Podcasts about Showtime at the Apollo

This episode of The Big Scoop with Coop I have guest actress, dancer, & co-host of The Showtime at the Apollo Kiki Shepard. Kiki will speak about her career, Showtime at the Apollo, her KIS foundation and more!

This episode of The Big Scoop with Coop I have guest actress, dancer, & co-host of The Showtime at the Apollo Kiki Shepard. Kiki will speak about her career, Showtime at the Apollo, her KIS foundation and more!

Former MadTV star Aries Spears is a comedy lifer. He's been at it since his teens, eventually appearing on Def Comedy Jam and Showtime At The Apollo, which led to his gig on MadTV and in the film Jerry Maguire...and since those early days he's pushed forward to realize his dreams, and luckily, we got the chance to catch up with him this morning!

This week Bernie chats with master percussionist and entrepreneur, Ralph Rolle. In addition to playing with Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ralph has countless credits to his name that include performing with Stevie Wonder and Bette Midler, appearing on the soundtracks for Rocketman and Cats and for 12 seasons, Ralph was seen weekly on the nationally syndicated television show, ‘It's Showtime At The Apollo'. Ralph is not only a talented musician and teacher, Ralph is also the CEO of Soul Snacks Cookie Company which is sold worldwide. ralphrolle.com eatsoulsnacks.com ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠isbreakfast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ *********************************

Rob Eschmann and DC Benney discuss how Rob's new book, "When The Hoods Come Off" , chaotic giveaway in Union Square, DC Benny's new comedy hour on YouTube, and how the use of social media challenges racism and racist narratives with host Marina Franklin. Rob Eschmann Dr. Eschmann is a writer, educator, filmmaker, and scholar from Chicago. He is a proud product of the Chicago Public Schools and received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 2017. He writes on educational inequality, community violence, racism, social media, and youth wellbeing. His research seeks to uncover individual, group, and intuitional-level barriers to racial and economic equity, and he pays special attention to the heroic efforts everyday people make to combat those barriers. For Dr. Eschmann, this work is a part of the freedom struggle. The function of racism is to reproduce racial inequality, but in the 21st Century the devices of racism are often hidden behind color-neutral laws or friendly interactions. Highlighting the mechanisms of racism, therefore, can demonstrate the continuing significance of race, raise consciousness, and promote and strengthen resistance efforts. Dr. Eschmann is an avid reader and re-reader of fantasy fiction who uses his children as a justification for his continued interest in young-adult fiction and regular trips to the comic book store. In terms of creative endeavors, Dr. Eschmann has co-written and directed several short films for the 48 Hour Film Project Film Festival, and has written and workshopped fiction since his days as a graduate student. He is currently in the midst of his first novel project.  *Dr. Eschmann's first book, When the Hood Comes Off: Racism and Resistance in the Digital Age, is an engaging and comprehensive exploration of the ways technology and online communication are changing how we experience, understand, and respond to racism, both online and in-person. You can buy it now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever books are sold. D.C. Benny's story-telling style of comedy has delighted audiences over his thirty-five years as a New York-based performer. His third appearance on NBC's  “Showtime At The Apollo” has over eighteen million Youtube views, he has 4 stand up specials including Comedy Central Presents, Dry Bar, was a season finalist on both seasons 2 and 8 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. He's been featured in John Singleton's “Illegal Tender”, "Freedomland" with Samuel Jackson and Julianne Moore, "Love Walked In" with Terrance Stamp, "Where God Left His Shoes" with John Leguizamo, recurred on the soap opera “As The World Turns” and appeared in many national commercials such as the Budweiser "How You Doin'?” campaign.  He co-hosted the story-telling podcast, "Tall But True", with Cash Cab's Ben Bailey, was a cast member on ABC"s Supermarket Sweep with Leslie Jones and currently plays "Bart" on Amy Schumer's series Life and Beth on Hulu. His writing has been published in New York Magazine, Mystery Tribune, Heeb Magazine, Narratively, and The New York Observer. He currently lives in Long Island's North Fork, where he teaches comedic storytelling and runs a beach rental business with his wife at www.bungalowouteast.com.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

Mike CotayoTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know New York based stand up comedian Mike Cotayo. In this episode we chat about the drunk driving accident that Mike was in when he was just 18 months old, and the disabilities he was left with as a result of that traumatic brain injury. We also talk extensively about his varied and heavy drug use; including which is his favorite drug and why. We chat a little about what made Mike become a social worker (MSW) with a masters degree from NYU. Then we get into why he thinks comedy is important, how it may have saved his life, and why making people laugh is so important to him. He shares some stories about being an extra on Saturday Night Live, winning Showtime At The Apollo, and what bombing as a comic means to him. Mike is putting together a stand up comedy festival as part of a 501c3, and what he hopes to accomplish with it. It's called "Stand Up If You Can", and I think it has a great purpose. Mike Cotayo is constantly doing shows and dates in and around the NY & Tri-State area, be sure to check him out and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast!

This week's guest is Jaeden Zoe. This singer/songwriter speaks with us about growing up in NYC and the influence it played on her music. Starting out at a young age performing on stages like the famed Apollo theater, Jaeden deemed it to be her destiny to be an entertainer. We speak with her about what got her into music, being apart of shows like Showtime At The Apollo and Kelly Rowland's Chasing Destiny, why she moved to Houston, what we can expect from her new music, and more.

THE FELLAS ARE BACKSeason 3 starts with projections for all NFL divisions, we talk MS STATE Football, superbowl, SEC HYPE and Disappointments.

