Palmer Woods Afro Cuban Jazz Event, May 25
Entertainment 05-20-2013 
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The paradisal spring gardens behind a stately Palmer Woods Mansion will be swaying with the hot rhythms of Orquesta La Inspiracion's horns, percussion and vocals for the upcomingPalmer Woods Music in Homes concert on Saturday, May 25 at 8 pm. A delicious Mexican feast will be served during intermission, and the main floor of the home will be open for a tour prior to the concert. Orquesta La Inspiracion is led by award-winning jazz pianist and music director Bill Meyer. Bringing together veterans of Detroit’s Latin and jazz scenes, his ear respects and his hand reveals these distinct traditions to produce authentic music derived from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Meyer’s new musical structures also include elements of Yoruban, Congolese, and Dahomean traditions. This is a concert where the audience is encouraged to not keep still. Propelled by the rhythms and tones of Afro-Cuban pop and salsa, those within earshot instantly become part of the unique Latin pulse and are often up on their feet dancing. The Palmer Woods Music in Homes series presents outstanding live music set in the magnificent homes of one of the City of Detroit’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. The 2012-2013 season launched in December, followed by a jazz, classical or world music concert each month in a different magnificent home. The spring-summer concerts are held in beautiful gardens, shelter by a spacious tent. Tickets, $40 or $35 each for groups of 10 or more, are sold in advance only and can be purchased online at palmerwoods.org or by calling 313-891-2514. The location of the home is provided to ticket holders. The concerts are special opportunities to hear world-class musicians who have Detroit-area roots. Included is a reception with delicious food, beverages and desserts (often related to the musical style). The June concert will be held under the sunshine and stars beneath a large tent in the magnificent garden behind a meticulously restored 4,700 sq. ft. Italian...
Read moreWas Kid Rock's "Lip Syncing" Comment Toward Chris Brown
Entertainment 05-20-2013 
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When Kid Rock took the stage to present the award for Top Rap Song of the year at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, he immediately attracted attention for the random mug (with unknown contents) he was clutching.However, the multi-genre artist managed to neatly steal the spotlight from his mystery drink with a single neatly barbed statement. For Full Story Click Here.
Read moreThe X Factor Close to Signing Kelly Rowland
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Former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland and Mexican superstar Paulina Rubio are in final talks to join The X Factor, sources connected to the show confirm to E! News.The news comes just days before Fox needs to have all four judges firmly in place, as they are scheduled to begin work on the new season on Tuesday, in Charleston, N.C.Fox is not commenting. For Full Story Click Here.
Read moreTwitter Decides: Miguel Wins Billboard Awards With Fan Drop Kick! [VIDEO]
Entertainment 05-20-2013 
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Though Nicki Minaj gave Lil Wayne a lap dance, Justin Bieber beat out Bruno Mars for the fan voted milestone award, J-Lo’s crotch got a camera close-up and Prince didn’t press his hair, the 2013 Billboards Awards will be remembered by many as the night singer Miguel took a flying leap off stage and drop-kicked two fans like it was WWF amateur night. The singer was in the middle of performing his classic hit, “Adorn,” when the jaw-dropping accident occurred. See below: The hilarity quickly ensued on Twitter! No word on if charges will be filed, but, allegedly, one of the women Miguel drop-kicked was spotted backstage with him holding an ice-pack. That’s one way to leave an impression, Miguel! References ^Billboard Awards 2013: The Absolute eBest (& Worst) Dressed (PHOTOS) (hellobeautiful.com) ...
Read moreMore visits by artists like Beyonce, Jay-Z, needed, says Afro-Cuban filmmak…
Entertainment 05-18-2013 
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GLORIA ROLANDO AND TONYAA WEATHERSBEE by Tonyaa Weathersbee No doubt, last month was a fortuitous time for Gloria Rolando, the renowned Afro-Cuban filmmaker, to be touring the United States. Hip-hop artist Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce, had been catching heat from Cuban-American lawmakers and assorted Cuban-American exiles for spending their fifth anniversary there. Cuba remains a forbidden place because of Cold War politics and Florida – a state with 29 electoral votes and plenty of Cuban immigrants with anti-Castro axes to grind. Rep. Illeana Ros-Lehtinen and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, both Republicans from Florida, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, also a Republican, accused the couple of propping up theCastro regime by visiting and being insensitive to the suffering of the Cuban people. Others, such as "21 Jump Street," director and Cuban-American Phil Lord, condescended to Jay-Z by blaming his choice of an anniversary destination on ignorance, saying, among other things, that he "probably doesn't know that my ancestors fought to free Cuba from Spain, and to set up a democracy to ensure that they would always be free." Yet it's obvious that Jay-Z wouldn't get the whole truth from Lord. Because while he claims that his ancestors freed Cuba from Spain, what he didn't say is that Afro-Cubans, the ones who look like Jay-Z, also fought in that war. What Lord also didn't say is that unlike his White ancestors, the Black Cubans weren't rewarded with freedom, but with U.S. imposed segregation, and were massacred when they protested it. That's the whole story that Jay-Z could get from Rolando – if only black people like him were allowed to visit the island regularly and absorb the full range of our struggles as people of color in the diaspora. It's a struggle that Rolando has been portraying for some time. She was in the United States to talk about her films –...
Read moreBeyonce Pregnant!
Entertainment - Original 05-17-2013 
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E! News recently reported that Beyonce and Roc Nation Sports owner Jay-Z are expecting their second chance. Multiple souces close to couple have confirmed that there is a baby on board after Tuesday when Beyonce had to cancel a Belguim show during the Mrs. Carter World Tour due to exhaustion and dehydration. The Carter's are known for their secrecy and they work hard to keep their private life out of the public eye. Neither Jay Z's or Beyonce's camp have commented on the reports, however, considering Bey announced Blue Ivy during the 2011 MTV VMA's, this announcement seems a little anticlimatic. I wonder who let the cat out of the bag? Read more 7 Clues that Beyonce is Pregnant
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