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R. Kelly's Star Witness Tells Her Side
Publish Date: 6/25/08
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Prosecutors in the R. Kelly child pornography trial dubbed Lisa Van Allen, the singer's former lover, their star witness. According to the testimony of Van Allen, who turned 28 last week, in the late nineties she claims that she participated in sexua ...

AWARD NOMINEES BOOTED OFF MUSIC FESTIVAL STAGES
Publish Date: 6/16/08
By: LaShanna R. Tripp, Wordz & Rhythmz LLC

Birmingham, AL -- After a scene at the 20th Annual City Stages Festival in Birmingham, AL, which kicked off Friday, June 13, many may begin to understand why artists leave their hometowns to pursue their careers elsewhere. Hip-Hop Is Music Foundation ...

City Stages: It's something to do!
Publish Date: 6/11/08
By: Russ McClinton

I hear plenty of complaints about City Stages and the lack of artist that appeal to the urban market. It's also not uncommon to witness general complaints from people on a weak City Stages line up period. I must admit, some years I was left unimpres ...

HOLLYWOOD COMES TO THE MAGIC CITY FOR PREMIERE OF FEATURE FILM "COVER"
Publish Date: 5/05/08
By: DREAMSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS

Birmingham, AL - May 8, 2008: COVER, a powerful and faith-affirming drama that examines the "down-low" or "DL" phenomenon and how it affects the Black community through the lives of one young Black family is set to premier in Birmingham on Saturday, ...

Samuel L. Jackson is in Iron Man
Publish Date: 5/08/08
By: R. McClinton

Rumors have been surging about Samuel L. Jackson's appearance in the Iron Man movie which is now in theaters. It's true... so if you are a Sam L fan or a comic fan then you certainly need to stick around to catch his cameo after the closing credits ...

Gnarls Barkley is a neo-soul partnership made in heaven
Publish Date: 4/02/08
By: Sarah Liss

For unconventional pop duo Gnarls Barkley, the whole really is much greater (or at least more fantastically successful) than the sum of its parts. Atlanta-based rapper and R&B singer Cee-Lo Green was performing with his hip-hop crew, Goodie Mob, when ...

'Girlfriends' ends eight-year run
Publish Date: 2/21/08
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Mara Brock Akil, creator/executive producer of the CW comedy "Girlfriends," confirmed Thursday that the show is coming to an end and that she's talking with the network and studio, CBS Paramount Network TV, about finding a proper way to wrap up the s ...

PBS PRESENTS DOCUMENTARY REVEALING THE TRUE STORY OF AN AFRICAN PRINCE ENSLAVED IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH
Publish Date: 2/04/08
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Prince Among Slaves will Kick-Off PBS's February Tribute to African-American History Month by Depicting the True Story of an African Prince Enslaved in America On Monday, February 4, 2008 at 10:00 PM (check local listings for your showing time), ...

Blind Boys of Alabama retrace their steps; book concert at Talladega school
Publish Date: 1/23/08
By: Mary Colurso

The Blind Boys of Alabama, led by Birmingham native Jimmy Carter, will perform a Feb. 29 concert at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega. The date, listed on the group's official Web site, www.blindboys.com, brings the Blin ...

Birmingham rappers write 'Don't Trash My Hood' to promote city cleanup
Publish Date: 1/07/08
By: 2008LISA OSBURNNews

The Birmingham rappers behind "Don't Trash my Hood" - a catchy song being used to promote city cleanup efforts - are not finished using their talent for civic good. Cortney Benson (aka C-Block), a city public works employee, and his friend, Carlt ...

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