Entertainment News
EdensLounge.com: NYE2013! Life + Times: An Ultra Premium Event Celebration Success:
At Eden's Lounge. Life+Times is Jay-Z's website celebrating success, music, style, & art. What else better to celebrate at Eden's Lounge. We are celebrating going out of 2012 and bringing in 2013 with positive, motivated, and successful people. Our celebration is offering open bar Ciroc from 9:30-10:30, complimentary dinner and breakfast buffets, Ciroc toast and midnight, and the best deejays in the Baltimore & DMV areas. Hosted by The INKrowd, Certified FlyGuy, EO Entertainment, C7 Nation, & First Class Gentlemen, this will be an event of style. Be ready to dance away 2012 and bring in 2013 with great people. Bring friends and family. Tickets are going fast, but are still available! Happy New Year! Purchase tickets here. Read in Full >>
Baltimore's Donnie Andrews, the "Real Omar" from HBO's "The Wire", Passes at 58:
Donnie Andrews, the man on whose life the character "Omar" from HBO's "The Wire" was created, has died. He was 58.
Andrews and "The Wire" actress Sonja Sohn recently convened "Wakeup Baltimore", a community-driven project developed by the two at Harvard. The goal is to help Baltimore help itself.
A Holiday Trunk Show presented by Keep It Moving with Marsha Jews: Henrietta Cole Collection at Douglass-Myers :: 12/29: Read in Full >>
Chin-yer's Naked Picture Tour:
Over the last ten years, I have been blessed to be a part of Bmore's thriving artistic scene through my company "The Baltimore Scene" and through networking with all of you. I am honored beyond words to know that my events: $700 Word War Poetry Slams, The Baltimore Crown Awards, My Beat Battles/Song Battles, Masters.....etc..etc...are considered a part of Bmore's history and legacy.. Read in Full >>
Nfinite Productions: Home is Where the Art Is :: US Tour :: Peju's :: Sun., Dec. 16th:
FMI, please call 443.854.4844. Read in Full >>
Navasha Daya's Album Release: Rebirthed Above Ground :: Fri., Dec. 11th :: 7-10 pm :: Eubie Blake Ctr.:
Navasha Daya will be performing live, engaging in conversation with the audience and signing her debut solo album. Cash bar and lite fare will be available at the event.
Admission to the event is $10 in advance and $15 at the door per person. Cash and Credit cards will be accepted at the event.
For more information, email: dayateam@gmail.com. Or, call Troy Burton of the Eubie Blake Center at: 410.225. 3130 or the Daya Team at: 410.921.6998
More info and tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/297669!
Like Navasha Daya on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NavashaDaya
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Apollo Announces a Spectacular New Harlem Club ~ Apollo Club Harlem along with Ballet Hispanico & Sweet Honey In The Rock:
Host Maurice Hines and a stunning roster of today’s leading talent will have your fingers snapping throughout this production that re-imagines the scintillating days of yesterday for the Apollo audience. Three-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will flaunt her flawless technique and Tony-Award winning theatricality! Read in Full >>
Model/Actress Ambre Anderson ... on the next "Empower Hour" w/ Doni Glover on WOLB 1010 AM, 11.13.12 :: 10-11am :: www.ArtworkByAmbre.com:
BMORENEWS.com is pleased to announce that Model/Actress Ambre Anderson will be joining host Doni Glover on the next “Empower Hour” on Radio One Baltimore’s WOLB 1010 AM, “where information is power” from 10 to 11 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The show streams live! on www.WOLBBaltimore.com.
