P Diddy - Tell Me (ft. Christina Aguilera) Music Video

Ok, just got in from an event where this song was bumping, I was singing this all the way home.. Seriously this song is still the S**t

FLASHBACK: Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic / Music Video

This was my song back in the day, I still get goosebumps when I hear it. So inspirational, from me to you, enjoy...

Blues great B.B. King hospitalized in Texas

B.B. King was hospitalized for a low-grade fever following the flu but was in good condition Friday, his management agency said.

The 81-year-old bluesman is expected to be discharged today.

His agency reports that he plans to perform Tuesday in Fort Worth.

He's free - Mystikal released

New Orleans rapper Mystikal was released from a Louisiana Federal Prison last week, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The rapper was sentenced to six-years in prison after pleading guilty to extortion and sexual battery charges, stemming from an incident in which he forced a woman to perform oral sex on camera, after he caught her writing $80,000 in bogus checks.

A representative with the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the rapper, born Michael L. Tyler, was released from prison on Jan. 11, almost one-year after being denied parole. On Jan. 19, 2006, the 36-year-old rapper went before the prison systems parole board, which denied his release. Just seven days earlier, on Jan. 12, a judge had sentenced Mystikal to an additional year on two misdemeanor counts of failing to report almost $2 million in earnings from 1998-1999. Mystikal was allowed to serve the misdemeanor tax sentence concurrently.

The representative told AllHipHop.com that the Desert Storm war veteran was labeled a "full term release, " but will be placed under court-ordered supervision in Middle Louisiana, or the district he resides in.

For the full story log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6639

Good year for Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker: It seems to be the fine actor's year. Not only is he favored to win an Oscar in the Best Actor category for his portrayal of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland, but Whitaker also is up for a major NAMIC Vision Award for his work on FX Network's The Shield as Lt. Jon Kavanaugh, a man on a mission to derail Vic Mackey's (Michael Chiklis) illegal train.

The Shield topped the NAMIC list with four nominations: Best Actor noms Whitaker and Benito Martinez, Best Television Drama and a Best Actress in a Drama nomination for CCH Pounder. NAMIC is the premier organization focusing on multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry.

The awards will be presented during a ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California on March 27.

Shawn Rivera & Heidi Marie LIVE @ Club Aura - THURSDAY

Hey all, my friend Autumn is having a show this Thursday, make sure you support it's going to be HOT!

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The Access Entertainment Productions Artist Showcase featuring R & B singing sensation Shawn Rivera and beautiful rising star Heidi Marie Thursday, January 25th at club Aura in Studio City.

With a head-spinning display of diversity and poundage, Access Entertainment Productions invites you to their first Annual New Year Showcase on Thursday, January 25th 2007. The exclusive Club Aura in Studio City houses this all industry showcase from 7pm to 2am.

Prepare to be enthralled by the following artists:

Shawn Rivera: Best known as the lead singer of the LaFace/Arista R&B Quintet AZ Yet who had a global hit with their first single, Last Night. The catchy song gained a multitude of new fans when featured in Eddie Murphy's film and soundtrack, The Nutty Professor. It reached number one on the Billboard R&B Charts and was certified Platinum in 1997. Under the tutelage of legendary producers David Foster and Kenneth BabyFace Edmonds, Shawn co-produced and arranged the groups biggest hit, a soulful remake of Chicago's rock classic, Hard To Say I'm Sorry. With his seductive lyrics and his alluring stage presence, Rivera is steadily carving his niche as a solo artist destined to be the biggest male balladeer since Brian McKnight.

Heidi Marie: A Hollywood rising star that Tinseltown is buzzing about, the true definition of the music industry's "complete package". She sings songs of hope, redemption, love and betrayal. The best way to describe Heidi's songwriting is "Timeless". Heidi adds a refreshing twist to age-old subjects like Aretha Franklin who would be proud of Heidi's amazing rendition of her Classic Hit song Rock Steady. Her original material is applaudable, as she draws you in with her song Marmalade kisses, so sweet.

