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It's Monday, August 25th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus 2 arrested in Illinois church arson Authorities in southern Illinois, responding to a call on July 24, have arrested two men in connection with the arson and vandalism of McKinney Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in the town of Marion, reports International Christian Concern. Damage estimates to the property are expected to exceed $300,000. Ethan Lam, arrested on July 30, and Chad Krueger, arrested on August 14, were both charged with place of worship arson and criminal damage to property. Attacks on American churches throughout the nation appear to be more prevalent in recent years. Romans 1:29-30 says, “They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are … God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents.” Kamala Harris' disastrous appearance on CBS' Late Show Former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CBS's Late Show with Stephen Colbert last month promoting her new book entitled 107 Days, reports Newsbusters.org. It was a disaster. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, tweeted, “Colbert lost CBS $40 million dollars a year because not enough people watched, so CBS canceled it. Kamala cost her donors $2 billion dollars in 107 days and she lost in an electoral landslide. America rejected both of them, so now they're blaming America. Look in the mirror!” Take a listen to Stephen Colbert who makes wildly inaccurate claims about the national American mood and Trump's second term. It's followed by another characteristic “word salad” by Kamala Harris that doesn't make a lick of sense. Listen. COLBERT: “The national mood is so grim in many ways. And people are so shocked by the abuses and the abhorrent corruption …” HARRIS: “Yep.” COLBERT: “and the violence against neighbors happening in the United States …” HARRIS: “Yeah. Understandable.” COLBERT: “by our government …” HARRIS: “Yeah.” COLBERT: “and the free reign being given by Congress and the Supreme Court to this President, …” HARRIS: “Yeah.” COLBERT: “that just, less than a year ago, things were very joyful. There was, there was actually a lot of hope associated with your campaign, and there was a lot, there was a lot of promise that we might actually not only keep this absolute barbarian out of the White House …” HARRIS: “Yeah.” COLBERT: “but also we might actually make progress as, as a country with the type of people that we wanted to see in office, and a younger, more vital …” HARRIS: “Yeah.” COLBERT: “revived political consciousness in America. What do you think of when you look back at that, that time and that feeling?” HARRIS: “What I look back at is, as I said, how people realized the commonality and the collective strength and our collective love of our country. We love our country. And the thing about that experience is exactly what propels me to think about this moment and the future and not look back too much, which is: those same people, they're still here.” For the men of the late night comedy talk shows, the first half of 2025 was an instance of history repeating itself. According to a NewsBusters study, 99 percent of their political guests were on the Left, matching the result for the last six months of 2024. Black pastor rejoices that Black Entertainment suspended its Hip Hop awards show Pastor John Amanchukwu said that revival may be burgeoning in the black community, and that he believes interest is waning in what he described as the debauchery afflicting much of black pop culture in recent decades, reports The Christian Post. Amanchukwu, an author and preacher from North Carolina who wrote the 2022 book Eraced: Uncovering the Lies of Critical Race Theory and Abortion, also suggested the Left has done much to alienate many black men, a trend he claimed manifested during the 2024 presidential election. Amanchukwu, who was formerly a football player for North Carolina University, recently spoke out on his podcast in favor of the decision of Black Entertainment Television (BET) indefinitely suspending its Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards after 38 years. The 2025 BET Awards in June saw a significant drop among the key 18-49 demographic, cratering by almost 50% from the 2024 ceremony, according to TV Ratings Guide. AMANCHUKWU: “BET suspending these award shows isn't a cultural tragedy. It's a long overdue mercy killing. “These ceremonies became annual worship services for filth, degrading women, and the men allowed the women to be exploited.” Proverbs 11:22 says, “Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.” AMANCHUKWU: “It glorified violence and celebrat[ed] ghetto dysfunction. That is the culture that they're trying to push upon blacks. “To see that these award shows are going away, that is a good sign for black America. It means that not enough minorities are tuning in because they have become disinterested. That is a good thing.” Purposeful vacation in Branson, Missouri this fall Want to take a purposeful family vacation to Branson, Missouri? Consider attending The Family Reformation Conference at the beautiful Hillside Hotel from Wednesday, October 29th through Friday, October 31st. Speakers include Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, Israel Wayne, father of 11 and author of Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians, Dr. Jim Orrick, the author of Mere Calvinism and Seven Thoughts Every Christian Ought to Think Every Day, and Rebecca Robinette, whose father and brothers tragically died in a house fire, who oversees Mission to Myanmar. Learn more and register at TheFamilyReformationConference.com. That's TheFamilyReformationConference.com. Cracker Barrel's woke rebranding cost the chain almost $100 million And finally, Cracker Barrel, a restaurant and gift store chain with a Southern country theme, lost almost $100 million in market value last Thursday after its stock plunged following the release of a new, sanitized logo, reports CBS News. It was founded in 1969 and today operates 660 locations across America. The new design eliminates a longstanding drawing of an overall-clad man leaning against a barrel, in favor of a cleaner logo featuring just the chain's name. The man and barrel in the old logo represented "the old country store experience where folks would gather around and share stories." According to Cracker Barrel's own website, the man they eliminated from the logo is based on Uncle Herschel McCartney, the real uncle of Cracker Barrel founder Dan Evins. Ken Blackwell with the Family Research Council wrote, “He wasn't a corporate mascot; he was family. His values inspired the restaurant's entire culture, and they even named a breakfast plate after him. Now, Cracker Barrel's corporate leadership has erased him. The logo has been stripped down into bland, soulless minimalism in the name of ‘modernization.' But let's be honest: this isn't modernization. It's the same tired playbook we've seen from Bud Light, Target, and Disney … sacrificing tradition to appease activists who never even eat there. And the result is always the same: go woke, go broke.” Shares of Cracker Barrel fell $4.22, or 7.2%, to $54.80 per share in Thursday trading, shedding $94 million in market value. The stock had dipped to a low of $50.27 earlier in the day, representing a loss of almost $200 million in its capitalization. However, it's not just about the logo redesign, but the new menu items and redecorated stores that eschew the chain's old-timey approach in favor of a more modern taste and look. Some suggest that the woke changes are connected to the fact that the BlackRock Investment Firm holds 3,317,812 shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, which represents 14.9% of the company's outstanding shares. This substantial stake indicates that BlackRock is indeed a major institutional investor in Cracker Barrel, though not necessarily a controlling one. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 25th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
This week's show opens with a look at Ryan Coogler's new Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time docuseries, unpacking racism, government failures, and raw survivor stories. The crew reflects on why this deeper truth is only now being told and how a 2025 Katrina might play out differently. Rome then stirs things up with conspiracy theories we actually believe, from COINTELPRO to Tuskegee, and how some “wild” ideas have turned out to be real. That leads into the Workday hiring bias lawsuit, raising questions about AI discrimination against Black, older, and disabled applicants—and whether tech is helping or hurting equity. Jab takes on the bombshell news that BET has canceled the Hip Hop and Soul Train Awards, sparking a debate on their cultural importance, the impact of streaming, and who could revive them. The conversation flows into a bigger question: Hip hop culture vs. music—can you love the music without knowing the roots, and does gatekeeping still matter? In new music, the team reviews Gunna's The Last Wun, a 25-track blend of trap, R&B, and Afrobeats rumored to be his final YSL project, plus Bryson Tiller's The Vices—a confident, rap-heavy mixtape-style album ahead of his slower R&B release Solace in October.