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X-Media Appreciation Party :: LAGOS:
XmediaNIGERIA is a Nigerian based company with the expertise of bringing ideas to reality, the avant-garde of media. Xmedia provides superior consulting services for managing the implementation of creative branding for company expansion. With our domestic and international affiliation, we are able to bring a fresh and innovative approach to media and event planning, acting as the liaison point between the end-user and the Product/Brand. Read in Full >>
Politically Charged :: Thursday, November 15th :: 7-11 pm :: Poets Wanted:
You are invited! Read in Full >>
ARENA PLAYERS: "Wait For The Sun!" :: Tuesday November 13th:
This one-time event is only a few days away. Come on out and enjoy a treat! A $7 ticket will take you back to that historic occasion when the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. told the world about his dream. Read in Full >>
Songstress Paula Campbell Update: "Somebody to Love" Season :: Nov. 18th "Pamper Day" @ Vixen Salon:: BMORENEWS' 10th Anniversary:
We will not only be sharing our gifts and talents with you, but also speaking on the true meaning and value of LOVE... In today's world, we focus on so much of the hurt, fear, and anger that we become consumed by it and very unhappy. NOT THIS TIME! LOVE WINS! LOVE, JOY, RELATIONSHIP, PEACE, HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE... Read in Full >>
KD McNair :: "Ice Loves Coco" on E!:
EQ Enterprises' fashion events have appeared in US Weekly Magazine, ABC News, and on "Dr. Phil," the latter due to Lindsay Lohan's mother appearing at an EQ red carpet event. A rare, in-depth interview with KD is coming soon from Dolo Hustle Entertainment. The NY Fashion Week Kickoff Party® featuring Coco's "Licious Apparel" aired Sunday, October 28th at 10:30 p.m. EST on E! Read in Full >>
America's War on Drugs: THE HOUSE I LIVE IN :: Director's Statement:
Filmed in more than twenty states, THE HOUSE I LIVE IN captures heart-wrenching stories from individuals at all levels of America’s War on Drugs. From the dealer to the grieving mother, the narcotics officer to the senator, the inmate to the federal judge, the film offers a penetrating look inside America’s longest war—a definitive portrait revealing its profound human rights implications. Read in Full >>
TULSA: Michelle Love: Fri., Nov. 16th:
Come Celebrate with us with Special Guests: Yarbrough & Peoples from the Gold Hit Record "Don't Stop The Music", PPI with Ronnie and Kieth Silmon, Charlie Redd and the Full FlavorKings, MzV and the Keepin It Real Band, Starr Fisher, Wall Street Band, Tammy and Brandi Hamilton, and Holla Family! Proceeds go to Greenwood Cultural Center and Project Give. Read in Full >>
D.C.: “BE THE VOICE” HAIR & FASHION SHOWCASE :: Sat., Oct. 27th:
The Salvation Army Sherman Avenue Corps
3335 Sherman Avenue NW WDC 20010
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $10/adv.; $15/door
PURCHASE TICKETS
http://bethevoice2012.eventbrite.com/
DMV: Battle of the Beltway Poetry Slam :: Sat., Sept. 29th :: 5 Seasons :: Baltimore: Read in Full >>
PHILLIE: Councilwoman Bass To Honor Author/Activist Cheryl Ann Wadlington In City Council On Thursday, September 27th:
On Thursday, September 27, 2012, Councilwoman Cindy Bass will be honoring author Cheryl Ann Wadlington in the chambers of Philadelphia City Council, located 4th floor of City Hall at 10:00 AM. "Miss Cheryl" is known to millions of TV viewers as a Style Correspondent and Image Expert, and has established herself as America's Image Queen. A tireless advocate for young women's self improvement, Ms. Wadlington is the founder and executive Director of The Evoluer House, a non-profit organization that has empowered over girls by nurturing positive self-expression and personal development. "The Evoluer House is ensuring that we can do the right thing for more young women who are in dire need of support and opportunity," noted Wadlington.
