In anticipation of the May 16 premiere of "Bessie" on HBO, Queen Latifah spoke to the network about her lead role as Bessie Smith. The interview, as shared in a press release is presented below; but first, check the trailer about this 1920s iconic blues singer. * * * * TRAILER: "Bessie" (click here to view directly on YouTube) * * * * Q: How did you get involved in … [Read more...] about Interview: Queen Latifah discusses her lead role in the HBO Films biopic ‘Bessie’
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Amy LaVere and John Paul Keith: ‘Motel Mirrors’ at Hotel Foster in Milwaukee, upcoming projects
Memphis artists Amy LaVere and John Paul Keith made a tour stop together at The Hotel Foster in Milwaukee on Sunday, September 8, 2013. The duo recorded an EP entitled "Motel Mirrors" that was released in digital format (buy on iTunes and Amazon) and on vinyl (buy on Last Chance Records) on August 27, 2013 via Archer Records. The EP is a little bit country and a little bit … [Read more...] about Amy LaVere and John Paul Keith: ‘Motel Mirrors’ at Hotel Foster in Milwaukee, upcoming projects
EXCLUSIVE! Fantasia talks about directing with Missy Elliott, ‘Side Effects’ album and fame
Some celebrities seem to get a pass when it comes to media gossip and others seem to be waterboarded by it. Fantasia Barrino is definitely the latter. From speculation about her literacy, in the early years, to being labeled a home-wrecker regarding her recently ended relationship with Antwuan Cook, Fantasia has endured it all. Granted, some of her exposure has been been the … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE! Fantasia talks about directing with Missy Elliott, ‘Side Effects’ album and fame
EXCLUSIVE Interview with ‘Idol’ season 11 finalist DeAndre Brackensick (video)
Hey DreDreamers!!! If you follow my blog regularly, you'll remember that one of my favorite performances from the "American Idol" season 11 tour was DeAndre Brackensick's rendition of "Master Blaster (Jammin')" that he also rocked on Stevie Wonder night during season 11. I was super hype when I ran into DeAndre trying to be inconspicuous at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE Interview with ‘Idol’ season 11 finalist DeAndre Brackensick (video)
Mic Flip: Whoo Kid gets interviewed…POW! (explicit language)
Connect with Whoo Kid online: Touring- Catch Me If You Can Tour 2011 Facebook- www.facebook.com/djwhookid Twitter- twitter.com/DJWHOOKID Website- radioplanet.tv Clothing Line- www.krsplife.com Whoo Kid. Not just a DJ, he's a lifestyle. He explained in my interview with him: "There’s so many artists out there, but you don’t know who their DJs are. Who the fuck … [Read more...] about Mic Flip: Whoo Kid gets interviewed…POW! (explicit language)