Roberta comforted herself by playing background to other artists and eventually singing on her own in various clubs. Eventually she was heard by Les McCann who got her an audition with Atlantic Records. Roberta never looked back.
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VH-1 HIP HOP HONORS
Easy E’s son Lil Easy E came out and performed in honor of his father, sharing the stage with Bone Thugs n Harmony, Xibit and Young Jeezy. Bone Thugs n Harmony performed "Crossroads" as a tribute to Easy E. Bone Thugs in Harmony actually wrote that song FOR Easy E.
Sergio Mendes At Jazz Forum
Sergio Mendes attended a conservatory from age six to twelve, in hopes of becoming a classical pianist. Jazz became his biggest influence when he discovered Dave Brubeck at 15 and began leading his own groups.
Activist & Model, Shade’
Shade’ Ogunleye: “In 2004, AIDS was listed as the number one killer of African American females between the ages of 21-35. People’s lives are being needlessly cut short. We have two options; we can either keep dancing around the subject for fear of frightening or offending anyone or tell the truth and save lives. While there is no cure for AIDS, there absolutely is a cure for ignorance: education.â€?
Jeremiah: What A Voice!
“I speak French, Italian, Spanish, and even studied Russian, German, and Latin. I can say something in Korean and people will say that my accent is pretty authentic. I think that I have an ear which naturally tunes into the musical resonance of the language… â€?
Interview: Jaleel White
Folks forwarded a fabricated AP story announcing that former child star Jaleel White had shot himself in the head, leaving behind a suicide note which simply read, “Did I do that?�
Model & Actress, Kimmarie
Secrets To Success: “Have a plan and stick to it. No matter how bumpy and windy the road gets, stick to it, don’t drear off the path…And make sure you read the signs. A good attitude is necessary for success while striving for goals. Go for what you know with passion and enthusiasm.â€?
Claims R. Kelly Beat Him
Vaughn is just a "hanger-on" trying to extort money, retorts Allan Mayer, a spokesman for Kelly. "Kelly has written over 2,000 songs without ever using a co-writer,� Mayer says. "The lawsuit is a pathetic collection of half-truths, distortions and outright lies…�
Review ….King Of Scotland
The problem undoubtedly emanates from the source material. The book explores similar themes as Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, sharing that literary classic’s inclination to paint Africa as a frightening, godforsaken land of unimaginable bloodlust. Recommended for the work of Forest Whitaker alone, even if the gifted actor was restricted by a screenplay which squandered a golden opportunity…
Wilson: Accolades Continue
"As a woman of color, I am proud of every actor who will participate in the festival, from stage hands to directors," said Caribbean actress Staxx Cordero, who will be featured in Veona Thomas’ play, "Diva and the Rapper" this fall in New Jersey.
