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Brian McKnight and Vivica A. Fox to Star in ‘Cheaper to Keep Her’
28 August 2010 7:20 PM | No CommentsThe hit comedy stage play ’s Cheaper to Keep Her will kick off on the West Coast beginning September 18, 2010 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Executive Producers Je’Caryous Johnson and Gary Guidry, founders of I’m Ready Productions, Inc., and Foxy Brown Productions in Association with L. Richardson Entertainment announced today more than 30 national [...]
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Tony-Award Musical FELA! Partners With Hush Tours
15 August 2010 10:32 AM | No CommentsTony Award winning Broadway Musical FELA! and Hush Tours announced an ongoing partnership on Thursday, August 12th where legendary Hip-Hop pioneers Rakim, Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante attended FELA! The Broadway Musical. The aforementioned Hip-Hop legends as well as artists like Melle Mel, Rahzel, Rahiem, Reggie Reg, Ralph McDaniels, Jeru The Damaja came together for the 8pm [...]
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Nick Cannon Continues as TeenNick Chairman
12 August 2010 1:05 AM | No CommentsNickelodeon has extended multi-talented, actor/comedian/artist/producer Nick Cannon’s deal as Chairman of TeenNick through Jan. 2012, it was announced today by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. At the helm since March 2009, Cannon will continue his role in front of the camera and behind the desk of TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s 24-hour network exclusively for [...]
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Music
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“Young Ghost’
03 September 2010 2:07 PM | No CommentsCHICAGO NATIVE “YOUNG GHOST” IS MAKING A NATIONAL MARK WITH NEW SINGLE “ROSETTA“ September 3, 2010 By Mari Anthony “Young Ghost” Williams is a talented new Rap artist and native from the Westside of Chicago. Ghost is determined to succeed and works diligently to be heard. His debut mixtape “King of Zumunda” arrives October 31st. How did you get into [...]
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Myspace Music and Fuse Music Network Join Forces
01 September 2010 11:39 PM | No CommentsMySpace Music (www.myspace.com/music), the premiere online music destination, announced today an integrated alliance with Fuse, Madison Square Garden’s music television network, to extend the reach of MySpace’s definitive emerging artist program, “Introducing…” The alliance of MySpace Music and Fuse will enable featured artists to significantly connect with wider audiences, underscoring both media companies’ commitment [...]
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“In Love with…” John Blu
01 September 2010 5:58 PM | No CommentsR&B SINGER JOHN BLU HEATS UP THE CHARTS WITH HIS NEW SINGLE “IN LOVE WITH YOUR BOOTY” Lyricist and music composer John Blu has been one of the best kept secrets of the R&B scene. But that might be changing. Since signing to Jive Records, John Blu recently released chart-topping single entitled “In Love With Your Booty” from [...]
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Politics
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Glenn Beck and Fox News: Hate For Profit
28 August 2010 10:54 PM | No CommentsLet’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 [...]
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PLAY “POWER OF PASSION” BY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER DELIVERS POWERFUL MESSAGE
20 July 2010 12:51 AM | No Comments“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, 2010 Thought [...]
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SEGREGATION OF HIV-POSITIVE PRISONERS IN U.S. JAILS UNJUST?
19 April 2010 12:25 PM | No CommentsMonday, April 19, 2010 by Letitia “Tish” Murray HIV-positive inmates at both Alabama and South Carolina correctional facilities are forced and required to wear armbands to be easily identified to the general population. They also have to reside in a separate unit from other cellmates. According to the New York Times, the infected men at the South [...]
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Top Stories Archive
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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 the [...] -
NEW FILM “JUST WRIGHT” IN THEATERS!
‘Just Wright’ Starring Common and Queen Latifah Opened in Theaters Nationwide Friday, May 14, 2010. Directed by: Sanaa Hamri Written by: Michael Elliot Produced by: Debra Martin Chase, Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere Starring: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier, James Pickens, Jr. JUST WRIGHT stars Queen Latifah (BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE) as Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting [...] -
SUPERSTAR USHER GETS FORD FREEDOM AWARD IN DETROIT…
Usher Raymond, IV Caption – Five time Grammy Award winning superstar Usher proudly displays his Ford Freedom Award, which he received recently for his entrepreneurial prowess. The Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, sponsored the 12th Annual Ford Freedom Awards, which was held in Detroit at the Charles H. Wright [...] -
IN REMEMBRANCE: LEGENDARY LENA HORNE
The talented and very beautiful Lena Horne died this past Sunday, May 9, 2010 at New Yorks Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She was 92. Born Lena Mary Calhoun Horne on June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY, Mrs. Horne broke many barriers in the entertainment industry most notably refusing to be stereotyped for African American roles such [...] -
*EXCLUSIVE* CHICAGO’S FINEST: DREW SIDORA SHOWS HOME CITY LOVE WITH NEW SINGLE ‘JUKE IT’!
DREW SIDORA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY AND SINGLE FOR ‘JUKE IT’ WITH CELEBRITY FRIENDS IN CHICAGO! May 7, 2010 – Chicago is definitely a staple for multi-talented native Drew Sidora seems to be the next big thing to bring more star power to the big windy city. Dubbed as Hollywoods “it girl”, pop princess of Slip-N-Slide records Drew [...] -
CARMELO ANTHONY’S KROSSOVER ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS NEW ARTIST “DIEGO CA$H”!
Krossover Entertainment Presents “Diego Ca$H” May 5, 2010 – Christian “Diego Ca$h” Vasquez style and swag is a reflection of his diverse background and upbringing. Born in New York and raised in Atlanta, GA its hard to pin point exactly what genre he falls into which makes him in a category all his on. He [...] -
CHICAGO FILMMAKER, MARK HARRIS TRANSFORMS WITH “BLACK BUTTERFLY”…
Chicago Filmmaker Mark Harris April 29, 2010 – Mark Harris is no stranger to the big screen and definitely no stranger to telling compelling, true to life stories through his films. I Used to Love Her and Show Stoppers (2008) are just a few works that Mr. Harris has under his belt. His [...] -
USHER and JOHN H. JOHNSON Honored at 12th Annual Ford Freedom Award Program
12th Annual Ford Freedom Award Program Celebrates Entrepreneurs Honors John H. Johnson, Usher Raymond IV 2010 event honors The Empire Builder, John H. Johnson and The Dream Maker, Usher Raymond IV This year’s ceremony will recognize achievements by African American entrepreneurs Event benefits Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History April 29, 2010, DETROIT, MI – [...]