For more information visit

www.accessentertainmentproductions.com

ABOUT ACCESS ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS

Access Entertainment Productions is a fast growing Artist Management and Booking Company known all over the world for having a knack for packaging stellar talent.For more information or media inquires please contact: Phone: (800) 871- 9002

Daily Motivation

Happy Monday everybody, came across this and thought I'd share..

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Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
Ayn Rand

Rachel Jones in January Issue of Black Men

Hey all, be sure to check out my girl Rachel Jones in this months issue of Black Men Magazine - 40 on 40.

Just to set the record straight, her biggest achievement is not appearing in Jet Magazine, there's a LOT more to her than that.. You already know how editing goes.

Anyway, please support and go get your copy NOW!

A few comments to the mag re her feature wouldn't hurt either.

Clinton for President..

Ok, this is sooo spooky, for those that know me and remember the conversation I had with them LAST election - I TOLD YOU SO..

So, last election when a majority of people thought that Kerry actually had a shot, somebody I used to work with went into a ramble about how it wasn't going to happen because Hillary was going to be President in 2008.

I obviously looked at him like he was crazy and he further explained that, Kerry couldn't win because everything was being set up for Clinton therefore she would have to succeed a Republican. Didn't ask where, how, or why he would say such a thing..

Now you all know, 1. I'm paranoid, and 2. I'm very much into all those conspiracy theories (remember the Mel Gibson film??) I totally believed him and told everybody around me who would listen.. Of course everybody thought I was crazy..

Lo and behold when the announcement was made I was less than surprised. All I have to say is, GO HILLARY...

More info on her official website: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/

PS. Love the picture up top, don't you??

Swurv Radio - The No.1 Internet Hip Hop Radio Station in Las Vegas

SwurvRadio.com is a Free Internet Radio station based on the idea that Radio should be more than a corporate brainwash playing the same songs over & over. The main focus of the station is their listeners and they work hard to give them a wide variety of good music, whether it’s Jay Z, Janet Jackson, Dead Prez, E40, 50 Cent, 2pac or even a little Marvin Gay. They have over 23 Dj’ s around the country from NY to Germany and everywhere in between.

Based out of Las Vegas Nevada SwurvRadio is the 1st Internet radio integrated into one of the hottest nightclubs in Sin City. You can check them out live every Saturday at OPM NightClub inside the Forum Shops at Caesars from 11-4am. They've had NUMEROUS artists on the show such as Nas, Tyrese, Rick Ross,Trey Songs, as well as Super Dj’s Kid Capri, Fat Man Scoop & Funkmaster Flex, just to name a few.

You can tune in & hear CD quality hits 24/7 (365), anywhere in the world, via the internet, cell phone & satellite. They also offer their web-radio tool bar for music all day, everyday.. It's seriously easy, I did it in 2 seconds and that's saying something.. The tool bar has a scroll feature which is GREAT for advertisers / sponsors wishing to get their message out there.

Check them out: www.Swurvradio.com

FLASHBACK: Faith Evans - Love Like This / Music Video

OMG, the memories... Enjoy

Thank you for your support - Fashion meets Music

Just a quick message to say THANK YOU to everybody that came to support Fashion meets Music last night @ the Hollywood Canteen.

Performer Anduze was amazing, the fashion show was wonderful and with lots of press and a full house we couldn't have wished for anything more.

SPECIAL THANKS:

Those that braved the cold in the patio area (but just think of all those poor models walking through with no clothes on)

Andrew James Markham III who was our host throughout the night.

TJ for snapping some amazing pictures, check him out @ www.myspace.com/tjphotos

Stay tuned for our next Fashion meets Music event in March - March Madness.

www.FashionmeetsMusic.com

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Muhammad Ali turns 65

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JACK IS BACK..

Yes, I admit it, I'm obsessed with 24, I'm in love with Keither Sutherland and try and communicate with me whilst I'm watching this show?? Lets just say you won't live to advise others to beware..

