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WASHINGTON (AP) — Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond the continued popularity of the show's dances and television reruns.
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FILE - In this July 21, 2011, file photo, Hall of Fame basketball player turned businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson smiles during a news conference, in Detroit. Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius’ creation, Soul Train, and carry it beyond party line dances and television reruns. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
“Magic” Johnson Guiding Future of the Soul Train Brand
Originally published February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (AP) — Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond the continued popularity of the show's dances and television reruns.
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Arts & Entertainment
February 22, 2012 -
One of the most successful female R&B groups of the 1990’s, who gave us timeless hits like “Right Here”, “I’m so Into You” and a personal favorite, “Weak” is back to do it all over again. more
February 22, 2012 -
One of today’s hottest stars, Gabrielle Union continues to shine. She will soon be seen in Screen Gems’ “Think Like a Man,” based on Steve Harvey’s book “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man,” which is slated for release on March 9.
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February 22, 2012 -
Former Black Panther member turned author, Jamal Joseph, is hoping to mobilize a generation to find their love for community and humanity in his latest release, PANTHER BABY: A Life of Rebellion & Reinvention.
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February 19, 2012 -
WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star's family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career.more
February 18, 2012 -
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Clapping hands and swaying to gospel hymns in the church where Whitney Houston's powerful voice once wowed her congregation, the biggest names in entertainment sang along with the choir to remember the pop superstar at her hometown funeral Saturday.
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Movie Reviews
February 09, 2012 -
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13 for profanity, intense violence and disturbing images) 3-D Marvel Comics sequel finds stuntman-turned-demon hunter Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) emerging from his self-imposed exile to protect a woman (Violante Placido) with a young son (Fergus Riordan) from the devil incarnate (Johnny Whitworth). Cast includes Ciaran Hinds, Idris Elba and Christopher Lambert.
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13 for profanity, intense violence and disturbing images) 3-D Marvel Comics sequel finds stuntman-turned-demon hunter Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) emerging from his self-imposed exile to protect a woman (Violante Placido) with a young son (Fergus Riordan) from the devil incarnate (Johnny Whitworth). Cast includes Ciaran Hinds, Idris Elba and Christopher Lambert.
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January 25, 2012 -
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Big Miracle (PG for mild epithets) Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski co-star in this romance drama about the resurrected relationship of a reporter and his environmentalist ex-girlfriend in the wake of their joining forces to save a family of gray whales trapped under the ice near the Arctic Circle.more
Big Miracle (PG for mild epithets) Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski co-star in this romance drama about the resurrected relationship of a reporter and his environmentalist ex-girlfriend in the wake of their joining forces to save a family of gray whales trapped under the ice near the Arctic Circle.more
January 25, 2012 -
The Tuskegee Airmen is the nickname given the 332nd Fighter Group, the first squadron of African-American aviators ever trained by the U.S. Air Force.more
January 25, 2012 -
Don’t let the political-sounding title mislead you. Watching TV with the Red Chinese is a cross-cultural period piece having precious little to do with the dissemination of propaganda behind the Bamboo Curtain. more
January 25, 2012 -
Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling) joined Mike Morris’ (George Clooney) presidential campaign out of a heartfelt conviction that the Pennsylvania governor was “the only one who’s going to make a difference in people’s lives.”more
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Music Reviews
December 21, 2011 -
With timeless ballads such as “Emotional” and “Summer Rain,” R&B crooner Carl Thomas can easily be classified as a staple in modern R&B. His 1999 debut album on Bad Boy Records spawned a bevy of chart-topping singles and was later certified platinum.more
October 27, 2011 -
R&B’s teddy bear Ruben Studdard, is gunning to be the next Luther Vandross with his fifth album dropping this January.more
October 05, 2011 -
It looks like music is getting a new R&B and Hip-Hop duo. Detroit’s own “Roc” lyricist Brittany Elliott and “Stea’D” vocalist Jessica Lamarre are LIVE Record Label’s debut duo, Roc Stea’D.more
September 01, 2011 -
With her signature raspy powerful vocals, Syleena Johnson has been R&B's best kept secret for over a decade.more
July 29, 2011 -
R&B artist Emily King proves that being dropped from a major label doesn’t necessarily mean failure, just fuel for more success.more
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Book Reviews
January 25, 2012 -
“The cross and the lynching tree are separated by nearly 2,000 years.more
January 25, 2012 -
“About four months before the March on Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King was arrested during demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama. While in jail, he wrote a letter in which he explained why he protested…more
January 11, 2012 -
“Blacks in the segregationist United States of America of the 30s and 40s fought back with inherent toughness.more
December 14, 2011 -
A list of the top 10 Best Black Books of 2011 as well as honorable mentions.more
November 23, 2011 -
As managing editor of CNN Worldwide, Mark Whitaker is currently in charge of content and reporting for the world’s largest, global television network. Previously, he made history as Newsweek’s first African-American Editor-in-Chief.more
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