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Jennifer Hudson Returns To The Big Screen

Steph — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:52 +0000

Singer/Actress Jennifer Hudson will return to the big screen as Winnie Mandela in the movie Winnie. Winnie Mandela was Nelson Mandela’s wife when he became President of South Africa in 1994, but they separated two years later when rumors were going around that she had cheated on Nelson after he came out of prison. She is currently a South African politician. The movie should start production May 30th in the South African locations of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and the Transkei and Robben Island. Jennifer Hudson had this to say:

“I was compelled and moved when I read the script,” Hudson said. “Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman and I’m honored to be the actress asked to portray her. This is a powerful part of history that should be told.”

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Jay-Z, Will and Jada Smith Join FELA! on Broadway

Steph — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:31 +0000

Fab couple, Will and Jada Smith, along with Jay-Z, joined the production team of a new Broadway Musical Fela! The musical is about the life of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, which is known for his musical style afrobeat.

Essence.com says:

Created by the Tony Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones, ‘Fela!’ chronicles the life of Afrobeat superstar Fela Anikulapo Kuti whose classic recordings include ‘Live!’ and ‘Confusion’. Jay-Z and the Smiths’ artistic involvement in the production will like be minimal since the show is already in previews and received critical acclaim for its Off-Broadway run.

If Jay-Z, Jada, and Will (surprised Oprah isn’t involved!) are backing up this play, this is something you shouldn’t miss. You can catch the play here in NYC at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on 230 West 49th Street. For information and tickets go to FelaOnBroadway.com. Check out a preview of the play below:

Alicia Keys Covers Uptown Magazine

Steph — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:01 +0000

New York Singer Alicia Keys covers Uptown Magazine and she looks fabulous. She is currently working on a new album called “The Element of Freedom” and she also has a concert coming up at Billboard Live. She has a lot going on her plate. Go Girl! (Full photo below)

Kids Can Attend Broadway For Free

Steph — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:25:19 +0000

Kids Night On Broadway tickets are on sale right now for children 6-18 years to see a play for free with a regular priced adult ticket for Tuesday, February 2, Wednesday, February 3 and Sunday, February 7, 2010 in NYC. The kids are also able to eat free at some Times Square restaurants, parents get discounted parking rate, free pre-theatre parties and special events.
Continue reading for Participating shows (subject to change):

Broadway
Billy Elliot the Musical
Bye Bye Birdie
Chicago
Fela!
Finian’s Rainbow
Hair
In the Heights
The Lion King
Mamma Mia!
Mary Poppins
Memphis
Next to Normal
Oleanna
The Phantom of the Opera
Ragtime
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific
Superior Donuts
West Side Story
Wicked

Off Broadway
Altar Boyz
Avenue Q
Stomp

To purchase tickets go to: http://www.kidsnightonbroadway.com

Melanie Fiona Will Make An Appearance TODAY at Carol’s Daughter (Harlem)

Steph — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:51:51 +0000

New Artist Melanie Fiona will be at Carol’s Daughter’s flagship store TODAY in Harlem from 4pm-6pm. She will most likely be there to promote her new album “The Bridge”. This Canadian born singer is definitely taking over the US and one of All Thats Fab’s favorite artist!

Check out our interview with Melanie Fiona HERE

Her album The Bridge available NOW on iTunes and in stores November 10th.

ODB Documentary Will Premiere In NY

Steph — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:15:47 +0000

Russell Jones’ (aka ODB) Documentary “Dirty: One Word Can Change the World” will premiere in Harlem next week Tuesday (November 10th) at The National Black Theatre. This is close to his 5 year death anniversary, as ODB died November 13, 2004 due to an accidental drug overdose. The Documentary was directed by his cousin Raison Allah. After the documentary ends, there will be a special performance by some members of the Clan and a discussion with the viewers.

For tickets: $15 (advance) and $20 at the door – may be purchased online at www.imagenation.us or by calling 212-340-1874.

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Rev Al Sharpton’s Daugher Gets In Some Trouble

Steph — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:01:50 +0000

Friday night Rev Al Sharpton’s ex wife and daughter got into it with the NYPD. Shaprton’s daughter Dominique was driving in Harlem and ran a red light, which led to her being stopped by the cops. His daughter then called her mother Kathy Jordan, which when arrived at the scene saw her daughter in cuffs in the back seat of the cops car.

Black Voices is saying that Police state that Dominique was the more vocal of the two and argued more passionately than her mother against the summons. The futile arguments only wound up in the arrest of the two women for charges of disorderly conduct and obstruction of governmental administration charges. The pair were issued desk appearance tickets and allowed to go home.

SMH…New York Drivers. Road rage is no joke.

Tyra Banks is a Kardashian for Halloween

Steph — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:22:19 +0000

Tyra Banks reveals her fun “Kim Kardashian” Halloween costume earlier today on her talk show. If you ask us, she pulled it off almost better than Kim herself. We all know Tyra is a pro.

The show aired earlier today at 4pm. Catch a clip after the jump:

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Courtney Love Joins the List of Hollywood Celebs Moving To NYC

Steph — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:56:50 +0000

Look who decided to up and move to NYC…Yes Singer Courtney Love. She tells the NY Daily News that she was chased out of her own town Los Angeles , by her former employees.

One night, Love says, “a flood of guys, at least 10, came to my house. They said there was an ambulance outside, even though we never saw one. I tried to be charming. But one of the guys points a gun at me. My daughter, Frances, ran and hid under the house.”

Love is known for her crazy antics and drug abuse, but she will fit right into the crazy life of NYC. She is living in the Tribeca area.

All we can say is Welcome Courtney to NY! Hope to catch you around town.

A Run DMC Musical About Their Life in the Works

Steph — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:02:20 +0000

The NY Times is reporting that Run DMC has met with Paula Wagner, a Hollywood producer to talk about doing a Broadway musical about their career and life, and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels will be in NY to look at their options this week. The estate of Jason “Jam Master Jay”Mizell is also involved in working on the project. The musical would feature the group’s original music and maybe some new material as well.

Paula Wagner, who is admittedly a lifelong Run DMC fan, had this to say about the group:

“Their work speaks to everybody,” Ms. Wagner said in a telephone interview, “and the story of their rise to fame is innately theatrical.”

So far, there is no definite timetable for the project, but we’ll definitely be on the look out!