Podcast appearances and mentions of Vanessa L Williams

MARY MURPHY - TV PERSONALITY AND DANCER How do you become an American Dance Legend?  Well, if you're Mary Murphy, You answer a newspaper ad for a dance instructor trainee. Well wouldn't you know it only one week she became a fully credentialed dance instructor.   Legend has it the studio owner invited her to attend the U.S. Ballroom Championships in New York, and that my friends is how Mary Murphy got bit by the ballroom bug! She acted as a dance double for Julia Roberts in the movie Something to Talk About and appeared in Dance With Me, starring Vanessa L. Williams. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From there, well its been nothing but good things for our favorite TV dance judge and choreographer. Mary is the owner of Mary Murphy's Champion Ballroom Academy in the San Diego, California. Champion Ballroom Academy 4255 Ruffin Rd. Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: 858-737-9088 champion.ballroom.sd@gmail.com

Happy Holidays! For the rest of this year, we're bringing the Christmas cheer with some bonus nostalgia. In this episode, we discuss A Diva Christmas Carol, starring Vanessa L. Williams, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Brian McNamara, Kathy Griffin. Join us as we discuss washed greens, CPS, Charles Dickens, heart quakes, divas, Celine Dion, Gucci coats, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: A Christmas Carol Ugly Betty TLC - 1996 Grammy Awards Beyoncé - THIQUE A Christmas Carol (2009) Desire - Heartquake Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl Nile Rodgers - Song by Song Nile Rodgers' Iconic Songs Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at inhindsightpod@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-hindsight/message

Carell Augustus's brilliant and beautiful photography book Black Hollywood reimagines, and restages, iconic Hollywood moments from the likes of Breakfast at Tiffany's, Singin' in the Rain, and Mission Impossible with Black entertainers at their center. The work allows Black people to see themselves as part of the fabric of Hollywood history and also inherently questions American entertainment's shameful history of erasing and sidelining people of color. The photos include Vanessa L. Williams, Dulé Hill, Karamo Brown, and many others. The work is probably best summed up by this quote from Carell: "Black Hollywood is not just a book for Black people―it's a book for all people about Black people. About the dreams we were never told we could achieve. About the places we were never told we could go. And now, finally, about how we can get there." As for Carell himself: He is a Los Angeles-based photographer whose career has taken him around the world to shoot some of the biggest stars on the planet. His celebrity clients have included Viola Davis, Beverly Johnson, Mariah Carey, Elizabeth Banks, Pierce Bronson, Meghan Markle, Serena Williams, Snoop Dogg, and more. In this episode, we talk with Carell about the significance of writing Black stars into the narrative of Hollywood history. Read more: Black Hollywood by Carell Augustus  Carell Augustus online  Like a Rolling Stone by Jann Wenner  I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy  Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan  Anna by Amy Odell  Sho-Time by Jeff Fletcher  High Noon by Glenn Frankel  Pop Literacy is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