Meet first voice and first tenor, Claude McKnight of the American a cappella gospel sextet Take 6! Claude speaks with Dina Marie about Take 6's musical journey from singing in local churches and on their college campus to signing a major record contract and touring around the globe. Over their 40-year musical career, Take 6 has earned 10 GRAMMY Awards, 10 Dove Awards, A Soul Train Award and they are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Discover the heart and soul behind this gospel sextet and prepare to enjoy their sensational music LIVE IN PERSON at the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival in Vancouver, Washington.For more:https://take6.com/https://take6.com/st-judes-childrens-research-hospital-take-6-announce-partnership/https://www.vancouverwinejazz.com/Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Dr Boyce and Madam Prezident discuss the cancellation of the Soul Train Awards
In this episode of the Faces of the Future Podcast the guys are back with an all new episode. This week Millz and Rocket react to Shedeur Sanders first NFL start in the pre-season, they also discuss the impact CU players have had after week 1 in the NFL. Next they discuss the new Netflix Documentary surrounding the SEC and what they expect from certain teams leading into the start of the 2025 season. The guys then discuss Gunna's new project along with their reaction to the BET Hip-Hop awards and Soul Train Awards getting canceled, plus more.Support the show
Mercury's back in retrograde and chaos is in full swing — Joyhdae's missing her favorite AirPods, Ryan's fed up with kids rocking hoodies in 100-degree weather, and somehow we end up in a story about him going into strangers' homes for chocolate. Only on Virgo Season could this happen.In this episode, we unpack the backlash over Sydney Sweeney's “great genes” American Eagle ad, the messy optics of Diddy allegedly cozying up to Donald Trump for a pardon, and the internet's latest obsession: rumors of 7-foot-tall African-American-looking aliens arriving in 2025.We're also talking about: • WNBA chaos: Who's throwing dildos at games and why it's time to bring back public shaming. • Shannon Sharpe's reported $23M settlement and sudden ESPN exit. • BET and Soul Train Awards suspended indefinitely — what went wrong and why ratings are down. • Our brand new game, WORD, where Black cultural sayings and acronyms get put to the test. • The ultimate Dad Jokes vs. Auntie Jokes battle to close the show.It's unfiltered, hilarious, and packed with viral stories, pop culture hot takes, and the off-the-rails banter you love from your favorite Black podcast duo.If you love funny, relatable commentary on trending news, messy celebrity drama, and laugh-out-loud storytelling, hit play — and welcome to Virgo Season.Subscribe, like, and drop your wildest hot take in the comments. Don't forget to share this episode #VirgoSeasonShow #MessyPodcast #PopCultureShade #PodcastFunnyConnect With Us:• Email: Virgoseasonshow@gmail.com• Website: Virgoseasonshow.com• YouTube, TikTok & Instagram: @VirgoSeasonShow• Ryan: @OhBlackRyan• Joyhdae: @Joyhdae----CHAPTERS00:00 Theme Music00:05 Intro02:52 Vibe Check 03:45 Grinds My Gears...06:00 Stranger Danger?13:38 The Rundown14:17 Word?...A Game22:38 Good Jeans31:36 Diddy Pardon?33:46 African American Aliens40:09 The Wrong WNBA Toys45:11 "Shannon Sharpe Done"47:09 Indefinite Suspension53:27 Dad vs Auntie Jokes58:54 Find Us On All The Things!59:52 One More For The Road...
Dating today feels like a numbers game—JJ and D debate if that's the only way to find love now. We cover NFL preseason updates, the WNBA's viral “dildo” controversy, Instagram's new location tracking feature, and reviews of Netflix's Hunting Wives and Max's Opus. JJ breaks down changes to SNAP benefits, and we react to BET canceling the Hip Hop and Soul Train Awards. Plus, is cable TV finally coming to an end? For more,
Episode 172 just touched down and Boobie & Modd are talkin' that talk! The boys open up with summer on its last leg—if the seasons were women, which ones would be wifey, which ones just for the fun, and which ones you keep at arm's length?Then it's straight into the culture talk—Metro dropped that heat and they break down why it's bigger than music right now. Sydney Sweeney got the internet in a frenzy over an American Eagle ad, Cutwater got folks lit like it's 2012 Four Loko season, and Deandre Ayton's name in the streets after allegedly leaving women stranded overseas—so what's the real rulebook when you get flown out?Shedeur Sanders put on a preseason masterclass and the convo turns to how America really feels about confident Black boys. Then they address the BET Hip Hop & Soul Train Awards getting axed—why we clown our own platforms but beg for Grammy love.It's jokes, it's gems, it's real talk from start to finish. Press play, pour up, and catch this vibe. It's UP!
Hey Friends! we're back from our summer break with all new hot topics! This week we talk about Laverne Cox dating a Maga supporter, Billboard's top 90s artist, BET suspending the Hip Hop and Soul Train Awards, an Empire star doing OnlyFans, and we ask ourselves; what is our favorite thing about being black?In the Reality Round-up, we discuss Basketball Wives and Big Brother.
Is Trump really going after Charlamagne the God? Could Diddy be facing a pardon? What role does Generation X play in the challenges confronting Black America today? And is BET planning to suspend the Soul Train Awards and Hip Hop Awards? In this video, we break down these hot topics and explore the latest cultural and political drama you need to know. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments below!
This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent give flowers to the first Black woman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame; Oz rants about the community surrendering Black power for Black capitalism; The Boys unpack the indefinite suspension of the Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards; Oz has a bone to pick with Ice Cube; Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: India Shawn feat. Lucky Daye- "Cotton Candy Blvd"
The JBP leads off the latest episode discussing their long day earlier in the week (7:20) before Ice and Parks share their thoughts on attending a recent Clipse show (17:05). BET has suspended both the Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards indefinitely (29:10), Instagram's new update (46:13), and Joe revisits will.i.am's comments about Black Thought & JAY-Z (54:20). The room then learns some information about the dildo throwing on WNBA courts (1:02:58), Sha'Carri Richardson's domestic violence arrest (1:13:10), a Stockton manager claims $50K misuse of funds for Wild ‘N Out show introduced by Vice Mayor Jason Lee (1:33:13), and Joe has a message for the dusty people in New York (1:40:25). Also, in new music JID drops ‘God Does Like Ugly' (1:57:00) alongside new releases from Bryson Tiller, Gunna, Juicy J, and Roc Marciano (2:00:07), Part of the Show (2:28:00), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden
Rachel and Van start the show by reacting to the news of the cancellation of The Howard Stern Show before getting into some one-sided beefs: Donald Trump against Gayle King and Megyn Kelly against Beyoncé. Then, they talk about Diddy's possible presidential pardon and the threats against the Voting Rights Act before Van gets into the conspiracy happening in the WNBA. 00:00 - Welcome! 08:44 - The Howard Stern Show is done 18:57 - Gayle King vs. Trump? 24:17 - BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards suspended indefinitely 45:22 - Megyn Kelly tries to rip Beyoncé 1:00:48 - Diddy's possible presidential pardon 1:14:22 - Voting Rights Act under threat 1:26:57 - The WNBA dildo-tossing conspiracy 1:37:42 - Van's lovely sister joins us! 1:41:26 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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BET just hit pause on the Hip Hop Awards — and the Soul Train Awards — with no clear return date. In this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down what this means for the culture, why the Awards still matter, and how BET and its parent company both share the blame.We also talk solutions: should the Hip Hop Awards move to streaming? Could going back to basics — raw cyphers, real performances, and a wider range of nominees — bring it back to life?Plus, it's New Music Friday with fresh drops from JID (God Does Like Ugly), Roc Marciano & DJ Premier (The Coldest Profession), and Gunna (The Last Wun). Which one gets your first spin?Timestamps(0:00) Intro(0:50) BET has cancelled the hip hop awards(3:14) Why Should You Care(5:23) What is the company doing?(7:40) Is BET still for Us?(9:44) You Should Go To Streaming(11:15) How to Fix the Awards(13:55) Final Thoughts(15:24) New Release Friday
On this episode: Welcome to episode 375 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! With August heating up, Roderick & Cari tap in on the latest upcoming albums, including JID's God Does Like Ugly and Gunna's The Last Wun both dropping 8/8, Lil Baby's The Leak$ on 8/15, and Offset's Kiari set for 8/22. In news, Shannon Sharpe reportedly fired, Gilbert Arenas arrested on federal charges, and Sha'Carri Richardson facing domestic violence allegations. Plus, the BET Hip Hop Awards & Soul Train Awards are suspended indefinitely, and Hulu prepares to shut down its app as it fully merges with Disney+. Intro: The Game- On Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar) Roderick | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist- Babies & Fools (feat. Conway The Machine) Cari | Metro Boomin, Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash, 21 Savage & Future- Partying & Drinking Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW
This episode of Illuminati Radio goes into the death of ‘The Walking Dead' Kelly Mack at 33, we also go into Tyreek Hill daughter being rushed to the Emergency Room. We also go into how the BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards being indefinitely is suspended.Hosted by your Pastor Michael Smith and co-hosted by your Brotha Lamick IsraelIf you would like tune in and join Brotha Lamick Young Disciples Discord the link is https://discord.gg/SVQygUP2 If you would like to sign up for the Monthly newsletter/ have a special request/report you would like done email Brotha Lamick Israel at Lamick19@outlook.com
Lathan Gil delivers the news on updates on the Canadian wildfires, BET cancelling the Soul Train Awards & Hip Hop Awards, and Donald Trump imposing a 50% tax on India. On 8/7/2025.
