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Brian McKnight (left) poses with fan Jen Laing. Photo by Leon Laing.
With his plays, such as Cheaper to Keep to Keep Her, Je’Caryous Johnson could be the next Tyler Perry. Johnson’s production offered A-list entertainers, not to mention an attention-grabbing storyline. Johnson held the play in Harrisburg on Oct. 28. Cheaper to Keep to Keep Her runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 14 in Philadelphia. Continue reading ‘‘Cheaper to Keep Her’’
Previously, we posted a video about Diggy Simmons, son of hip-hop vet Rev Run. Here’s another heir to hip-hop royalty: Willow Smith. Willow inked a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label (and Rihanna collaborates with Jigga). So the song has a Rihanna-esque feel to it.
Ye’s short film for “Runaway” airs tonight at 8 p.m on BET, MTV and MTV2.
Vivica A. Fox stars in the 50 Cent video above.
McKnight and Fox in Harrisburg
Brian McKnight will be performing in Harrisburg, but he just won’t be singing. The R&B crooner/songwriter will be acting, too, in a comedy play with actress Vivica A. Fox.
Common kicks the truth to young black youth. Photo by Leon Laing.
“You have to live your path,” rapper Common preached during his lecture on Oct. 14 at Millersville-based Millersville University. The wordsmith, actor, model and humanitarian found his path as child in his hometown of Chicago. Continue reading ‘Higher learning’
Wiz Khalifa continues to rep for his hometown with this Pittsburgh anthem.
We all use Facebook. Now you can see how founder Mark Zuckerberg launched this Internet phenomenon. Continue reading ‘The Social Network’
The video game hits stores Oct. 5.
Rapper/actor/activist will give a lecture at Millersville University on Oct. 14. The event, titled “Soulful Expression with Common,” begins at 9 p.m. at MU’s Brooks Gym. The lecture is free an open to the public.
Continue reading ‘Common at MU’
Marsha from Floetry poses for vigoronline.com. Photo by Leon Laing.
On the heels of her debut album’s release, Marsha Ambrosius will hold an inside-the-studio event at Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia on Sept. 16. The singer with robust vocals is also a songwriter who wrote for the late King of Pop. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
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