Just shy of her 74th birthday, the legendary Etta James has passed on today at a Riverside, California hospital. She had been battling leukemia and also contracted Hepatitis C and was suffering from dementia. She is probably most recognizable by her vocals on the 1941 R&B classic "At Last." While it's become quite a popular tune at wedding receptions as the first dance, … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: ‘At Last’ by Etta James… RIP (Jan 25, 1938-Jan 20, 2012)
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EXCLUSIVE! Ted Williams “The Man with the Golden Voice” joins Twitter, YouTube and Facebook
EXCLUSIVE!!! BREAKING NEWS!!! Ted Williams aka "The Man with the Golden Voice" who was discovered on a street corner in Columbus, Ohio is now communicating with his fans worldwide through social media. Reach Williams via Facebook (http://on.fb.me/dG7YQz), Twitter (twitter.com/TedWilliams53), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/TedWilliams53). He also has a website that includes … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE! Ted Williams “The Man with the Golden Voice” joins Twitter, YouTube and Facebook
September 2010: IN THE LIFE “The State of Equality”
Episode Summary In 2008, President Barack Obama secured the LGBT vote, promising full equality for the community. Two years later, many are critical of the pace of change. The September 2010 episode of IN THE LIFE asks if the man in the White House is an advocate for gay rights, and service members talk to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) about "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell." … [Read more...] about September 2010: IN THE LIFE “The State of Equality”
Jana Mashonee’s New Moon Born in stores TODAY (AOL album stream inside)
JANA MASHONEE: NEW MOON BORN (Miss Molly Records; May 11, 2010) Jana Mashonee's newest album New Moon Born is in stores TODAY, May 11th, 2010 throughout the U.S. via Miss Molly Records/BDG/RED. As part of the launch of New Moon Born, AOL Music will be streaming the album for one week starting May 11. New Moon Born features 18 tracks showcasing Jana's powerfully sensitive … [Read more...] about Jana Mashonee’s New Moon Born in stores TODAY (AOL album stream inside)
Next season of MTV’s Real World sets up in DC’s Dupont Circle and folks are talking already
Well, it's about damn time that MTV bring the Real World to Chocolate City. I just ran across an article link on twitter about the Real World house that can be found at 20th and S Streets, NW. I can't wait to do my own drive-by the next time I'm in town. You all will have to let me know if you've seen any of the cast out and about or even got caught up as a romantic … [Read more...] about Next season of MTV’s Real World sets up in DC’s Dupont Circle and folks are talking already