The Killing of Tupac ShakurWho did it and why? Poet, movie star, revolutionary -- Tupac Amaru Shakur was the most popular rapper in the world. No one symbolized the violence at the heart of gangsta rap more than Tupac, and he ultimately fell victim to that violence, gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas at the age of 25. This raw, no-holds-barred account discloses new information, including exclusive photo evidence, about the unsolved murder of Tupac: the failed investigation, the rap wars, the killing of Biggie Smalls, the Bloods-Crips connection, and the many possible motives leading to the murder that rocked the music world.The Murder of Biggie SmallsThe Notorious B.I.G. exploded onto the hip-hop scene with his platinum-selling album Ready to Die in 1995. The life of B.I.G. a.k.a. Biggie Smalls--born Christopher Wallace--had come a long way from the years spent in his Bed-Sty neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, where he dropped out of school at age seventeen to pursue the culture of the street and master his rapping style. It was on the street that Smalls began emceeing his original raps and was discovered by Sean "Puffy" Combs, who recognized Smalls's potential and took his gangsta image to the next level.Within a few years he moved from the street to two successful rap albums, several million dollars in earnings, a Billboard Music Award in 1996 for Rapper of the Year, a marriage to R&B singer Faith Evans, a very public affair with L'il Kim, and hanging with Tupac Shakur, Marion "Surge" Knight, Puff Daddy, and Mary J. Blige. Despite becoming king of his world, Smalls didn't leave the life he rapped about behind. During his two-year rise up the charts he had several run-ins with the law, on charges ranging from assault to drugs and weapons possession. In 1994, both he and Combs were accused publicly by Suge Knight and Tupac's camp of setting up the shooting of Tupac Shakur, a charge they both vehemently denied.The high life was brought to an end on March 9, 1997, after Biggie attended the Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles. Smalls was gunned down in his car much like friend-turned-enemy Shakur had been six months earlier.Three years after Smalls's death, the police still have not made an arrest, and despite their early confidence that the case would be solved quickly, his murder continues to raise more questions than it answers.Respected journalist Cathy Scott has traveled from Las Vegas to New York and Los Angeles, interviewing those involved with Smalls and reviewing court documents and police reports surrounding the case in order to tell the real story of the murder of Biggie Smalls.The Murder of Biggie Smalls uncovers what those around Smalls and Shakur don't want to be revealed, including:The possibility that Smalls may have owed a gang money and was killed to collect on the debt.That Puffy Combs, Smalls's record producer, may have hired Crips members as bodyguards, who in turn killed Smalls over a financial beef.That Combs may have been the intended victim instead of Smalls.The investigation into Suge Knight, Tupac Shakur's record producer, and the suspicion that he may have masterminded Smalls's murder from his California prison cell.Smalls's mother's belief that the federal government was involved in the mruder and that police have conspired not to solve the crime.Why many surrounding Smalls feel the police have neglected the case to the point of letting the murderer get away--while being unwilling to offer any information themselves or assist the police in their efforts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
The Killing of Tupac ShakurWho did it and why? Poet, movie star, revolutionary -- Tupac Amaru Shakur was the most popular rapper in the world. No one symbolized the violence at the heart of gangsta rap more than Tupac, and he ultimately fell victim to that violence, gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas at the age of 25. This raw, no-holds-barred account discloses new information, including exclusive photo evidence, about the unsolved murder of Tupac: the failed investigation, the rap wars, the killing of Biggie Smalls, the Bloods-Crips connection, and the many possible motives leading to the murder that rocked the music world.The Murder of Biggie SmallsThe Notorious B.I.G. exploded onto the hip-hop scene with his platinum-selling album Ready to Die in 1995. The life of B.I.G. a.k.a. Biggie Smalls--born Christopher Wallace--had come a long way from the years spent in his Bed-Sty neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, where he dropped out of school at age seventeen to pursue the culture of the street and master his rapping style. It was on the street that Smalls began emceeing his original raps and was discovered by Sean "Puffy" Combs, who recognized Smalls's potential and took his gangsta image to the next level.Within a few years he moved from the street to two successful rap albums, several million dollars in earnings, a Billboard Music Award in 1996 for Rapper of the Year, a marriage to R&B singer Faith Evans, a very public affair with L'il Kim, and hanging with Tupac Shakur, Marion "Surge" Knight, Puff Daddy, and Mary J. Blige. Despite becoming king of his world, Smalls didn't leave the life he rapped about behind. During his two-year rise up the charts he had several run-ins with the law, on charges ranging from assault to drugs and weapons possession. In 1994, both he and Combs were accused publicly by Suge Knight and Tupac's camp of setting up the shooting of Tupac Shakur, a charge they both vehemently denied.The high life was brought to an end on March 9, 1997, after Biggie attended the Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles. Smalls was gunned down in his car much like friend-turned-enemy Shakur had been six months earlier.Three years after Smalls's death, the police still have not made an arrest, and despite their early confidence that the case would be solved quickly, his murder continues to raise more questions than it answers.Respected journalist Cathy Scott has traveled from Las Vegas to New York and Los Angeles, interviewing those involved with Smalls and reviewing court documents and police reports surrounding the case in order to tell the real story of the murder of Biggie Smalls.The Murder of Biggie Smalls uncovers what those around Smalls and Shakur don't want to be revealed, including:The possibility that Smalls may have owed a gang money and was killed to collect on the debt.That Puffy Combs, Smalls's record producer, may have hired Crips members as bodyguards, who in turn killed Smalls over a financial beef.That Combs may have been the intended victim instead of Smalls.The investigation into Suge Knight, Tupac Shakur's record producer, and the suspicion that he may have masterminded Smalls's murder from his California prison cell.Smalls's mother's belief that the federal government was involved in the mruder and that police have conspired not to solve the crime.Why many surrounding Smalls feel the police have neglected the case to the point of letting the murderer get away--while being unwilling to offer any information themselves or assist the police in their efforts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Interview date: October 9, 2022Episode Summary:Menina Fortunato speaks with longtime friend and professional dancer Shirlene Quigley, who was touring with Lizzo at the time of taping The Business of Dance Podcast. Shirlene shares her inspiring journey from a late starter in dance to booking major gigs with artists like Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, and Rihanna. She talks about the challenges she faced, including body image issues and industry expectations, and how her faith, supportive family, and relentless hard work have been key to her success.Shirlene also opens up about the struggles dancers face in maintaining confidence, particularly when confronted with rejection or criticism, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring dancers. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, continuing to train, and trusting in one's abilities, even when faced with doubts.Shirlene also reflects on her journey with Lizzo, discussing the body positivity movement and how her own experiences have shaped her perspective. This episode is filled with motivational insights on overcoming obstacles, staying grounded in faith, and the power of resilience in the competitive dance industry.Show Notes:(03:00) Shirlene's late start in dance and how she overcame early challenges(06:00) Pushing forward after not making the dance team(09:00) The role of Millennium Dance Complex in Shirlene's growth(12:00) Her first big break with Beyoncé and embracing body positivity(16:00) From no agent to booking major jobs: Shirlene's journey of persistence(20:00) Maintaining confidence in a competitive industry(24:00) Shirlene's advice on building a standout resume(28:00) The role of faith and family support in Shirlene's career(32:00) Navigating body image and societal standards in the dance world(35:00) Working with artists like Missy Elliott, Lizzo, and Rihanna(39:00) Shirlene's perspective on body positivity and inclusivity in dance(42:00) Maintaining longevity and relevance in a fast-paced industry(45:00) How Lizzo's tour is reshaping industry norms(48:00) Balancing personal life with life on tour(52:00) Shirlene's vision for the future and ministry work(55:00) A message of confidence, faith, and resilience for aspiring dancers(58:00) Final thoughts on pursuing passion and trusting the processBiography:Shirlene Quigley is an accomplished professional dancer, internationally recognized heels instructor, and a powerhouse performer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Shirlene's dance career took off at the age of 18 when she was cast as one of the original "Uh-Oh Girls" in Beyoncé's iconic "Crazy in Love" music video. This pivotal moment catapulted Shirlene into the spotlight, and the very next day, she was touring the world with Beyoncé to promote her debut album, performing on television and in arenas worldwide.Throughout her career, Shirlene has toured the globe with some of the most influential artists of our time, making her mark on stage, in commercials, films, and music videos. Her impressive resume includes performances with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lizzo, Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, Fantasia, and many more.Shirlene's work spans a range of high-profile events, having performed on major award shows like the Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, Billboard Awards, and Fashion Rocks. She has also appeared on popular television and talk shows including Ellen, Good Morning America, X Factor, Saturday Night Live, America's Got Talent, Oprah, The View, So You Think You Can Dance, and David Letterman, among others.In addition to her incredible performance career, Shirlene is an internationally respected heels instructor, known for her unique style and infectious energy. Connect on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/shirlenequigleyhttps://www.facebook.com/shirlene.quigleyWebsitehttps://www.shirlenequigley.com/
