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A production of “Sisterella,” a pop-rock update of the Cinderella fable that had been backed by Michael Jackson, is being planned for Los Angeles next spring. Jerry Greenberg and Frank Dileo will produce the Larry Hart-written musical, which first debuted in Los Angeles at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1996. Jackson was the executive producer. Greenberg […]
Trade magazine “Hollywood Reporter” asks in an editorial today: “Will white be the only color on the red carpet at the 83rd Academy Awards?” Here’s an excerpt from the article by Gregg Kilday and Matthew Belloni… Although Oscar contenders are just lining up at the starting gate for the annual run for the gold, there’s […]
According to police, Mario’s mother Shawntia Hardaway — a former heroin addict — told cops Mario had been “throwing and damaging property” … and pushed her around with his hands and forearms. Cops say they found several broken items inside the apartment — including a broken china cabinet, a busted mirror and a hole in […]
Eric Benet is happy to be on the road again touring. “I love my fans and I love to see them feeling my music and singing my songs,” Benet told 92Q’s Kelson “The Urban Informer. “I love my job.” The 3x Grammy nominated artist is working on a new album Lost In Time, set to […]
*Oprah Winfrey is now admitting that she was once afraid her OWN network would never live up to the success of her daytime TV show. “All the bells went off. This is why I lived in fear about this network. I kept thinking I have to repeat the 25-year phenomenon of the ‘Oprah’ show. I […]
Is it fall yet? In some parts of the country, it feels like summer has extended for a while. Temperature extremes have played havoc with folks who are used to a gradual cooldown, while, in some places, rain has made an appearance for the first time in months. But despite the temperatures, we know its […]
Wayne Brady came up with the brilliant idea to remake Bobby Brown’s classic “Every Little Step” music video and even got Mike Tyson to appear in the clip. This is too hilarious! Here’s Bobby’s original video for a comparison. Read More at The Urban Daily
Will Downing is the man with the golden voice. In his lengthy career, which began in the late 80’s, there have been few peers and even fewer imitators, as some gifts are too powerful to be copied. Downing’s silky baritone and jazzy soulful music have made him a favorite of lovers everywhere. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/22419
*Green Bay Packer safety Nick Collins confronted a fan who hurled a racial slur at the player and spit on him after a loss on Monday night against the Chicago Bears. The league is currently investigating the matter. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=54126
Late 1980’s R&B singer D’Atra Hicks recently made an appearance on TV’s “Divorce Court” with her husband when she displayed an unconventional anger management technique.
*On Oct. 1, a powerful pair will be premiering their very own and long awaited radio show called “Smiley& West.” Yes, Tavis Smiley and Cornell West will be joining forces to initiate what is anticipated to be one of the most dynamic shows radio has seen yet. The two will explore some of the […]