MARY MURPHY - SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? She answered a newspaper advertisement for studio instructor trainees. She became an instructor after only one week, and the studio owner invited her to attend the United States Ballroom Championships in New York City, which was the event that influenced her to commit to a career in ballroom dancing.[5] Murphy moved to California and searched for a dance partner while working as an instructor. During the U.K. Open Championships in England, she met Manfred Stiglitz and a dancing partnership was formed. The two began to compete and eventually became the 1990 and 1991 Austrian National Champions. Despite their success, the constant travel and Murphy's domestic commitments took their toll. Murphy had opened the Champion Ballroom Academy in San Diego in 1990 and found it difficult splitting herself between these two obligations. For the next five years she went on to build a list of accomplishments with partners based in California, earning titles at the Southwest Regional Dance Tournament, the Saint Louis Star Ball, and the International Grand Ball. With partner Bill Milner, Murphy made the U.S. Open Standard final in an unprecedented six months. Finally, in 1996, she and partner Jim Desmond made the final of the U.S. Open American Smooth and won the U.S. Open American Nine Dance.[6] She retired from competition and shifted her focus toward her dance academy. She acted as a dance double for Julia Roberts in the movie Something to Talk About and appeared in Dance With Me, starring Vanessa L. Williams. She appeared in the 2010 movie Degrassi Takes Manhattan as a worker at a casino wedding chapel.[7] She currently runs her dance studio and organizes a Los Angeles dance competition, the Hollywood Dancesport Championships.[8] She frequently serves as a judge in several competitions, including the U.S. National Ballroom Championships. So You Think You Can Dance In 2008, Murphy made guest appearances on international versions of So You Think You Can Dance, including So You Think You Can Dance Australia, So You Think You Can Dance Canada and So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia. In 2008, Murphy reprised her role as judge on season 4 with fellow regular, Nigel Lythgoe, and on the season finale, performed a surprise samba with Dmitry Chaplin. Murphy continued as a weekly permanent judge on season 5 and season 6. For season 7, it was announced that Mia Michaels would replace Murphy as permanent judge. Although absent most of the season, Murphy appeared with a seat at the judging table for Vegas Week as well as the final episode. In 2011, she returned to replace Mia Michaels as a permanent judge for season 8. From December 22, 2009, to January 10, 2010, Murphy headlined the Broadway ballroom dance show Burn the Floor.[9] She was partnered with Vaidas Skimelis.[10] Murphy returned to the touring cast of Burn the Floor in September and October 2010, with performances in San Jose and San Diego, once again partnered with Vaidas Skimelis.[10] Personal life Murphy in San Diego in August 2012 Murphy has been married three times and revealed that during her first marriage, which lasted nine years, she was a victim of domestic abuse. In October 2010, on Larry King Live, she said she was finally speaking out so that other victims could learn how she endured, but escaped, domestic violence. Her first husband denies physically or mentally abusing her.[11] In 2008, Murphy divorced amicably with her third husband, Phillip Gott, who remains an employee of her ballroom dance academy.[12] On May 28, 2011, Murphy announced that she made amends with her second husband in his final days battling cancer.[13] On July 22, 2011, Murphy stated in her online blog "As we said goodbye to the contestants, I'm also saying goodbye to my ex husband today, as cancer has taken another special person from my life. Even though our marriage did not work out, we became good friends. I will miss him and I will always love him."[14] In 2011, during the announcements of Murphy's return as a permanent judge for season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance, it was revealed that she had undergone treatment for thyroid cancer. Although there was a possibility that she would never be able to speak again, she is now cancer-free with vocal cords intact.[15] Awards Nominee, Favorite Host/Judge, The 2009 Fox Reality Awards Winner, Favorite Host/Judge, The 2007 Reality Really Awards[16] Lifetime Achievement Award, 2007 Heritage Dance Classic[17] Nominee, Favorite Judge, The 2006 Reality Really Awards[18] U.S. National Professional 9-Dance Champion, 1996 United States Ballroom Dance Championships Austrian National 10-dance and Ballroom Champion, Representatives at the World Championships[19]  

Jason Teasley and Mark Radulich present their Shaft 2000/Shaft 2019 Movie Review. With it being Black History Month we're celebrating Black Cinema with our continuing look at the Shaft movies. On this episode we review Shaft (2000) and Shaft (2019). Shaft (2000 film) is an American action crime film directed by John Singleton and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa L. Williams, Jeffrey Wright, Christian Bale, Dan Hedaya, Busta Rhymes, Toni Collette and Richard Roundtree. Although the film shares the same title as the 1971 film, it is a contemporary sequel with Jackson's John Shaft character being related to the earlier films' Shaft. Shaft (2019 film) is a 2019 American action comedy film directed by Tim Story and written by Kenya Barris and Alex Barnow. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, and Richard Roundtree. It is the fifth film in the Shaft series and a direct sequel to the 2000 film with the same title. Grammarly Ad: 1:02:00 Amazon Music Ad: 29:30 For a 30 Day Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited head to http://getamazonmusic.com/w2mnetwork. Amazon Music is free. Amazon Music Unlimited is not. And for the Grammarly special offer, go to http://getgrammarly.com/w2mnetwork. Check us out on the player of your choice https://linktr.ee/markkind76 Also check out the W2M Network Discord https://discord.gg/fCYpG5dcT9

