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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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Top Stories Archive
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Glenn Beck and Fox News: Hate For Profit
Let’s face it. If you watch “The Cleveland Show”, “Family Guy”, “Cops”, “America’s Most Wanted”, “American Idol”, “American Dad”, “The Simpsons”, “Glee”, or “So You Think You Can Dance” , you are directly contributing to the hate war chest of Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck and his employers, Fox TV (A network built in [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Radii Sneakers
Fellas, looking for some new sneakers to give you the edge above the rest, well cop a pair of a Radii Sneakers. The cool kicks have been seen on the likes of Jay-Z ,Trey Songz and several other celebs, the southern California brand set out to display art and culture through there cutting edge sneakers, and I [...] -
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, [...] -
Effects of Slavery and Modern Life Debuts in Detroit
“The Cotton Pickin’ Truth… Still On The Plantation” directed and produced by Tobias Smith and Timothy Arden Smith. The Detroit Premiere will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History, GM Theatre. Seventy percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to [...] -
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 [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Style Spotlight (NFL Baller Justin Miller)
Arizona Cardinals Corner-back and Punt Returner Justin Miller is known for doing his thing on the football field, but outside of his sweaty uniform the 26 year old Baller is more like a fashionable breathe of fresh air, wearing designer labels such as YSL, Hermes, Billionaire Boys Club and his favorite brand of sneakers Vans. “I’ve never skated [...] -
Stuntwoman Creates SingleMomToBe.com
Stunt performers are Super Humans with extraordinary careers and talents. Imagine going to work and being set on fire, crashing cars, fighting and doing motorcycle stunts, this is a normal day at the office for stunt performers like Jwaundace (pronounced Ja-wan-dece) who’s one of Hollywood’s top black stuntwomen. She literally sizzles on set as she’s [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Look for Less (Swizz Beatz)
Fame producer Swizz Beatz was spotted this weekend at the Russell Simmons 11th annual Art for Life Benefit, looking rather dapper in his all white. Swizz is sure to keep cool this summer in this look, Fellas want to re-create this summer look for less? Try these options below and your sure to make a [...] -
PLAY “POWER OF PASSION” BY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER DELIVERS POWERFUL MESSAGE
“POWER OF PASSION” ORIGINAL STAGE PLAY DELIVERS A POSTIVE MESSAGE TO A HUGE TURNOUT Written by Chicago Police Officer Edward J. Rollins Produced by Thought Giants NFP with an encore performance at the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago on September 11th, 2010 at 7PM! Chicago (July 12, 2010) – On July 9th, [...] -
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 [...] -
Actor Amiri Starr, Launches Online Campaign in Bid for Role as Tupac Shakur
Amiri Starr Makes Personal Appeal to Director Antoine Fuqua for Consideration for Role as the Late, Legendary Rap Icon Tupac Shakur San Diego, CA- If Amiri Starr has his way, he’ll realize his dream of starring as the late, legendary rap artist Tupac Shakur on the big screen in Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming cinematic version of his life. Shakur’s [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
GAMEOVER RECORDS PRESENTS PRODUCER TURNED RAP ARTIST 4MILLS…
GAMEOVER RECORDS “4MILL” Miami, Florida Native J’Von “4MILL” Thomas has stepped out into the spotlight from behind the scenes going from a hit beat making producer, to distinctive rap artist. Having produced hit tracks for talented artists such as “Flo-Rida” and “Lady Gaga” 4MILL is no stranger to the fickle music industry. After persuing a sound [...] -
DR. DRE TO BE HONORED AT 23RD ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
HIP-HOP PIONEER DR. DRE TO BE HONORED AT 23RD ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS June 2, 2010 (New York, NY): ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor hip-hop pioneer Dr. Dre with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award during its 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The invitation-only event [...] -
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH: JADE JENISE DIXON!
Q&A with Talented Filmmaker Jade Jenise Dixon Filmmaker is an understatement when used to describe the multi-talented Jade Jenise Dixon. Jade is not only a writer, producer and director, but a talented actress who stars in her award-winning feature film “Truth Hall“. Here Jade discusses a little bit of her journey as a filmmaker and [...] -
Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner Launch CAAM’s “Duet and Dialogues” Series
Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner June 11, 2010 Launch Duets & Dialogues Series at the California African American Museum Kick-off Fundraiser to Feature Bill Cosby and Malcolm -Jamal Warner: A Conversation and Q & A From Television’s Most Loved Father/Son Duo Los Angeles - The California African American Museum (CAAM) has played host to some of Los [...] -
LUDACRIS WOWS THE CROWD AT CONCERT AFTERPARTY…
May 21, 2010 (Chicago, IL) – Island Def Jam Rapper/Actor Ludacris (Christopher Bridges) hyped eager club goers at a Chicago suburban nightclub last Friday rapping along to several of his hit songs. The artist stayed long enough to satisfy the huge crowd and was later joined by R&B crooner Trey Songs. For more information about [...] -
THE PUB REPORT WELCOMES FASHION CONTRIBUTOR TECARRA KING!
“Fashion is a Lifestyle.” This is the quote that inspires the fashion forward aspiring wardrobe stylist Tecarra King. Innovative and one of a kind, Tecarra is “beyond a trendsetter more like a direction for “all things” fashion forward! Born and raised in Miami, Florida Tecarra has had a love for all things fashionable as far [...] -
CBS News Nancy Giles to Host Gracie Awards Luncheon…
Gracie Award-Winning CBS News Correspondent Nancy Giles to Host Gracie Awards Luncheon May 20, 2010 (McLean, VA) – The Alliance for Women in Media, formerly known as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), is pleased to announce that television and radio personality Nancy Giles will serve as host of the 2010 Gracie Awards Luncheon. [...]
