July 2009

  • KANGOL KID Celebrates his Birthday and Hip Hop Legends!

    By ming on 7/31/09 3:27pm
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    When I first heard the song "Roxanne, Roxanne" by UTFO, I couldn't help but get caught onto to the contagious rhymes.  Now Kangol Kid, one of the pioneers of rap is celebrating a Birthday bash and Celebrities and Hip Hop Legends Come Together to Celebrate and Honor One of Their Own--and guess what?  It's this Friday!


    The bash will broadcast live on NY radio station 98.7 Kiss FM with host Fred Buggs and music by the legendary Kool DJ Red Alert.

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  • On My Radar this SATURDAY!

    By ming on 7/31/09 3:21pm
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    The following may seem like a week of events, however, it's just 1 day.  Check this!


    TARGET 1st SATURDAYS:


    August 1, 2009  (Celebrating the Caribbean: "Its Bacchanal Time Again!" Performance)


    3–7 p.m.


    The West Indian American Day Carnival Association kicks things off with steel pan music, stilt walkers, Carnival costumes, and more.


    Spoken Word Open Mic


    5–6:30 p.m.


    The enchanting Aracelis Girmay hosts a poetry open mic with featured artists from Urban Word NYC, Cheryl Boyce Taylor and Alexis Marie. Rain Plan: Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor.


    5:30–6:30 p.m.


    The Brooklyn-based troupe Conjunto Nuevo Milenio showcases the Afro-Latino roots of Panamanian carnival with music and dance. Free tickets (340) are available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.


    Hands-On Art


    6:30–8:30 p.m.

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  • Dreamgirls hits the stage again, with a few new faces

    By ming on 7/9/09 8:41pm
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    ChesterChesterRecording Artist and Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory returns to the musical stage as the lead in the revival of "Dreamgirls". "Dreamgirls" tells the rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960’s girl group from Chicago, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. 

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  • The Int'l Latino Film Festival Debuts "King of Paper Chasin'"

    By ming on 7/9/09 8:39pm
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    ChaseChaseOn Saturday, August 1st, 2009, The New York International Latino Film Festival, in association with HBO Films presents the debut screening of "King of Paper Chasin'-The Movie" at Clearview Cinemas (Chelsea location) at 8:00pm.

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  • What does DeBarge have in common with Britney Spears?

    By ming on 7/9/09 8:36pm
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    DeBargeDeBarge"Oooh and I like it..." is one of my favorite songs from classic, family group DeBarge.  Now, the founding member James DeBarge's little girl is making her mark.  The budding career of 19-year old star Kristinia DeBarge is off to an explosive start with “Goodbye,” her first single from her debut release EXPOSED, out July 28th.   Now Kristinia takes a giant step forward with the announcement that she will be joining the third leg of Britney Spears’ The Circus Tour, named “the highest-grossing tour of 2009 so far” by Billboard.  The Circus Tour’s return round of North American dates will hit 20 cities beginning August 20-21st in Hamilton and Ottawa, Ontario, respectively,

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  • Dollhouse, Fast & Furious, Mr. Bigg goes to Jail

    By ming on 7/9/09 2:00pm
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    DHDHThe summer is not over, but Fall is coming back with a slew of hits.  For the last month of summer, the Teen Choice Awards gets under way with Three-time Grammy Award winners The Black Eyed Peas, who are set to perform their newest single, “I Gotta Feeling,” from their No. 1 album, “The E.N.D.,” at TEEN CHOICE 2009 airing Monday, Aug. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. TEEN CHOICE 2009 also announced the next wave of nominees in categories such as Choice Summer Movie Star, Choice Summer Song, Choice Celebrity Dancer and Choice Twit, a new category to honor the top Celebrity Tweeter. Fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day for all of their favorite TEEN CHOICE 2009 nominees at www.teenchoiceawards.com.

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  • Mariah's Coming Back...Again

    By ming on 7/9/09 1:39pm
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    MCMCMariah Carey is a comeback queen and fans have clicked in to her new single “Obsessed” which went up for sale at all digital partners.  Yesterday, fans had their alarm clocks set for 12:01 am for their chance to buy her first single.


    “Obsessed,” written and produced by Mariah, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, is the first single pick from MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL, scheduled to arrive in-stores on August 25th.   MEMOIRS was executive-produced by Antonio “L.A.” Reid.

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  • Suite 903 gets Live

    By ming on 7/9/09 1:18pm
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    What started off as a soul compilation featuring some of the most influential underground artists has turned into a site for soul music.  Welcome to Suite903 (www.suite903.com), a new site dedicated to exposing and supporting all aspects of Soul music and culture.


