May 18, 2013

Photos: Hundreds Turn Out for Vesta’s Homegoing Celebration

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*In a heartwarming outpouring of love and admiration, family, friends, fans and Los Angeles’ entertainment community came forth in adoring force to say goodbye to all-around entertainer Vesta Williams. The beloved singer/songwriter/comedienne/actress/radio personality was feted with a home-going celebration fit for a queen at Williams’ home church, West Angeles Church of God in Christ. The [...]




Will Miki Howard’s Son Ever Escape the Michael Jackson Comparisons?

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*How do you establish your own identity as an artist when everything about you has an uncanny, down-right-freaky resemblance to one of the biggest entertainers to ever live? Chances are you’ve never witnessed anyone inhabiting the essence of Michael Jackson like Brandon “B” Howard. The singing voice, the speaking voice and the dance moves all [...]




Miki Howard: The Ultimate ‘Unsung’ Star Tells Her Tale

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*Certain eras in time are marked by certain mental stimuli. In our minds the sights, sounds and vibes of the past can become more vivid than they ever were when recalled from the present. Our memories are funny that way. When viewing the screening copy of “Unsung: Miki Howard” my memory went to a place [...]




‘Unsung’ Returns with O’Jays, Winbush, Pendergrass, Heatwave and more

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*TV One’s acclaimed original bio series “Unsung” returns Sept. 13 with features on Teddy Pendergrass, Tammi Terrell, Heatwave, George Clinton, The O’Jays, Angela Winbush, The Fat Boys, Musical Youth and Miki Howard, airing each week through Nov 8. More details about each episode are listed below… Teddy Pendergrass (Premiere episode, Sept. 13) – In March [...]