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"Why Jazz Happened" - By Marc Myers (New Book)

Marc Myers
Why Jazz Happened



Why Jazz Happened is the first comprehensive social history of jazz. It provides an intimate and compelling look at the many forces that shaped this most American of art forms and the many influences that gave rise to jazz’s many styles. Rich with the voices of musicians, producers, promoters, and others on the scene during the decades following World War II, this book views jazz’s evolution through the prism of technological advances, social transformations, changes in the law, economic trends, and much more. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 5/17/2012 11:32 AM | Add Comment

NFL's Vernon Davis Partners with Museum of Design to Benefit Inner City Youth

NFL's Tight End Vernon Davis Partners with Museum of Design in Atlanta to Benefit Inner City Youth

NFL’s Vernon Davis Partners with Museum of Design Atlanta Modern Class Design event to benefit inner city youth and Camp MODA

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

NFL star player Vernon Davis and Modern Class Design (MCD), the interior design company founded by Davis and business partner Antone Barnes, has partnered with the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) to host a fundraising event featuring art, fashion and design on Saturday, June 9, 2012. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>

Posted by Administration at 5/16/2012 8:02 AM | Add Comment

Track Star Usain Bolt Partners with SOUL Electronics

Usain Bolt Partners with SOUL Electronics


 

LAKE MARY, Fla., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SOUL Electronics and the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, have announced a branding partnership. The track and field star will be representing the SOUL brand during various events throughout the year and will be a development partner for his own special edition headphones, scheduled to hit the market this summer. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 5/16/2012 7:53 AM | Add Comment

Documentary "From Fatherless to Fatherhood" is Now Available (DVD)

SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY 
FROM FATHERLESS TO FATHERHOOD 
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON DVD



Filmmaker to be a panelist at Essence Festival


New York, New York-May 15, 2012, Perfecting Purpose is pleased to announce that the documentary From Fatherless to Fatherhood is now available for pre-order at www.tofatherhood.com

From Fatherless To Fatherhood, directed by filmmaker Kobie Brown, explores the causes, effects and possible solutions to father absence, while providing examples of men who are fostering healthy relationships with their children, families and community. The film features testimonials from Gospel singer Kirk Franklin, educator Dr. Stephen Perry and various other men and women who examine the results of their upbringing. The goal of the film is to turn the corner on father absence, one story at a time. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 5/15/2012 1:04 PM | Add Comment

Michael Baisden Releases New Book, "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex...Everyone Has A Price"

National Radio Personality and Best Selling Author
Michael Baisden
Explodes on the Literary Landscape
With Political/Action Thriller
"Maintenance Man II: 
Money, Politics and Sex: 
Everyone Has A Price"



Baisden's Sequel to Maintenance Man skillfully mixes modern-day issues including corporate greed, voter suppression, and political corruption, with murder and suspense


Miami, FL - As one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio history, Michael Baisden is an iconic figure. The social activist, filmmaker, television host, and speaker commands a daily audience of over seven million listeners with his top rated afternoon drive radio program heard in 22 of the top 25 urban markets. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 5/11/2012 9:36 AM | Add Comment

New Movie, "Battlefield America" Starring Marques Houston, Lynn Whitfield - Coming to Theaters June 1st, 2012!

Look Out for New Dance Movie, "Battlefield America" feat. Marques Houston, Mekia Cox, Chistopher Michael Jones Lynn Whitfield, & More | Coming to Theaters June 1st, 2012!!
Sypnosis:
From the team that brought you "YOU GOT SERVED" comes a young Hip-Hop dance battle movie for a new generation of dance. Battlefield America takes a steady look at the underbelly of the youth battle dance culture in Long Beach, California. Sean Lewis, a young, charismatic, successful businessman finds himself in the mix with a bunch of disheveled misfits Bad Boys, who have virtually no dance talent. Realizing his dilemma, Sean brings aboard a professional dance instructor to ease his responsibilities to these kids. Meanwhile, he finds himself falling for Sara, who runs the community center where the kids hangout and practice their moves. With Sean motivating them, The Bad Boys find the confidence to be contenders...

Website: Battlefield America

See Movie Trailer Below:

Posted by Administration at 5/9/2012 1:22 PM | Add Comment

TV Executive Lea Walker Opens Aeriform Arts Studio

BET Television Executive
Lea Walker
Takes Career to New Heights
Opens Aeriform Arts,
An Aerial Yoga and Pole Dance Studio



North Hollywood, CA - As a busy television executive, Lea Walker knows the demands of a grueling career. A current Director of Production for Original Programming at BET, Walker can boast not only having worked on a roster of hit shows including "Sunday Best," "Tiny & Toya," and "American Gangster," but also having interacted with a slew of fabulous talent like John Salley, Damien Wayans, Ryan Seacrest, Snoop Dogg, and Janet Jackson. But all that glitters is not gold, and even with a her dream job, some part of Walker knew something was missing. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 5/9/2012 9:31 AM | Add Comment

New Book: "Time For Mom-Me" by Mia Redrick

Author Offers Mother’s Day Advice: Moms, Make Room for Your Own Needs


Not only on Mother’s Day – but year-round – mothers should reserve time from their demanding role as family caretaker to take care of their own needs, advises Mia Redrick, author of the Amazon best-seller Time for Mom-Me: 5 Essential Strategies for a Mother’s Self Care and founder of Time for Mom-Me self-care support groups, which have been established for mothers across the country.