ORIGINALLY RELEASED JANUARY 25TH, 2023 Joining Tank and J this week on The R&B Money Podcast is the phenomenally gifted Coco Jones. Coco will discuss going from running drills with pops on the Tennessee soil to performing live at The Soul Train Awards (mic on). They will converse about music education, humble beginnings auditioning, sneaking out the house and the first time somebody recognized her abilities. From Bible to Broadway, Enjoy the insanely talented Coco Jones on The R&B Money Podcast Extended Episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/RnBMoneyPodcast Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is a privilege to welcome legendary composer, producer, and saxophonist Boney James to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Boney's musical journey began when he picked up the clarinet at eight and switched to the saxophone at 10. His family moved from New Rochelle, New York, to Los Angeles when he was 14. In the City of Angels, Boney James joined his first band and attended the University of California at Los Angeles. After he graduated with a history degree, he turned his attention to music full-time and learned to play keyboards. In 1985, he joined Morris Day's band and spent seven years as a sideman and touring musician for Bobby Caldwell, the Isley Brothers, Randy Crawford, and Teena Marie. In 1992, Boney released his debut album, Trust, and has released 15 solo studio albums and a collaborative record, Shake It Up, with Rick Braun in 2000. Boney James also recorded many legendary recording artists such as Al Jarreau, Angie Stone, Anthony Hamilton, Faith Evans, George Benson, and Kenny Lattimore.In 2014, Boney produced two songs on Al Jarreau's tribute record to George Duke, My Old Friend: “Bring Me Joy” (with George Duke) and “No Rhyme, No Reason” (with Kelly Price). The following year, he first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Earlier this year, Boney James made history as he became the first recording artist to hit 20 number one singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. In addition to his Billboard milestone, he is a four-time Grammy Award nominee and a Soul Train Award winner. Boney also received three NAACP Image Award nominations for Best Jazz Album. On October 18, Boney will release his nineteenth studio album, Slow Burn. The record's first single, “All I Want is You,” is a collaboration with rising R&B star October London. The song was Boney's fastest-reaching single on Adult Urban Radio, reaching the Top 30 in three weeks and crossing the 1 million streams milestone within two weeks on Pandora. On this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Boney James discussed the lessons he learned from Bobby Caldwell, Morris Day, and Teena Marie, Slow Burn's recording process, and “All I Want is You's” viral success.Let's connect on social media! Visit my channels on:A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/B) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharD) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjacobelyacE) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
Episode Summary: Liz Ramos, a distinguished professional dancer and choreographer, shares her inspiring journey and invaluable industry insights. From her early days in McAllen, Texas, to making significant marks in Los Angeles and New York City, Liz's story is a testament to the power of persistence and adaptability in the dance world. Host Menina Fortunato introduces Liz, highlighting her impressive collaborations with icons like Earth Wind & Fire, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, and Will Smith. Liz's narrative begins with a pivotal moment at a dance convention in New York City, where she was discovered and subsequently received a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet. This opportunity marked the beginning of her professional ascent, eventually leading her to vibrant dance scenes in LA and NY. Liz shares the challenges and triumphs of navigating the competitive environments of Broadway and the broader entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of early preparation, professionalism, and versatility in auditions. She discusses her experiences with notable choreographers, including Otis Salid at the Oscars, and how these interactions shaped her career and approach to the art. Show Notes: (0:03) Creating a professional dance career with industry insights. (1:19) Liz´s extensive dance career spanning 25 years. (4:26) Dance career growth in Texas and New York City. (9:33) Dance career, including musical theater and film projects. (14:16) Broadway show, favorite gigs, and industry connections. (20:18) Importance of early preparation and professionalism in auditions. (25:26) Importance of versatility in dance and audition process. (35:01) Moving to big cities, choreographing for TV shows, and overcoming fears. (40:46) What choreographers look for in dancers for Broadway shows and commercials. (46:20) Dance conventions, teaching, and career advice. Biography: Liz Ramos made her mark in all avenues of the entertainment world in television, film, tours and Broadway. As a performer, she's had the delightful pleasure of working with some of the top artists of today such as Will Smith, Flo Rida, Kelly Rowland, The Jonas Brothers, Tinie Tempah, Enrique Iglesias, Jenifer Lopez, P.Diddy, Paula Abdul, Faith Hill, Toni Braxton, Beyonce', and many others. Her film credits include: “Enchanted”, “Rango”, “Mr & Mrs. Smith”, ”Idlewild”, ”Rent”, ”Austin Powers- Goldmember”, “El Cantante”, “Dirty Dancing-2”. Tv credits: 69th Academy Awards, Csi: Miami, Suddenly Susan, Latin Grammys, Soul Train Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Awards, Oprah, and Rosie O'donnel. Tours: Gloria Estefan Re-wrapped, Earth Wind and Fire, Will Smith promo, Kevon Edmonds and Crystal Sierra. Theater credits include: On Your Feet (Broadway),The Addams Family (Broadway- dance capt.), In the Heights(workshop), The Wiz (La Jolla Playhouse), Mambo Kings (San Francisco), Black & Blue (European tour). Liz's choreography credits span all medium. Her work can be seen on the Disney hit show “Jessie”. Other choreography credits include: Ride Along 2 (film) 2017 Macys Day Parade (celebrity opener)“Eve”(nbc), Earth, Wind & Fire tours, Latin Grammys w/Usher & Romeo Santos, Miss Angola Pageant, The Gypsy Kings (pageant guest artists), Knick City Dancers(nyc), , “Heartbreaker” video featuring WILL I AM, “Tap Girls” Revue -Harrah's Casino, “In L.A,” Larisa Dolina m/v, “Hair” (Geva Theater) Opal Ann meets the Fabulous Kit Katt (play) , Two Lost Worlds (play),Broadway bound musical Nutty Professor (associate), Grease - Papermill Playhouse (associate),2009 Miss Universe (associate), Miss USA 2011/12/13(associate),and “Viva Hollywood”(associate). Liz has worked one on one as a movement coach to some of the top celebrities in our industry today such as: Michael Bolton, Justin Hartley, Julianne Moore, Whoopi, Jennifer Lawernce, Benjamin Pratt, Halle Berry, Thalia, Gaten Matarazzo, and many others. Connect on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/liz.ramos.5680 Webpage https://lizramos.com/
You've probably wondered how musicians get hired to play on film and television sessions. My guest this week is Deb Chase, who's a contractor for musicians playing on movies and television scores, and even acting in them as well, and she'll tell us how it all works. Deb came into the business almost accidentally but she found she really had a knack for it as she learned under an old-school mentor before going out on her own. During her time in Hollywood she has contracted musicians for everything from American Idol to the Soul Train Awards to the Grammy telecasts, to orchestral players for live performances with Aretha Franklin and James Brown, among many others. In our interview Deb talked about how she became a contractor, the importance of contractors to professional musicians, how shows sometimes hire based on the look of the musicians, the paperwork required by the Musician's Union, and so much more. Get ready to learn about a whole musical world that you probably weren't aware of. I spoke with Deb via zoom from her office in Los Angeles. On the intro we look at the 3 most prevalent lyric themes, and the Moog factory store closes for good.