Ozman The Wizard and Na'imah talk about Will Smith apologizing for slapping Chris Rock, Bishop Lamor Whitehead getting robbed, Showtime At The Apollo now streaming, the House passing a semiautomatic rifle ban, R.I.P. to the NBA legend Bill Russell (which was breaking news while recording), Beyoncé's "Renaissance" album, and much more!!! Please subscribe, share, rate and review.

In this episode of Stop, Look & Listen we catch up with drummer extraordinaire and Soul Snacks Owner Ralph Rolle. Rolle discusses his line of cookies that was birthed by his grandmother Leola during The Harlem Renaissance to the shelves on Wal-Mart nationwide. We also talk about his experiences drumming for Aretha Franklin, Notorious B.I.G., Queen Latifah, Nile Rodgers and It's Showtime At The Apollo. FB: Soul Snacks Cookies IG: soulsnacks www.eatsoulsnacks.com

Triggerrun – Artist Bio Triggerrun Production (TRP), one of the greatest hidden treasures of the underground music scene has returned! The legacy began in 1989, when three (3) young men from Monroe High (Albany, GA), would recruit three (3) young men from a rival high school, Westover, to form a dance group to compete in local talent shows just for fun. Their first performance would be epic and awe-inspiring as TRP would spark the initial flame to secure their legacy into the underground world of hip hop to begin their dominance! To quench their new found thirst for fame, Triggerun would set its sight on their next big venture and enter into the city's most popular cash prize event of them all, Albany's "Night At The Apollo" event sponsored and promoted by Gilbert Udoto as spin-off of the World Famous "cultural phenomena, “It's Showtime At The Apollo”. The goal was simple, to win the local cash prize of five hundred dollars ($500) to pay for studio time at Katz & Jammer, in order to record and shop their demo to the industry major record labels in hopes of their big break! Hungry for stardom, in 1992, Triggerrun would split into two groups to double their earnings in the "Dance" category. And as a result, Triggerrun would win both 1st and 2nd place in the dance category. Their feat was so impressive, TRP would begin to create a cult following throughout the city. Over the next four years, they would reign atop of the dance category, winning 1st Place for three (3) out of the four (4) years before officially retiring from the amateur circuit during the 5th year. As an encore, in the summer of ‘93, Triggerrun began expanding its territory crossing Florida lines. Next stop, Tallahassee Florida. Home of the Florida A & M University (FAMU) Rattlers, The Tallahassee Urban League and 100 Black Men of America would sponsor the talent show extravaganza at one of the coolest nightclubs in the city, the Moon. Triggerrun's 1st Place finish at the Moon would help the group finally reach their pinnacle. For the next stop would be a one way ticket to perform center stage in front of a national television audience at the World Famous "Apollo Theatre" in Harlem, New York hosted by the one and only Steve Harvey! However, their much celebrated victory would soon spark another competitive stand-off with the FAMU Marching 100's beloved Strikers dance group. After securing their victory, Triggerrun would frequent another well known Tallahassee night spot of its day known as “The Barn''. The night would be EPIC! And would go down in history as the first ever, “You Got Served “dance off! The Trigger versus the Strikers!! The dance battle would go back and forward as expected. However, Triggerrun would prevail with their eclectic style of dance to claim the unofficial victory. Their victory at the Moon would also capture the eyes and ears of Miami-bass music artist, Beat Master Clay D. The “Give Me A Bottle” emcee would invite Triggerrun to perform as opening act for a three day tour headlined by Uncle Luke [Skywalker]. The invitation would be their first professional tour. Triggerrun would use this opportunity to promote their first indie single release, “Pump Ya Fist.” Triggerrun finally began to experience success, and stardom away from home, as they would be scheduled to interview with the campus television show “Snake Eyes”, (created by Kelsey L. Scott). This interview would spawn an additional opportunity as opening act for II D Extreme and Heavy D, a FAMU sponsored student concert event. However, it was TRP's amateur night television debut that would forever change the world of Hip Hop as they would perform an eclectic, aerobatic dance ensemble that would catapult them into the underground mythical urban legends and pioneers for the next generation of Hip Hop dancers. An entertainment spectacle never before seen, Triggerrun would become a precursor to spark an evolutionary dance culture and trend across the nation. H3TheArtist(Herbert Bowens, Jr.) described the performance as "a surreal and humbling experience". Fast forward to 1998, “Knegil”(Anthony K. Washington) would head north to Atlanta to finish school and raise a family. Still trying to hold the group together, TRP worked to drop their second indie release, the single, “Toss It Up” recorded at the infamous Patchwerk studios home of none other than the legends Outkast. TRP began to set focus on the new music scene growing in Atlanta and would perform at one of the local area club hot spot known as the “Aquarium”. Shortly after, Triggerrun would grow apart as “Knegil” would come to a spiritual crossroads. The choice, either to continue to chase the dream of music or raising a family. The latter proved victorious, ultimately sealing the group's fate. In the meantime, H3TheArtist (Herbert Bowens,Jr.) would continue his love of dance at Florida A & M University. He marched with the world- renown Marching 100,(Snare Drum..Z Phi 28) where he became widely known on campus as the dancing machine. His dynamic dance style, inspired by the Trigger, was further polished in the program Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre where he studied modern ballet, African, and tap dance. H3 was evolving as an artist and overall performer. He also pursued his passion in acting while playing the Lead Male Actor in “On Toby Time”, an off-Broadway musical about a man chasing his dreams in NewYork during the Chitlin Circuit and The Scarecrow in FAMU'S rendition of the Wiz. In each musical production, Herb used his acting, singing, and dancing super powers earning him the name…H3 (a triple threat).After graduating from FAMU with a degree in elementary education, H3 moved to Atlanta to continue pursuing his dreams in the arts. In Atlanta, he landed his first role in the blockbuster movie Drumline(2002) directed by Charles Stone/Twentieth Century Fox and Stomp the Yard (2007) directed by Sylvain White/Rainforest Production. Herbert was amongst a very select group of dancers cast as a Theta Nu Theta (Fictitious Fraternity) which represented a band of elite dancers/steppers. A musician since elementary school, H3 began quest as a solo artist, writing and composing music which he released through the independent distributor DistroKid . Herb's “Steppin Out” album demonstrates his lyrical range, vocal style, and diverse content which captures the playful, romantic, and theatrical side of love. In addition, H3 crafted a master musical ensemble titled,”The Carousel-A Poetry Based Musical”, a play about never giving up on your dreams. An inspirational play turned true through his own perseverance and journey that has brought him back full circle to the brotherhood, Triggerrun! Acting as the glue to hold the group together, Syncere(Nathaniel Whitfield) kept the members in touch, never letting the dream fade. In 2021, things clicked, and major events pulled Triggerrun back together again. They have refined their direction, focusing on what they truly want. Hard at work on new music, they are building an extensive catalog of work and launching a successful clothing line. The time is right, giving Triggerrun their chance to finally share their voice and leave their musical footprint. Using music as a therapy to express pain and process heartache, this opportunity has proven to be a miracle in each of their lives. Their passion has been rekindled, and Triggerrun is remembering a true love that will never fail them: Music. Triggerrun's underground music revolution created an undeniable cosmic shift that is still resonating within the industry at large. What began as a music and dance troupe is now a lifelong brotherhood. Triggerrun maintains a delicate balance of curating, critiquing, and refining their work together. Their sound is derived from a collection of hip-hop roots, blended with an R&B flair. Re-emerging from the underground with its eclectic New York City meets ATL bass thumping, Dirty South infusion debut single, Turn Up!

