One of the best parts about summer, hands down for us are the music festivals. This summer, #thechocolatevoice headed over to the 2014 BET EXPERIENCE for FANFEST in Los Angeles. In its second year, the fun filled, jam packed music centered event was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, which served as a pre-party presented by the […]
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(Press Release) CULVER CITY, Calif., July 8, 2014 – Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that DeVon Franklin will transition from his position as senior vice president of Production for Columbia Pictures to a long- term, first-look producing deal with the studio. In his new role, Franklin will continue to develop and produce mainstream commercial material, including
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This ancient city is almost unmatched in the extent of its history and its plethora of spectacular landmarks. There is no shortage of sights to see in this dream travel destination, and naturally tourists are drawn to the famous sights. Before tackling the Colosseum, Emperor’s Palace and Roman Forum-which are all right next to each
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Serving fun drinks on the Fourth of July are always a hit. Especially those that everyone can enjoy, including the kiddos. There are many variations of this red, blue and white or, clear non alcoholic beverage. The key is to use drinks with different amounts of sugar. Drinks with more sugar are more dense than those with
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On Tuesday, July 1, 2014 for the first time in its history, the Navy promoted a woman on Tuesday to become a four-star admiral. Howard will serve as vice chief of naval operations, the No. 2 position in the sea of service. “Volunteerism is the core of the United States personal character and our national
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(San Diego, CA) June 28, 2014—The 10th Annual Gospel Festival has only just begun and gospel artist Brent Jones already has the audience members on their feet, clapping, singing, and dancing with him. The concert began at 7pm on Saturday at the San Diego Fab Fair, featuring gospel artists Fred Hammond and Brent Jones
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On Sunday, June 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, President of The Hollywood Trainer, Jeannette Jenkins, Business Woman Vanessa Simmons (daughter of Reverend Run, Run DMC) and CEO of BET, Debra Lee joined the Pretty Girls Sweat movement for a cardio kick boxing party at the 2014 BET Experience. The Pretty Girls
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San Diego, CA – The San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., brings nearly 400 African-American teens together for the 60th Annual Far West Region Jack and Jill Teen Conference. This years theme is, “The World is Ours. Let’s Take It.” The conference runs Thursday, June 26, 2014 through Sunday, June
Silver Spring, MD – June 25, 2014 – TV One has tapped Wendy Williams to host the exciting two-part reunion specials for the third season of R&B Divas Atlanta and second season of R&B Divas LA. It was announced today by SVP of Programming and Production, D’Angela Proctor. In each hour-long episode, the cast members of each series will join Williams to dish on the season that was and spill the
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(Universal City, CA) Via press release Universal Pictures announced the launch of the Get on Up Tour, an authentic and immersive storytelling experience crossing the country in anticipation of the studio’s upcoming James Brown biopic, Get on Up. Beginning on Friday, June 20, fans can “Get Up,” “Get Down” and “Get on the Good Foot,” throughout the United
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