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VIA: www.honeymag.com Although singer Sade has revealed that she won’t be doing any collaborations with any artists in the future, rapper/singer Drake is still hopeful that he may one day secure a collab with the legendary singer. Drake recently spoke to MTV about Sade’s response to recording collaborations with other artists. “That’s great. Her brand […]

VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Mayor Anthony Foxx sent an email to council warning against sexual harassment of staff. Foxx reportedly sent the email after a female staff member complained. Many on the council expressed surprise, and denied any wrongdoing.

I have never been a huge LisaRaye fan. I mean, I liked her in “The Player’s Club,” but that was where it ended.  Until today. I was catching up on my magazine reading and read a promo piece in “Essence” on LisaRaye’s new TV One show – LisaRaye: The Real McCoy.  I feel in love […]

VIA: www.theurbandaily.com Could you imagine 50 cent picking up his son from day care, or Ice- T changing diapers? What about Ludacris recording the music video to “How Low Can You Go” then going home to color with his kid. How about Dr. Dre tucking in his daughter after making The Chronic? Some of these […]

VIA: www.theurbandaily.com Jus K, a Brooklyn native and QC resident, is making moves on a national stage.  He recently performed on the Mo’Nique Show and was the featured Black Planet Member on The Urban Daily.  Congratulations to Jus K! I GOT NEXXT jus.k aka SOUL WONDAFUL | MySpace Music Videos

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The Hollywood Scoop By:  Wendy Wheaton “Our marriage, their wedding.” It’s lesson number one for any newly engaged couple, and Lucia (America Ferrera) and Marcus (Lance Gross) are no exception. In Fox Searchlight Pictures’ OUR FAMILY WEDDING, they learn the hard way that the path to saying “I do” can be rife with familial strife. […]

VIA: www.cms.k12.nc.us and www.wbtv.com Runner Jonathon Prince has covered more than 7,500 miles across America to inspire people to choose hope when times get hard. On Wednesday, March 10, Prince ran through Charlotte. Principal Eric Ward along with 30 members from Wilson Middle’s track team laced up their running shoes and joined him for approximately […]

VIA: http://www.twitter.com/hotlantabuzz I am a Twitterhead and read a retweet (kinda like repeat) by @hotlantabuzz today.  The ATL blogger retweeted a link sent by singer turned actor Tyrese Gibson.  Gibson tweeted a link to a cute video, saying to people: “Sing along if you know the words.”

VIA ROLLING OUT In her introduction of Gabourey Sidibe as a nominee for best actress, Oprah Winfrey called Sidibe an American Cinderalla. They were glowing words, but will they ring true? Casting directors and agents in Hollywood are sounding off on Sidibe’s weight and her chances at future success. Those in control of casting talent […]

VIA:www.theurbandaily.com Yesterday was International Women’s Day and The Urban Daily posted 10 songs for women.  While it is no longer International Women’s Day, it is Women’s History Month.  So, in honor of all the phenomenal women who have positively contributed to our society, we present your Sweet Six song picks for women below. Check out […]

The Charlotte Observer is reporting that the Carolina Panthers have cut ties with quarterback Jake Delhomme. The veteran quarterback was one of the team’s marquee players, but struggled tremendously last season. Delhomme’s agent, Rick Smith, confirmed to the Observer Thursday night that the team released Delhomme. Smith told the Observer there could be a press […]