June 19, 2013

Vesta Williams’ Cause of Death Revealed to EURweb

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*EURweb has exclusively learned the cause of death of R&B singer Vesta Williams, who died in her sleep in a California hotel room on Sept. 22, 2011. Singer Norwood Young received word from members of Vesta’s family that the beloved singer passed away from complications of an enlarged heart. The Williams family was given the autopsy report a “day or [...]




Singer Norwood Young Inks New Record Deal with E.D.M. Records at Conga Room

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*The World Famous Conga Room in Los Angeles was filled with celebration recently as it was announced that singer Norwood Young had been signed to a recording contract with Every Day Music (E.D.M.) Records. “There is something significant coming into my life and that is the signing of a new recording deal,” a jubilant Young [...]




Video: Socialite Norwood Young Ready to Become Known for Something

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*Guess who’s ready to re-make a name himself on an L.A. stage near you? Singer and King of Hancock Park, Norwood Young will be in the flesh at the famous Conga Room on Monday night, Nov. 7, 2011. Yes, the socialite has a little bit of talent, to the surprise of many. Young blessed the [...]




Norwood Young: Vesta Williams May Have Died from Seizure

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*Industry veteran Norwood Young has released a statement addressing some reports surrounding the death of his close friend Vesta Williams, including speculation that she may have tried to take her life. The singer’s body was found Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in a Los Angeles hotel, where, according to Young, she was staying [...]




Audio Exclusive: Norwood Young Details Vesta’s Final Days

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*Music industry veteran Norwood Young says he was in the process of booking his close friend Vesta Williams as the first guest for his new Internet talk show set to premiere next month when he heard the shocking news that her body was discovered Thursday in an El Segundo, CA hotel room. “Vesta was like my [...]




Hall Resolution Declaring April 2011 Child Abuse Prevention Month Unanimously Approved by California State Assembly

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*SACRAMENTO – The California State Assembly today unanimously approved Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 24 by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles) declaring April 2011 Child Abuse Prevention Month. Assemblymember Hall was later joined by the resolution’s sponsor, recording artist and book author Norwood Young and child abuse prevention advocates to discuss community efforts to [...]




Norwood Young and Cali Politico Introduce Child Abuse Prevention Resolution

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*California Assembly member Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles ) – along with several supporters and recording artist Norwood Young – declared the month of April 2011 Child Abuse Prevention Month. Young, a perfect advocate for this sort of thing, recently published a book, “Getting Back to My Me,” about his personal journey of survival [...]




Norwood Young Named Spokesperson for Anti Domestic Violence Organization

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*Acclaimed singer, author, activist and “King of Hancock Park” Norwood Young named as Spokesperson for The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in the struggle to end domestic violence and sexual abuse. Revered singer, author and activist Norwood Young has written an inspirational memoir entitled “Getting Back To My Me” that touches the heart as [...]




Video: Norwood Young on His Book ‘Getting Back to My Me’

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*Singer Norwood Young has written a new book, “Getting Back to My Me,” in which he shares how, through being sexually molested, he lost the very essence of himself. Here’s what he told EUR’s Lee Bailey: “I wrote the book because I desired to share with the world the fact that we can all find [...]




Family, Friends Say Goodbye to Teena Marie

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*”She was not a spiritual human being, but a spirit having a human experience.” Dressed in white hundreds of close friends and family gathered at Forest Lawn today to say goodbye to R&B superstar, Teena Marie, at an afternoon memorial service. The singer, producer, died December 26, in her Pasadena home, but no signs of [...]




Kleopatra Girl’s Ringside Report: Norwood Young’s Book Release Party

Norwood arrived in his Phantom Drop Head Coupe at The Norwood building  (formerly a bank) at Wilshire and La Brea

*What does this all mean? Did Norwood rob a bank? Norwood Young is an R&B singer and philanthropist, so why would he commit such a sting operation? Well, Norwood or the Gatsby as I call him is one of the most imaginative and creative party givers I have ever met. For the release of his [...]




Norwood Young Pens Memoir on Plastic Surgery, Sex Abuse, and Superhead

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*After years and years of being a muse for gossip blogs and websites, recording artist and Hollywood socialite Norwood Young finally releases his own accounts of his life, including commentary on his plastic surgery to his feud with Karrine “Superhead” Steffans to his infamous home, Youngwood Court in Hancock Park called “Getting Back to My Me.” Young, crowned King of [...]




Kleopatra Girl’s Ringside Report: Norwood Young Hands Out Media Awards

Tanya Hart (accepted award on behalf of Jawn Murry), Eugenia Wright (award recipient),  Norwood Young , Koi Sojer (award recipient), Lee Bailey (Publisher of EURweb.com) were all well-entertained, feted and fed (photo: Vinny Ratcliff).

*If you are in the entertainment industry’s inner circle in Hollywood then you must know about Pop/R&B singer, humanitarian and philanthropist Norwood Young aka King of Hancock Park, because he is the consummate entertainer and ultimate host. His parties are inimitable, but what is so special about Norwood is that he treats everyone like a [...]




Eugenia Wright to Receive ‘Best Journalist’ Award for her ‘Kleopatra Girl’s Ringside Report’ Column

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*Eugenia Wright, highly respected veteran publicist and entertainment columnist will receive “Best Journalist” of the year award by R&B artist/humanitarian/philanthropist and entrepreneur Norwood Young aka “King of Hancock Park,” in conjunction with his birthday celebration and upcoming release of his memoir, “Getting Back to Me,” tonight, Thursday, August 26th to be held at his opulent [...]




Kleopatra Girl’s Ringside Special Report: Here, There and Everywhere!

Roger E. Mosley and Marla Gibbs were all smiles at this happy occasion. Roger deserved this accolade not only a great talent but a great humanitarian

*Whew!!!!! I have worn out my heels to nobs with all of the pre-BET party flurry. Here goes. Roger Mosley famed TV Star honored by The Townhouse Legendary TV star Roger Mosley (Magnum PI) was honored by The Townhouse for his contribution to arts and entertainment. There in the heart of LA’s African-American community a [...]