March 2011
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Watch@Nephew_Tommy Prank Calls @RealByronCage :: Stellar Award Swap
I wish Nephew Tommy would have tried to get in Byron Cage’s house to take this Award and give it to Marvin Sapp. LOL! The picture below was taken a few moments after Cage won the Stellar Award for Male Vocalist of the Year!
The picture says it all…
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Watch@IAmDiddy @DawnRichard & @KDiddyBop :: @DirtyMoneyCrew Coming Home Tour
Diddy and the beautiful ladies of Dirty Money, Dawn Richard and Kalenna, are “Coming Home” to a venue near you!
Minneapolis: 04/13 | Chicago: 04/14 | Detroit: 04/15 | Providence: 04/16 Boston: 04/21 | New York: 04/22 | Atlantic City: 04/23 | Norfolk: 04/24 Atlanta: 04/26 | Jacksonville: 04/28 ...
February 2011
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WatchMusic Monday Motivation :: “Walking” by @TheRealMaryMary
Erica & Tina have done it again! I love this song! I respect and admire Mary Mary’s swagger in the Lord, yes you read that right! Walking is from the duo’s upcoming album, Something Big, which releases on March 29.
Interestingly enough, when I interview gospel (and secular) artists many of them tell me that Mary...
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WatchThe Adjustment Bureau Starring Matt Damon, Anthony Mackie & Emily Blunt
A few weeks ago, I attended a special screening of The Adjustment Bureau. Starring Matt Damon, Anthony Mackie and Emily Blunt. The plot questions fate and free will, all in the middle of a love story!
Your life is made up of defining moments. Random encounters, split-second decisions and unique connections that have led...
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WatchThe Queen’s Castle Interviews :: @LuciusBaston “The Unstoppable Critics Choice”
In a relatively short amount of time, Lucius Baston has managed to land acting roles in commercials, on television shows and even in feature films that have been nominated for awards. Effortlessly, Baston has gained the favor of critics and seasoned co-stars have noticed his tenacity for the craft of...
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“God bless the child that’s got his own.”
– Billie Holiday
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WatchFlashback Friday :: @Tevin_Campbell “Can We Talk?”
Tevin Campbell! Yes indeed!
Back in 1993, you could not convince me that my last name wouldn’t be Campbell in a few years! I was going to marry Tevin! I swear!! LOL! Can We Talk is a single from his debut album I’m Ready.
Did you see him on The Mo’Nique Show recently? Do you remember this song?
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ALBUM STREAM :: @MarshiaAmbrosius Presents "Late...
Marsha Ambrosius will be releasing her first solo-debut Late Nights & Early Mornings on March 1. Preview the entire album below.
If you live in or around the Nashville area, make sure you buy tickets to her BET Music Matters tour, she’ll be at the Limelight with Melanie Fiona on Wednesday, April 13; more here.
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WatchOfficial Video :: @IAmJHud “Where You At”
Jennifer Hudson debuted the official video for Where You At yesterday, the first time she performed it live was on Oprah!
It’s the first single from her album, I Remember Me.
More Jennifer Hudson on The Queen’s Castle, here.
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WatchUpdated :: The Motown Sound in Performance at the White House [Entire Broadcast]
Stevie Wonder, Ledisi, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Seal, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Nick Jonas and many others performed at the White House on February 24 in celebration of Black History Month.
The Queen’s Castle posted a live stream of the event when it aired, but if you missed it, no worries. Click play...
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Watch@BobbyV and @ItsBobbyBrown “Rock Wit’ Cha” on Lopez Tonight!
Last night, Bobby V appeared with Bobby Brown to perform Rock Wit’ Cha on Lopez Tonight. Bobby V was nine years old when Brown released this song. The first time they met was in Houston, Texas. Bobby V decided to cover the song to show respect to Brown who is one of his favorite R&B crooners.
Bobby...
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WatchBlack History Spotlight :: Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward :: First African American Woman Physician in New York State
“Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward was the first African American woman to earn a medical doctorate (M.D.) in New York State and the third in the United States. Susan Smith was born to elite Brooklyn parents, Ann Springstead and Sylvanus Smith. She was of mixed...
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Watch@KanyeWest “Blame Game” featuring @JohnLegend Directed by @Yonie916
Blame Game from Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album features John Legend. The video was directed by Yonie; if you look closely you’ll see his cameo appearance! ;)
Of all the songs on the album, Blame Game is my favorite and with Yonie’s visuals to Kanye’s lyrics, this is one of my...
