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The Regional Black Chamber of Commerce of San Fernando Valley recently paid homage to a couple of living legends. Longtime stage and film actor Obba Babatunde and the Whispers were both feted by the chamber at is 6th Annual Small Business Gala Dinner of Recognitions at Universal City, California. Babatunde, who built his long time […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman New York bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant is no longer a broken vessel. Personal tragedy, a collapsed relationship, self-doubt, financial ruin and embarrassment had nearly derailed one of the most influential motivational speakers in the world. Fortunately for the rest of us, Vanzant is still around to share her testimony of going […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Hollywood, CA-No one does Ella Fitzgerald quite like Freda Payne. Payne, the illustrious sultry soul singer with the big band voice, is the closest thing that you’re going to get outside of ever seeing the late, great jazz singer herself. If you haven’t seen Payne perform live doing her best impression […]
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the 2010 Governors Awards in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood®, CA, on Saturday. Pictured here at the event (left to right): Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, Honorary Award recipient Eli Wallach, Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award recipient Francis […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Beverly Hills, CA-He’s back. This time around El DeBarge isn’t taking things for granted. The charismatic R & B crooner is on the comeback trail. And he plans to make the most out of it. The former lead singer of the sibling group-DeBarge-El DeBarge is looking to redeem himself to his […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Actress Jenifer Lewis is feeling pretty good these days. She has a role in the Hereafter, Clint Eastwood’s latest hit movie. She’s found love. She now has control over a mental illness that has plagued her for years. More importantly, she has control over her life. Lewis, expected to star in […]
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Dennis J. FreemanDennis is the editor and publisher of News4usonline. He is also the publisher and editor of the Compton Bulletin newspaper. Dennis has more than two decades of reporting experience. His beats include covering sports, social and racial justice, and equal rights. He earned a journalism degree from Howard University. “I write what I’m […]
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Veteran film and stage actress Margaret Avery shares her thoughts on the hit movie and her Oscar-nominated role of “Shug”that put her on top of the acting world 25 years ago. The lovely Margaret Avery talks about the impact of the “Color Purple” in a recent interview./Photo courtesy of Magaret Avery By Dennis J. Freeman […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Maria Bermudez left her home in East Los Angeles 17 years ago to immerse herself in the culture and ways of the Gypsy people. Her fascination for better understanding of this people and its culture was brought on a child when she watched her older brother Alfonso drip himself in flamenco […]
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There was the party at the BET Awards. And then there was the after party celebration, following the 2010 BET Awards show. Dozens or so celebrities made their way to the famous Mr. Chow Restaurant in Beverly Hills for the 4th Annual “Crème of the Crop” post BET Awards Dinner Celebration hosted by Interscope Geffen […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Literary giant Ishmael Reed is coming to the 4th Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair to promote his latest work. And it’s a good one. With more than 150 authors and over 50 literary exhibitors participating in the book fair, which is expected to draw thousands of people, Reed is among […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Abraham McDonald wants to re-create the music magic of love and romantic ballads that once dominated airwaves. He describes himself as a pop/soul artist hoping to bring a new dimension to the music scene. In many ways, McDonald has already changed the way the game is played. The winner of the […]
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By Dennis J. Freeman Los Angeles-It was a grand celebration at the 41st NAACP Image Awards with film and television mogul Tyler Perry doing most of the celebrating. In just about all of the NAACP Image Awards’ major categories, it was Tyler Perry or bust. The Tyler Perry empire reigned supreme in Los Angeles, California […]
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