Yay baby, JACK IS BACK, be afraid, be very afraid...

Make sure you check out this event - Fashion meets Music

Fashion meets Music - Wednesday January 17th, 2007

Featuring Fashion Show & special performance by Anduze,
hosted by Andrew James Markham III

Lines include:
Ray Ray, Michael Wright, English Gal, Jaded Pink, Roxstar, Internal Ethiks, Dirty Shirty, plus more...

WHEN: Wednesday January 17th, 2007

WHERE: Hollywood Canteen, 1006 Seward Street, Hollywood, 90038.

TIME: DOORS OPEN: 9.00PM

DRESS CODE: Hollywood Glam

* This is a Guestlist Event Only*

**Dinner served until 11pm**

RSVP: dennica1@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/fashionmeetsmusic

Grammy Awards - Performers, sneak peak..

Beyonce, Gnarls Barkley, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Dixie Chicks are the first performers tapped to play the 48th annual Grammy Awards next month. Presenters will include Pink and Rihanna, along with actors Terrence Howard and Samuel L. Jackson.

The event will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 11th. Additional performers and presenters will be announced soon. Beyonce, Gnarls Barkley, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Dixie Chicks have all received multiple nominations.

Soccer bends for Beckham

Why am I soooo not surprised by this.. Those from the UK will know exactly what I'm talking about.. I'm just wondering exactly where the US Beckingham Palace is going to be....

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A MAN named Simon Fuller is gloating. "I have always dreamt of being responsible for sport's biggest deal," he says. "And now I have."

He has just finished selling David Beckham to America, promising them that the man with the squeaky voice and Spice Girl wife will do for "sah-kurr" what the Beatles did for pop music: Make it rock.

Fuller has just secured the pop icon who happens to be a footballer a five-year deal worth US$250 million ($386 million) to end his career at Los Angeles Galaxy.

It's fitting, too, that the deal should have been brokered for a footballer by Fuller, a man who once put five girls on stage together — never mind that they couldn't sing — and created a sensation called the Spice Girls.

http://www.todayonline.com/articles/165650.asp

Anduze to perform @ Fashion Meets Music

NEWSFLASH NEWSFLASH NEWSFLASH

Anduze to perform @ Fashion meets Music, 17th January 2007

Two and a half years ago, Anduze released Oracle--and then he disappeared.

Over the ensuing months, he'd turn up doing acoustic shows in historic buildings converted into bars, like Freud Café in Oxford, England. Then maybe you'd see him at one of Paris's hottest clubs, Man Ray, performing with house music producer and DJ, Walter Taeib. A few weeks later, perhaps you'd catch Anduze absorbing his surroundings on the Greek island of Santorini, or spot him in the train station in Florence, Italy. But wherever he surfaced, it didn't take long for the locals to grasp the concept--Anduze is a musician of the people--an underground realist whose reflection is mirrored through sound, not sight.

During his two year absence, Anduze took some time away from his passion of songwriting. It's something every artist must do to retain clarity, originality, and most of all, sanity. Interestingly enough however, he used his pen to invoke an entirely different outlet instead writing screenplays. A film major in college, Anduze always eyed the prospect of entering the movie biz, which is what recently prompted him to move to a place that encompasses opportunities for all of his talents combined--Los Angeles, California.

Since returning to the States, he's opened for Def Jam recording artist, Ne-Yo, in the Virgin Islands, and loaned his services to a charity event sponsored by Much Music in Toronto, Canada. Oh yeah, and he also recorded an album. After experimenting with different sounds while always expanding his knowledge of music, Anduze seems to have finally found his niche. Appropriately titled, Roadless Traveler.

Find out more about this musical wonder @ http://www.anduzemusic.com/

http://www.fashionmeetsmusic.com/

MUST WATCH: I Love New York, VH1

Ok, you could already predict this would happen the minute she stepped into the Flav Flav 'lurve mansion', New York with her own show... But for those that tuned in last night OMG, this is a MUST MUST SEE.. I love Flava Flav, but this show totally blows his out of the water.