Baltimore, M.D. (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

Known as the Mom Strategist™, Redrick explains that mothers have learned to be responsible to their families and children without being responsible to their own needs. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>

Posted by Administration at 5/2/2012 9:32 AM | Add Comment

New Book: "An Uprising of Angels" by Marc D. Baldwin

With the 20th Anniversary of the L.A. Riots Upon Us, this Literary Novel Follows an Ensemble Cast of Characters Trapped in its Nightmarish Hell

In An Uprising of Angels, Marc D. Baldwin draws upon his years living L.A. to create the dramatic and cinematic story of gangs, race relations, and heroism during the worst riots in American history.

Oviedo, FL (PRWEB) April 23, 2012

Inspired by the years he lived in Los Angeles, Marc D. Baldwin wrote An Uprising of Angels (ISBN 1460970780) to examine race relations, crime, and various people’s roles in the April 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Though fiction, Baldwin’s new novel draws on historical events surrounding the African-American community’s reaction to the verdict in the Rodney King trial. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>

Posted by Administration at 4/25/2012 8:44 AM | Add Comment

Nutritionist JJ Smith’s new book, "Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working Out" is #1 Amazon Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller

New Book, Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working Out, Soared to Number 1 on the Amazon Bestseller Charts



Discover Secrets to a Slimmer, Sexier and Healthier You!

#1 Amazon Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller
 
Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

After appearing on the Steve Harvey Morning Show last month, Nutritionist JJ Smith’s new book, Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working Out soared to #1 in overall books on the Amazon.com bestseller list and made the USA Today Bestseller list.

The book offers a breakthrough solution that helps you lose weight without counting calories, starving yourself, or eating bland packaged foods. You will see results even if you don’t maintain an exercise regimen. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 4/24/2012 11:34 AM | Add Comment

Eyewear Designer Ivy Shades Selected As One Of BE Magazine’s 13 Young Innovators

Eyewear Designer Ivy Shades Selected As One Of  BE Magazine’s 13 Young Innovators In Business of Design/Style/Fashion



Stephanie “Ivy Shades”  Johnson Rocks the House with New Music and New Styles

New York NY (April 23, 2012) - Eyewear Designer and Recording Artist Ivy Shades is taking 2012 by storm! Stephanie “Ivy Shades” Johnson was recently cited as one of the Black Enterprise Magazine’s 13 Young Innovators in the business of Design, Style and Fashion for 2012. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 4/24/2012 11:15 AM | Add Comment

Vivica A. Fox to Host 15th Annual Spirit of Democracy Awards | May 17th, 2012

Vivica A. Fox to host Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala Honoring Men Committed to Empowering Underserved Communities



Honorees are Michael Baisden, Gerald Hudson, Al Dotson, David Honig and Shawn Dove

Washington, DC - Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition), today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2012 Spirit of Democracy Awards which will be presented during the 15th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala hosted by actress and producer, Vivica A. Fox (Set It Off, Kill Bill, Soul Food), onThursday May 17, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. For ticket information call (202) 659-4929 or email events@ncbcp.org. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 4/16/2012 4:41 PM | Add Comment

Randy Jackson Launches Timepieces with HSN

Grammy Award Winning Producer, Music Manager and Style Icon, Randy Jackson, Launches Timepieces by Randy Jackson


 
 
Exclusive Collection to Launch with HSN


NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy Award winning producer, music manager and American Idol judge, Randy Jackson, will launch a watch collection, Timepieces by Randy Jackson, on July 20th exclusively with the multi-channel retailer, HSN.  As an avid watch collector, Jackson takes his knowledge of horology to develop a dynamic collection synonymous with luxury, high quality craftsmanship and trend-setting design. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 4/16/2012 8:13 AM | Add Comment

Corey Grant's "Dysfunctional Friends" | Available NOW on DVD

Corey Grant's "Dysfunctional Friends" Available Now on DVD!



"Dysfunctional Friends" stars Stacey Dash, Terrell Owens, Meagan Good, Jason Weaver, Wesley Jonathan, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Persia White, Tatyana Ali, Stacey Keibler, Christian Keyes, Antwon Tanner, Datari Turner and many more!

Sypnosis:

A group of college friends are reunited after the death of a larger-than-life friend. Little do they know, a will was left behind. The will says each of his nine remaining college friends will receive a large sum of money, if they can stay in his mansion together for one week without leaving. If one of them leaves, they all forfeit the money. Soon, craziness ensues as there is a reason these "friends" haven't kept in touch in a decade. Scandals, jealousy, and skeletons in the closet all come out over the course of the week, jeopardizing everyone's inheritance.

Check out the trailer below! Movie is now available on DVD and Rental!

Posted by Administration at 4/14/2012 8:30 AM | Add Comment

New Reality Series, "Beverly's Full House" Posted High Numbers on OWN Network

    OWN Network New Reality TV Series
    BEVERLY'S FULL HOUSE Post
Network High



Los Angeles (Friday, April 7, 2012) – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network premiered its Saturday prime time line-up on March 31 with the series debut of the new original series “Beverly’s Full House” (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) which posted a network high in the time period with a .44 W25-54 and 388,000 total viewers (up double digits +83% W25-54 versus year ago numbers and up +45% in total viewers). To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Posted by Administration at 4/6/2012 9:06 AM | Add Comment
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