Videography by @legitmindzmedia We are thrilled to have sponsored and attended the remarkable "I Am Art" event curated by Complex Vision Newark founded by Chris Williams and Rashon Vines, an esteemed youth mentoring organization dedicated to igniting creativity and healing through the power of art. Held at the prestigious Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ, on March 23, 2024, this event was a beacon of inspiration, bringing together resources, food, giveaways, and electrifying performances by celebrity artists Honey Bxby whom recently performed at Soul Train Awards 2023. Also, she is managed by Newark's own legendary 3x Grammy Winner music veteran Karriem "K-Mack" Mack. Newark's own TheArti$t came home to show love whom performed with Tank at the 2023 Grammys. Head over to our Website to catch the full recap by visiting the link below https://www.wearejerseyent.com/post/empowering-youth-through-art-a-recap-of-the-i-am-art-event-by-complex-vision-newark --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearejersey/support
Videography by @legitmindzmedia We are thrilled to have sponsored and attended the remarkable "I Am Art" event curated by Complex Vision Newark founded by Chris Williams and Rashon Vines, an esteemed youth mentoring organization dedicated to igniting creativity and healing through the power of art. Held at the prestigious Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ, on March 23, 2024, this event was a beacon of inspiration, bringing together resources, food, giveaways, and electrifying performances by celebrity artists Honey Bxby whom recently performed at Soul Train Awards 2023. Also, she is managed by Newark's own legendary 3x Grammy Winner music veteran Karriem "K-Mack" Mack. Newark's own TheArti$t came home to show love whom performed with Tank at the 2023 Grammys. Head over to our Website to catch the full recap by visiting the link below https://www.wearejerseyent.com/post/empowering-youth-through-art-a-recap-of-the-i-am-art-event-by-complex-vision-newark --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearejersey/support
On today's episode, we chat with Christian Music legend, CeCe Winans! The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history. It would be easy to look back and rest on such illustrious honors, but Winans has always had her eyes fixed firmly on the future and is constantly evolving. Her chart-topping musical offering, Believe For It (PureSprings Gospel/Fair Trade Services, LLC), is her first live recording featuring some of the biggest songs in Christian music today. Recording and performing as both a solo artist and as a duo with her brother BeBe, CeCe has influenced a generation of gospel and secular vocalists over the course of her astonishing career. Her mantel today holds a staggering 15 GRAMMY Awards, 27 Dove Awards, and 16 Stellar Awards. She's been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame, in addition to being named a Trailblazer of Soul by BMI and garnering multiple NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Awards, Essence Awards, and more. She's sold in excess of 5 million albums in the US, topping the Gospel charts repeatedly while crossing over with smashes like “Count On Me,” her stunning duet with Whitney Houston from the multi-platinum ‘Waiting To Exhale' soundtrack, which sold 2 million copies and cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. She touched millions more with inspirational performances everywhere from Oprah to The White House, and even showed off her acting chops on television series like ‘7th Heaven' and ‘Doc.' Her latest album, 'More Than This', is out this April! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianmusicguys/message
Episode Summary: On "Business of Dance," Amy Allen details her journey from Britney Spears's audition hopeful to celebrated choreographer for A-listers like Usher. Starting as a Laker girl at 17, she swiftly broke into the LA dance scene. Her fusion of ballet with commercial dance catapulted her to tour with Beyoncé and later to choreograph for major acts. Allen opens up about the hurdles of injury and the importance of self-care and creative vitality. She champions continuous learning and reflects on how further business education could have enhanced her career. Teaching herself to perfect ballet while teaching others, she advises using freestyle and life experiences to fuel choreographic work and stresses the significance of mentorship in seizing industry opportunities. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring dancers and creatives, with Allen and host Menina Fortunato exploring the intricacies of the dance world and the entrepreneurial acumen needed to thrive. Show notes: 0:03 Dance industry insights and experiences with Amy Allen. 3:34 Early life, career path, and industry experiences. 10:47 Dance career highlights and experiences. 15:49 Dance career, competitiveness, and choreography. 20:37 Music, dance, and work with various artists. 25:55 Dance career, injuries, and choreography. 31:24 Dance choreography and overcoming creative blocks. 36:07 Dance styles, choreography, and creativity. 39:46 Dance career, college degree, and personal growth. 45:44 Dance careers, education, and dream jobs. 50:28 Dance passion, choreography, and teaching. 56:27 Dance technique and creativity. 1:01:38 Dance career paths with industry professionals. Biography: Amy Allen is a remarkable figure in the world of dance and entertainment, known for her incredible versatility, creative choreography, and unwavering dedication to her craft. With a career spanning television, film, commercials, and live performances, she has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry and the artists she has worked with. Amy possesses the remarkable talent to transition effortlessly between hip hop and classical ballet, captivating audiences with her grace and poise. This exceptional skill set earned her two nominations for "Best Choreography" at the MTV Video Music Awards, for her work on Usher's "OMG" and Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" music videos. On the small screen, Amy's choreography and infectious smile have graced some of the most popular and sought-after television shows, including "So You Think You Can Dance," "Dancing with the Stars," "Ellen," "American Idol," "X Factor," "Good Morning America," "Jimmy Kimmel," "The Today Show," "GMA," "David Letterman," "Ellen," and "The Voice." Her talent has left an indelible mark on the industry, contributing to unforgettable moments at prestigious events such as the Nobel Peace Prize, European Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Kids Choice Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Grammy Awards, and BET Awards. Amy's expertise in artist development sets her apart as a mentor and coach. Her ability to fuse classic dance styles with a distinct hip-hop flavor has led to collaborations with a plethora of renowned artists, including Usher, Britney Spears, Ne-Yo, Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, Hilary Duff, Justin Bieber, Will Smith, Faith Hill, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Florence and the Machine, Pitbull, Hailee Steinfeld, and many more. She ventured into the production industry, serving as a set designer for Jason Derulo's World Tour and TV performances. Website https://www.choreographeramyallendance.com/ Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/gotamydance/https://www.facebook.com/amylilfire
Jay Z's comments at the 2024 Grammys about the lack of recognition for Beyonce in major categories sparked a discussion on the significance of awards like the Grammys and whether black artists should focus more on events like the BET Awards, Image Awards, and Soul Train Awards. I Only Listen to 90s Music also discusses Miley Cyrus's Grammy win, her apparent feud with her father, and Killer Mike's run-in with security at the awards. They finally reflect on the luxury of the modern Grammys and a breakdown of different award shows' vibes. Join the I Only Listen to 90s Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542 Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1 IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y
