Of course I'm not gonna give a location....it's a secret.hellooooo......
Love the color combos...pink and greeen are so cute together....and check out the limes.....oh yeah! I dig...... only one thing missing on that flyer...Midian we need to talk eh.
It's de energy god!
Here's Tessanne Chin and marie-claire at the Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival
To see pics of more stars including Estelle and Busta on the set of his new video click HERE!
Soca's Royal Couple Ian "Bunji Garlin" Alvarez and his beautiful and talented wife Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez are touring with their Asylum family right now. If they are in a city/island near youcheck em out.Trust me dey will mash up de session!!!!
10 June-Saturday-Antigua
27 June-Saturday-Washington, DC
02 July-Thursday-St. Vincent
03 July-Friday-St. John
04 July-Saturday-Houston
11 July-Saturday-New Jersey
12 July-Sunday-Barbados
17 July-Friday-St. Lucia
25 July-Saturday-Grenada
26 July-Sunday-Barbados
31 July-Friday-Tobago
Nia Long and Rockmond Dunbar are coming together in the name of fatherhood.
The 'Soul Food' movie actress and 'Soul Food' TV series actor have both contributed to Curtis Benjamin's new book, 'Saving Our Daughters: From a Man's Point of View, Vol.1.'
This Father's Day weekend, they will attend a special event for the tome and will both autograph copies on June 19 at Barnes and Noble bookstore at 189 Grove Dr. in Los Angeles. Girls from the Los Angeles chapters of the Boys & Girls Club of America, along with their fathers, will be in attendance.
The book includes interviews with Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I.; singer-songwriter Sean Garrett; NFL star Deon Grant; and actors Lamman Rucker, Gary Sturgis and Anwan Glover.
Other 'Saving Our Daughters' contributors include Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson, Grammy Award winner Jill Scott, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Keri Hilson and Sanaa Lathan. This is the first book in a series on the topic of raising girls to be leaders.
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Remember Aunt Viv from” Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”? The original Aunt Viv? Well Janet Hubert has a new tell-all/memoirs out called Perfection Is Not A Sitcom Mom where she she dishing some behind the scenes info on Will Smith and its not in his favor. Here’s an excerpt:
“Smith had people around him who made sure no one outshone him. I was happy to see Don Cheadle become the quality actor that he is, and often wondered how he made it past one episode, as Hilary’s boyfriend, being such a fierce actor. No one could be on ‘The Tonight Show,’ that first season, except Will. And I mean no one.”
There's more:
“I recall the lovely and incredibly talented Countess Vaughn coming to guest star. Oh my God! The day of table read, she was pee-in-your-pants funny. The writers were howling, we were howling, so I knew she was history – banished into the cornfield. Many years later, after she had her own show, I had to tell her when she asked me why. ‘Miss Janet why did I get cut from the episode,’ she asked? Simply, my darling, you were too good,” she recollected.
Wow. Now is this someone who thinks it's the right time to come out with the truth, or is this a case of sour grapes????
Read more HERE
www.janethubert.com
Ahhhhrite......it's bad enough she has to go to court to deal with her Chris Brown scandal/drama beatdown what-have-you,now Riri is being sued by herL.A. neighbor Christian Moeller–who designs spaces for The W Hotel in Hollywood. According to TMZ:
Rihanna rents a home owned by Stephen Yacobian, whose house is next door to Moeller’s. Moeller gave Yacobian an easement — the right to drive cars on a portion of Moeller’s property. But two years ago, Yacobian renovated the property and the easement wasn’t really being used. To make matters a lot worse, since Rihanna moved in she’s been allowing cars to drive on Moeller’s lawn to get to her driveway… and the suit claims sometimes the cars just sit there on the lawn. So Moeller wants the easement eliminated. As for Rihanna, Moeller is suing her for allowing people and cars to trespass on his property.
Wheh boy. It don't seem to bother her too much cause she still hitting the clubs and what not. living it up!
Fabolous, Young Jeezy and Mary Mary have been added to the BET AWARDS ‘09 star-studded lineup that already includes critically acclaimed platinum-selling artists like Jay-Z Kanye West, The Dream, Soulja Boy, Ne-Yo and Maxwell. Queen Latifah, Taraji Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Idris Elba, Paula Patton and Solange Knowles will also make appearances as presenters.
The show will be hosted by Academy Award-winning actor and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B artist Jamie Foxx, and take place at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium LIVE on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.
You know I must give it up to Bob Marley's kids. They have all taken up the mantle and created ventures that will not only bring them some mulah, but will keep Bob Marley's name forever in the business and media forefront. There's Tuff Gong Clothing, The Marley Resort in the Bahamas, The Bob Marley Museum and of course the various musical ventures of his children Julian,Damian, Ky-Mani and Stephen. Well Rohan Marley is adding one more company to the Marley Empire: Marley Coffee.
