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Aug 23 2013

Concert Review: Boney James & DW3 Energize the Crowd at Thornton Winery

Let’s get one thing straight— clearly Boney James knows how to blow, the saxophone that is. He’s not just an incredible musician he’s one confident entertainer. From the moment he takes the stage, sporting his signature black fedora and strutting that Boney swag, his audience is ready to groove. After four gold albums, three Grammy […]

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Aug 14 2013

Jill Scott Joins Verses and Flow For Third season on TV One

(SILVER SPRING, MD) — Inspiring original spoken word and music showcase Verses and Flow is set to return for a third season with back-to-back new episodes premiering on Wednesday, September 11, at 9 PM ET and 9:30 PM ET on TV One. Produced by Lexus, the series — once again filmed at the historic Belasco Theater

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Aug 12 2013

Boney James Set to Perform Saturday at Thornton Winery

Three-time Grammy nominated saxophonist Boney James, is set to perform his magic on the Mediterranean-style fountain terrace stage at Thornton Winery, in lovely Temecula Wine Country, this coming Saturday, August 17th at 7:00pm. With only eight shows left in the series, Thornton Winery’s 25th annual Champagne Jazz Concert Series, the hottest outdoor venue in

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Jul 25 2013

The Rickey Smiley Show Season 2 Features Reality Show Celebs

SILVER SPRING, MD (JULY 1, 2013) – TV One will premiere the second season of the network’s original hit sitcom The Rickey Smiley Show on Friday, July 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Loosely inspired by the real-life experiences and antics of lauded comedian, TV, and radio personality Rickey Smiley, the series pulls TV One viewers

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Jul 8 2013

Tony Nominated "In the Heights" Coming to San Diego REPertory

”In the Heights,” Directed by Sam Woodhouse, and starring Jai RodriguezIn partnership with The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts will be playing in San Diego at the REPertory Theatre July 30th-August 25th 2013. “In the Heights” is set in Washington Heights, the vibrant New York neighborhood on the cusp of change. It’s an exuberant universal story

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Jun 28 2013

Dawn Robinson Formerly of En Vogue: Tells Her Truth on R&B Divas: L.A.

Labeled as a trouble maker throughout the music industry, former En Vogue member Dawn Robinson, is back on the scene and taking her truth to reality TV in her role on the upcoming show, R&B Divas: L.A., a spin-off from R&B Divas Atlanta. During the 1990s, the popular seven-time GRAMMY-nominated R&B group En Vogue took the music industry by

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Jun 24 2013

R&B Singer Lil’ Mo: Get's Real About Reality TV

“I prefer singers who have the vocal skills to tear down a Church, and then get on the stage and rock with a Rapper.” Lil’ Mo, aka Cynthia Loving says, “I don’t consider myself a Diva.” Well, we’ll just have to see about that when she makes her return to the spotlight in R&B Divas

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Jun 19 2013

Interview: Chanté Moore is more! Talks New Album and New role on TV-One’s R& B Diva’s LA

July 10, 2013 is a BIG day for talented singer/songwriter Chanté Moore. In a candid interview with The Chocolate Voice, the humble Grammy-award nominated vocalist graciously shares information on her private life and exciting upcoming projects. TCV: At what stage in your life were you aware that you could sing? Chanté Moore: Well, I

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Jun 17 2013

Review: Jazz At the Creek By, Jacqueline Penhos

Bringing originality back and adding a new twist. That’s what Jazz at the Creek located at Market Creek Amphitheatre in Southeast San Diego, is all about. If you’re anything like me, you appreciate the sultry sounds of Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, George Benson and Ray Charles. A few Sundays ago, I

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Jun 14 2013

Exclusive Interview: Actor Christian Keyes, He’s so much More Than a "Pretty Boy"

Christian Keyes is so much more than just a “Pretty Boy.” Make no mistake, being FINE certainly helps in the business of entertainment, with that being said: The actor, singer, model, producer, screenwriter, is a complete package and then some. Oh and let’s not forget, former fitness trainer! Keyes is one hard working and driven

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