Tune into I Love New York, Mondays @ 9pm, VH1

Dennica's Daily Insight

Of all the attitudes we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important and by far the most life-changing.

Zig Ziglar

Ella Fitzgerald's stamp ceremony Wednesday

Ella Fitzgerald: The first lady of song in your mailbox soon.

On Wednesday (January 10), the U.S. Postal Service will honor her as the 30th inductee into its Black Heritage stamp series during a special ceremony that will take place in New York City. The stamp ceremony is free and open to the public.

During her celebrated career, Fitzgerald won numerous honors, including thirteen Grammy Awards and the National Medal of Arts, which was presented to her in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan. She was also one of five artists awarded Kennedy Center Honors in 1979. Henry Fonda, Martha Graham, Tennessee Williams and Aaron Copland were also honored during the 1979 ceremony.

When: 11 a.m. (ET), Wed., Jan. 10, 2007

Where: Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Allen Room in Frederick P. Rose Hall. Broadway at 60th Street, 5th Floor. New York, NY 10001

Oprah the Victim of $1.5 Million Blackmail Scheme

Oprah Winfrey was the target of an extortion plot by an Atlanta man who claimed to have damaging audio tapes he would release if he wasn't paid off, federal court charges allege.

The man, Keifer Bonvillain, is accused of illegally recording phone conversations he had with a Winfrey employee about her and her business. According to the charges, he then asked for $1.5 million from a second person, described as a Winfrey "business associate," to destroy the tapes and his notes.

The charges go on to say that Bonvillain threatened to sell the information to the tabloids or write a book about them.

Winfrey is not identified in the complaint, but instead the documents refer to an "Individual A," who is "a public figure and the owner of a Chicago-based company." The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune on Saturday identified "Individual A" as Winfrey, whose Harpo Studios is based in Chicago.

Bonvillain's attorney, Kent Carlson, told the Tribune and Sun-Times he could neither confirm nor deny details in the complaint.

www.tmz.com

Halle Berry preggers???

OK, the rumor mill is spinning with the latest news that Halle Berry has a bun in the oven by her model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.

She was spotted by paparazzi in this large summer dress hugging her belly.. Further fueled by the fact that she told Oprah she's desperate for a child.. Plus other online reports that there are sources out there confirming her present state and current choice in baggy clothing..

Judge for yourself by the picture..

PS.. This is why Tinseltown is so hilarious to me.. With the current state of the world and we're all enthralled with Britney's divorce, Whitney selling off her items, Beyonce jealous of Jennifer Hudson, it goes on and on and on, ok I'm not one to talk - LOL

LL Cool J on promo workout book tour

More rappers, more books, more new albums... Want a ripped bod like LL????

LL Cool J is currently on a two week promo tour promoting his new book, LL Cool J's Platinum Workout. The book tour kicked off on Jan 3rd in NYC and will wrap on Jan 13th at the Wal-Mart in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

SOHH.com reports that the book which hit stores last month, was written by LL with his personal trainer, Dave "Scooter" Honig. The book includes fitness programs for men and women that vary in degree from bronze, silver, gold, and platinum workout levels. The Platinum segment also features pics of hunky LL showing us the proper way to do the exercises as well as his personal recipes and meal planning for those who want to lose weight.

On the album front: LL Cool J is working on what may be his last album for Def Jam Records under his current deal. The album, Todd Smith Pt.2: Back To Cool, will hit stores on March 6th and will be executive produced by 50 Cent.

50 Cent launches G-Unit Books

50 Cent had his official book signing at Borders bookstore in the Time Warner Building, New York City yesterday.

G-Unit books is a joint venture with MTV/Pocket Books - The first releases are hip-hop novellas, Death Before Dishonor, Baby Brother and The Ski Mask Way.

As well as being busy on the book front, he’s currently working on his new album Before I Self Destruct, which he hopes to release later this year.