    Ralph Rolle is a drumming legend - the beating heart with Chic/Nile Rodgers and for 12 years, drummer on ‘It's Showtime At The Apollo', He's worked with everyone, including Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Queen Latifah, Paul Simon and Elvis Costello. Chris and Alex caught up with Ralph just before he went on stage with Nile Rodgers and Chic at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.   

The legendary Suzanne de Passe, Co-chair of de Passe Jones Entertainment with her business partner, Madison Jones, is an entertainment business executive and award-winning producer and writer. Raised in Harlem, the daughter of Jamaican parents, Suzanne’s upbringing was filled with strong family values and an eclectic range of experiences from private school to international travel and exposure to the arts. Her belief in herself blossomed and through a chance encounter with the iconic Berry Gordy, Suzanne began her career at Motown Records as Creative Assistant where she became instrumental in signing and developing a number of artists including: The Jackson Five, the Commodores, Teena Marie, Thelma Houston, Stephanie Mills, Rick James, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Subsequently, Mr. Gordy promoted Suzanne to President of Motown Productions, the television and film arm of the company, where she executive produced and wrote, among others: MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY FOREVER followed by MOTOWN RETURNS TO THE APOLLO, both winning Primetime Emmys for Best Variety Show. Suzanne has served as Executive Producer of a number of highly acclaimed mini- series and television shows including LONESOME DOVE, THE JACKSONS: AN AMERICAN DREAM, THE TEMPTATIONS, SISTER SISTER, SMART GUY, ZENON: GIRL OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY and it’s two sequels, along with SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO for five seasons. She was nominated for an Oscar for co-writing the screen play, LADY SINGS THE BLUES and, in addition to her two Emmy Awards, she is the recipient of a Golden Globe, 5 NAACP Image Awards, 3 Peabody Awards and a number of other awards and honors. Join Suzanne and host, Brad Johnson, as they discuss her journey from Harlem to Hitsville to Hollywood; the reverence she has for Berry Gordy and Ruth Bowen, both mentors in her career; the limo ride that changed her life; what traits she feels contributed to her success; the need to celebrate all parts of black culture on screen, the lack of diversity in institutional Hollywood, particularly the authority to greenlight; and how people are becoming their own networks for entertainment content. Join us! * * * Please follow @CornerTableTalk on Instagram and Facebook For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ For questions or comments, please e.mail: info@postandbeamhospitality.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello everybody my name is Dustin Pueschel, and today's guest is Lavell Crawford! Lavell is a stand-up comedian, and actor. Lavell has appeared in movies such as American Ultra, Meet The Blacks, Mike and Dave Need Wedding dates, Boo! A Madea Halloween, among many other hit movies. Lavell has a stand up comedy special called “Can A Brother Get Some Love”, which is on Netflix and DVD From Entertainment One. Lavell also has stand up comedy specials on Comedy Central, Hulu, Showtime, and Comedy Dynamics. As a stand up comedian Lavell has appeared on TV shows and specials such as Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening, Just For Laughs, Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live From Sin City, HBO's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, Showtime At The Apollo, Steve Harvey's Big Time among many other hit TV shows and TV specials. Lavell was also a main character on Breaking Bad, and Lavell's also appeared on New Girl, Better Call Saul, Workaholics, The Jamie Fox Show, Lopez Tonight, Chelsea Tonight among many other hit TV shows. In this episode Lavell and I chat about Lavell's new book “Comedy Guide To Standup (Comedy School guide Volume 1) which I highly suggest to anyone who wants to become a stand-up comedian or who already is, Lavell's new Showtime Stand up comedy special “The Comedy Vaccine” among many other things!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR FROM OUR SPECIAL GUEST KELLY MORGAN, WHERE WE TALK ABOUT SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, STEVE HARVEY, VOTE 2020 AND MORE! WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON THE RAPPERS IN MY BACKYARD YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgfG5qFhV7A344IyC_SC8IA/featured CHECK OUT OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT www.rappersinmybackyard.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://www.facebook.com/rappersinmybackyard FOLLOW US INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/rappersinmybackyard FOLLOW US ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/rappersbackyard SUBSCRIBE. LIKE. COMMENT. SHARE... EVERY SUNDAY AT 2PM (PST) WE RAP ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS, ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC! YA HEARD!!! #rappersinmybackyard #rimby #lisao #podcast #youtube #spotify #applepodcasts #iheartradio #relationships #entertainment #music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rappersinmybackyard/message

