May 22, 2013

Video: Bernie Mac’s Family and Friends Pay Tribute to Him

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*It’s been three years since the death of comedian/actor Bernie Mac. But his family and friends are coming together for special tribute to the Mac Man called “I Ain’t Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac.” Taking part in the all-star recognition to Mac will be Chris Rock, Zoe Saldana and Cedric the Entertainer, [...]




Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King, Kool Moe Dee Headline Tribute to Roger Clayton

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*The Rodger Clayton Memorial Foundation will present its first annual tribute to the late music pioneer Rodger Clayton on Sunday, October 9th, 7 pm, at the National Grove, 2200 East Katella Avenue in Anaheim, California featuring co-headliners Evelyn “Champagne” King and Kool Mo Dee, along with special guest Keli Raven. This event will honor Clayton’s [...]




Controversial Video: Herman Cain Sings ‘God Bless America’: Is it a 9/11 Tribute or Campaign Ad?

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*With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 upon us, Republican/Tea Party presidential aspirant Herman Cain has release a video of scenes from the horrible day punctuated with a voice over of him singing “God Bless America.” But some are seeing it not as an act of patriotism, but simply an advert for his presidential campaign.




‘Aaliyah: One In A Million’ Tribute This Thursday on BET

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*This Thursday, BET will be airing the long anticipated Aaliyah tribute special, celebrating the life of the singer 10 years after her death. “With ‘Aaliyah: One In A Million,’ we celebrate her life, her music and what she meant to so many,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s executive VP of programming. “Aaliyah was a beautiful angel [...]




LA’s Maverick’s Flat Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson This Weekend

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*(Los Angeles, CA)  -  Just in time for summer, Mavericks Flat has successfully infused itself into the L.A. scene as the most popular club/restaurant for enjoying eye-popping ambience, premium live entertainment and delicious Southern and Creole cuisine.  August brings the summer’s hottest event – the Michael Jackson Tribute weekend. In honor of the late and [...]




Joe Jackson Debuts Fragrance Line in Cannes

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*The Jackson family patriarch has a new hobby. Papa Joe was has been in Cannes this week promoting his new “Jackson” fragrance line for both men and women, complete with a cologne called, “Tribute,” and perfume called, “Legend.” The cologne is described as “heavily musky” and the perfume is a “floral harmony” combined with a [...]




Jay King to Tribute Dick Griffey With Special Radio Show

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*Los Angeles – Industry veteran, radio personality and music producer Jay King had the distinct honor of holding court with music mogul Dick Griffey days before he passed away on September 24, 2010. Not realizing his role model was living his last days, King had initially planned to pay homage to Griffey on his BlogTalkRadio [...]




People of Note: Temptation’s Ollie (Ali) Woodson leaves us at 58

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*It isn’t until some of the greats leave us that we recognize the volume of their work and the mark they have left on the world.  Although, they have been with us “Right Here All Along,” its not until their passing that we recognize how blessed the world was/is by their remarkable talent.   It’s [...]




Jermaine Jackson Planning MJ Memorial Concert

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*Jermaine Jackson has announced plans to stage a concert commemorating the anniversary of his brother Michael’s death. The show, titled “Tribute,” is to take place at London’s Wembley Arena on June 8, according to reports. Jackson is yet to reveal who will perform at the show. “The best way and most suitable way is to [...]