Also, congrats to Relentless who just signed his second publishing deal with G-Unit/Pocket Books. His currently untitled book will be out this summer on G-Unit Books. Well done R.A

Christopher Stokes - Clothing line debut

Christopher Stokes, famous for film directing and music production has decided to join the fashion business like so many celebs before him.

He’ll be showcasing his high end clothing line Christopher Brian Apparel @ Magic this February. The line will range from sunglasses (sold exclusively at Solstice stores) to contemporary street wear fashion.
His designer line will be available at specialty retailers such as Barney’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

I’ve been attending Magic twice a year for the past few years and seen so many ‘celeb’ launches. I must say I’m pretty excited to see how he’ll unveil the line at the Vegas show, and then of course the pre, after and post parties...

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Fox cancels The OC, Chris Brown on TONIGHT'S show

Aggghhh, this was one of my guilty pleasures, I'm totally in love with O.C Dad Peter Gallagher and his eyebrows (don't tell anybody). Above is a picture we took together at an event in the Beverly Hilton.

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After bursting onto the scene in an inferno of hype in the summer of 2003, FOX's teen soap "The O.C." will fade quietly into the sunset this February after four eventful seasons.

FOX made the not-so-surprising announcement of the demise of "The O.C." late Wednesday (Jan. 3) afternoon. Starting this Thursday, "The O.C." will begin a stream of new episodes culminating in the series finale on Thursday, Feb. 22.
http://www.zap2it.com/
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For O.C fans tonight, singer Chris Brown makes his first appearance, playing a nerdy new student who forms a bond Kaitlin. Brown will appear over several episodes this season.
The O.C. airs Thursdays on Fox at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Michael Jackson f. Youngbloodz - Give In To Me (rmx)

Sorry all, I couldn't have a piece on Michael Jackson without sharing this with you all..

WILL.I.AM CONFIDENT OF JACKSON COMEBACK SUCCESS

Michael Jackson's forthcoming comeback album has been tipped for greatness by his collaborator Will.I.am. The Black Eyed Peas star is confident that Michaels record will be a chart hit because he hasn't lost any of his musical talents during his break from the industry.

He says, "I've been doing a lot of brainstorming with Jackson. Man, he still sings like a bird. "I think we have a real opportunity to do something here." And Jackson is equally complimentary of his musical new partner, saying, "I think he's doing wonderful, innovative, positive, great music. I thought it would be interesting to collaborate or just see how the chemistry worked."

Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls South Africa

Go Oprah, I love this... Forget about the haters and do your thing.

Funded by Oprah's private foundation, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation Oprah, Nelson Mandela, the South African Ministry of Education Professor Kader Asmal and Guateng MEC of Education Ignatius Jacobs broke ground on the future site of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls South Africa on December 6, 2002.

"Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges, to change the world. Education is the path to the future. I believe that education is indeed freedom. With God's help, these girls will be the future leaders on the path to peace in South Africa and the world."

The Mission

"The school will teach girls to be the best human beings they can ever be; it will train them to become decision-makers and leaders; it will be a model school for the rest of the world."

The buildings and landscape will offer a safe and nurturing educational and residential environment for girls and will maintain the architectural integrity of the surrounding community.

Visit www.oprahwinfreylea dershipacademy. org to learn more.

Jesse Jackson's comments regarding Saddams's death:

"Saddam's heinous crimes against humanity can never be diminished, but he was our ally while he was doing it," he said Friday. "Saddam as a wartrophy only deepens the catastrophe to which we are indelibly linked."

2007, New Year, New Beginnings....

Well it's 2007, a brand New Year, a year of possibilities where the world is your oyster and I plan to take that bull by the horns.

Why a blog? I feel I've outgrown blogging on Myspace. I need a change of scenery, a bigger place to share my ideas and thoughts, rant about things that really get on my tits and share my dreams, aspirations and other stuff and nonsense with the world. Something outside of my online entertainment website where I don't have to be so politically correct.

Well, Happy New Year everybody, welcome to 2007, and welcome to my blog.

Dennica - English Gal