TV
New reality series ‘The Moment’ hosted by Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner to air on USA Network
In “The Moment,” Warner takes men and women on a life-changing journey by giving them a second chance at reclaiming the career dreams that they put on hold when their lives took an unexpected turn.
Music
Diggy reveals name of highly anticipated debut album, headlines Life of the Jetsetter tour
Diggy fans will be pleased to know that Diggy has finally revealed the name of his album…”Unexpected Arrival.” It will be released on March 20, 2012 via Atlantic Records…Diggy is also headlining his own “Life of the Jetsetter” tour beginning Feb 10, 2012 in Atlanta. Joining him on the tour are Jawan Harris, Tk-N Cash, Jacob Latimore, and the OMG Girlz
Film/Arts
Theater Review: ‘Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting’ puts integration of major league baseball on theatrical home plate
Saturday, January 14, 2012 was the press opening for Ed Schmidt’s play “Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting” directed by J. Nicole Brooks…Mr. Rickey carefully selects leading negro athletes of the time hoping to gain consensus and endorsement of his decision to make Jackie Robinson the first negro to play in the major leagues…I applaud J. Nicole Brooks for bringing a play that tackles race, and it’s not even Black History Month, to Chicago area theater-goers.
Beauty/Fashion
Liris Crosse is model muse for Qristyl Frazier episode of ‘All on the Line with Joe Zee’
Actress and model Liris Crosse, will appear on the second season of the Sundance Channel’s fashion rehab show “All on the Line” television series…Lane Bryant will be featured in the Friday, December 2nd episode…Shoppers are invited to a preview of the December 2nd episode on Thursday, December 1st at Lane Bryant’s Fulton Street store in Downtown Brooklyn from 6 to 9 p.m.
Events
Milwaukee: Hot Chelle Rae, Mac Miller, and Kreayshawn at KISSmas Bash 2011
It was a sold out crowd on Saturday, December 17 for 103.7 KISS FM’s 2011 KISSmas Bash held at The Rave in Milwaukee. As an early fan of Hot Chelle Rae, that was my primary motivation for covering the event, but I also enjoyed Kreayshawn and headlining act Mac Miller. The screams were high and the walls were sweating before it was all over, but everyone left having enjoyed a great concert.
Shit People Say phenomenon
I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz lately about the web series “Shit Girls Say” and copycat offspring birthed from the loins of classic comedy about gender, culture, and sexuality…This morning, I finally sat down to watch a few, and there are some good ones out there. Here’s the ones that I’ve seen so far.