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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No CommentsOn September 20th, hundreds of Chicago fans gathered in the lower level of Barnes & Noble on State Street to get an autographed copy of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” by actor and Grammy-winning artist Common. The jaw-dropping memoir entails the up-close and personal journey of the phenomenal musical icon and entertainer. Each chapter [...]
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Shwayze & Cisco Adler Ready for New Album
20 May 2011 2:41 PM | No CommentsWith two major label albums under their belt, years of touring, a MTV reality series Buzzin’, and Bananabeat, the burgeoning one-stop artist collective which includes recording and TV production facilities, as well as divisions for internet and street marketing, brand alliances, tour promotion, management and booking, Shwayze and Cisco Adler have accomplished quite a great [...]
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DVD/TV/Film
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
02 March 2012 5:57 PM | No Comments
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No CommentsThe Wiz Chicago Style Interview Segment from Sherice Grant on Vimeo. The Mahdi Theatre Company returns to King Drive with its spectacular rendition of THE WIZ-Chicago Style. THE WIZ-Chicago Style will feature the “crème of the crop” sensations such as Chanelle Patrick (Dorothy) who has danced internationally and performed in many community driven theatrical productions. [...]
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Politics
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Don’t Believe The Hype! Black Folks Voted On November 2
05 November 2010 9:33 AM | 1 CommentBy Melanie Campbell. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all voters for taking the time to exercise their right to vote in the November 2nd Mid-Term Election. On Election Day, the NCBCP (www.ncbcp.org) managed the Black Women’s Roundtable Power the Sister Vote National Command Center, in partnership with the A. Philip Randolph [...]
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EventsRegional Events
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No Comments
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Music Archive
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“The Skwod” has the streets of Chicago buzzing with the release of their debut album “The Path”
The word is finally out and the streets of Chicago are buzzing. Up-and-coming emcees JaeOneder & Ka’Ron of the “The Skwod” are southeast side Chicago natives. JaeOneder & Ka’Ron talk with Mari’ about their debut album “The Path” and how they plan to make their mark in the industry. The Skwod Interview: What does The [...] -
John Legend & The Roots “Unstaged” LiveStream Performance Directed by Spike Lee
American Express follows up its original music series “Unstaged” with a live performance by Grammy award-winning artist John Legend and the Roots directed by Spike Lee. Surprise guests include Jennifer Hudson, Common, Melanie Fiona, Estelle, and C.L. Go to http://www.youtube.com/JohnLegendVevo to find out when the live webcast begins. In stores everywhere John Legend & The [...] -
Independent Spotlight- Traedonya (I’ll Give It 2 U)
TRAEDONYA was born in Rocky Mount, NC . In her formative years she was raised in the Bronx, NY. In essence she is a country-city girl….a slice of both. Being raised by the funk and hip hop, she has those influences in her music today. While in college, she was trained in the genre of [...] -
Lady Gaga Sweeps 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Kanye West and Taylor Swift Return to the VMA Stage Lady Gaga, outdoing even herself with her adventurous couture, dominated the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, adding eight to her collection of Moonmen with awards including “Video Of The Year,” “Best Dance Video,” “Best Pop Video” and “Best Female Video.” Eminem, who opened this year’s [...] -
Daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith Releases New Single, “Whip My Hair”!