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Watch@JanetJackson Talks “True You” with Richelle Carey
Janet shares some new information about her childhood in this interview with HLNs Richelle Carey. I love her response to Richelle when she asks why she didn’t question Joe. She also talks about Michael and her recent roles in Tyler Perry’s movies.
Part 1 of the interview is above; also watch Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.
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WatchOfficially Crowned :: @Naturally7’s BET Honors Performance
Last night when BET Honors aired, I was moved by Naturally 7’s tribute to the living legend Herbie Hancock. The members of Naturally 7 are Roger Thomas, Warren Thomas, Dwight Stewart, Rod Eldridge, Garfield Buckley, Hops and Polo Cummings.
With their rich harmonies, an unbelievable ability to replicate instruments and a...
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WatchMusic City Soul Series :: @DarnellLevine and @DamienHorne
The Nashville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (NCVB) has been celebrating Black History Month by hosting a weekly concert series at B.B. King’s featuring the best acts in Jazz, Blues, Soul and R&B. Every Thursday night in February, a live band and artist has taken the audience on a musical journey. This week is your last...
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Watch@BET Honors :: Who Inspires You?
When I interview, “Who Inspires You?” is one of my favorite questions. Watch Gabrielle Union, Debra Lee, Lonnie Burch, Herbie Hancock and Linda Johnson-Rice share who inspires them.
Who Inspires You?
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Update: The McGhee Sextuplets Appear on @Oprah
Back in October, I posted a picture of a father laying on his stomach, surrounded by his wife and six newborn babies, yes, sextuplets! The mother and father, Rozonno and Mia McGhee, welcomed their two girls and four boys; Madison, Olivia, Rozonno, Jr., Elijah, Isaac and Josiah into the world on June 9, 2010.
With their eight-month old babies in tow, the mother and father appeared on Oprah...
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Watch@MarshaAmbrosius “Late Nights and Early Mornings”
Every day since Valentine’s, fans of the former Floetry member have been treated to Early Mornings with Marsha Ambrosius. By way of her website, Ambrosius is giving fans a preview of her upcoming album, Late Nights and Early Mornings, by sharing snippets of the songs with commentary.
In the clip above, she talks about...
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“Think Ahead & Give Back”
– Unknown
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Watch@KBTwoFour NBA All-Star MVP Champion + Highlight Clip
There’s no question that Kobe Bryant had a great 2011 NBA All-Star weekend, in addition to winning last night’s game MVP, he was also the first athlete to imprint a landmark on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, more here.
On Saturday, at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre during the ceremony, Bryant said, ”I feel like I’ve...
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NEW MUSIC :: @MarshaAmbrosius “Why Did I...
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Watch“Pictures Don’t Lie” :: The Ernest Withers Story
Earlier this week, I had the awesome opportunity to attend the NAACP Nashville Branch Founders Day celebration, it culminated with a screening of CNN’s Pictures Don’t Lie, the story of Ernest Withers. The event was held at Baker Donelson’s Nashville location, many were in attendance, interested to see the...
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WatchOfficial Video :: @TheRealTank “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
Tank’s Now or Never is such a beautiful compilation of work, I Can’t Make You Love Me, a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s hit, is one of my favorite’s on the album.
Keshia Knight Pulliam’s character is crying ‘cause she’s trying HARD not to love him!! Singing like that, Tank is not...
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@IAmDiddy Donates $100K to Fund Young...
Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently honored by producer/songwriter Michael Cox at a private gala jointly hosted by SESAC and 100 Urban Entrepreneurs. Held at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, the pre-Grammy brunch was attended by hundreds of musicians, entrepreneurs and industry executives.
Annually Cox “recognizes a leading business executive’s commitment to music, business...
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“Life’s challenges are opportunities to know and trust yourself more. Your...”
– J. Fenderson
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@TyraBanks Enrolled At Harvard University
Tyra Banks is known for her beauty, but her business sense and media conglomerate proves she has the brains to back it all. She recently enrolled in the Business School’s Executive Education Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard University.
Bank’s reportedly earns $20 million annually, tuition costs probably won’t be an issue. OPM is unlike a traditional MBA program...
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Watch@MissDunaway’s “Right Here”
The official video for Faith Evan’s Right Here from her Something About Faith album was released on Valentine’s Day. The video is directed by Nicole Erlich, Erik White and Ryan Pallotta.
More Faith Evans at The Queen’s Castle, here.
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WatchAmazing Grace, how sweet the sound!! #LoveShown
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