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» One on One: Avant
By Janaya Black | Published 02/17/2009 | | Unrated

 
R&B Multi-platinum recording artist Avant is coming to Detroit's Music Hall

Multi-platinum R&B crooner Avant has made many a female swoon with his undeniably sexy and smooth vocal abilities. Known for timeless hits such as Separated, Read Your Mind and the classic remake of My First Love featuring KeKe Wyatt, Avant continues to remind us what real music is supposed to be...

 

» One on One: Rosario Dawson
By Janaya Black | Published 02/10/2009 | | Unrated


Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson made her first appearance on the big screen as a fresh-faced teen in the controversial film "Kids", from there she literally lit up the screen with her unforgettable roles in films such as "Sin City", "He Got Game", "Eagle Eye" and most recently "Seven Pounds" starring Will Smith.

 

» ONE-ON-ONE - Vina Mills
By Janaya Black | Published 01/13/2009 | | Unrated

She bangs. She moves. She's Vina Mills! A fiery mix of a 21st century version of Tina Turner, mixed with a little James Brown, and what you get is Miss Mills, the newest artist to literally take the city by storm.

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» 7 Pounds of success for Will Smith
By Janaya Black | Published 12/24/2008 | Living | Unrated

Will Smith has done it again. For the past decade or so, with cinematic blockbusters such as “I Am Legend,” “Pursuit of Happyness” and “Hancock” under his belt, it seems as if everything this man touches turns to gold. And now with the release of his new movie, “7 Pounds,” it would appear that the winning streak continues.

 

» FrontPage: One on One
By Janaya Black | Published 12/24/2008 | | Unrated

She first made her way into the hearts of America as the sassy but adorable Danesha on the sitcom Thea, and then forever branded herself as a multi talented singer/actress with the release of her debut album, Brandy, and the launch of her very own TV show, Moesha. Now, after a four-year hiatus, singer Brandy Norwood has resurfaced with a hot new single, Right Here (Departed), and is celebrating the release of her highly anticipated new album, Human, that came out on Dec. 9.

» One-one-One: Princeton
By Janaya Black | Published 11/25/2008 | | Unrated

Portland native Princeton Richardson has made his presence felt in the Motor City in a way that many have strived for and been missing for years.  The latest artist to launch from the Star Factory label, Princeton has sung his way into the hearts of many with his hot new single Get Her Number, captivating vocal ability, striking good looks and infectious charisma.

» 'Quantum of Solace': a review
By Janaya Black | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Daniel Craig is back as 007 on the heels of the 2006 blockbuster hit "Casino Royale" in the highly anticipated 22nd James Bond adventure, "Quantum of Solace," directed by Marc Forster.

» One-on-One: Bill Moss Jr, Manifested Favor
By Janaya Black | Published 10/15/2008 | | Unrated
Bill Moss Jr.By the age of 5, anyone who knew Bill Moss Jr. knew that he was destined to walk the musical path of ministry like his parents before him. As the son of the late, great Bill Moss Sr., of Bill Moss and the Celestials, brother of J Moss and nephew of Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark, Bill was able to embrace the call of music in a way that has garnered him many accolades in the music industry.
» Janet Jackson
By Janaya Black | Published 09/24/2008 | | Unrated

After a seven-year hiatus, international recording superstar Janet Jackson kicked off the Rock Witchu tour in Vancouver to celebrate the release of her newest album Discipline.  After an emotional experience stemming from a touching display from fans, she was convinced of one thing- she has been away for far too long.


           

» Frank Lucas: A Real American Gangster
By Janaya Black | Published 09/10/2008 | | Unrated

He lived the life of a king as a drug lord in Harlem during the late 60s to the mid 70s, and then Hollywood immortalized him by turning his life story into a movie in the 2007 release of American Gangster starring Denzel Washington.

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