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Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 06/09/2011

 

“Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer,” “Super 8” and a number of independent and foreign films

‘Fast & Furious 5’ star says, ‘Get out of your own way’

You’re wondering if the economy is to blame for your woes. In the new book “How to Get Out of Your Own Way” by Tyrese Gibson, you’ll see that your problems may be attributed to something much closer.

Bow Wow’s right back at it

 

Here, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss talks about playing Byron in “Madea’s Big Happy Family.”

Bar-Kays roll on toward new album

 Bar-Kay's on stage

After 40 years of performing, the Bar-Kays are still coming to the stage with fire, snakes and various changes of clothes.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 06/02/2011

 

“Beginners,” “X-Men: First Class” and a number of independent and foreign films 

The Sunset Symphony & The Bar-Kays

It was another great night on the river as this year’s Memphis in May festivities came to an end.

‘The Stimulus Package: Why Men Cheat’

Book author and savvy business woman, Sheila Whalum, discusses men and their tendencies to cheat in her new book, “The Stimulus Package: Why Men Cheat.” 

Where’s the birth certificate? On file in Hawaii, fool!

There’s been no shortage of so-called “birthers” again willing to predict the demise of Obama’s 2012 campaign even before it began.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 05/26/2011

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“The Hangover Part II,” “Kung Fu Panda 2” and a number of independent and foreign films

Me, Ledisi and you

For some, Ledisi is a real-life intersection where Sharon Jones meets Nina Simone. Her voice? Amazing. Her style? Eclectic.

Family Day White Out event just what the doctor ordered

 

Dr. Derrick Payne’s gleaming white smile is familiar to a lot of the city’s entertainment lovers from the events he’s helped to produce.

‘Top Ten Dessert Trends for 2011’

 

What are the most significant food trends in dessert for 2011?

African-American history is the real reality TV

 

I turned on Oprah the other day, more as background, not intending to watch. ...  Oprah was promoting the PBS documentary “Freedom Riders,” which aired on affiliates across the country on May 16. 

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Detroit

DUGGAN OUT THE RACE?

The Michigan Chronicle

Today the election commission will gather at 2:30pm to decide the fate of mayoral candidate, Mike Duggan. This week mayoral candidate Tom ...

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Shinola Brings Manufacturing Back to Detroit

The Michigan Chronicle

ALEX STCHEKINE, bicycle production and special projects, affixes the name plate to a Bixby model bicycle at Shinola's Detroit facility.- J...

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Chicago

Parents File Suit After Son Mistakenly Pronounced Dead

The Chicago Defender

CHICAGO (CBS) – The parents of a disabled boy have filed suit against the Chicago hospital where he was mistakenly pronounced dead.

 

Jaylen Dorsey was ...

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New Ill. House Gun Bill Has More Restrictions

The Chicago Defender

A compromise allowing the carrying of concealed weapons backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan and agreed to by the General Assembly's leading gun-ri...

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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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