True Artist Mastermind - book a call with me to find out more about my coaching and network for music artists. https://www.gemmasugrue.com/trueartist Dear Creative - get my weekly newsletter sharing my personal lessons as a creative entrepreneur. https://www.gemmasugrue.com/dearcreative Business Coaching - book a call with me for professional business coaching https://calendly.com/trueartist/discovery-call-business-coaching Use GEMMA350 to get $350 offff VocalizeU July 2024! https://vocalizeu-worldwide.myshopify.com/discount/GEMMA350The guests: BIG Billy ClarkJust coming out of the Soul Train Awards, Billy Clarke has had a busy year touring and managing Keke Palmer and many other artists. He has led the A&R at multiple major labels, including Epic records, Atlantic and Def Jam as well as the TV/Film industry, producing network television. In his 28 years in the music industry, he has worked with Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Musiq Soulchild, Mariah Carey, and helped develop the career of many other platinum and Grammy Winning Artists. With his ability to understand artists' vision and manifest it, and an eye for developing talent, his passion for his work spreads across experience in artist management, tour management, A&R, creative directing and modeling.Watch the "Innerview" with Billy Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm9hET9phRkElliott O'ConnorElliott O'Connor ends the year one a high note with multiple sold out tours with Live Nation. He has led the successful careers of several Independent artists across multiple genres, creating an open outlet for his artists to control their own narrative. With various songs going viral on social media, multiple gold records, 1 Billion+ streams on Spotify alone, Elliott's experience running independent labels (including his own - SESH Records), developing artists and touring, his ability to navigate his artists and the business of music comes from a 360 degree knowledge of both management, artist and label experience. He has helped his artists become successfully independent with consistent touring and owning their own music - a dream that every artist hopes to accomplish.Watch the "Innerview" with Elliott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUxxrzjRJYoAbout me.. Gemma Sugrue MA, BMus, LRSL - I'm a business & brand coach and former professional singer/vocal coach. I help artists write and release music with my mastermind True Artist. I also coach professionals and entrepreneurs in finding work/life/art balance. I'm the founder of Voiceworks Studio, an Irish based vocal tuition school which I was director of for 10 years and sold in 2021. As a vocalist I've worked with artists including Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Roisin Murphy (Moloko), Gilbert O'Sullivan, Jenny Greene & The RTE Concert Orchestra, James Vincent McMorrow and many more. I've worked for TV productions including Dancing with the Stars and The Late, Late Show. I released an album called In My Nature in 2019. I've a Masters in performance, my bachelor is in music, a diploma in education diploma (LRSL)and a certification in habit training (Tiny Habits). I'm currently studying for a masters in executive coaching.
BBJ catches up with one of his closest childhood friends from San Bernardino, California, Jason Moore. Jason was an amazing three star athlete at Pacific High School. Jason went on to play in the NFL before becoming a police officer for the Aurora (Colorado) Police Department. He shares his story of his road to success, what it took to get him there and he and Jake screaming like thirsty females at the Soul Train Awards.
Back to recap our Thanksgiving, the Soul Train Awards, Diddy's latest charges, TI and Tiny versus their son King, PLUS new Line Em Ups, Guess What, and a Thanksgiving I'ma Tell My Mama letter! Follow us on IG: @hmhspodcast and on FaceBook "His Mama, Her Son Podcast." Send your questions for Ms. Vicki's "motherly advice" to hismamaherson@gmail.com.
From trolling Moms for Liberty to staging walk outs over anti-trans policies, the kids are alright. We breakdown the timeline of what has been happening with Angel Reese and how folks are showing out as a result. The Soul Train Awards showed how progressive they were to de-gender an award to celebrate Janelle Monáe's accomplishments. AIABQ shares some bad queer opinions around gay bars and circling back on a missed connection. Allies...you don't need your own flag and it's time to hold gay men accountable. Shoutouts: Shana: LGBTQ+ Business Week - It's a 7-day celebration of queer-owned small businesses. Their goal is to spread some queer business cheer and help you #BuyProud - And they hosted their first virtual summit on December 1st, which featured some of our fam - Anna DeShawn, Dr. David Johns, and more - Follow @lgbtqbusinessweek Kris: Destin Conrad - queer artist, songwriter who gained popularity with his projects, Colorway and Satin. Go support his latest project “Submissive” on all streaming platforms and for purchase. Follow on IG @destinconradAffiliates we actually love Support Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowEmail us for advice at badqueerspodcast@gmail.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use"...
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight we hear how the smash record “California Love” came about and who is and isn't getting paid from it. Suge details connecting the dots while also alluding to there being no love in California amongst people he once has done business with. The truth is told about Pac's relationship with Dre & Snoop & also Pac's lifelong friendships with Treach and Scarface. Suge addresses Puffy's involvement with the Southside Crips and details the night they all ran into each other at the 1996 Soul Train Awards. 1:46 Suge talks about who wrote “California Love” 3:50 Pac making “California Love” 4:05 How Roger Troutman got on “California Love” 6:36 Suge does his best impersonation of attorney Ben Crump 7:12 Suge addresses Oprah Winfrey and her history with hip-hop 13:13 Suge talks about the strength of the relationship between Tupac and Treach and Tupac and Scarface 14:55 Suge talks about the greatness of Devante Swing 18:05 Suge talks about the impact of Diddy's involvement with the Southside Crips 18:46 Suge speaks on the infamous night in March, 1996, where Suge and Tupac had a run-in with Biggie and Puffy 21:10 Suge shouts out Kimora Lee Simmons, Kim Porter and Misa NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Make sure you comment, like and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit the @BreakbeatMedia YouTube page for video versions of our shows, https://www.youtube.com/@breakbeatmedia Executive Producers: Dave Mays (@therealdavemays) & Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Editor & Producer: Trae Quaintance for Black Wolf Agency Producer: Christopher Samuel (@Christylezz) Production Manager: Norvin Leeper Audio: Cornell Sanner Sound effects: Envato Elements IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight
This week in headlines we discuss celebrity baby news congrats to Bresha Webb and Paris Hilton; Teyana and Iman Divorce; Dolly Parton Thanksgiving Halftime Show and Renaissance Film World Premiere (11:08) In hot topics, we discuss Soul Train Awards and Diddy and Jamie Foxx sexual assault allegations (36:48) Stay tuned for our next episode on Tuesday, we recap the mini-series “Lessons in Chemistry” available on AppleTV. We are available on all podcasting platforms, but please follow, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify apps. We greatly appreciate the support! Follow us on social media: IG: @recappinpodcast Twitter: @recappinpodcast FB: ReCappin' with Delora and Ashley Contact us: Email: recappinpodcast@gmail.com
The Besties are back after enjoying their Thanksgiving holiday and binging Netflix's American version of "Squid Game." Tinaya thinks she has what it takes to try out for Season 2 and Jeroslyn knows she's too emotional for the competition. Elsewhere, Tinaya shares her love for "First Wives Club" and breaks down the "Savior Complex" documentary. Meanwhile, Jeroslyn explains the biographical film "Rustin" and shares her approval for the current season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." As for what they're not feeling, Tinaya has a bone to pick with the "Soul Train Awards" and Jeroslyn explains why she's checking out from watching the remainder of "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Season 8. The Bestie agree most of the cast can go.....except for the Grand Dame Karen Huger.
