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Peabody Introduces Ballet Program
(November 18, 2009) - Inside one of the dance studios at the Peabody Institute, intrigued spectators take their seats to observe the progress of young dance students.
<i><u>Book Review</i></u><br /><br />KRS One Discusses <i>The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument</i>
(November 16, 2009) - Undoubtedly a pioneer in Hip Hop, KRS ONE is solidifying his legacy with The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument.
The District Welcomes New Comedian Ed Blaze
(November 12, 2009) - The love and positive energy that one new Washington, D.C. resident received when he first came to the nation’s capital motivated him to try his comedic hand one last time.
Timeless Images of the King of Pop
(November 9, 2009) - June 25, 2009, affected millions of people around the world when the music industry lost the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson.
Coping with Life, Flirting with Karma
(November 9, 2009) - If you need a quick wakeup call that karma is real and can come back with vengeance then Before I Self Destruct, a movie written and directed by rapper 50 Cent, is definitely for you.
<i><u>Local Director Revamps Shakespearian Classic</u></i><br /><br />‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Meets District Carnival

(November 4, 2009) - At first blush, it may seem a daunting task to bring a fresh take to 400- year-old material, but that didn’t stop director Timothy Douglas from trying.

<i><u>Vicki Winans Receives Nine Stellar Award Nominations</u></i><br /><br />Hardest Working Woman in Gospel

By AFRO Staff (Courtesy Photo) (November 1, 2009) - The hardest working woman in gospel, Vickie Winans, has earned nine Stellar Award nominations for her latest hit CD How I Got Over (Destiny Joy Records).

<font size="-1"><u><i>Precious</i></u></font><br /><br />Long-Anticipated Sundance Winner Lives up to Buzz

(November 3, 2009) - Precious is finally arriving in theaters after being the beneficiary of practically a year’s worth of buzz since winning a trio of trophies at Sundance, including that prestigious film festival’s equivalent of Best Picture.

<font size="-1"><u>‘BLACKsummer’snight’ Concert Review</u></font><br /><br />Maxwell Sets Baltimore Stage and Hearts Ablaze

(October 29, 2009) - It seemed the audience had reached an orgasmic catharsis. Panties of all sizes sailed across the y-shaped stage illuminated by crimson stage lights and couples undulated their hips in a seductive exchange only soul music can induce.

Michael Jackson Mesmerizes in Cinematic Swan Song

(October, 29. 2009) - Taped during rehearsals for the late Michael Jackson’s London comeback tour which was not to be, {This Is It}  is captures the essence of a Prince of Pop concert, only sans audience.

Baltimore Playwright Muses Life, Tragedy on Stage

(October 29, 2009) - Internationally renowned for her work, Baltimore-born playwright, director and Pulitzer Prize-nominated Anna Deavere Smith has become a powerful force in the world of theater, carving a unique niche through her dynamic one-woman plays.

Ludacris Honors Visionaries

(October 28, 2009) - The last time Chris “Ludacris” Bridges was in Washington, D.C., he was performing for thousands of fans at a nightclub in Northeast. This time around, Bridges, the man behind the rapper, has a very different agenda.

<i><u>AFRO Exclusive</u></i><br /><br />Howard Alum Taraji Henson Reflects on College, Career

(October 28, 2009) - Howard University’s homecoming often brings out the brightest of stars, so it wasn’t a surprise to catch Howard alumnus Taraji P. Henson in town taking part in the festivities.

Gospel Grooves Electrify 1st Mariner Arena<br /><br /><i><u>Power of One Concert Brings Music Stars to Baltimore </u></i>

(October 22, 2009) - 1st Mariner arena is known for hosting some of the biggest artist in popular music, which in the past have included Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Maxwell, just to name a few. However, on Saturday night Restoring Life Church of Reisterstown, Md., decided to do something different to celebrate their 18th anniversary.

Boris on Board

(October 21, 2009) - Boris Kodjoe, along with his better half, Nicole Ari Parker, comprises one of the more striking and accomplished couples in showbiz.

Foxx and Butler Square-Off in Cat-and-Mouse Revenge Thriller

(October 21, 2009) - Burglars Clarence James Darby (Christian Stolte) and Rupert Ames (Josh Stewart) both broke into the suburban Philadelphia home of Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) and forced him to sit and watch helplessly while they brutally murdered his wife (Brooke Mills) and daughter (Ksenia Hulayev).

<i>‘Sherri’</i> Off to Positive Start

(October 14, 2009) - Actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd’s debut sitcom on Lifetime is off to an impressive, record-breaking start, aolblackvoices.com reported.

Winfrey and Mike Tyson Duke it Out

(October 14, 2009) - Daytime TV talk show queen Oprah Winfrey recently sat down for a candid discussion with former boxer Mike Tyson about his love life, future plans and the tragic death of his young daughter, BlackAmericaWeb.com reported.

T.I. Wins BET Awards During Prison Stay

(October 14, 2009) - Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, former Xscape singer and rapper T.I.’s fiancé, accepted two BET awards in his absence during the annual “BET Hip-Hop Awards,” which was taped this weekend.

<i><u>Film Review</u></i><br /><br />Michael Jai White Stars in Campy Spoof of Blaxploitation Era

(October 14, 2009) - In recent years, some leading directors have seen fit to pay tribute to the Blaxploitation era of the 1970s, for instance, Malcolm Lee with Undercover Brother and Quentin Tarantino with Jackie Brown.

 

 
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