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When news spread that Washington, D.C. legend Chuck Brown died, May 16, of pneumonia at the age of 75, it didn’t take long for just about everyone familiar with the area to express their respect and condolences for the “godfather of Go-Go.” Famous musicians, actors, comedians and even politicians; they all took to Twitter to give a special shout-out to the creator and originator of D.C’s unique music genre.more
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People gathered on Chuck Brown Way near Howard University to celebrate the memory of Go-Go creator Chuck Brown. (Courtesy Photo)
Go-Go Pioneer Chuck Brown ‘Will be Missed’
Originally published May 18, 2012When news spread that Washington, D.C. legend Chuck Brown died, May 16, of pneumonia at the age of 75, it didn’t take long for just about everyone familiar with the area to express their respect and condolences for the “godfather of Go-Go.” Famous musicians, actors, comedians and even politicians; they all took to Twitter to give a special shout-out to the creator and originator of D.C’s unique music genre.more
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Arts & Entertainment
May 18, 2012 -
Just months after Whitney Houston’s tragic death, the superstar’s family has agreed to appear on a Lifetime Network reality show centered on their lives. more
May 17, 2012 -
Disco-era R&B singer Donna Summer succumbed to her battle with cancer on May 17 according to TMZ.more
May 17, 2012 -
Pastor Marvin Winans, renowned gospel singer and member of the musical Winans family was beaten, robbed and carjacked at a Detroit gas station in broad daylight, city police said.more
May 17, 2012 -
The current fifth season of BET’s hit drama “The Game” will be the last for star Tia Mowry, the actress has confirmed.more
May 16, 2012 -
“Scandal,” the hit ABC political drama starring Kerry Washington, has been renewed for another season, the network announced. more
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Movie Reviews
May 16, 2012 -
Dark Shadows was a daytime soap opera which originally aired at 4 PM on ABC-TV on weekday afternoons from 1966 to 1971. more
May 09, 2012 -
“The Avengers” is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise launched in 2008 with “Iron Man,” and followed by “The Incredible Hulk,” “Iron Man 2,” “Thor” and “Captain America.”more
May 02, 2012 -
This underwhelming sitcom has been heavily promoted as “From the producer of Bridesmaids,” as if to imply that Judd Apatow has a golden touch that ensures the success of any movie project he’s blessed. more
May 02, 2012 -
When Djbril (Sy Alassane) left his native Senegal for the U.S., he harbored high hopes of making it as a musician. more
May 02, 2012 -
At the time the State of Israel was established in 1948, the Kibbutz Movement had already been thriving there for almost 40 years.
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Music Reviews
December 21, 2011 -
With timeless ballads such as “Emotional” and “Summer Rain,” R&B crooner Carl Thomas can easily be classified as a staple in modern R&B. His 1999 debut album on Bad Boy Records spawned a bevy of chart-topping singles and was later certified platinum.more
October 27, 2011 -
R&B’s teddy bear Ruben Studdard, is gunning to be the next Luther Vandross with his fifth album dropping this January.more
October 05, 2011 -
It looks like music is getting a new R&B and Hip-Hop duo. Detroit’s own “Roc” lyricist Brittany Elliott and “Stea’D” vocalist Jessica Lamarre are LIVE Record Label’s debut duo, Roc Stea’D.more
September 01, 2011 -
With her signature raspy powerful vocals, Syleena Johnson has been R&B's best kept secret for over a decade.more
July 29, 2011 -
R&B artist Emily King proves that being dropped from a major label doesn’t necessarily mean failure, just fuel for more success.more
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Book Reviews
May 02, 2012 -
“Please don’t forget me”, are the words Susan Lankford’s daughter Polly found as they sat at home looking through the countless survey’s they conducted. more
April 04, 2012 -
In an effort to encourage teen literacy, L.B Tilt brings forth Unchained, one of the three novels in the Gravel Road series written as a hi-lo novel.more
April 04, 2012 -
“Jamillah and David Lamb are the dynamic couple behind the successful Off-Broadway play ‘Platanos Y Collard Greens’ which is enjoying its 9th year-running.more
April 04, 2012 -
“Coretta was determined-- through education, art, faith, and social activism-- to do all she could to create a better life for herself, her family and people around the world. Imore
March 28, 2012 -
“Inspiration allows 30 exceptional people to tell their unique stories.more
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