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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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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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uWall.Tv Turns YouTube Into Your Own MTV
20 May 2011 2:51 PM | No CommentsDreamDesigners is releasing uWall.tv, a new way to listen and watch legal music on the web. With YouTube being the number one source of videos today, it is common that people use it to find music videos despite results come with videos of interviews, parodies, and things that are not just songs. In addition, the [...]
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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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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
03 December 2011 11:58 AM | No Comments -
Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No Comments -
Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No Comments
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News Archive
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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (with Attorney General Eric Holder) Introduces Teaching Materials at NCSS Conference in Washington, DC on December 2nd Los Angeles, CA – December 2, 2011 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has teamed up with Follett Corporation to distribute his teaching materials, books and films to Follett’s global clientele. Follett is a leading distributor of PK-12 classroom [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Dominique Renee RAWartist
> Greetings Darling Fashionista’s, I’m sure you guys remember the talented nail artist Dominique Renee, FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Dope Nails… Dominique Renee. Well guess what she’s BACK, with great news! Dominique has been chosen to be a RAWartist. Currently she is in the the running for The RAW 2011 Accessories Designer of the Year. [...] -
Steve Jobs: 1955-2011
Apple, Inc. and Disney’s Pixar co-founder Steve Paul Jobs lost his battle with cancer yesterday. Jobs was 56 and had stepped down as Apple’s CEO back in August of this year. Jobs was known for his innovative, “out-of-the-box” thinking that helped create the world’s most popularly used technologies such as the iPod and the iPhone. [...] -
Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
The 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 [...] -
Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
The 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. [...] -
Debbie Allen Host Free Concert for World Renowned Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Los Angeles, CA – Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) is thrilled to announce a FREE Concert with the internationally recognized and acclaimed Complexions Contemporary Ballet at the Rave Theater on the grounds of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, 4020 Marlton Ave, in Los Angeles on Friday, September 30 at 7:00 PM. The informal presentation of [...] -
New York Fashion Week: Fly and Fab!!
As the week is coming to an end, so is NYFW 2011. SAD is an understatement, as to how I’m feeling right now, because I could not partake in the wonderful events that surrounded the city that never sleeps! Needless to say the celebs were out and about looking uber FAB! Take a glance at [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: The Nail Polish CRAZE!
“Bright”, “Shatter”, “Glitter”, or “Sparkle” are all names that describe the new nail polish craze that has swept the world. Fashionista’s around the globe can be seen rocking various gleaming, bright polish on their freshly manicured and/or pedicured toes as an added accessory to complete a pull-together-look. This summer, go bold and illuminate with hues [...] -
uWall.Tv Turns YouTube Into Your Own MTV
DreamDesigners is releasing uWall.tv, a new way to listen and watch legal music on the web. With YouTube being the number one source of videos today, it is common that people use it to find music videos despite results come with videos of interviews, parodies, and things that are not just songs. In addition, the [...] -
Shwayze & Cisco Adler Ready for New Album
With 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 [...] -
‘The Game’ Actress Caryn Ward is a ‘Man-Stealer’ in New Romantic Comedy
Actress Caryn Ward is stealing men’s hearts in the new romantic comedy, “ He’s Mine, Not Yours.” The film can be described as a heartfelt journey about two lifelong friends, a wife to be, and the woman that jeopardizes it all. Filming began mid-April in Los Angeles, and is being produced by Swirl Films in [...] -
Akon’s Label, Konvict Records, Finally Releases Grammy-Nominated Duo R. City
It’s been five years since Virgin Islands songwriter/performer duo, R. City aka Rock City signed to Konvict Records/Interscope under Akon; five years, eight mix tapes and a string of hits written and released for the albums of others; Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson (Grammy nominated), R. Kelly and Akon to name a few. [...] -
Joss Stone Announces Release of New Album, LP1, on July 26
Stone’d Records & Surfdog Records are proud to announce their partnership to release Joss Stone’s next album, LP1 on July 26, 2011. As a world-renowned soul singer who Smokey Robinson calls “Aretha Joplin,” Joss has sold over 11 million records globally. Having just turned 24, Joss has already amassed a career’s worth of successes. She [...] -
Far East Movement to Perform at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Far East Movement have joined the list of musical artists announced to be perform at “The 2011 Billboard Music Awards,” hosted by Ken Jeong, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. They join announced musical artists Black Eyed [...] -
Cleo Mango Criticizes CNN’s Don Lemon for “Coming Out”
Cleo Manago, founder of the Black Men’s Xchange (http://www.bmxnational.com) the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to promoting healthy self-concept and behavior, cultural affirmation and critical consciousness among same gender loving (SGL), gay-identifying and bisexual African-descended males and allies, issued the following statement regarding CNN’s Don Lemon’s “coming out.” Washington, DC – “I’m being [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: attack of the BRAIDS….Yay or Nay?!?
Dear Darling Fashionista’s, I know at some point we’ve all been influced by the likes of Brandy, Cleoparta, “Justice” from Poetic Justice or some other fab mama, to rock braids or plaits. For sure I have, back in my Moesha days, I wanted to rock those freshly parted and neatly done braids just the way [...] -
Jumping the Broom In Theaters Near You
Chicago, May 6, 2011—T.D. Jakes’ April 25th screening of his film, Jumping the Broom, drew a large crowd to the AMC River East 21 Theater. Jumping the Broom is a romantic comedy that tells the story about a clash between two African American families from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum, who meet for the [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: L.B.D. (Little Black Dress)
Spring is finally HERE yay! I know all of my fab stylista’s are super excited, and can’t wait to bask in the beautiful weather by attending breath-taking and legendary roof top cocktail parties. Now that spring is here and the weather is much nicer, you’re sure to have a more active social calendar. Not sure [...] -
“Star” Publicist Krystle Coleman!
Krystle Coleman has her eyes set on becoming one of the most memorable and successful entertainment publicists in show business – and at the rate that she’s going, she’s well on her way! Having previously worked at the Pub as a contributor, we caught up with the master of multitasking to find out how she [...] -
Gamble & Huff To Be Honored
NARM, the music business association, announced today that it will honor the legendary producer-songwriter duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff with the 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award for Musical Collaboration. The presentation will take place during the Awards Dinner Finale at NARM’s 53rd Annual Convention on Thursday evening, May 12 at the Los Angeles Hyatt Regency [...]
