I got my first taste of indie UK band Capelle and Chicago native indie musician Nitty DeFaunque a few months ago as Capelle was on a US tour. I met them in Chicago where they performed at Double Door back on April 17, 2012 (click here for concert coverage and interview with the band). They again caught my attention with the track and video for "What You Gonna Do" that sampled … [Read more...] about Indie Love: “Bury Them Bones” video released by Capelle and Nitty DeFaunque
Logo’s AfterElton and AfterEllen Hot 100 men and women of 2012: red carpet pics, full lists
Now in its sixth year, Logo's AfterElton.com and AfterEllen.com websites have released the Hottest 100 Men and Women of 2012. The list was based on reader votes and culminated in a first ever Hot 100 party on July 16, 2012 at the W Hotel in Hollywood. Over 260,000 votes were cast this year for the hottest men and women in entertainment, athletics, politics and more. … [Read more...] about Logo’s AfterElton and AfterEllen Hot 100 men and women of 2012: red carpet pics, full lists
Review: ‘Immediate Family’ at Goodman Theater in Chicago through August 5
In "Immediate Family," playwright Paul Oakley Stovall depicts a typical black family forced to confront their not always so comfortable truths of sexuality, infidelity, and fertility that tests their value system with constructs in religion, tradition, heritage and Afrocentrism. Painful truths come to light as the Bryant siblings and family acquaintances gather the day before … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Immediate Family’ at Goodman Theater in Chicago through August 5
Summerfest 2012: Tomás Doncker Band pays homage to Haile Selassie with ‘Power of the Trinity’
The Tomás Doncker Band kicked off the tour to promote their latest album "Power of the Trinity" at world's largest musical festival, Summerfest, held annually along Milwaukee's waterfront. With a deluxe edition slated for release on July 17, 2012 via True Groove Records, "Power of the Trinity" was not designed to be a standalone album. The 'Power of the Trinity' tells the … [Read more...] about Summerfest 2012: Tomás Doncker Band pays homage to Haile Selassie with ‘Power of the Trinity’
Vanessa Simmons debuting Rose by Vanessa Jean swimwear and lingerie line at Miami Fashion Week
I'm in love with the Simmons' and their spirit of entrepreneurship. The latest is a swimwear and lingerie line called Rose by Vanessa Jean that Vanessa Simmons created. Her swimwear will premiere at Miami's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim on July 22, 2012. Read the press release and additional info I've included below for the deets! ~Ifelicious (press release) Vanessa … [Read more...] about Vanessa Simmons debuting Rose by Vanessa Jean swimwear and lingerie line at Miami Fashion Week