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s young lass is trying to step in their entertainment shoes with a new song of her own. Nine year old Willow Smith has released her first single track for her upcoming album titled “Whip My Hair” and it has created a lot of buzz. Would she get this much attention [...] -
Far East Movement Hits Billboard and iTunes Charts
Far East Movement (also known as FM) will kick off their “Up In The Air” tour on September 13th in Anaheim, CA with Mike Posner. The group’s first single “Like A G6″ is currently #12 overall on iTunes Top Songs and #5 on iTunes Top Pop Songs. The song is also consistently climbing on Billboard’s [...] -
“Young Ghost’
CHICAGO NATIVE “YOUNG GHOST” IS MAKING A NATIONAL MARK WITH NEW SINGLE “ROSETTA” September 3, 2010 By Mari Anthony “Young Ghost” Williams is a talented new Rap artist and native from the Westside of Chicago. Ghost is determined to succeed and works diligently to be heard. His debut mixtape “King of Zumunda” arrives October 31st. How did [...] -
Myspace Music and Fuse Music Network Join Forces
MySpace Music (www.myspace.com/music), the premiere online music destination, announced today an integrated alliance with Fuse, Madison Square Garden’s music television network, to extend the reach of MySpace’s definitive emerging artist program, “Introducing…” The alliance of MySpace Music and Fuse will enable featured artists to significantly connect with wider audiences, underscoring both media companies’ commitment to [...] -
“In Love with…” John Blu
R&B SINGER JOHN BLU HEATS UP THE CHARTS WITH HIS NEW SINGLE “IN LOVE WITH YOUR BOOTY” Lyricist and music composer John Blu has been one of the best kept secrets of the R&B scene. But that might be changing. Since signing to Jive Records, John Blu recently released chart-topping single entitled “In Love With Your Booty” from [...] -
NELLY SCORES A TOP 10 DEBUT WITH “JUST A DREAM”
Grammy-winning, multiplatinum hip-hop superstar NELLY makes a return to the Billboard charts this week as his new single , “Just a Dream,” debuts at No. 8 on the Digital Songs chart and No. 12 on the Hot 100 chart with 135,000 copies sold. This marks NELLY’s first Top 10 hit since “Grillz” topped the Hot [...] -
Kaci Battaglia feat. Ludacris – Body Shots
What do you get when you add a mediocre song with a hot rapper? The Billboard Hot 100! Well, that’s not entirely true but we have to add at least one more song to the list- Kaci Battaglia’s Body Shots. While the song has a decent beat, the subject matter lacks substance and Ludacris becomes [...] -
G-Unit Leaves Interscope
G-Unit Records has entered into an exclusive agreement with EMI Label Services in which EMI will distribute and promote releases on the G-Unit roster in North America. EMI will release the Grammy nominated multi-platinum rapper Lloyd Banks’ third solo album “H.F.M. 2″ (Hunger For More 2) on November 23rd, 2010, and Tony Yayo’s as yet [...] -
Myspace “Live” and HP Present Free Big Boi Concert
MYSPACE “LIVE” AND HP PRESENT FREE BIG BOI CONCERT IN MIAMI, FL, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th PERFORMANCE SPONSORED BY HP TO PROMOTE BETTER SOUNDING MUSIC AND NEW BIG BOI ALBUM: SIR LUCIOUS LEFT FOOT: THE SON OF CHICO DUSTY MySpace Music and HP have announced a special performance by Big Boi on Wednesday, August 18 [...] -
Elektra Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Elektra60.com
2010 marks the 60th Anniversary of Elektra Records, one of the most revered labels in the history of modern music. In celebration, the company has launched Elektra60.com, an innovative, interactive digital experience that tells the stories of the legendary artists, the music, and the culture that have defined the label over the past six decades. [...] -
On the Beat for 8/4
In the news- Wyclef Jean, Young Buck, DJ Drama, Lady Gaga, and the 2010 VMAs. Wyclef For President 37-year-old recording artists Wyclef Jean is set to announce his plans run for president. Jean, who has championed causes related to Haiti, faced many challenged such as the devastating earthquake in January, the country’s high poverty rate, [...] -
Slip-N-Slide Records New Superstar-Swazy Baby
Leading independent and iconic record label Slip-N-Slide Records, home to such platinum and Grammy nominated artists such as Trina, Rick Ross and Plies, is gearing up for the launch of multi-faceted teen Hip Hop Artist Swazy Baby whose lyrical skills have kept the internet buzzing with his fresh, unique sound of Hip Hop music Along [...] -
KOPATECHNIC DEBUTS NEW ALBUM!
Their first album, “Welcome To KopaTechnic”, encompasses all of the members’ musical passions. This consists of House, Deep House, Dance, Pop, R&B and Hip Hop Flavors lending to an eclectic blend of pure Musical Bliss Dance music has been evolving since its birth in the mid-80′s and nobody understands the evolution of such music like [...] -
ASCAP’S RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
EMINEM, T.I. AND BIG BOI JOIN TO CELEBRATE DR. DRE, JANELLE MONÁE AND OTHER TOP NAMES AT ASCAP’S RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS Ne-Yo, C. “Tricky” Stewart, The-Dream, Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin and Manuel Seal Receive Top Honors Celebrity attendees included Prince, Jimmy Jam, Gucci Mane, DJ Kid Capri, LA Lakers Ron Artest and actor Ryan Phillippe [...] -
COOL AND DRE RECORD WITH THE GAME AND DRAKE
Photo Credit: Taydoe Kidd Left to Right: Dre, The Game, Cool, Queen Latifah and Drake Cool & Dre were busy in the studio with The Game Wednesday, June 23rd recording a hot new track titled “Good Girl, Bad GirL” at Encore Studios in Burbank, California last week. Cool & Dre have 3 songs on the [...] -
JANELLE MONÁE TO BE HONORED AT 23RD ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
JANELLE MONÁE New York, NY, (June 8, 2010): ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor Janelle Monáe at its 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, taking place June 25, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The 24-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and performer will be presented with [...]