Jason Teasley and Mark Radulich present their Shaft 2000/Shaft 2019 Movie Review. With it being Black History Month we're celebrating Black Cinema with our continuing look at the Shaft movies. On this episode we review Shaft (2000) and Shaft (2019). Shaft (2000 film) is an American action crime film directed by John Singleton and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa L. Williams, Jeffrey Wright, Christian Bale, Dan Hedaya, Busta Rhymes, Toni Collette and Richard Roundtree. Although the film shares the same title as the 1971 film, it is a contemporary sequel with Jackson's John Shaft character being related to the earlier films' Shaft. Shaft (2019 film) is a 2019 American action comedy film directed by Tim Story and written by Kenya Barris and Alex Barnow. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, and Richard Roundtree. It is the fifth film in the Shaft series and a direct sequel to the 2000 film with the same title. Grammarly Ad: 1:02:00 Amazon Music Ad: 29:30 For a 30 Day Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited head to http://getamazonmusic.com/w2mnetwork. Amazon Music is free. Amazon Music Unlimited is not. And for the Grammarly special offer, go to http://getgrammarly.com/w2mnetwork. Check us out on the player of your choice https://linktr.ee/markkind76 Also check out the W2M Network Discord https://discord.gg/fCYpG5dcT9

For this show, I had the privilege of chatting with my friend and legendary makeup artist Sam Fine about his career journey. He's worked with Iman, Vanessa L. Williams, Patti LaBelle, Queen Latifah, and Cynthia Erivo, to name a few. So, folks, get out your pad and pencils or note app, Sam is about to take you to school. We chatted about his early aspirations to become an illustrator initially brought him to New York City from his native Chicago and later sent him back home. But while working part-time as a floater for Naomi Sims Cosmetics allowed him to move back to the Big Apple. Among the many things that Sam shares are what working behind the counter for Sims in Herald Square taught him and the importance of finding good mentors. He found two amazing people that nurtured his career. One of them was Fran Cooper, whom he assisted on many shoots until he was ready to go out on his own. Sam shares how he led a double life--working behind the counter and working with celebrities and shoots until something had to give.  Sam also shares how he became the first Black makeup artist with a spokesperson deal with Revlon working with Veronica Webb. Later he worked on CoverGirl campaigns with Niki Taylor (who is not Black), and later with Tyra Banks and Queen Latifah.  He also talks about the importance of asking for what you want. Whether in his case, it was a book deal, a preferred payment arrangement, or to work with a specific brand such as Fashion Fair. And the importance of the many covers he did for Essence.  Sam explains why he decided to move to Los Angeles, Oakland, and eventually back to New York City. Why being in the union is essential, and what's it like to come back to Fashion Fair as its Global Ambassador under its new ownership.  He shares what it is like to come to prominence in a time before Instagram and why it is harder for a makeup artist to replicate what he's done in the age of social media. And he shares his thoughts on the inequity that Black creatives face in recognition and opportunities.  After his bestselling book and DVD, Sam shares what he'd like to do next. Then, tune in to hear the whole story.    

Sashay, shante, panther on the runway! Grab your favorite cha cha heels, eyeshadow palette, and of course, a wig and get ready to dive into the worldwide - wait, no - UNIVERSE full of queens! From Canada, to The UK, to Italy, to the London stage for the first ever all drag queen singing competition, it's all covered here!Hey girl, hey!! The boys have donned their best wigs and their highest heels because as this year comes to an end, they are ready to discuss and dish on the plethora of drag that has been bestowed upon the universe! From season three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, to season two of Canada's Drag Race, to the sickening and sweet cast of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 they've got opinions on it all. Have the international iterations hosted by the legendary RuPaul become too Americanized? Do the rotating hosts and presenters of the versions where Ru isn't involved change the tone too hectic? Did the right queen win their respective season? Is Vanessa L. Williams an absolute national treasure? (spoiler alert - yes, yes she is) These queens of the universe have shown that while drag is on almost every day of the week, it's true that the world has not his peak saturation and there is room for more fabulousness! The conversation ends with a look forward at the fourteen queens joining the kingdom on January 7th as we find out how a single candy bar can change a queen's fate!Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/flameon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we begin our long awaited exploration of the musicals of the great Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) who died recently at the age of 91. We're starting with one of Sondheim's early collaborations: the 1957 classic West Side Story, which saw Sondheim working as lyricist alongside composer Leonard Bernstein. We talk about: - The death of Sondheim and his emerging status as a guru/wisdom teacher in the “church” of musical theatre – a reputation famously sent-up by the song “God” - The origins of West Side Story (1957) in the racial & religious tensions between Jewish & Catholic immigrants in New York City's East Side at the turn of the 20th century, and how race in America had shifted by the 50s - "Something's Coming," "The Jet Song," and the two dueling religious systems in West Side Story: group belonging vs. love, and the desire for a conversion experience - The show's classic love songs—"Tonight," "Maria," and "Somewhere"—with their theological ideas about the full embodiment of sexual desire, and the power (and lure) of forbidden love - West Side Story's social agenda, explored in "Gee, Officer Krupke" and "America," and the tension between whether we hold society or individuals responsible for violence - Whether the show ends in tragedy or hope – the challenge of redemptive violence and the promise of Maria as the priest of her community You'll hear: - The company of the 2010 revue Sondheim on Sondheim (including the great Barbara Cook, Vanessa L. Williams, Leslie Kritzer, Erin Mackey, Tom Wopat, Norm Lewis, Euan Morton, and Matthew Scott), singing the song “God” - Isaac Cole Powell singing "Something's Coming" (available to watch here) - Larry Kert & Carol Lawrence singing "Tonight," "Somewhere" and "I Feel Pretty" from the original 1957 Broadway Cast Recording. - Max Goberman, Eddie Roll, Grover Dale and the company of the original Broadway cast singing "Gee, Officer Krupke" - Carol Lawrence, Carmen Gutierrez, Marilyn Cooper and Elizabeth Taylor singing "I Feel Pretty" from the Original Broadway Cast recording.   Continue the conversation with Peter (@pgeinvan) and Nathan (@nathan_lerud) on Twitter, and follow the Gospel of Musical Theatre on Instagram or Twitter @gospelofmt.