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Meet the Model: Keyeta Abraham, Maryland:
Keyeta Abraham is a native of Maryland. She is a Prince George’s County Public Schools graduate and currently continuing her education towards her degree in Business Administration, focusing in Communications-Public Relations. She loves Artistic expressions thru modeling, writing (poetry, skits, songs, and words of affirmations) and Stage Theater. At 5 foot 11, Keyeta is passionate about being in front of the camera, which was the foundation for her to begin modeling in 2008 Read in Full >>
L.A./Nashville/New York: GRAMMY GRANTS, Jazz Camp and GRAMMY Camp:
Music Teachers: Deadline is October 22nd. Read in Full >>
The Bad Girl of Comedy… Baltimore Get Ready for Luenell! :: October 1st:
Showtime: 8:00 PM Date: October 1, 2012 Location: 6 Market Place, 21202 Featuring Baltimore’s Comic Cop Timmy Hall and Hosted by Niki Moore Guest Appearances by: RayDiva O’Neal & Alexx Starr Read in Full >>
California: PAUL MOONEY: "Second Term Tour" :: Nov. 1-5 :: Black is the New White:
California: PAUL MOONEY: "Second Term Tour" :: Nov. 1-5 :: Black is the New White Read in Full >>
NEW YORK: Congo in Harlem 4: Film & Events Series :: Oct. 12-21:
Congo in Harlem 4 is the fourth annual series of Congo-related films and events at the Maysles Cinema in Harlem (Oct. 12-21). Congo in Harlem showcases innovative work that celebrates Congolese culture, raises awareness about DR Congo’s challenges, provokes dialogue, and encourages community engagement. It takes place in New York as a part of Congo Week every year.
This year’s series highlights a wide selection of films by Congolese and international directors, ranging from political exposés to personal journeys, historical inquiries, artistic provocations, and groundbreaking animation.
A STAR IS BORN: Sonya Lowery's "World Next Door" on Radio One's "Empower Hour" with Doni Glover, 9.11.12:
An entrepreneur since 1999, Sonya has since become an author, speaker, cover model and mom. These experiences have taken Lowery around the world for both business and pleasure and prepared her for her current role as host of “Sonya Lowery’s World Next Door”.
In her many travels, she has discovered an interesting fact: that most people spend their entire weekend doing the ordinary, the routine and the mundane. Sonya plans to change that by introducing viewers to interesting sights, unique flavors, and incredible experiences through her eyes.
B.O.L.T. RECORDS presents “Bringing One Life Together” ftg AKA: Big O.W.L on Radio One's WOLB w/ DMG:
Tune-in to Doni Glover with Big O.W.L. on 9.4.12 from 10-11 am on WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore: Streaming live at www.wolbbaltimore.com.
For William Murray, who is known as Big O.W.L to the entertainment world, music was never just a hobby, it was something much more. It almost seemed destined that music would become such a big part of his life. Big O.W.L began singing at the early age of six. With the help of Aleathia Washington, the music director of Christian community Church of God. It was there that his gift truly bloomed. Read in Full >>
Marcel and Fiancée Eloped!:
Yes, folks! It is confirmed! Baltimore's Soul Singer Marcell Russell eloped this past weekend!
We have been patiently waiting for his new album, but this good news will do for now. The mysterious woman that seemingly just appeared, the one that Marcell met exactly one year ago on ChristianMingle.com, has stolen his heart and sealed the deal! This has also inspired new music on his upcoming album entitled: The Serenade & The Sermon.
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"Con10poraries", a group exhibition at Morgan State :: 10th Anniversary of the The Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center:
Coming Thursday, September 13, 2012 :: "Con10poraries", a group exhibition at James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University featuring Larry Poncho Brown, Sylvia Walker, Charles Bibbs, Synthia SAINT James, Paul Goodnight, Valerie Maynard, James Denmark, Phyllis Stephens, Charly Palmer, and Grace Kisa commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the The Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center and the reunion...of 10 of Americas most influential African American Artists who each have participated in the Artist Lecture Series benefiting the Morgan State University- Visual Arts Department over the past decade.
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MAIMOUNA: Baltimore's Maimouna Youssef to Perform @ Artscape, Sunday :: 7 pm :: Festival Stage:
On WOLB 1010 AM w/ DG on 7.17.12 :: 10 am :: www.wolbbaltimore.com (Streaming Live!)
Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef is a Grammy-nominated seasoned singer, songwriter, producer and emcee. She received a Grammy nomination for her contribution on the Roots hit “Don’t Feel Right” in 2007 for best rap song. She has swapped musical licks with such artists as Angelique Kidjo, Brian Wilson’s band, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Dead Prez, Wilco, Zap Mama, Cody Chestnut, Martin Luther, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli. Maimouna has also rocked the stages of many renowned venues such as Denver Colorado ‘s Red Rocks Amphitheater, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Switzerland’s Moniteau Jazz Festival, and The Carter Baron Amphitheater in Washington, DC. Read in Full >>