Today we are interviewing Three time Showtime At The Apollo winner Petawane. He will talk about winning the Apollo difficulties of being in the industry as and R&B singer, first song he produced and how he changed over time. #Podcast #Fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #Fromdagroundup #ladimiz #bronxNavyboy #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #R&B #R&BSOUL #singer www.instagram.com/petawane/ www.instagram.com/ladimiz www.instagram.com/bronx_navyboy www.facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions www.facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Sponsors: Number 1 Draft Pick Sportswear website N1DP.com JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765

When the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem paused live performances last March, there were questions about what would happen next. Like many venues, the theater made the transition to virtual performances, drawing audiences from all over the world, but it also considered ways to serve its local community including microgrants for nearby businesses and displaying messages of hope on its marquee. Fatima Jones, the senior director of marketing and communications, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how the health of the community and the theater are intertwined, and how the pandemic may have a lasting impact on how The Apollo thinks about its programming. You can check out the Apollo Theater at www.apollotheaters.org.

Tina Graham has worked diligently for the last 18 years in urban comedy. She began her career in comedy in 1989 by assisting in the development of the first Black owned Comedy Club. "The Uptown Comedy Club" in Harlem, New York was the first place to feature and nurture up and coming urban comedy and musical talents. Since then she has worked on many other shows including; Talent Executive, Fox "Uptown Comedy Club TV Show"; NBC's "Showtime At The Apollo"; Talent Producer, "HBO SNAPS"; Consultant, "Bet Comicview 2001"; Talent Consultant, "Laffapalooza 1999"; Comedy Talent Consultant, UPN's "Showtime In Harlem 2002-03" and the world renown "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam" On the Ima Get In Trouble Podcast, Eddie Liles, Loy Lee and Terrance Gawith argue, talk trash, and have coming to christ conversations. They don't always agree, but it is always entertaining to watch them try to prove a point. One thing is for sure, no topic is off the table even if someones gonna get in trouble. Follow along with the conversation live on Facebook from the Ima Get in Trouble Podcast page and listen after on everywhere you find podcasts like Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Tina Graham has worked diligently for the last 18 years in urban comedy. She began her career in comedy in 1989 by assisting in the development of the first Black-owned Comedy Club. "The Uptown Comedy Club" in Harlem, New York was the first place to feature and nurture up-and-coming urban comedy and musical talents. Since then she has worked on many other shows including; Talent Executive, Fox "Uptown Comedy Club TV Show"; NBC's "Showtime At The Apollo"; Talent Producer, "HBO SNAPS"; Consultant, "Bet Comicview 2001"; Talent Consultant, "Laffapalooza 1999"; Comedy Talent Consultant, UPN's "Showtime In Harlem 2002-03" and the world-renown "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam" On the Ima Get In Trouble Podcast, Eddie Liles, Loy Lee and Terrance Gawith argue, talk trash, and have coming to christ conversations. They don't always agree, but it is always entertaining to watch them try to prove a point. One thing is for sure, no topic is off the table even if someones gonna get in trouble. Follow along with the conversation live on Facebook from the Ima Get in Trouble Podcast page and listen after on everywhere you find podcasts like Spotify and Apple Podcasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imagetintrouble/support

Brian Dunne has played drums for Hall & Oates, Patti Austin, Average White Band, and has been the house drummer for Showtime At The Apollo, and Live From Daryl's House. Brian talks about how he went from a kid playing weddings on Long Island to playing with some of the biggest names in the industry.

A budding young female contemporary artist who has gigged across California and Illinois and recorded music with some of the best in the music industry. At the age of 15 she was destined to be a star when she appeared on the Chicago version of "Showtime At The Apollo". Ariel almost had the chance of being signed up by the same manager as Craig David who she happened to meet in person as well, what are the odds of that. However, she didn't like the manager and chose not to sign. This is one artist that knows what she wants. She even worked with the Artful Dodger. Ariel has the sound and vocals like that of Beyonce, Destiny's Child and Mariah Carey. You can download her songs at https://www.reverbnation.com/arielryder and most other music platforms. Explicit permission has been given by the artist to play their music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neil-clark10/message

Goodie and Shantel catch up as the year comes to a close. The Bay area VERZUZ showed the beauty of legendary hip hop icons E40 and Too Short. Shantel has been STILL, which enabled her to catch a few shows that she believes you should get into. “The Reagan’s” on Showtime Ronald Regan and his wife were trash humans, “40 Years A Prisoner” on HBOMAX takes a deep look at the effects of the interactions between Philly PD and the MOVE org. “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” on Netflix is as good as you've heard, and it is SHOWTIME At The Apollo is on Amazon Prime Video. It all makes sense when you press play. Listen Up!