In this episode Viridiana Bravo (aka Vee) is back! She introduces the 1998 movie " Dance With Me" starring Vanessa L. Williams & Chayanne to Danilo, and he couldn't be happier. WHAT A COOL MOVIE, GUYS! Check out the trailer for this beautiful feature here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9-9uvi1iQ0 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS PODCAST. AND PLEASE, RATE 5 STARS AND REVIEW IT FOR US TO KEEP WORKING AND GETTING BETTER AT WHAT WE DO. VENMO & PAYPAL

Tom, Sarah, and Usher - S02/E02  Lynxi WelcomeEpisode synopsis HBOMax Synopsis: After a chance meeting with Usher at a restaurant puts a strain on Tom and Sarah's marriage, Tom turns to A Pimp Named Slickback to help rescue his relationship. Pre Show: Vaccines Simps Show: Sarah & Tom Tom is clueless Fangirling Riley & Ruckus Tom's backstory Ever knew a pimp? Family secrets Black men w/white women Develop Sarah and Jazmine's characters Cancel culture  White People Question:  From disingenuous Tucker Carlson questions : “How can I be racist if I haven't said the n-wordburned a crosshanged someone?” Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.comor leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that's (760) WE-3-UNDO. Post Show Info: We've got a Patreon now. Want a shout-out? Want extended episodes? Want to meet up for exclusive AMAs? Want to promote yourself or an event? Hit us up at https://www.patreon.com/boondockspodWe've already got two patrons! SaraBecca “Squirrel” (prefers her real name be anonymous) The Boondocks (The Musical)Due out at some point this summer with original music and story, A Day In The Life of Huey and Riley Freeman - A Short Musical Film. You can find the folks doing this over at https://www.instagram.com/theboondocksthemusical/ Next week: S02E03 - Thank You for Not Snitching Need to see where we are on social media and such?  Come find us!  https://www.theboondockspod.com/links Trivia: Affion Crockett, who does the voice of Usher in this episode, also did the voice of Air Marshal 50 Cent in our last episode, ...Or Die Trying. Light It Upis a 1999 American hostage crime teen drama film starring an ensemble cast that consists of R&B singer/actor Usher Raymond (in his first leading role), Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, and Vanessa L. Williams. The film was written and directed by Craig Bolotin, and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and his wife Tracy Edmonds. The film follows six teenage high school seniors who hold a wounded police officer hostage and barricade themselves inside the school.  Show Music: Intro:  #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. Outro:  Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we celebrate singer and actor Vanessa L Williams, who is also the first black woman to be crowned Miss America

Today we celebrate singer and actor Vanessa L Williams, who is also the first black woman to be crowned Miss America

The audio on the episode messed up after 40 minutes, blame that on Mercury being in Gatorade or whatever... Episode Breakdown:  00:01:10- What's Cool in the City (The Big Momma Your Arm Edition) 00:12:29- Introducing Christy from NatoyaEbony's new podcast, "We the Viewers" 00:16:24- Adrianna's nigga woes 00:23:45- #WCW goes to Teri Joseph (Vanessa L. Williams' character from the movie, Soul Food) 00:35:24- NatoyaEbony's Beard Gang   Don't forget to check out NatoyaEbony's newest podcast, "We the Viewers". -------------------------------------------- Support your girls and grab some merch. Follow our social media: www.instagram.com/recoveringpartygirls twitter.com/partygirlspod www.facebook.com/RecoveringPartyGirls www.youtube.com Email us your listener's letters at: recoveringpartygirlsletters@gmail.com Email Inquires: recoveringpartygirls@gmail.com

