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Jul 10 2014

Sony Executive Devon Franklin Inks First-Look Producing Deal: Franklin Entertainment

(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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Jul 4 2014

Recipe for Drinking Responsibly: A Tall Glass of Patriotic Punch

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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Jun 30 2014

Concert Review: Recording Artist Brent Jones Shines Light on Gospel Night

(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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Jun 30 2014

Pretty Girls Sweat at 2014 BET Experience

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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Jun 26 2014

Wendy Williams to host two-part reunion specials for Season 3 of R&B Divas Atlanta

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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Jun 25 2014

Universal Pictures launch the "Get on Up Tour" Celebrating James Brown Biopic

(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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Jun 24 2014

Summer Recipe: Orange and Seafood Salad

Now that summer we’re in the midst of summer, you can best believe that some of the best seafood is being served up at party’s. Recently, I was at an event and the chef presented a tangy orange and seafood salad. A huge hit! Orange and Seafood Salad Instructions: Cut off the top of the orange and scoop

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Jun 16 2014

Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Teaches a Master Class to local High School Theatre Students

(San Diego, CA) Talented musical theatre students from the southwest region (Tucson and San Diego) earned the opportunity of a lifetime to work with a Broadway legend, the Tony Award Winning actor Ben Vereen. On June 13, 2014 Vereen was in San Diego teaching a master class to 20 talented high school musical theatre student

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Jun 14 2014

Celebrating Black Music Month: Following in Father's Footsteps

In celebration of Black music month and Father’s day, we decided to share photos of some of our favorite artist’s who’s children decided to follow in their fathers footsteps. Let us know who we are missing? Happy Father’s Day!

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Jun 5 2014

Video: TV One's R&B Divas LA Returns With More Drama More Music

TV One’s R&B Divas LA TV One’s R&B Divas LA In a press release it was announced that TV One’s R&B Divas LA will return this summer on Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 PM ET. Original cast members Chanté Moore, Lil’ Mo, Claudette Ortiz and Michel’le will be reunited and joined by new cast members Chrisette Michele and Leela James.

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