In the latest episode, the JBP begins with the recent video of T.I. and his son getting into an altercation on Instagram live (27:20) before covering a couple topics from the Young Thug/YSL trial (49:18). Joe then responds to Dee-1's recent comments (1:11:20), Saucy Santana gets dragged after body shaming women (1:21:33), and the pod shows their appreciation for the Soul Train Awards from over the weekend (1:38:48). Also, Shannon Sharpe gets ripped for his comments about Meg Thee Stallion on his podcast (1:44:35), social media's attack on Malika Andrews (2:03:15), Part of the Show (2:19:54), Puff steps down from his position as Chairman with Revolt (2:27:30), and more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Raphael Saadiq (feat. Q-Tip) - “Get Involved” Ice | Snoop Dogg - “Gz and Hustlas” Parks | Little Brother - “Speed” Ish | JAEL (feat. Alex Isley) - “I Just Want You” Melyssa | Tkay Maidza (feat. Lolo Zouaï & Amber Mark) - “Out of Luck” QueenzFlip | Ling Hussle - “That Side”
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Get ready for a glossy rendezvous on Episode 58 of Witcha Black Ads – "Lipgloss Poppin'" We're dishing on KeKe Palmer hosting the Soul Train Awards, Grammy Nominations, sexy red lip gloss names, Lil Yachty's exclusive IG Close Friends and so much more. Tune in for all the Black Ads vibes!
Amanda dives into significant topics, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Clean Slate Act, bringing hope to ex-offenders. The show also discusses the swift settlement between Diddy and Cassie after serious accusations. Amanda sheds light on the underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black children and the consequences they face in schools. The episode features the Big Up/Let Down segment, exploring Snoop Dogg's unexpected decision to quit smoking marijuana and the beef between Meg Thee Stallion and Pardi Fontaine. Tune in for engaging discussions, 60-second headlines, and the Word of the Day. Listen, Laugh, and Learn on The Amanda Seales Show! FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (02:11) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Clean Slate Act,” allowing ex-offenders to pursue employment and housing without being tied to their criminal records. [AUDIO] LALA Anthony explains that this act will help remove barriers for individuals coming home from jail or prison in New York. (07:09) - Diddy and Cassie Settlement: Diddy and Cassie reach a settlement one day after the singer accused the music mogul of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse. Diddy expresses an amicable resolution, wishing Cassie and her family the best. (12:26) - 60 Second Headlines: Story 1: The Washington Post reports progress in a U.S.-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas to free hostages in Gaza with a proposed five-day pause in fighting. Story 2: Mistrial declared for Brett Hankison, an ex-officer in the 2020 Breonna Taylor raid, as jurors couldn't reach a unanimous verdict. Story 3: New studies link higher ultra-processed food consumption to the risk of multiple chronic conditions. Story 4: Keke Palmer to host the 2023 Soul Train Awards, promising a reimagined format celebrating R&B with a soulful house party. (14:14) - We'll go to the phone lines. (17:22) - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS: Reports suggest AIPAC gearing up to spend $100 million to influence Democratic primaries against the seven “Squad” members. Includes weekend recap and the "Big Up, Let Down" segment. (19:32) - The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, is expected to spend at least $100 million in the Democratic primaries in an effort to knock out the seven “Squad” members. Discussion about AIPAC's potential influence on the Democratic primaries. (24:10) - Amanda's Weekend Recap. (27:55) - BIG UP - TO SNOOP DOGG'S LUNGS: Snoop Dogg announces giving up smoking marijuana, receiving respect for this decision. Meek Mill and Coi Leray also express plans to give up weed. (33:12) – We'll go to the phone lines. (37:02) - COMING UP THIS HOUR: Discussion on Black children remaining underdiagnosed for ADHD, a viral video featuring raisins in mac and cheese, and inappropriate foods for a Black Thanksgiving. (39:43) - Black TikToker “Chef Texy” has Black TikTok in shambles after she boldly butchered a staple Thanksgiving dish mac and cheese with raisins. Conversation on foods inappropriate for a Black Thanksgiving. (44:42) - According to a new report recently, published by Penn State, Black school children remain underdiagnosed for ADHD compared to their white children. Focus on the underdiagnosis of Black children for ADHD and its implications. (50:12) – Small Doses – Side Effects of Race. (54:45) – We'll go to the phone lines. (57:21) - IT'S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS… The Word of the Day is "HALLMARK," discussed as a distinguishing characteristic or trait. (59:42) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Rosa DeLauro exchange words about being on the verge of a shutdown. (01:03:14) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show. FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Nicole Henry, Renowned Jazz Vocalist About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Nicole Henry, is a renowned, multiple award-winning jazz singer, whose dynamic, soulful voice, incredible range, impeccable phrasing, and powerful bluesy-gospel emotional delivery, have made her one of the world's most highly acclaimed vocalists. In 2002, after being discovered singing in a jazz trio in Miami, the Miami New Times named her the Best Solo Musician of the year. She's gone on to record 8 spectacular albums including, “The Nearness of You”, “Teach Me Tonight”, “The Very Thought of You”, “Embraceable”, “Summer Sessions”, her latest album, “Time to Love Again”, which has already had 4 top-charting singles - and I can't resist mentioning one of my all-time favourite albums, “So Good, So Right: Nicole Henry Live”, recorded at the renowned Feinstein's 54 Below nightclub in New York City. Four of her albums have landed in the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard, JazzWeek, UK and Japan jazz charts. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, pop standards, blues and original material. And get this: in 2013, she received the "Soul Train Award" for "Best Traditional Jazz Performance", winning out over George Benson, Jeffrey Osborne, Chaka Khan, Tony Bennett, Marc Anthony and Terrence Blanchard. She is universally adored by music critics. The New York Times said, “Every gesture and inflection conveys confidence and mastery, and she creates the sense of being in the presence of a pop-soul superwoman.” And Broadway World said, “So powerful is her charisma, so unique is her personality, so rich is her music, so abandoned is her joy, that you can't watch her without being drawn in." And in my opinion, that's an understatement. Our guest's latest album, entitled, “Time to Love Again”, has been described by Downbeat Magazine as “exuberant, joyous, and immaculately executed.” Her latest single, which is her fourth charting single from the album, is called “Is It a Crime”, and it was recently added as the #1 breakthrough single on the UK Soul Charts. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Nicole Henry, go to:https://www.nicolehenry.com/https://www.facebook.com/NicoleHenryMusichttps://www.youtube.com/user/nikisingshttps://www.instagram.com/nicolehenrymusic/https://twitter.com/NicoleHenryJazz #NicoleHenry #harveybrownstoneinterviews
B.T. Kingsley is here (Soul Train Awards, Comedy Central, Gimme 5) ! B.T. is a comedian, actor, and music artist. He also sometimes is a vampire. BT has a disdain for anything before 1991. We explore this and so much more. A super fun episode.Follow BT @btkingsley join the discord join the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with MAJOR., Music Sensation & Actor About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, MAJOR., is a phenomenally talented singer, songwriter, actor and humanitarian whose magical voice took the world by storm with his debut multi-platinum hit song entitled “Why I Love You”, which Stevie Wonder called “the wedding song of the year” and went to #5 on the Adult R & B Billboard Chart. He's released 4 stunning albums, containing some of my favourite songs including “Keep On”, “Better With You In It”, “Honest”, “I'll Keep My Faith”, “A Mother's Love”, a brilliant reimagining of “Whole World in His Hands”, and his latest single, “Baby Will You Love Me”, from his newly released EP entitled, “The Hope of My Soul”. His music has had almost a BILLION digital streams, and his live concerts in the most prestigious venues in America are consistently sold out. Our guest is also an accomplished actor, who's appeared on TV in “Masters of Sex”, Legend”, “Star”, “Dear Santa, I Need a Date”, and the highly acclaimed miniseries, “Genius: The Aretha Franklin Story”, in which he portrayed the legendary Curtis Mayfield. And if all of that weren't enough, our guest created a groundbreaking charitable organization, the MAJOR DOT HOPE Foundation, which has the crucially important mandate of instilling, inspiring and amplifying HOPE through entertainment, civic engagement, community development, youth engagement, confidence coaching, philanthropy and much more. And he's released 2 spoken word albums that form the philosophical basis for the Foundation. His music and his message are inspirational, and relatable, and filled with positivity and hope. This man, who's often referred to as “the Hope Dealer”, is well on his way to becoming a legend. He's been nominated for a Grammy, 2 Soul Train Awards, and 8 NAACP Image Awards – and believe me, there's much more to come in this remarkable man's future. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about MAJOR., go to:http://nowthatsmajor.com/http://instagram.com/nowthatsmajorhttp://twitter.com/nowthatsmajorhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUogGsOyTyN0PcxpiYZBGAAhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2YjrvPxeToeP8MyPH2Vikyhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/major/1116275275 #MAJOR #harveybrownstoneinterviews
