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Oct 8 2012

The original “It Girl” Thelma of “Good Times,” featured on TV-Ones “Life After.”

The original “It Girl” Thelma of Good Times, featured on TV-Ones Life After. BernNadette Stanis warmed her way into the hearts of Americans as Thelma, on the popular African American family sitcom Good Times. Millions tuned in weekly to watch the beautiful girl with the sassy personality and the infectious smile—the middle child […]

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Sep 23 2012

Celebrity Chorus Launches New Song & Music Video Encouraging Voter Registration

The Voter Participation Center and Balcony Films Present L.O.V.E. Campaign Fergie and dozens of celebrities encourage millions of Americans to register and vote Via PR Newswire 09/23/12 – 12:46 PM EDT WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 25, The Voter Participation Center joins with Balcony Films for a

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Sep 20 2012

2012 NAACP Theatre Award Nominees Announced

The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announced nominations for the 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards include 32 categories that encompass local and equity nominations. This year’s awards show will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 6 P.M. at the famous Directors Guild of America in Hollywood, California. This year’s

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Sep 20 2012

TV One Scores Record Ratings with The Rickey Smiley Show

The Rickey Smiley Show, TV One’s newest comedy, delivered the highest rated premiere in the history of the network. Airing Tuesday nights at 9pm, ET, the sitcom delivered the highest rated premiere in the history of the network. The premiere episode garnered a 1.08 HH rating, delivering 621,000 homes and among P25-54, earned a .75 rating,

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Sep 17 2012

TV One brings back wholesome comedy: An interview with comedian Rickey Smiley

You know him as Beauford, Rusty Dale, Bernice Jenkins and the unforgettable Lil’ Daryl, but we at The Chocolate Voice know him as the southern gentleman who goes by the name of Rickey Smiley. Known as one of the few “clean” African American comics, Smiley got his big break when he appeared as the

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Aug 29 2012

Clark Atlanta University honors Michael Jackson's legacy with a college course

Today, would have been Michael Jackson’s 54rd birthday, and Clark Atlanta University is honoring the King of Pop with a college course reflecting on his cultural legacy. Veteran entertainment attorney James Walker has been selected by the University to teach a unique new MBA course, Michael Jackson: The Business of Music, which will examine

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Jul 16 2012

Dream Team Brian Culbertson & David Sanborn, Bring Beautiful Music to Thornton Winery in Temecula!

“Beautiful music in a beautiful setting. Now let’s drink some more wine, maybe we’ll sound better, cheers!” Jokingly says the uber-cool energetic musician Brian Culbertson, one half of the “Dream Tour,” who performed Sunday, at one of Temecula Wine Country’s most captivating outdoor venues, Thornton Winery. That being said, instantly in response to Brian’s

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Jun 6 2012

The 2012 San Diego County Fair: Out of This World & Totally Fried!!

How many have ever tried fried kool-aid? Or how about fried cereal, or maybe fried twinkies? It’s that time of year again, where county fair goers will shake their heads wondering, really? Is it possible to fry kool-aid? Thousands are expected to travel from far and wide to experience the one-of-a-kind fair that offers exotic

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May 6 2012

Theatre Review: Scottsboro Boys Tragedy Relived in Minstrel

It’s amazing how innovative direction and creativity has a precise way of bringing art forms to life. Case in point: In one of the most horrific cases of legal injustice in our history, The Scottsboro Boys currently playing at the Old Globe Theatre, accomplishes what it sets out to do and that is, reliving an

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Apr 23 2012

Chocolate Voice Night at Mo'olelo Theatre! HOODOO LOVE

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