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Jackson Choreographer, Director on ‘This Is It’ [Video]

Travis Payne and Michael Bearden, Michael Jackson’s choreographer and musical director, talk about ‘This Is It’ and working with the King of Pop.

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Maxwell Live At The Garden

Photo: Avi Gerver/ MSG Photos
Maxwell returned to New York on September 28th with his BLACKsummers’night Tour. Check out exclusive photos from Maxwell’s concert as he dazzled his fans. He sang some fan favorites as well as hot new songs from his BLACKsummers’night CD.

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1.5 Million Viewers Tune in for the Series Premiere of THE MO’NIQUE SHOW

Millions of viewers tune in to comedienne extraordinaire Mo’Nique’s late night talk show debut on BET.  According to Nielsen Media Research, 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the series opener of BET’s late night talk show THE MO’NIQUE SHOW, which premiered on Monday, October 5 at 11:00 p.m.*.  The premiere episode featured appearances from Steve [...]

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Yo Gotti (Feat. Gucci Mane, Nick Minaj & Trina) - 5 Star Remix [Video]

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Soul Train Awards Return After 2-year Hiatus

The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music.
Record executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid, singers Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
The awards are scheduled to air Nov. 29 [...]

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Unprecedented Number of Sell-Outs Reported Worldwide for First Showings of ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ Highly Anticipated Motion Picture Generates

Sony Pictures Entertainment, in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment, today announced that the first 24-hours of pre-sales activity for Michael Jackson’s This Is It has resulted in record-breaking sales throughout the world as fans secure the first tickets to the two-week, limited engagement of the highly-anticipated motion picture.
With reports still coming in from nations around [...]

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Solange To School Oprah on Hair

Solange Knowles will school Oprah Winfrey on hair, specifically her decision to cut off her lengthy locks over the summer.
Set to appear on Winfrey’s Wednesday, September 30 episode, Solange joins comedian Chris Rock.
Rock, appearing in support of his new documentary “Good Hair,” will reportedly discuss the film and the ways in which people are effected [...]

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MC Lyte Hosting Women’s Empowerment Awards

Rapper MC Lyte will host The 1st Annual Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) Awards on Friday (September 25) in Washington, DC.
The event will pay homage to Vivica A. Fox, author Hill Harper and actor/philanthropist Malinda Williams, Chief Global Diversity Officer of McDonald’s Corporation.

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Day 26 Reveal BET 106 & Park Live Tour Dates

Bad Boy Entertainment recording group and recipient of the 2009 BET Award for Best Group DAY26 are now onboard for the anticipated BET 106 & Park LIVE Tour featuring Trey Songz and Mario.
The LIVE tour kicks off September 29th at the Los Angeles House of Blues, making its way through New York, Atlanta, Houston, and [...]

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Karmaloop X Chuck D X Z-Trip X Shepard Fairey @ ICA [Video]

Chuck D, Z-Trip and Shepard Fairey take it to the next level at the ICA’s most intense show yet.

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J Futuristic Aka J. Money - Deep Cover [Video]

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New Michael Jackson Single To Be Released With Film

A single recorded to accompany Michael Jackson’s intended ‘This Is It’ concert series in London will now be released with the film of the same name.
“It sounds awesome. The size and scope of the orchestra hasn’t been seen since Ray Charles recorded Georgia,” a source told Britain’s Mirror.
Joining Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ film, which is [...]

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Kanye West Booted From VMAs After Swift, Pink Tirade

Kanye West was asked to leave Sunday’s presentation of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
According to MTV, the “808s & Heartbreak” star was booted shortly after a controversial on stage rant that disrupted the first-ever acceptance speech from country star Taylor Swift — but not before another altercation.
MTV sources say West and longtime [...]

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Michael Jackson THIS IS IT Movie Trailer Debut‏

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Funk And Soul Royalty Presided Over Long Beach Funk Fest

Thousands of funkateers crowded onto Pine Avenue for the inaugural Long Beach Funk Fest, August 29,2009.

Funk & Soul Royalty At Long Beach Funk Fest
Long Beach-Thousands of funkateers from all over California descended upon Pine Avenue for the inaugural Long Beach Funk Festival, August 29, 2009. This was a festival of all funk and nuttin but [...]

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