We had the pleasure of interviewing Wowashwow over Zoom video!Rising hip-hop artist and female powerhouse, Wowashwow, has released her sophomore album, The Algorithm. This body of work is a testament to Wowashwow's ability to blend her punk rock heritage, eccentric indie hip-hop vibes, freestyle rap finesse, and a fearless approach to "obliterating the pop formula." The result is a genre-fluid experience that defies categorization. Produced by Sam J Garfield, The Algorithm challenges the premeditated and quantified nature of algorithms that govern online society and social media-crazed humankind, and it seeks to shatter the rules and bring back the magic and essence of art, music, and creativity. With the visual surrealism of Missy Elliot, the untamable energy of Tina Turner meets Mick Jagger, and the genre-fluidity reminiscent of Radiohead; our South Jersey/Philly raised visionary is presenting a body of work so profoundly groundbreaking, that it is fragmenting the current set of rules and obliterating the mundane nature of it all. The Algorithm loosely tells the story of a character from another dimension visiting planet Earth, providing a unique perspective on their experience navigating between worlds. It's a manifesto of authenticity and empathy, reminding us that we are all aliens in a world controlled by the algorithm. The question arises: Who will be the first to crack the code?MORE INFO: At age six, Wowashwow was writing her first original songs which quickly led to an early career as the lead guitarist and singer of punk rock band, “Rise from Ashes.” This newfound fame evolved into a tour where she opened for The Ramones' drummer, Marky Ramone, and recorded her first album under the direction of the iconic rock legend, Steve Albini. At age 18, Wowashwow moved to NYC and discovered the underground hip hop and ballroom scene, heavily influencing her approach to songwriting, stage performance and overall lifestyle. Now hailing from Los Angeles, she's played over 15 shows in two years, opened for Snoop Dog and Travis Barker, appeared at the Soul Train Awards 2022, charted #115 on the Hot300 List and has been featured in Earmilk, iHeart Radio's Arena Podcast, and has been on regular radio rotation on 101.5 FM (Los Angeles). On top of releasing her own music, Wowashwow hopped onto Love Bailey's track “Hornatia” late last year, with PAPER Magazine referring to her vocals as “commanding” and “hypnotic.” Following its release, “Hornatia” was an official selection short for the Cannes Film Festival. So far 2023 has been a whirlwind for Wowashwow, with a Tiny Desk Contest nomination, performances at San Francisco Pride, Venice Pride and Miami Pride, and a debut her previous body of work at The Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Wowashwow #TheAlgorithm #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement
Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley visit Friends Like Us and argue wether they would stop for a white baby, late at night, on an Alabama road and more with host Marina Franklin! Vanessa Fraction is the high-spirited, outrageously funny co-host of Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by rapper and producer T-Pain. She also guest hosts on the entertainment news television series Dish Nation (FOX) and can be seen in Universal Pictures' cinematic musical, Praise This written and directed by Tina Gordon, produced by Will Packer, Tim Story, James Lopez, and Sharla Sumpter. From her unique brand of comedy that's both witty and unapologetically honest, Fraction's hilarious stand-up sets never fail to deliver sharp commentary on everyday life, relationships, and the struggles of being a successful black woman. Her ability to effortlessly weave these topics into a cohesive storyline that perfectly illustrates her point is what makes her stand out from other comics. Fraction's comedy is relatable and incredibly funny, with an edge that allows her to push boundaries. She's the kind of comedian who will make you laugh until your face hurts while making you think about the issues at hand. With a storied history of industry wins, Fraction was an analyst for the Comedy Hype News show and periodic face on Windy City Live (Chicago), she is also a recurring favorite as a crowd warmer for numerous shows, including Dancing With Myself, America's Got Talent: Extreme, Black Girls Rock, The Soul Train Awards, BET Her: Fights Breast Cancer, Sunday's Best and The Ms. Pat Show. As an actress, Fraction's appearances in television and film also include Last Call (Bounce TV), Comedy Knockout (truTV), Tales (BET), a returning role on Bounce TV's Mann and Wife, Kim Field's Holiday Love: The Rebirth (TV One), Kevin Hart's Celebrity Game Face (E!), and the lighthearted comedy Squatter's Rights. From Def Comedy Jam (HBO) to NickMom Night Out (Nick Jr.) to Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks (truTV), 1st Amendment Standup (STARZ), Mike Epps Live at Club Nokia, Just for Laughs Montreal Festival (2008, 2018), and Just For Laughs Chicago (2013), Fraction's bold and clever stand-up has been a welcomed highlight on these and other showcases. The demand for her comedic brilliance has garnered opportunities to perform abroad touring the UK and performing for the U.S. troops in Germany, Japan, and South Korea. After performing on The Monique Show, a year later she was offered her first writing gig. Fraction's versatility as a writer blossomed on shows like Raven's Home (Disney), The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS), the Triumph Awards (Bounce TV), and 106 & Park (BET). Fraction's passionate take on women's freedoms and rights to empowerment stretches beyond the stage. She is a certified self-defense instructor, and her branded style of teaching, Kicks & Comedy, equips women with life-saving self-defense skills and lifts spirits by infusing comedy. Vanessa's mission is to empower her audience to overcome their struggles while laughing at hers. Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She appears regularly on SiriusXM and is a Finalist in the StandUp NBC Competition. This year, Kenice worked on the BET Awards and By Us For Us, a sketch comedy series presented by Color of Change. She hosts Complexify on ViceNews, Love About Town, an interview and relationship podcast, and Make Yourself Cry, available on Planet Scum. 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.
R&B songstress Chanté Moore talks to Questlove Supreme about her extensive career. Fresh from her Soul Train Awards performance, the singer tells the stories behind some of her most memorable songs, as well as working with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, George Duke, and The Isley Brothers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Nicole's passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and four Top-10 jazz albums on U.S. Billboard, JazzWeek, HMV Japan and UK Sweet Rhythms charts. Heralded by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence, and more, Nicole tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues, and originals. She has captivated audiences in 20 countries, headlining at venues in cities including New York, Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Boston, San Francisco, and Miami at such venues as Blue Note; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Blues, Alley, The Smith Center; Kravis Center; Jazz St. Louis, Feinstein's; Madrid Jazz Festival; and more. Nicole has also recorded with some of today's musical greats including Kirk Whalum, Julian Lage, John Clayton, and Gerald Clayton and has performed with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Pasadena Pops and Michael Feinstein. In late 2019, she returned to the theatrical stage and garnered critical praise in the musical version of The Bodyguard; in Dec. 2021, she starred in the new musical A Wonderful World, based on the life of Louis Armstrong; and in 2022, she portrayed ‘Brenda' in Smokey Joe's Cafe.
On this week's episode, Parks begins by recapping his experience at his wife's High School reunion over the weekend (15:30). Joe then plays an audio clip from an old teammate who says he had a triple-double against Oak Hill Academy (23:40) and the guys pay tribute to a close friend & legend, Hovain, who passed away over the weekend (30:38). Lastly, Balenciaga sues production company behind its controversial ad campaign (1:06:57), Meek Mill and Rick Ross reunite (1:28:36), praising the Soul Train Awards (1:47:15), Part of the Show (1:56:01), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Marie Dahlstrøm feat. Delleile Ankrah - “Clouds” Ice | RAAHiiM - “Spin the Block” Parks | Rome Streetz feat. Armani Caesar - “Armed & Dangerous” Ish | Madison Paris - “Mine”