Gary "Lil G" Jenkins is an American musician.[1] He is the lead singer of the R&B group Silk. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, he is the youngest of seven children. Gary began singing in church at the age of seven, which earned him a role as a featured soloist on BET's The Bobby Jones Gospel Show for many years. By the age of nine, Gary had mastered the guitar after only a few lessons[citation needed] and had self-taught an assortment of keyboards, drums and guitars.While attending Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville, Gary majored in music, with an emphasis in piano and voice. As a member of the prestigious TSU Jazz Collegians, he was selected to accompany Dizzy Gillespie on piano during Gillespie's visit to the school. He also appeared in several opera productions and performed with the Aristocrat of Bands, TSU's marching band program.In 1992, Gary answered an audition call and earned the role as lead singer for Keith Sweat's newly formed R&B group Silk. Their career began with the success of "Freak Me" and "Lose Control" from Silk's 1992 debut album Lose Control. Their career spanned the globe for nearly ten years, with more than five million records sold. In September 1994, Jenkins appeared in the R&B group, Black Men United and with his group Silk and mentor Keith Sweat on the single, "U Will Know" from the soundtrack to the movie, Jason's Lyric. The success of their second album, Silk, led to the follow-up, Tonight. Remaining consistent, they released their fourth album, Love Session in 2001. The group gained national recognition with his appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathi Lee, MTV, BET, Soul Train, Jenny Jones, Ricki Lake, Moesha, Showtime At The Apollo and Motown Live among others. Achieving international acclaim, Gary has toured throughout the world in such countries as Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, the Netherlands and Germany.With unresolved dissension among the group members mounting after the folding of their record label, Elektra, Gary resigned from the group in 2002. Over the following 18 months, Gary wrote, recorded and produced (with live instruments) his first independent solo project, The Other Side.Gary also studied theater in school, co-starring in Hello, Dolly! and Harvey. He made his professional debut in 1997 in the production of Sneaky. He has since appeared in numerous nationally touring stage plays including Fake Friends, Perilous Times, Secret Lovers, Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, What Men Don't Tell, Whatever She Wants and Love Unbreakable by Lavarious A. Slaughter.Gary is a member of the R&B supergroup, Blayse, along with Marc Nelson and Tony Grant formerly of Az Yet and Terrell Phillips formerly of Blackstreet. The group has yet to release a single.After appearing with Silk during Keith Sweat's "Sweat Hotel" tour in 2006 and subsequent release of the concert footage on the DVD "Sweat Hotel", Jenkins reunited with Silk and subsequent release of the concert footage on the DVD "Sweat Hotel", Jenkins reunited with Silk and began touring and recording in late 2007.In June 2017, he appeared as the featured guest vocal artist of urban adult instrumentalist, Journell Henry (p/k/a. J. Henry), soon to be released single, "Cupid's Arrow" https://www.instagram.com/garylilg/ For Bookings: bookgarylilg@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***This episode was recorded on August 12th. We're sorry that we couldn't get it out last week but here it is! We discuss the correct pronunciation of Mahalia Jackson (the l is not silent) and Jill Scott starring in a movie about her life. There is a dramatic remake of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air coming out, it's the brainchild Morgan Cooper, who released the trailer that went viral last year, and we discuss WAP! We interview our very first guest, the multi-talented and award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer Eric Lockley. He discusses everything from winning amateur night at the Apollo to how he created a space for black stories to be told and produced by black people and so much more. We also give out our BAF and GAF Awards and end with a peek behind the curtain. Listen and Share. Follow and Support Eric Lockley http://iamericlockley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamericlockley/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7L7u03emchtn1BWcs5CEw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCci1kDQqy3-fOIKYfJ9ifuQ Buy your tickets for the 10th anniversary of the Harlem 9 at harlem9.veeps.com Follow us @brokegiftedandblack Email us @hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broke-gifted-and-black/support

Brian Collazo (known professionally as BSKi) is a singer and songwriter based in New York City. In this episode of #detoxpod, Brian talks to Mike Joseph about life as a professional musician. He explores his "Nuyorican" heritage and explains why he wants his brand new daughter to grow up knowing her heritage. You'll also hear great stories about career near-misses, some inside baseball about the music industry, and Brian reminisces about the time he appeared on "It's Showtime At The Apollo!"

You won't find the name Houston Curtis on any poker leaderboards, but for a brief period of time during the height of the boom, he was among the biggest winners in the game. Curtis made his way to Los Angeles by way of Illinois, hoping to make it in the music business. He transitioned to TV production after doing audience warm up for Showtime At The Apollo, later working on shows such as Jerry Springer and The Dating Game, and as an executive at MTV. His Best Of Backyard Wrestling videos in the early 2000s made him a millionaire, and he went on to produce poker strategy videos for Phil Hellmuth, and the Ultimate Blackjack Tour.  By chance, Curtis was seated next to SpiderMan star Tobey Maguire one night while playing poker at the Commerce Casino. The two hit it off and became friends, moving their action from the casino to private high-stakes games filled with the Hollywood elite. The games were chronicled in the movie Molly's Game, as well as the book it was based on written by Molly Bloom. But according to Curtis and his book, Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, it was actually he and Maguire, not Bloom, who ran the game while it was in L.A., taking upwards of $1 million per month from players such as Nelly, David Schwimmer, director Todd Phillips, Don Cheadle, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Pete Sampras, Jon Landau, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Leonardo DiCaprio, before it all came crashing down.Highlights from this interview include shooting music videos in the desert, being "related" to Minnesota Fats, Fortress: Stronghold Of Rock to Mind Over Matter, warming up crowds at Showtime At The Apollo, Jerry Springer and Backyard Wrestling, hiding his sleight-of-hand skills, car washing with Steve Perry, the ultra-competitive and eccentric Tobey Maguire, separating fact from fiction in Molly's Game, The Viper Room, Todd Phillips and Old Spice, $800,000 bluffs at $200-$400, integrity and honesty from Rick Salomon, telling Layne Flack and his bag of cash to go home, Leonardo DiCaprio and his Armani furniture, the disappointing poker skills of Matt Damon, why David Schwimmer is such as Ross, Don Cheadle at the Playboy Mansion, losing seven figures in one night, playing on the set of SpiderMan 3 and in a sex dungeon, a nightmare with Cheech and Chong, hustling a weight loss prop bet, and the sounds of Norm Macdonald.

