May 2008
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Six and the City
OMG- This is the most adorable thing that I have ever seen! In honor of the SEX and the City premiere, here are our girls at 6 years old. If you’re a “Heroes” fan (I’m not) you’ll enjoy seeing Molly (Adair Tishler) as Carrie. Thanks to Christine & Bob from Artifactuality.
May 30th
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Rolling Out Weekly Advice Column: You think You're...
Do you know the weekly national urban newspaper Rolling Out Urbanstyle? It comes out on Thursday or Friday depending on where in the country you live. Here’s this week’s column: Greetings Gorgeous Ones, This week was a delicious scandal. I interviewed bestselling writer Mary B. Morrison and we laughed our Jimmy Choos off, discussing women, self-love, gratification and our bodies. ...
May 24th
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Sexcapades Author Interview with Mary B. Morrison
PART ONE Hey Fam, Do you know who Mary B. Morrison is? She’s a New York Times bestselling author who has just released an erotica novel under the name Honey Bee. This video was shot by Troy Johnson at www.aalbc.com and you can visit the one and only Honey Bee at www.marybmorrison.com, www.blackplanet.com/honey_b . Be sure to join her newsletter and don’t forget to watch both...
May 23rd
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Meet FINOTEE.. Hot Afro-World-Jazz-R&B Band
Hey My Loves, Have you stopped listening to commercial radio? Well, here’s a group you need to know. Finotee is Swan, Justice, Peter, Carl & Kevin. They are an amazing band and you can hear some of their music at www.finotee.com. When I did a reading accompanied by them at Lincoln Center’s Barnes and Noble, the store said that their customers were bowled over and found it to be...
May 23rd
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Planet Ab Show: Interracial Love
PART ONE PART TWO Hey People, It’s me with my friends and talking about IR dating and relationships. xo, a.
May 20th
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Rolling Out Weekly Advice Column: Breakups...
Do you know the weekly national urban newspaper Rolling Out Urbanstyle? It comes out on Thursday or Friday depending on where in the country you live. Here’s this week’s column! Hey Gorgeous Ones, Well 80% of your letters are seeking breakup advice. Your girl Abiola is no stranger to breakups. My entire novel Dare is about rebounding. I’m monogamous by nature although I love a fly...
May 15th
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Ashanti's Declaring Gotcha!
I had the most fun conversation and interview with singer Ashanti yesterday. Her new album is called Declaration, and she is declaring herself to be her own person. One of the really cute marketing ideas attached to her fourth album is the Gotchagram, which you are supposed to send to the lying, cheating men or other persons in your life. I didn’t know who to send it to first! Just kidding,...
May 14th
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Beyond Mistresses: Booty Calls, Slide Hos & Jump...
Part One BEYOND MISTRESSES: Slide Hos, Booty Calls, Jump Offs? Are these terms that you are familiar with?? Wow, I wonder if Barbara Walters ever… Well, just watch the video. It’s Manville on The Planet Abiola Show. Part 2 below… Tell me what you think! www.planetabiola.com xo, a. Part Two
May 10th
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Bronx Academy of Letters - They really like me!
Remember when you were in high school and some colossal bore came for an assembly? They would set up a bulletin board with info about the person that you didn’t notice in the hallway? Awwww yeah! Well today, that colossal bore was me— YEAH. Hahaha! Actually it was a pretty awesome event. I love speaking to kids. Today I was presenting a reading of selections from Dare to a seminar at...
May 8th
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Rolling Out Weekly Advice Column: AWFUL Boss
Do you know the weekly national urban newspaper Rolling Out Urbanstyle? It comes out on Thursday or Friday depending on where in the country you live. Here’s this weeks column: Dear Abiola, I work in property management and my boss is super critical about every little thing. You never know what mood he’s going to be in. One minute he’s praising you and the next minute he’s screaming. His...
May 8th
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How to Get Published - Interview With An Editor
Hey, You asked and I answer! Here’s a conversation with a publisher who is looking for new work. Be sure to watch part two where she gives the scoop! Her name is Selena James from Kensington Publishing’s Dafina Books— a big deal! Thanks Troy Johnson. xo, a. PART 1  PART 2 
May 7th
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a message of love just for YOU
hey beautiful one, i just wanted to write to you — my wonderful readers of all colors, shapes, sizes, orientations, religions and choices— on this sunny sunday and send you a message of love, hope, warmth, blessings and cookie dough! you are beautiful and charmed and you didn’t find this message by accident. and if no one has told you today, i LOVE you. xoxoxox, a. be magical...
May 4th
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Planet Ab Show: Gentrification- Whaddaya think?
Shortly after we set this vid to air, I saw a Starbucks sign appear on my block. Coincidence? I think not! ;-D
May 2nd
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Sean Bell: 50 Shots
Unarmed man murdered by NYPD.
May 2nd
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Planet Abiola Community Challenge
Check out my community challenge. Send a link of your 60 seconds or less clip telling me about your community and we may use it for an upcoming show. We can’t wait to see it!
May 2nd
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Rolling Out Weekly Advice Column: Cheating Wife!
Do you know the weekly national urban newspaper Rolling Out Urbanstyle? It comes out on Thursday or Friday depending on where in the country you live. Dear Abiola, My wife of 5 years has been cheating on me. Her behavior was suspicious while I was going out of my way to be the best father and husband. One day I gave in and checked her voice mail. I heard messages from her lover about sex. I...
May 1st
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Planet Ab Show: Between the Sheets 3 Part Doc
Hey My Loves, Our examination of our sexuality and sexual representations continues with 3 part controversial documentary Between the Sheets. Watch all 3 parts now! This is the Behind the Scenes Documentary shot and edited by Kristal Mosley. This is not safe for work!! Warning! ;-) xo, a. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3
May 1st