Today we celebrate actress and singer Vanessa L. Williams, the first African American to be crowned Miss America

Today we celebrate actress and singer Vanessa L. Williams, the first African American to be crowned Miss America

Topics: 1984 Olympics, Prince, Purple Rain (LP/Film), Cosby Show. (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)   1984 Notes General Snapshots 1. President: Ronald Reagan 2. Jan - US Bell System is broken up Bell System divestiture breaks AT&T into 24 independent units. 3. Jan - Wendy's "Fluffy Bun" advertisement is first broadcast, which gains Clara Peller and her "Where's the beef?" catchphrase national fame. 4. Jan - Michael Jackson's hair catches on fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial. Michael Jackson stars in a Pepsi commercial with a young Alfonso Ribeiro, a.k.a Carlton from “The Fresh Prince.” 5. Feb - Michael Jackson wins a record eight Grammy Awards. [Prince was in the audience] 6. May - Happy Days airs its series finale, "Passages". 7. Jun – Best ever NBA draft: (1) Hakeem Olajuwon, (3) Michael Jordan, (5) Charles Barkley, and (16) John Stockton. [Sam Bowie 2nd pick] 8. Jun - Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space on the Space Shuttle Challenger. 9. Jul - The Motion Picture Association of America institutes the PG-13 rating, as a response to violent horror films such as Gremlins and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. [Parental Advisory sticker for albums coming next year because of Darling Nikki by Prince] 10. Jul - ABC begins their coverage of the Summer Olympic Games from Los Angeles. 11. Sep - The first MTV Video Music Awards, featuring Madonna’s iconic breakout moment, the ‘Like a Virgin’ performance. 12. Nov - Sony and Philips introduce the first portable CD player. 13. Nov – Reagan Re-Elected 14. Top 3 Pop Songs 15. #1 - "When Doves Cry", Prince 16. #2 - "What's Love Got to Do with It", Tina Turner 17. #3 - "Say Say Say", Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson 18. Record of the Year: Tina Turner / What's Love Got To Do With It 19. Album of the Year: Lionel Richie / Can't Slow Down 20. Song of the Year: Terry Britten (songwriter) / What's Love Got To Do With 21. Best New Artist: Cyndi Lauper 22. Top 3 Movies 23. #1 - Beverly Hills Cop 24. #2 - Ghostbusters 25. #3 - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 26. Other Notable Movies 27. Gremlins / Karate Kid /Footloose / Terminator / Nightmare on Elm Street / Police Academy / The Never-Ending Story / Sixteen Candles / Romancing the Stone / Breakin’ / Beat Street 28. Top 3 TV Shows 29. #1 – Dynasty 30. #2 – Dallas 31. #3 - The Cosby Show 32. Black Snapshots 33. Apr - Marvin Gaye, singer, songwriter, and musician (b. 1939) Motown legend Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his own father after a fight between them. The murder weapon was a gun he had given his father for Christmas. His reputed final words were, "I got what I wanted... I couldn't do it myself, so I made him do it." 34. Jul - Vanessa L. Williams becomes the first Miss America to resign when she surrenders her crown, after nude photos of her appear in Penthouse magazine. 35. Dec - Four African American youths board an express train in The Bronx and attempt to rob Bernhard Goetz. He shoots them. 36. Dec - The first nationally broadcast telethon for the United Negro College fund is held. - "A Mind is a Terrible Thing To Waste" 37. Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female: Chaka Khan / "I Feel for You" 38. Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male: Billy Ocean / "Caribbean Queen" 39. Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: James Ingram & Michael McDonald for "Yah Mo B There" 40. Best R&B Instrumental Performance: Herbie Hancock / "Sound System" 41. Best Rhythm & Blues Song: Prince, songwriter / "I Feel for You" performed by Chaka Khan 42. Economic Snapshot 43. Avg. Income = $21,600 44. House = $86,700 45. New Car = $8,700 46. Avg. Rent = $350 47. Tuition at Harvard = $9,000 48. Movie Ticket = $2.50 49. Gas = $1.10 50. Stamp = $0.20 51. Social Scene: 1984 Olympics [Jul 28th - Aug 12th] 52. Under the direction of the American entrepreneur Peter Ueberroth, the 1984 Olympics witnessed the ascension of commercialism as an integral element in the staging of the Games. Corporate sponsors, principally U.S.