As the saying goes, “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” (“Let the good times roll!”) It’s officially Mardi Gras, and as folks celebrate in Louisiana and across the country, it’s a great time to celebrate the rich culture of the Pelican State. Good vibes, great food, and great music are a part of what makes Louisiana so rich […]

A native of New Orleans, Toya Johnson had no problem 'putting on for her city' this weekend in the most fashionable way possible. Slaying in two outfits fit for a queen, she sparkled and shined with every step she made.

  Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his role on, NCIS: New Orleans, airing Tuesday nights on CBS. Most known for…

A Mardi Gras celebration in Mississippi ended tragically with the death of two people on Sunday afternoon

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As the city of St. Louis celebrates Mardi Gras, the lighthearted celebration can’t change the somber tone in the area following the death of Michael…

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Although many people associate it just with New Orleans, there are Mardi Gras celebrations all over the world. What most people don’t know if that…

Queens, New York– Auctioneers were very cautious after finding voodoo dolls that are possibly a  century old in the Historic Steinway Mansion. The mansion which is being sold for $2.5 million was being cleared after the death of the last owner, Michael Halberian,  who lived there for 82 years.  The experts who made the discovery […]

Louisiana – Close to a week has gone by in New Orleans of partying. Tons of food, music, partying, and the customary beads of the celebration are around people’s necks. Before the Catholic holiday of Lent in which people usually fast from certain types of foods or drinks, people go out and party and indulge […]

Today Mardi Gras  carnivals are major events. Thousands of people participate and millions more watch it on TV. In New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, they are major tourist attractions.