Let’s give it up for black love! After two children and seven years of marriage, actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker are still going strong! The beautiful couple celebrated their seventh year anniversary earlier this week and Boris partnered up with Essence.com and surprised Nicole with a beautiful poem entitled, ‘My Seven Year Itch.’ In the free-verse piece, Boris professes his undying love for his lovely wife. READ THE HEARTFELT POEM BELOW. Continue
Concrete Loop was invited to the preview of the newest revival of Tennesse Williams’ classic play, A Streetcar Named Desire. The 2012 edition features a great ensemble cast including: Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wood Harris and the legendary Carmen De Lavallade. The play was directed by Emily Mann and will officially open on April 22nd for a limited time only.
Overall, it was a great effort and amazing chemistry within the cast. Originally debuting on Broadway back in 1947, this rendition features a multi ethnic cast. Nicole Ari Parker fills the shoes of late great actresses Jessica Tandy and Vivian Leigh in her role as Blanche, giving a great performance and might I add Tony worthy. Blair Underwood took on the role as Stanley with a vengeance and during some confrontational scenes he steals the show. Actor Wood Harris (best known for starring in hit HBO show, The Wire) brought a softness to role of Mitch and Broadway vet Daphne Rubin-Vega was a believable Stella.
After the play, the stars headed to the Bourbon Street bar and celebrated. Check out our exclusive photos below and also keep reading to see how you can check out a showing using our special discount code.
VIV magazine‘s Spring 2012 issues features actress Nicole Ari Parker! The 41-year-old mother of two will be starring in a new Broadway play, called ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Alongside actors Blair Underwood, Wood Harris & others, Parker will be playing the character of Blanche Dubois. Check out what she had to say in excerpts below. You’ll also find a behind-the-scenes clip as well…
ON HER CHARACTER, BLANCE DUBOIS:
“Every character is so dense and tightly woven. Blanche is verbose, her language takes you on an emotional journey. She is tremendously strong and clear and unrelenting in her view of the world. When I read the lines I feel very empowered. She holds her ground. Continue
It’s always dope to see celebrities branch out and take on new projects and initiatives. Actress Nicole Ari Parker (best known for co-starring in T.V. series Soul Food) is bringing us an invention that many of us could use while hitting the gym.
Check out the info on the Gymwrap below and watch Nicole’s video right after that.
Save Your Do™ GymWrap is a stylish headband developed with a patent-pending revolutionary “Edge Control Technology” that minimizes sweat absorption through a unique blend of materials that allows heat to escape while letting cool air in. The idea for the Save Your Do™ Gymwrap came to me last year when I noticed a common excuse emerge among busy everyday women (myself included) about why they couldn’t work out: their hair. Hair is a serious issue for most of us women because after spending a ton of time and money to have it washed, blowdried, flat-ironed and curled, none of us want to sweat and mess it up all over again.
Also, 10% of all “Save Your Do” proceeds benefits Sophie’s Voice Foundation, a non-profit foundation Nicole started with her husband Boris Kodjoe that helps to raise awareness for Myelomeningocele (Spina bifida). Their 7 year-old daughter Sophie was diagnosed with the disease when she was just a baby.
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