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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
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
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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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FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Weekend Fashion Fab!
This pass week and weekend the Brown Bella’s of Hollywood were out and about Town looking splendid, and down right breath taking to say the least. The Fellas were not far behind looking dapper. Take a look at a few of Black Hollywood’s most charming and fashionable people. Sharon Neal Kept it cute and causal with a [...] -
Seun Kuti Announces New Record
Knitting Factory Records has announced the release of From Africa With Fury: Rise, the mighty new album from Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80. The album – which follows Kuti’s critically praised debut, 2008′s Many Things – arrives in stores and all DSPs on June 21st. From Africa With Fury: Rise sees Kuti picking up [...] -
Bonnaro Music and Arts Festival Celebrates 10th Year, Announces 2011 Lineup
Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup for the 2011 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 10th annual four-day camping and music festival will be held on June 9 – 12 on the same beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles south of Nashville. A full list of confirmed [...] -
Bryan Sledge a.k.a BJ the Chicago Kid
Bryan Sledge has worked with some of the hottest artist in the game including Kanye West, Jamie Fox and Musiq Soulchild. The singer and songwriter talks with Mari about his music and how he plans to continue to make his mark in the industry. How did you get into music? Bryan Sledge: Honestly, it was [...] -
The Skwod “My Life”
New Music From” The Skwod” Download The Skwod’s Latest Album for FREE at the link below… “The Path” limelinx.com/files/fdf53e7538560f92ed7a5763230332bd -
Marsha Ambrosius Album “Late Nights & Early Mornings”
Marsha Ambrosius former member of Floetry had a performance at “The Club” in Chicago. The Jordan Rollins Brothers hosted the intimate evening. Marsha was greeted by thunderous applause as she launched into her first single, “Hope She Cheats On You (With A Basketball Player),” the crowd took over the singing for the entire opener and [...] -
Get Healthy with “HEALTHY SPROUTS” Program!
HEALTHY SPROUTS™ LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO FIGHT YOUTH OBESITY Chicago – (December 6) –The Washington Park Area Homeowners Association-NFP (WPAHOA) officially launches its Healthy Sprouts™ Initiative which is a fight against the youth obesity crisis and obesity at large in urban American food deserts. The WPAHOA is an Illinois Not-for-Profit corporation with 501(c) (3) tax exempt [...] -
CRASH deSol- “Spanish Loca”
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Soulja Boy Tell’em – Speakers Going Hammer
Here is Soulja’s new single, “Speakers Going Hammer” from his third studio album ‘The DeAndre Way’ . The album hits stores November 30th. -
Cali Swag District- Kickback
Los Angeles recording group Cali Swag District (Teach Me How To Dougie) premieres their music video for the new single KickBack. CSD’s debut album ,”THE KICKBACK” is scheduled from a Spring 2011 release. Cali Swag District – Kickback Cali Swag District | Myspace Music Videos -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: 2010 AMA’s Fashion Recap!
The City of Angles Nokia Theatre, was a playground for the talented, as it was the hosting spot for the 2010 American Music Awards. The Fab Entertainers, were looking red carpet and award show ready, I must say everyone looked amazing. Take a look at my FAV looks of the night! Rihanna shined like the [...] -
Michael Jackson Album “MICHAEL” Will Be Released Globally On December 14th
By Sony Music Entertainment. On December 14th, Epic Records in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release the much-anticipated new album MICHAEL. The album contains ten tracks, produced by an esteemed group of producers along with Michael Jackson. While primarily focused on songs that Michael worked on recently, there are also earlier compelling [...] -
WU-TANG CLAN’s “REBIRTH TOUR” DATES
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FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: 5 Quick Tips for the perfect Face
With the busy lives we lead, not every fashionista has the time to beat their face to perfection every morning, noon, and night! Well I know I don’t but I have come up with a quick ritual that only takes about 5-10 mins and I still look like the fashionable girly girl that I am. [...] -
Tyler Perry’s Film “For Colored Girls” Now In Theaters Everywhere
Filmmaker Tyler Perry takes acclaimed play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, written by, Ntozake Shange to the screen. For Colored Girls is an amazing, shocking, remarkable, jaw-dropping film, that reveals the difficult truths of several women of various backgrounds, brought together by the common experience of being a [...] -
Events/Food/Clubs
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FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Selita Ebanks Look for Less
Selita Ebanks was spotted at the 10th anniversary Daily Candy party last weekend looking amazing, in a black silk tuxedo-esq shirt with black liquid stirrup leggings. To complete her look Selita went with a bit of shine and glamour and added a pair of black studded pumps. There’s no way you can go wrong with this look! I know [...] -
Best-Selling Author Sabrina Lamb Releases Animated Trailer for New Book
Sabrina Lamb’s eclectic ability to intermingle fiction with comedy and social commentary is brilliantly displayed in not only her new book, “A Kettle of Vultures…Left Beak Marks On My Forehead” (Strebor/Atria Books; October 2010) but also in her newly released animated film trailer for the book! The best-selling author, media personality and satirist has been [...] -
Don’t Believe The Hype! Black Folks Voted On November 2
By 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 [...] -
N*E*R*D* Releases Fourth Album, ” Nothing”
Star Trak/Interscope artists N*E*R*D* have released Nothing, their fourth studio album on in the US and internationally. The group came up with the title because according to N*E*R*D* front man Pharrell Williams “It’s like nothing you’ve ever heard.” The first single from the album, “Hot-N-Fun” featuring Nelly Furtado, was released on June 29th, 2010. The [...]