Say what???? Well it's not that far fetched really. It's natural, grows in Jamaica, and it tastes good (I hope...lol). And hello we already have the jingle/tag line "Stir It Up"courtesy of Marley senior.
So like I was saying Rohan Marley is the brains behind this venture. He is Bob's son with Janet Hunt and father of Lauryn Hill's five kids. He started the Marley Coffee brand with his friend Shane Whittle.
There are several blends, some playing on the names of a few of Bob`s more popular tunes. There is Mystic Morning Wake Up Coffee Medium Roast; Simmer Down Organic Swiss Water Decaf; One Love Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe; Lively Up! Organic 5 Bean Espresso Blend and Jammin Java Organic Bold Full City Roast.
marleycoffee.com
myspace.com/marleycoffee
Here are the list of winners for the Reggae Music Achievement Awards held in Toronto Canada last Sunday.
Queen Ifrica won the award for International Artiste of the Year!
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Awardees
Best Reggae Single
- Mark of the Beast (Tony Anthony)
Best Reggae Band
- Mountain Edge
International Artiste of the Year
- Queen Ifrica
Best Reggae Album
- Truth Will Reveal (Souljah Fyah)
Dub Poet of the Year
- Michael St George
Promising Artiste
-Jempress
Best Female DJ
- Tasha T
Best Male DJ
- Exco Levi
Event Promoter of the Year
- Soul 2 Soul
Best Producer
- Reflex Studio-Dubmatic
Concert Promoter
-Kaya Ent
Gospel Artiste/CD
- Campbell Sisters
International Radio DJ
- Elise Kelly
Songwriter
- Tasha T & Mr Cooper
Outstanding Contribution to Reggae in the Music Industry
- Super V
Dennis Brown Award
- Elaine Thompson
Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Willi Williams
Media Award
- Ron Fanfair
Community Recognition
- Knowledge Bookstore
International Reggae Single
- Nothing to Smile About (Morgan Heritage)
Best Radio DJ
- Carrie Mullings
Best Male Vocalist
- Steele
Best Female Vocalist
- Jay Davis
Male or Female Artiste of the Year
- Humble
From July 1 to August 30th, Jamaican Lover's Rock Icon and Garmmy-nomintated reggae crooner Beres Hammond will make his second trek across the United States and Canada for his highly anticipated encore tour.
Fans can look forward to hearing his timeless classics as well as current hits from his VP Records album A Moment In Time released late last year.
Known to many as the originator of “Lover’s Rock” or the “Otis Redding of Reggae,” Beres Hammond has been writing, producing and pouring out his smoky-sweet voice over every kind of riddim track for over three decades. He has repeatedly sold out some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues (Theatre at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall). He has paved the way for many musicians today and is a favorite of Wyclef Jean, Carl Thomas and Alicia Keys.
From his early days as the lead singer of the ‘70s funk-reggae infused band Zap Pow, Beres has consistently produced hits and number one singles. While newcomers today are searching for a breakthrough hit and old timers are plotting their comeback, Beres is a study in longevity. He released his first studio album, Soul Reggae in 1976 spawning the number one hit “One Step Ahead” and in 1985 the dancehall breakthrough “What One Dance Can Do” off his self entitled album. He has collaborated with Reggae’s elite—Marcia Griffiths and Buju Banton who are virtually staples on any Beres tour—and has worked with legendary producers Willie Lindo, Steely and Clevie, and Philip “Fattis” Burrell, to name a few. In 1990, his album A Love Affair from Donovan Germain's Penthouse label raised his popularity to new heights. Cuts like “Tempted To Touch” and “Who Say” with Buju Banton are still huge in the dancehall today. During the ‘90s, Beres blazed a trail of modern classics for a variety of producers, from the strugglers' anthem “Putting Up Resistance” (Tappa) to lovers' laments like “Come Back Home” (Star Trail). In 2001, Beres brought us major hits like “They Gonna Talk” and “Rock Away” from his Grammy nominated album Music is Life. VP Records then released The Ultimate Collection: Can’t Stop A Man in 2003 to commemorate Hammond’s career, and his 2004 album Love Has No Boundaries, which featured his familiar romantic ballads and mid-tempo dancehall grooves.
