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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
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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Latest Headlines
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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: Nude… Pink… The new Lip Craze…
“Lil Mama” coined the popular phrase “My Lip Gloss is poppin”. Yes ladies we all love when our lip gloss is poppin, but the new craze to sweep fashionista’s everywhere is the Nude and Light Pink Lipstick. Nude Lips were seen down several runways for Spring 2011, also several celebs have been working this demur, [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Dope Nails…. Dominique Renee’
Most of us can relate to having an experience at the nail shop that was less than stellar, and left us seeking and searching for something better. Nail designer Dominique Renee’ is no stranger to this issue, which in turn, led her to designing her own nail line. The 21 year old Nail Artist and [...] -
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 [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Spring is HERE!!!
Hey all my fabulous fashiontista’s around the world! I know you guys are breathing a sigh of relief for warmer temps YAYY!!!!! Although I’m lucky that the weather here in the Mi-ayo is always warm and amazing, I am happy that spring is here and summer is rapidly approaching. Time to break out the vibrant colors, gorgeous [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
Cleo Manago Joins NYC Dept of Health’s AIDS Awareness Day
New York – Behavioral health and cultural expert Cleo Manago continues to stimulate the national discourse on HIV/AIDS and the Black community health. On Friday, February 25, in further commemoration of Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, he will participate in a the New York City Department of Health’s Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day panel discussion entitled “Part [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Mix THIS Match THAT…
Pattern mixing can be a bold choice, and not all of you darling stylistas are ready for such a move. Many of our closets may be flocked with floral, stripe, and plaid pieces to adorn our wardrobe, but who would ever think to pair them together! Going against the grain, can look uber high-fashion and [...] -
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 [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Not your average Girl’s Scout, KNEE HIGH Socks are back!
Girls Scouts are easily spotted by their uniforms, and those unmistakable Knee High socks. Well guess what ladies? Knee highs are not just for the 10 year old on the corner selling cookies. Knee highs have resumed there place in fashion again as a cute compliment to any winter or spring ensemble. This winter has [...] -
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 -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Model Fab! Chanel Iman
Dear Darling Fashionista’s, I have decided to start something new: Model Fab, which will be a spotlight showcasing an ethnic model each month. Often times when stocking the runway shows, we tend to over look the fierce models working the catwalk, and only drool over the clothing that is being worn. In honor of the beauties walking the [...] -
FASHION in a SNAPSHOT: Rapper D CA$H – Southern Rapper with Flair
Interview with Miami Rapper “D CA$H by Tecarra King Miami’s music scene has evolved into all kinds of HOTNESS over the last couple of years, with the likes of Rick Ross, D.J Khaled, Ace Hood and several other great talents. Up next to show the world what he has to offer, is Miami Gardens own D CA$H. [...] -
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 [...]