Live from SpreadQuarters. We are now taking calls from all con artists. I got kids calling into the show trying to impersonate other regular human being callers. Everybody throwing their favorite bag of chips at me, Craig gives us the blatant insight on NASCAR and his very knowledgable experience on recreational juice usage. Zion made the 2K cover, and did 1000 better things than we could've expected out of AD. Chase is getting absolutely screwed in this paw patrol deal. HOLD IT.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HoldTheMayo)

From an East Cleveland childhood to Showtime at the Apollo, Desmond “Storm E” Jones and I talk poetry, photography and politics. Desmond calls himself a “frustrated democrat” who is concerned about the amount of misinformation and disenfranchisement he sees. Desmond feels that a strong anti-Obama sentiment turned out numbers in 2016, and that he’s worried that frustrated voters will simply choose to not vote at all. He’s looking for a candidate that is “not afraid to take the gloves off” and “go toe-to-toe with Trump.” Links: Desmond Jones on Showtime at the Apollo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvXO7YFNNdQ Storm E Weather (Poems) on CD Baby https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/desmond Desmond Jones on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LZMP2LwC4VOgTnpCLsvfK Eye of Storm Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrStormE?fbclid=IwAR1r7H0d2Ejlokomkyx2slzpOzSoJ-B57VbpvHEi2f6r8ae-xuOCytq-l3o Apply for the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBgu5VjxuTLVDDxATLHvAOLK8zuU8dgbYtXaxLqEp4XS7AQ/viewform?usp=sflink Email mailto:pete.brown@thisisohio2020.com Social Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisisohio2020 Twitter https://www.twitter.com/thisisohio2020 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9TypVQoxGomhCFx0jGqMxQ?view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisohio2020/?hl=en Connect with Pete Twitter https://www.twitter.com/petebrownsays Facebook https://www.facebook.com/petebrownsays LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwardbrown/ Pete Brown Says podcast wherever you get your podcasts & at https://www.petebrownsays.com Portfolio https://wwww.petebrown.me Blue Monkey Films https://vimeo.com/bluemonkeyfilm Music Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Villagers become the sandman when Dr. J goes to Harlem to attend the Sumter County Commission meeting regarding their asinine proposal to increase property taxes 24%.

Kareem Green aka Mr. Must See, is a stand up comedian, actor and writer who has been performing professionally for over 20yrs. He has been featured on various major platforms including HBO and Showtime At The Apollo, as well, he has performed internationally and has been the winner of multiple competitions! He is a living legend and it was an honor to have him on the show. Listen. Learn. Share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackmenworking/support

Being talented/gifted is one thing, but actually showcasing it to the world is another. In the season 2 finale, Izzy and his co-host/manager (Nick Diddy) discuss the importance of taking that leap of faith, or jumping off the porch. Both Izzy and Nick Diddy give books suggestions for the audience to help them to stay on track also. The episode explains that your gifts aren't even for you and if a person doesn't show their talents they will go to waste!

In the first part of a two part series, Izzy and his co-host (713-E) discuss the ins and outs of living in your passion. From the struggles of working a 9-5, even the battling with the struggling of people believing in your dreams. Perspectives are tested, and even broadened for both parties.

Hip-Hop-Classical violinist, singer/songwriter, and producer Lucine Fyelon won the hearts of the Apollo audience when she was announced as the winner on Showtime At The Apollo season one episode eleven on FOX TV hosted by Steve Harvey. Before competing for Apollo Lucine’s original song “PoundCake” went viral receiving more than 21 million views on social media outlets. Because of PoundCake's immense success, Lucine has been writing and producing more original music and after a year of hard work, Lucine’s debut self-titled Album “LUCINE” was released on May of this year! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucinefyelon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucinefyelon/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/th19bZqgyus Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucinefyelon https://www.lucinefyelon.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jade Harrell with Marilyn Peaston, Executive Director of the David Peaston Foundation.

Jade Harrell with Marilyn Peaston, Executive Director of the David Peaston Foundation.

Tanya talks to Steve Harvey about his career and Showtime at the Apollo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Michael Kornbluth recalls the time he got the ultimate compliment from stand up great Paul Mooney in Harlem. As he prepares for his open call audition at the Apollo.  

Steve Harvey gives more firing tips, plus a preview of tonight's episode of Showtime at the Apollo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Steve Harvey Morning Show discusses Mason Pryor's appearance on Showtime at the Apollo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Steve Harvey Morning Show discusses Dick's Sporting Goods ban on assault rifles, Showtime at the Apollo, A Sand and Soul Update, prostate cancer awareness, plus Comedian Earthquake visits the show, and more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most renowned and celebrated entertainment venues where African-American artists performed and became legends! It's a top tourist destination in Harlem, New York where the history of the past is honored and the tradition of highlighting exceptional talent continues for generations to come. Charlie has an inspirational conversation […]

The Apollo Theater is one of the world’s most renowned and celebrated entertainment venues where African-American artists performed and became legends! It’s a top tourist destination in Harlem, New York where the history of the past is honored and the tradition of highlighting exceptional talent continues for generations to come. Charlie has an inspirational conversation […]

The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most renowned and celebrated entertainment venues where African-American artists performed and became legends! It's a top tourist destination in Harlem, New York where the history of the past is honored and the tradition of highlighting exceptional talent continues for generations to come. Charlie has an inspirational conversation […]