Please see full tour schedule below:
Date Day City/STATE Venue
1-Jul Wednesday Jacksonville, FL Plush
3-Jul Friday Miami, FL James Earl Knight Center
4-Jul Saturday Tampa-St Peterburg, FL Ritz Theater
5-Jul Sunday Orlando, FL Hard Rock Café
7-Jul Tuesday Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater
8-Jul Wednesday Norfolk, VA Norva
10-Jul Friday Atlanta, GA Dreamz Club
11-Jul Saturday Charlotte, NC Neighbor Theater
12-Jul Sunday Washington, D.C. Wolftrap
14-Jul Tuesday Richmond, VA The National
15-Jul Wednesday Brooklyn, NY Academy of Music
16-Jul Thursday Boston, MA Lido
17-Jul Friday Brooklyn, NY Academy of Music
18-Jul Saturday Westchester, NY Westchester Center
19-Jul Sunday Charleston RI Ocean State Reggae Festival
22-Ju Wednesday Ottawa, ON St Joseph Hall
23-Jul Thursday Branford, ON Club Envy
24-Jul Friday Montreal, QC Paramount Theatre
25-Jul Saturday Toronto, ON Downs View Park
26-Jul Sunday St. Catherine, NL CAW
30-Jul Thursday Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
31-Jul Friday Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory
1-Aug Saturday Hartford, CT Downtown Hartford
2-Aug Sunday Elizabeth, NJ Ritz Theater
5-Aug Wednesday Columbus, OH Ala Rosa
6-Aug Thursday Detroit, MI Majestic Theater
7-Aug Friday Nelson, OH Mid west Reggae Festival
8-Aug Saturday Chicago, IL Martin
10-Aug Monday St. Louis, MO Club Viva
12-Aug Wednesday Minneapolis, MN 1st Ave.
15-Aug Saturday Calgary, AB International Reggae Festival
17-Aug Monday Vancouver BC Commodore Ballroom
18-Aug Tuesday Seattle, WA Studio 7
19-Aug Wednesday Eurka, CA TBA
21-Aug Friday San Francisco, CA Regency Center Grand Ballroom
22-Aug Saturday San Diego, CA Wave House
23-Aug Sunday Los Angeles, CA Sports Arena
24-Aug Monday Phoenix, AZ TBA
25-Aug Tuesday Santa Fe, NM Sante Fe Brewing
27-Aug Thursday Austin, TX TBA
28-Aug Friday New Orleans, LA House of Blues
29-Aug Saturday Houston, TX Royal Palace
30-Aug Sunday Dallas, TX House of Blues
myspace.com/bereshammond
In a collaborative effort to market Bajan artists in the region and the international market, some of Barbados' leading entertainers-Edwin Yearwood, Khiomal, Adrian Dutchin, Lil' Rick, Peter Ram, Biggie Irie and Mr. Dale came together to form Barbados 246.
It is a musical production with aim to "showcase thepast and present repertoire of the artistes as well as the diverse talents of the islands leading entertainers," according to the official press release.
Barbados 246 cast can only be seen at selected events during the Crop Over season. There are also plans for a Barbados 246 soca compilation CD featuring songs released for the Crop Over season from the main acts. It will be available at all events where they perform at local record stores and online at CD Baby, GotRhythm.com and trinidadtunes.com
See all Barbados 246 Crop Over events below!
06/19/2009
(Return of theBurn)
Official Launch event in association withBrewster's Road
06/27/2009
(BackInTime)
Plantation andBarbados 246 present "Boogie Nights"@ Plantation Theatere
07/05/2009
Soca Splash-UltimateBeach party @Carlisle Bay Centere
07/18/2009
Fete @ Plantation Theatre
07/24/2009
Brewster's Road Fete @ Tim's On The Highway
07/25/2009
Plantation andBarbados 246 present "Boogie Nights" @ Plantation Theatre
07/30/2009
Glow (AllWhiteParty) @ PartyStand
08/01/2009
Ten To Ten @ Calrisle Car Park
For more information on Barbados 246 log on to Pyramid Entertainment's website.
Sean Paul will be performing on ABC's Good Morning America Summer Concert Series on July 24th!
The concert will take place at Rumsey Playfield in New York City's Central Park! This concert is FREE and open to the public with entrance on a first-come, first-serve basis. So make sure to arrive at Rumsey Playfield at 6 a.m. to see Sean Paul perform LIVE! Additional details and map are below. And don't forget, Sean Paul's new album IMPERIAL BLAZE is hitting stores everywhere August 18th!
Details:
-The best and closest way to enter the park is at Fifth Avenue and E. 69th St., where you can follow a short path to the playfield. The closest subway is the N or R train.
-Please note, Central Park opens to the public at 6 a.m. and audience members will be permitted to enter the park starting then.
-Concerts are free and open to the public. Entrance is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so arrive at Rumsey Playfield at 6 a.m.
-ABC's "Good Morning America" airs live from 7 to 9 a.m., with concert performances usually starting around 8:30 a.m.
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