    I would always get excited when I received a Suite 903 compilation in the mail, because it would mean I’d have the experience of listening to artists who may not get mainstream radio play, but are some of the most talented underground artists and DJ’s in the world.  Featured artists have included SaRa, J Davey, Cool Kids, Wale and others.  DJ’s Drama, Cosi, Rich Medina, Spinna and others have also joined the exclusive CD.

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  • Your True Blood Fix...August Episodes

    By ming on 7/8/09 10:38pm
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    TBTBI don’t know about you, but I’m hooked on True Blood!  Here’s your sneak peek of what to expect with next month’s episodes of Season 2, exclusively from HBO!


    Episode #19:  “Release Me”


    Debut:  SUNDAY, AUG. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

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  • New Movie Watch: Adam and An Education

    By ming on 7/8/09 10:30pm
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    AdamAdamThe last 2 weeks have been busy with movies, old and new…starting with the 20th Anniversary Celebration of "Do The Right Thing."  Everyone including John Turturro (Transformers) were present, in addition to cast members Samuel L. Jackson, Rosie Perez and Danny Aiello.


    It was a beautiful evening to reminisce an d celebrate on a film that Spike Lee created before any of these people were big stars.


    Everyone who knows me, knows that I’m a big film buff, and I’m excited to see the following new releases which I will screen tomorrow and into next week.  Here’s the snapshot:


    An Education:

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  • Kool & The Gang, Jody Watley and Erykah Badu

    By ming on 7/8/09 10:00pm
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    BaduBaduBB Kings is gearing up for a few throwback shows, and we got the dibs on what’s in store.  Including the 40 year celebration of cool and the Gang and Ms. Jody Watley!


    Here are the dates!


    Friday, July 24KOOL AND THE GANG – 40th Anniversary ShowDoors at 6:00pm, Show at 8:00pm$50 adv, $55 at door

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  • On My Radar this Week!

    By ming on 7/7/09 7:59pm
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    The summers in New York are always filled with so much to do.  This week you have a choice of music and movies, even some cool Mamba dancing!


    Check out the schedule for the remainder of the week…


    Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks


    Iron Man (PG13)


    July 8, Movies begin at dusk (generally around 8:30pm)


    On Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at 14th St.


    I Know What You Saw Last Summer! Watch all of your favorite blockbusters from 2008 on the big screen, again! This time around, they’re all FREE and out under the stars. From superheroes to gossiping gals, Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks has all of last years favorite summer hits!  Seating is available. Free popcorn. Beverages and snacks are for sale.  http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/

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  • People are talking about Chrisette Michelle on tour w/ Maxwell!

    By ming on 7/7/09 7:40pm
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    C MichelleC MichelleI’m excited to be heading to the taping of CBS’ early show to watch Maxwell perform before jumping on his (almost) sold out 14 city tour.  However, I think I'm more excited that the taping is not really early, but at 12 noon!

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  • People are Talking About...A-T-L News

    By ming on 7/7/09 7:26pm
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    PolowPolowHOTlanta news reaches the big apple as Grammy-Award winning super-producer, Polow Da Don and his label, Zone 4, Incorporated, have teamed up with the American Cancer Society and Upscale Magazine to launch Foundation F.O.C.U.S. The foundation will host a pre-launch reception titled, “Cancers For A Cause,” at the W Atlanta Downtown on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. In addition to the reception, the two-part launch will have a 2nd year anniversary fashion soiree for Zone 4, Inc. titled, “Full Moon: A Night of Stars,” which will be held at the prestigious Club Opera on Thursday, July 16, 2009.

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  • No more Salt...here comes Chilli!

    By ming on 7/7/09 7:15pm
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    PepaPepaVH1 is staring the buzz early about their new line-up...for next year!  I have your dibs on what's coming down the pipe line.  Personally I liked the dynamic between rap duo Salt-N-Pepa, but we all know Pepa was too much Spice for Salt!  So, VH1 has teamed up with Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt n Pepa and Chilli from TLC – giving each pioneering hip-hop artist her own series revolving around their current lives as single women.   The yet-to-be titled “Pepa” and “Chilli” series will premiere on VH1 in 2010.  


    I'm not sure what Chilli has been up to since leaving Usher...but I'm going to tune in.

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  • So you think you can dance?

    By ming on 7/7/09 7:04pm
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    Alvin AileyAlvin AileyAfter attending the 50th season of Alvin Ailey in Brooklyn recently, I wanted to dance!  I was so excited to see that the ticket stub got me a complimentary dance lesson, which I will use before the year is up, however, for those of you who want to learn how to dance and to be taught by the best, listen up!

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