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Musicians with the tenacity and determination to do things THEIR WAY... Kev Marcus and Will B. of Black Violin come on Crushing Classical and share the story of their unique career path like no other- classical music to hip hop. Black Violin is on tour NOW! Their next performances are in Charlotte, NC on 3/21/17 at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and in Durham, NC on 3/23/17. Check out their website for more details! http://blackviolin.net/shows/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackViolinMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/blackviolin/  

Steve Cooper talks with comic Jamal Doman. Jamal is a Philadelphia native who started doing stand-up in his hometown in 1993. In 1998 he moved to Hollywood and quickly became an industry favorite. Soon he landed spots on such shows as Showtime At The Apollo, BET's Comicview, Martin Lawrence Presents The 1st Amendment, Comics Unleashed and Who Wants To Date A Comedian. For the love of his country, he has also performed around the world for US troops in such places as Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Kuwait, South Korea, Iceland and Guam. He has also starred in such films as Repos, The Greatest Song and Streets! Jamal is also an internet sensation with his videos getting thousands of views. His Juicy T.-Certified Pimp webisodes are considered classics and has a huge following with his King of Captions on Instagram.

My guest today is the diversely talented Jenni Pulos. Like a lot of us she has a maxed out to-do list. She is best known as Executive Assistant to Jeff Lewis on Bravo’s Emmy nominated hit show Flipping Out and it's spinoff show Interior Therapy. Flipping Out is currently filming it's eighth season with Jenni adding Co-Executive Producer to her very long to-do list which includes working as an actress, comedian, writer and rapper. Yes! She in fact won Showtime At The Apollo and was inspired to produce a rap album that just came out called Old School Kids Beats. She’s also the author of the book Grin and Bear It: How to be Happy No Matter What Reality Throws Your Way. I respect and love Jenni. A lot. Watching her on TV I feel as though we’d connect and you can probably tell that I had a huge giant smile on my face during this interview. She’s extremely down to earth, funny and real. She’s a business woman, wife, mom and all around cool chick. And for all those reason and more, I’m super excited to have her on the podcast. Several takeaways from our interview: -- Jenni’s biggest financial mistake right out of college… involving passing up an offer for a downpayment on a house! -- What it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry. -- How to spend and invest without fear… emotions she had to overcome.

Minister Joseph Guinn Live on the Air.  Talking about his days a the reigning Champ in Show Time at the Apollo!  Listen to his testimony! Breaking the Yoke of Bondage the Power of the Love of God!

President Obama's third year in office elicited some of the most polarized job approval ratings ever, as the differences between Republican and Democratic views of the president stood at near-record highs, a new survey shows. In 2011, 80 percent of Democrats approved of Obama's job performance, compared to only 12 percent of Republicans, according to Gallup. The gap of 68 percent is the fourth-highest on record, going all the way back to the Eisenhower administration, the pollster said. Only President George W. Bush's fourth, fifth and sixth years in office showed higher degrees of polarization. It appears that the last decade has seen some of the most polarized views on the presidency ever. Put together, the Bush and Obama administrations account for the 7 most polarized years on record, and 8 of the top 10. Despite all this, the polarization looks to get even worse in 2012. “Americans likely view a president seeking re-election in more sharply partisan terms as they decide whether he is deserving of a second term in office. Thus, it would be expected that Obama's already highly polarized ratings may become more so over the next 12 months,” according to Gallup.  

President Obama's third year in office elicited some of the most polarized job approval ratings ever, as the differences between Republican and Democratic views of the president stood at near-record highs, a new survey shows. In 2011, 80 percent of Democrats approved of Obama's job performance, compared to only 12 percent of Republicans, according to Gallup. The gap of 68 percent is the fourth-highest on record, going all the way back to the Eisenhower administration, the pollster said. Only President George W. Bush's fourth, fifth and sixth years in office showed higher degrees of polarization. It appears that the last decade has seen some of the most polarized views on the presidency ever. Put together, the Bush and Obama administrations account for the 7 most polarized years on record, and 8 of the top 10. Despite all this, the polarization looks to get even worse in 2012. “Americans likely view a president seeking re-election in more sharply partisan terms as they decide whether he is deserving of a second term in office. Thus, it would be expected that Obama's already highly polarized ratings may become more so over the next 12 months,” according to Gallup.  

“I, I'm so in love with you,” Barack Obama crooned to a thrilled crowd at a fund-raiser at the Apollo in Harlem on Thursday night, doing a seductive imitation as Al Green himself looked on. The song would make a good campaign anthem: “Let's stay together, lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Don't break up, turn around and make up. Times have been bad and sad, and The One did not turn out to be a messiah, just a mortal politician who ruefully jokes that his talent is hitting the “sweet spot” where he makes no one happy, neither allies nor opponents. The man who became famous with a speech declaring that we were one America, not opposing teams of red and blue states, presides over an America more riven by blue and red than ever. The man who came to Washington on a wave of euphoria has had a presidency with all the joy of a root canal, dragged down by W.'s recklessness and his own inability to read America's panic and its thirst for a strong leader. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria for this week's Time cover story, the president is maddeningly naïve.  

“I, I'm so in love with you,” Barack Obama crooned to a thrilled crowd at a fund-raiser at the Apollo in Harlem on Thursday night, doing a seductive imitation as Al Green himself looked on. The song would make a good campaign anthem: “Let's stay together, lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Don't break up, turn around and make up. Times have been bad and sad, and The One did not turn out to be a messiah, just a mortal politician who ruefully jokes that his talent is hitting the “sweet spot” where he makes no one happy, neither allies nor opponents. The man who became famous with a speech declaring that we were one America, not opposing teams of red and blue states, presides over an America more riven by blue and red than ever. The man who came to Washington on a wave of euphoria has had a presidency with all the joy of a root canal, dragged down by W.'s recklessness and his own inability to read America's panic and its thirst for a strong leader. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria for this week's Time cover story, the president is maddeningly naïve.  

