release of Tringle, the EP features previously unreleased music JoJo had recorded that didn’t make it to her album. A gift for her loyal […]

ICYMI: Beyonce & Jay Z Win Copyright Lawsuit

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Beyoncé and JAY Z have won the lawsuit against them concerning their usage of Hungarian singer Mitsou’s voice without her consent. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The lawsuit was brought against the duo after Mitsou recognized her voice being the (wildly memorable) 13 second introduction to Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love” song. The suit claims Bey […]

Album Review: Chris Brown’s ‘Royalty’ Is A Parallel to Life

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chris Brown’s highly anticipated album Royalty is clearly a parallel to his life thus far. Released today [December 18] Royalty showcases Brown’s transformation from bad boy to a man who embraces his flaws and makes clear his desires. Advertisement With lyrics ranging from overtly sexual to intimately heartfelt, Chris is […]

Chris Brown Releases Beautiful “Little More” Visual From Royalty

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chris Brown released a visual early this morning to accompany his track, “Little More,” also released this morning on his highly anticipated album, Royalty. In the video, we start off with Chris dreaming about a tumultuous relationship, which leads him to party, do drugs, and trip out to the point […]

Here’s A First Look At Lifetime’s Toni Braxton Biopic

Lifetime has released a new trailer in their attempt to give biopics another try: this time telling the tale of R&B legend Toni Braxton. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Titled Unbreak My Heart, the film is based off Toni’s memoir about her life, and gives all the details surrounding her highly publicized (and critiqued) financial […]

Monica Squashes Brandy Beef Rumors Once and For All

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Monica is doing her press rounds to promote anticipated new album Code Red, dropping December 18, Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During a sit down with the Huffington Post Live, Monica was asked about her long-time alleged feud with fellow R&B superstar Brandy. Shutting down rumors once and for all, Monica said there was never […]

On The Rise: Meet Brooklyn MC KOTA

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With his first official release off his untitled project, KOTA is a Brooklynite MC who’s one to watch. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dubbed by NYLON as “The Coolest New Indie Rapper,” KOTA is on the verge of releasing his latest album, which will be a collective EP about the complications and challenges he faced growing […]

Timbaland Set To Drop Mixtape On Christmas Day

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Legendary producer Timbaland announced today his plans to release his new mixtape, King Stays King, on Christmas Day through MyMixtapez.com. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Grammy award winning musician, known for building the careers of some of the hottest artists of the new millennium, teamed up with today’s hottest talent including Young Thug, Rich […]

Dru Hill Wins $1 Million Dollar Settlement Against Label

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R&B group Dru Hill has won a $1 million dollar settlement against their record label, KEDAR Entertainment. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The group accused the label of mishandling funds they earned from their comeback album in 2010, and claimed the misappropriation of funds cost them thousands in royalties. The quartet released InDRUpendence Day in […]

Pimp C’s Widow Chinara Butler Talks “Long Live The Pimp”

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Pimp C’s newest posthumous release, Long Live The Pimp, was released earlier this month and is the fourth studio album from the late artist. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This is the first album of all-new, original Pimp C music and was spearheaded and executive produced by his widow, Chinara Butler. The album also features […]

LA Times Pits Serena Williams Against Racehorse for Sportsperson of the Year

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This is why we can’t have nice things. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We knew it was a matter of time before the commentary on Serena Williams as the recipient of Sport Illustrated’s sportsperson of the year would commence. Normally unwarranted, racially tinged, patriarchal and sexist commentary comes from a social media troll or super-enraged […]

The Fotoswipe App Changes How to Share Photos

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A new mobile sharing app allows users to instantly share photos and video across mobile platforms. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As the first and only mobile application to use drag-and-drop technology between devices, users can easily share an unlimited number of photos with a single swipe from one mobile device to another without exchanging […]

Kevin Olusola Of Pentatonix Is A True Badass

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Kevin Olusola is one-fifth of everyone’s favorite a capella group Pentatonix. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Known for his beat-boxing and cello contribution, the Yale graduate and Mandarin-fluent cellist joined the group in 2011 to compete on NBC’s The Sing Off and after winning the competition, signed to Sony Music. Millions of YouTube views, a […]

Petition to Ban Donald Trump From UK Reaches 100,000 Signatures

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A petition calling for Donald Trump to be banned from the UK has been signed by more than 100,000 people in a day, requiring the parliament to consider it for debate on the parliament floor. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The petition comes after the presidential candidate called for a ban on Muslims entering the […]

Company Designs First “Weave” Washing Machine

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A Chicago based company is innovating the hair care industry through their latest product, the Hair Extensions Washing Machine. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Distributed by Krysmari Brands, which caters to products for the hair extensions industry, The Hair Extensions Washing Machine is the first of its kind, originally created for women to wash their […]