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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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Style Archive
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FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Chrisette Michele Look-for-Less
The newest member of the short hair girls club Chrisette Michele, looked like a ray of sunshine recently at the 106 & Park studios. Michele was seen rocking a black Moto Jacket, Printed silk top,black fitted pants, and killer black ankle boots. The song-bird completed her look with a face that was beat like no [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: What to wear for the Holidays
Now that the holidays are upon us, my darling fashionista’s there is no time to stop and think what should I wear. With all the Christmas and New Years parties on the rise, outfit choices should be circulating in your head as we speak! If you can’t come up with that super sexy outfit or, sophisticated [...] -
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 [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Jay-Z Decoded Bomber Jacket
Rap Icon Jay-Z released his autobiographical book entitled “Decoded” that covers his life through childhood to the mogul that he is today. To commemorate the release Gucci partnered up with Hova to created a exclusive bomber jacket with two pages from the book as the inside lining. Genius! The jacket was designed by Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini, [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: What to wear? Basketball Attire 101
South Beach and the palm trees are not the only must see in Miami, the new dream team Miami Heat is on FIRE! I know The Heat have gotten off to a slow start, but they are sure to pick things up. With that said I have been getting several inquiries about what to wear [...] -
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. [...] -
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 [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: The things you NEED for Fall and Winter!
Hello, to all my lovely fashionista’s. With the temps finally settling into jacket and sweater weather, I hope your wardrobe is too! If your frantically thinking ooh-my-goosh, what are the latest must haves for winter? I got you covered, I have complied a list of perfect winter bags, hats, and boots, in all price ranges. [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Top 5 Go-To Online Shopping Sites
Special date with your long time love, class reunion coming up, or just a night out on the town with your fav gal pals. Of course you want to find that special frock, or those killer 5 inch heels to wear, but it seems almost impossible, when you have scanned racks upon racks at every store! [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Do we LOVE it (Kanye West)
“Mr. West is in the building swagga on a hundred, thousand, trillion!” Words that Kanye West definitely lives by, As he showed up to his “Runway” film premiere, filled with glee, and deck out like the honorable urban gentleman that he is. Kanye Paired a black dinner jacket, basic black polo shirt, with dark denim [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Material Girl
Material Girl: “A material girl, is a girl who’s interested in fashion, who’s interested in music, who’s interested in fun, has a sense of humor, is an adventurous human being.” - Madonna Madonna and her beautiful daughter Lourdes have created a fashion forward clothing line affectionately titled “material girl”. Yes, I know the line launched August 3, 2010, but I [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: DIY (Do It Yourself) Cut off Jean Shorts
Yes I know the weather has drastically changed to cooler temps, but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw on a cute pair of cut offs. Pair cut offs with opaque tights, and knee boots, to keep warm on colder days. Want the perfect pair of cut off shorts? Drooling over the must have celeb jeans, but [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Date Night – Makeup and Wardrobe Ideas
Date nights are always fun whether it be with your new boo, your long time lover or a blind date. What isn’t so fun is picking out the perfect outfit, or putting the finishing touches on your makeup for that grand occasion. Don’t fret my darling fashionista’s, check out these great makeup and wardrobe tips for any [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Look for Less (Diggy Simmons)
The tapping of the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards went down this weekend in the ATL. The fashionable celebs were out and about on the red carpet, but I must say the guys owned the carpet, while some of the ladies were just OK! My favorite look of the day goes to: One of the [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Real Style
Normally when attending my University(Florida International University) I rarely see fashionable people, with the exception of myself and a selective handful! Today was different, as I breezed through the student union, I ran across this dapper dude, so of course I had to snap a photo! The Urban gentlemen paired tailor skinny leg trousers with [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: RAPPER NISHA ROCKSTARR!
Every women has things that they can’t live without, the bare essentials to your womanly existence, those things that make you feel complete and ready to take on the world! I had a chance to sit down with Rapper “Nisha Rockstarr” and find out what those thing were, and some of her must have items [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Trend Alert Turbans, Ponchos
Turbans have been making their way around different area codes for a while now, and NO they are not your grandmother’s turbans that were thrown on the head while cleaning, This wrap is a more clean, crisp , chic look that can go with almost anything. Check out the Fab June Ambrose rocking a Turban. Thanks www.fashionbombdaily.com for the [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Fashion Spring 2011 show Re-cap
The Hoop-la of Fashion Week has come to an end, yes I’m still sad that I wasn’t basking in the glow of the concrete jungle , with all the fashionable peeps running through the streets of NYC but non-the-less, I have a re-cap of some of the BEST shows of Fashion Week 2010. Christian Siriano [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Photographer Devon Hood
The vivid image that a photo captures, is that of timeless beauty. A Photographer is one that must possess the characteristics of seizing the true essence of a person, and with that shot can touch your soul and provoke emotions that you never knew existed. Photographer Devon Hood has those abilities and more. How did you get into [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: 2010 MTV VMAs FASHION RECAP
MTV 2010 Video Music Awards had the City of Angles popping to say the least, Fashion, Music, and Movies were the talk of the town in LA, as well as everywhere else. The “WHITE CARPET” was amazing along with black accents around the set, but the fashion that was displayed was shall we dare say a [...]