“I, I'm so in love with you,” Barack Obama crooned to a thrilled crowd at a fund-raiser at the Apollo in Harlem on Thursday night, doing a seductive imitation as Al Green himself looked on. The song would make a good campaign anthem: “Let's stay together, lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Don't break up, turn around and make up. Times have been bad and sad, and The One did not turn out to be a messiah, just a mortal politician who ruefully jokes that his talent is hitting the “sweet spot” where he makes no one happy, neither allies nor opponents. The man who became famous with a speech declaring that we were one America, not opposing teams of red and blue states, presides over an America more riven by blue and red than ever. The man who came to Washington on a wave of euphoria has had a presidency with all the joy of a root canal, dragged down by W.'s recklessness and his own inability to read America's panic and its thirst for a strong leader. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria for this week's Time cover story, the president is maddeningly naïve.  

“I, I'm so in love with you,” Barack Obama crooned to a thrilled crowd at a fund-raiser at the Apollo in Harlem on Thursday night, doing a seductive imitation as Al Green himself looked on. The song would make a good campaign anthem: “Let's stay together, lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Don't break up, turn around and make up. Times have been bad and sad, and The One did not turn out to be a messiah, just a mortal politician who ruefully jokes that his talent is hitting the “sweet spot” where he makes no one happy, neither allies nor opponents. The man who became famous with a speech declaring that we were one America, not opposing teams of red and blue states, presides over an America more riven by blue and red than ever. The man who came to Washington on a wave of euphoria has had a presidency with all the joy of a root canal, dragged down by W.'s recklessness and his own inability to read America's panic and its thirst for a strong leader. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria for this week's Time cover story, the president is maddeningly naïve.  

A Comprehensive List Of Obama's Failures It's hard to think of a president that has been more of an Epic Failure than President Obama. Even Carter is glad this guy came along, so at least he knows he is no longer the worst president ever. Here is just a short list of Obama's Failures:

A Comprehensive List Of Obama's Failures It's hard to think of a president that has been more of an Epic Failure than President Obama. Even Carter is glad this guy came along, so at least he knows he is no longer the worst president ever. Here is just a short list of Obama's Failures:

“I, I'm so in love with you,” Barack Obama crooned to a thrilled crowd at a fund-raiser at the Apollo in Harlem on Thursday night, doing a seductive imitation as Al Green himself looked on. The song would make a good campaign anthem: “Let's stay together, lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Don't break up, turn around and make up. Times have been bad and sad, and The One did not turn out to be a messiah, just a mortal politician who ruefully jokes that his talent is hitting the “sweet spot” where he makes no one happy, neither allies nor opponents. The man who became famous with a speech declaring that we were one America, not opposing teams of red and blue states, presides over an America more riven by blue and red than ever. The man who came to Washington on a wave of euphoria has had a presidency with all the joy of a root canal, dragged down by W.'s recklessness and his own inability to read America's panic and its thirst for a strong leader. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria for this week's Time cover story, the president is maddeningly naïve.  

“I, I'm so in love with you,” Barack Obama crooned to a thrilled crowd at a fund-raiser at the Apollo in Harlem on Thursday night, doing a seductive imitation as Al Green himself looked on. The song would make a good campaign anthem: “Let's stay together, lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Don't break up, turn around and make up. Times have been bad and sad, and The One did not turn out to be a messiah, just a mortal politician who ruefully jokes that his talent is hitting the “sweet spot” where he makes no one happy, neither allies nor opponents. The man who became famous with a speech declaring that we were one America, not opposing teams of red and blue states, presides over an America more riven by blue and red than ever. The man who came to Washington on a wave of euphoria has had a presidency with all the joy of a root canal, dragged down by W.'s recklessness and his own inability to read America's panic and its thirst for a strong leader. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria for this week's Time cover story, the president is maddeningly naïve.  

They say a leopard can't change its spots, but there is one comedienne doing the equivalent on the stage today. According to some, people aren't looking for your everyday one-liner All-American comedian. People are eager to hear the brash and the truth, which constitutes comedy. Honesty makes for the best laughter and policy. You'll definitely get this from another one of St. Louis' hottest, dazzling comedienne, B - Phlat.  B Phlat has been a Host and Headliner for the RJE Urban Comedy Cabaret Tour, which is the largest, highest grossing, and longest running comedy tour catering to colleges/ universities in the nation. She has also been featured on numerous television shows such as “Showtime at the Apollo”, four seasons of BET “Comic View”, a writer for ESPN the Magazine, hosting several celebrity events such as the Russell Simmon's Phat Farm Fashion Show & Def Comedy Jam in Negril, Jamaica,  and FUBU International Okwaku Festival in Amsterdam! Don't forget the QOD, are you tired of the "Bin Laden coverage" and Cathleen's JOKE OF THE DAY. It is Who's Who Wednesday on the big the show!!!

Comedianne Nikki Carr will be our guest tonight!!! She has appeared on BET's Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo, Martin Lawrence presents: 1st Amendment Stand up, and a hosts of appearances on TV.  Should be fun, stop by and kick it with your favorite talk show hosts!!!!!

Funny man Mark Curry chats about everything--hanging with Kirstie Alley; Kim Kardashian's dancing; his pitt bull dogs & more. Perhaps best known as the star of his own hit sitcom Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting Showtime At The Apollo, comedian, actor, and host MARK CURRY is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring acts. CURRY recently showcased his talent on the new season of Russell Simmons' critically acclaimed Def Comedy Jam series on HBO and was also seen this year performing at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.