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Entertainment

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 05/12/2011

 

“Bridesmaids,” “Go for It,” “Priest” and a number of independent and foreign films 

Bits, pieces, odds & ends

Talk is circulating about a “Waiting to Exhale” sequel being in the works and it looks like the entire cast of the first film could actually be participating in this one, including once mega-star Whitney Houston.

New deal moves Tupac Shaku’s ‘Live 2 Tell’ script toward production

The rights to a feature film penned by the late iconic Tupac Shakur, who sold more than 75 million albums worldwide, have been optioned by NStar Studios.

‘Too Beauty’ – a spring concert with ‘tu-tu’ roots

 

No so well known is the tie between African Americans and the fine art of ballet. Collage dance Collective seeks to change that.

‘First Sister’ Maya Soetoro-Ng reflects on family from motherhood to brother Barack

The ‘First Sister’ talks about both her best-seller and about her family, including what it was like growing up with a big brother who would one day become the 44th President of the United States.

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

“The Beaver,” “Jumping the Broom,” “Something Borrowed,” “Thor” and a number of independent and foreign films

‘Jumping the Broom’ – you gotta go see it

 I know you have seen all of the previews for “Jumping the Broom,” right? Well, the movie is even greater than the previews.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 04/28/2011

“Dylan Dog: Dead of Night,” “Fast Five,” “Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil,” “Prom” and a number of independent and foreign films

Tyler Perry: ‘Spike Lee can go straight to hell’

Perry vs. LeeWriter and director Tyler Perry said recently he is weary of deflecting criticism that his work lacks substance and is not an authentic and constructive portrayal of Black Americans.

Calling all writers!

The Southern Black Writers Conference and Film Festival kicks off this week with a full slate, including seminars, workshops and film screenings.

Dr. Henry Louis Gates: The ‘Black in Latin America’ Interview

 henry Louis gates in Cuba

Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates – author, literary and cultural critic and noted documentarian – talks about his latest PBS series, “Black in Latin America.”

60 for Peabo is No. 1 for The Med

 

As he basked in the glow of his 60th birthday celebration, the honoree – the Grammy Award winning Peabo Bryson – found himself trying to hold back tears.

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Detroit

Kelly Rowland set to judge on X Factor

The Michigan Chronicle

Simon Cowell will be surrounded by women when THE X FACTOR returns for its third season this fall on FOX. Grammy Award-winning artist Kell...

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Faygo Pop's Campaign Selected as Finalist for OBIE Award

The Michigan Chronicle

 

 

The unique “Summer Silhouettes” Outdoor Campaign by Faygo Beverages, Inc. has been chosen as a finalist for the Outdoor Ad...

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Chicago

Crews Dig Through Night After Deadly Okla. Twister

The Chicago Defender

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting br...

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CTU Protesters Arrested at City Hall

The Chicago Defender

Roughly two dozen protesters were arrested Monday afternoon during a demonstration at City Hall aimed at preventing the planned closure of more than 5...

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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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