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      *The April 2007 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine features an explosive article with ex-SWV member Leanne "Lelee" Lyons, who talks about becoming a mother at age 15, as well as being broke and homeless after the end of SWV, often having to spend the night in gay clubs. Among other things, Lelee says the $25,000 given to her as a parting gift by RCA ended up going toward the funeral and burial of her mother. The blog site Toya’s World has links to scans of the Sister 2 Sister article here:  PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4.

       *Meanwhile, AOL Black Voices columnist Jawn Murray caught up with former SWV lead singer Cheryl "Coko" Clemons to get her reaction to Lelee’s comments in S2S.  "I was not aware of the interview prior to it coming out," Coko said. "When the magazine first came out, I got a few phone calls from people telling me about the interview and they read some of the things she said in it. I went to get it myself and discovered it was...quite something! I was shocked! I never expected her to say all of that stuff." Read more of what she had to say in this exclusive interview at AOL Black Voices Buzz.

      *SM: The Magazine for Single Mothers, founded in 2006 by former Mrs. New Jersey Crystal H. Jennings, has chosen actress Angelina Jolie for the cover story of its premiere issue on newsstands May 8. The first national (bi-monthly) magazine for single mothers, SM addresses the concerns of the 10.4 million single mothers in the nation, according to Jennings. “Each issue will bring readers relevant and timely advice on finances, careers, legalities and investments by well-known writers. A fascinating look at today’s fashion trends for mothers and children will make SM the quintessential arbiter of good taste in ready-to-wear for the family. For those who are seeking information on health and fitness, SM is offering an authoritative, lively and informative department.” SM will be available initially in Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Universal Newsstands, NYC, Target, Kmart, and at select other newsstands nationwide Subscribe now at www.Singlemothermag.com.  

      *Urban Influence Magazine, an official publication of the National Urban League, will host a Newsstand Launch Reception from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 at Macy's on State Street in downtown Chicago. Special guests include: National Urban League President Marc H. Morial, Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Jackson, the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., and NY Times Best- Selling Author and Television/Radio Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley. Launched in 2004, as a partnership between the National Urban League and T. Brown Publishing, Urban Influence Magazine speaks to the critical link between individual and community wealth and social responsibility, as well as provides information concerning the latest trends in business, politics, and lifestyle for "urban influencers." The bi-monthly magazine empowers, educates and entertains readers like no other publication targeting African American professionals.