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Entertainment

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 11/17/2011

 

“Happy Feet Two,” “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” and a number of independent and foreign films

London Fog: I got next

West Coast transplant London Fog is generating quite a buzz in the M-Town. His mix tapes are making the rounds and he’s looking forward to making an impact in the music game.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 11/10/2011

“Immortals,” “J. Edgar,” “Jack and Jill” and a number of independent and foreign films 

That wasn’t funny Katt

 Katt Williams

The show billed as “The Return of Katt Williams” went on as planned at the Desoto Civic Center last week but didn’t end like anyone expected.

Book club webmaster holds steady amid changes

Troy Johnson talks about both the challenges and rewards of running AALBC.com (The African American Literature Book Club).

W.C. Handy Heritage Awards to honor ‘Mayor of Beale St.’

The 15th Annual W.C. Handy Heritage Awards will be held on Nov. 13 at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis at 3700 Central Ave. at 6 p.m.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 11/03/2011

 

“Tower Heist,” “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” and a number of independent and foreign films

No shame in Ledisi’s game

 

If you were anywhere other than the Cannon Center on Saturday night, shame, shame, shame. How could you not wanna check out Ledisi in concert?

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 10/27/2011

“Anonymous,” “In Time,” “Puss in Boots,” “The Rum Diary” and a number of independent and foreign films

Michelle Williams new ‘Destiny’

 

“I’m like OK God, is this what you want me to do, because I’m having so much fun,” said singer/actress Michelle Williams.

Michael Baisden floats Million Dollar Pitch

Radio personality Michael Baisden has announced plans to give away a half-million dollars to small businesses and non-profits through a “Million Dollar Business Pitch” campaign.

David E. Talbert: The creative force driving ‘What My Husband Doesn’t Know’

 

David E. Talbert’s hit stage play – “What My Husband Doesn’t Know” has hit about 40 cities so far and will be making its way into Memphis for a Nov. 3-5 run at the Cannon Center.  

Chris Brown and tour jam FedExForum

 

Fans – large numbers of whom began arriving several hours early – turned out big time on Wednesday night to see Chris Brown, aka CBreezy, along with Tyga and T-Pain.

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Detroit

Mersoon Rising Review

The Michigan Chronicle
Mersoon Rising Review

Welcome to Mersoon, where the food is free, the water pure, and the drugs are good. War is constant, and the inhabitants mix with the Desc...

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Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan Seeking Chief Executive Officer

The Michigan Chronicle

 The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan Governing Board is seeking to hire its first Chief Executive Officer. The job posti...

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Chicago

Obama On Fatherhood: 'It's the Best Job I've Got'

The Chicago Defender
Obama On Fatherhood: 'It's the Best Job I've Got'

President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way f...

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How Superman Saved A Small Illinois Town

The Chicago Defender

Today is the day many comic book fans have been waiting for. Man of Steel, the latest Superman movie, opens in theaters across the country. Much of th...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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Atlanta

New Dads Learn That Their Lives are Forever Changed

The Atlanta Daily World
New Dads Learn That Their Lives are Forever Changed

First-time fathers experience many emotions: love, responsibility, protectiveness, and even fear. And whatever the father's

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B.J. Upton Bombs Help Snap Losing Streak

The Atlanta Daily World
B.J. Upton Bombs Help Snap Losing Streak

If there is something the Braves can find bigger than one game in a dramatic come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the San

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