-based multinationals, could put Olympic symbols on their products, which were then marketed as the “official” such product of the Olympics. A spot on the torch relay team sold for $3,000 per km. The Olympics turned a profit ($225 million) for the first time since 1932. Despite concerns about growing corporate involvement ... the financial success and high worldwide television ratings raised optimism about the Olympic movement for the first time in a generation. [Due to the success of the games, Peter Ueberroth was named Time magazine's Man of the Year in 1984.] - https://www.britannica.com/event/Los-Angeles- 53. The Soviets, and 13 other countries, in retaliation for the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, boycotted the 1984 Olympics. 54. Highlights: 55. Carl Lewis Ties Jesse Owens: At the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens won four gold medals — the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter, the long jump, and the 400-meter relay. Nearly five decades later, Carl Lewis also won four gold medals, in the same events as Jesse. 56. Edwin Moses won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles 8 years after winning in 1976. 57. Mary Lou Retton: The U.S. became enthralled with the short (4' 9"), exuberant Mary Lou Retton in her attempt to win gold in gymnastics, a sport that had long been dominated by the Soviet Union. When Retton received perfect scores in her final two events, she became the first American woman to win an individual gold medal in gymnastics. 58. A marathon for women was held for the first time at the Olympics (won by Joan Benoit of the U.S.) 59. Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Chris Mullin were on the team that won the gold medal in basketball. 60. The United States topped the medal count for the first time since 1968. 61. Music Scene 62. Black Songs from the Top 40 63. #1 - "When Doves Cry", Prince 64. #2 - "What's Love Got to Do with It", Tina Turner 65. #3 - "Say Say Say", Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson 66. #7 – “Hello", Lionel Richie 67. #9 - "Ghostbusters", Ray Parker Jr. 68. #12 - "All Night Long (All Night)", Lionel Richie 69. #13 - "Let's Hear It for the Boy", Deniece Williams 70. #18 - "Jump (For My Love)", The Pointer Sisters 71. #21 - "Let's Go Crazy", Prince and The Revolution 72. #22 - "Say It Isn't So", Hall & Oates 73. #24 - "Joanna", Kool & The Gang 74. #25 - "I Just Called to Say I Love You", Stevie Wonder 75. #30 - "The Glamorous Life", Sheila E. 76. #32 - "Stuck on You", Lionel Richie 77. Vote: 78. Top R&B Albums 79. Jan - Can't Slow Down, Lionel Richie 80. Mar – Thriller, Michael Jackson 81. Apr - Busy Body, Luther Vandross 82. Apr - She's Strange, Cameo 83. May - Can't Slow Down, Lionel Richie 84. Jul - Jermaine Jackson, Jermaine Jackson 85. Jul – Lady, One Way 86. Jul - Private Dancer, Tina Turner 87. Jul - Purple Rain [Soundtrack], Prince and The Revolution 88. Dec - The Woman in Red [Soundtrack], Stevie Wonder 89. Vote: 90. Featured Artist: Prince Rogers Nelson, a.k.a. Prince, The Purple One. American singer, songwriter, actor, and multi-instrumentalist. (@ 26 yrs. old) 91. Famous for his flamboyance, powerful voice, and eclectic behavior, he boasted of a career that spanned four long decades, a rarity in the music world where success is fickle. With worldwide sales of 100 million records, he is counted amongst the best-selling artists of all time. The son of a pianist and a jazz singer, Prince inherited his musical talents from his parents who encouraged him from a young age to pursue music as a career. Under his parents’ guidance he developed a deep love for music and began creating tunes when he was just seven. He also taught himself how to play the piano, guitar and drums. He became a professional singer and performer as a young man and earned much popularity with his eponymous album ‘Prince.’ His highly sexualized lyrics, creative compositions, and incorporation of elements of funk, dance, and rock music made him stand out from others of his generation. He enjoyed a very successful career that was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 57. 92. Childhood & Early Life: 93. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 7, 1958 to an African American couple Mattie Della and John Lewis Nelson. His father was a pianist and songwriter and his mother was a jazz singer. He suffered from epileptic seizures as a young child. He became interested in music at a young age and was encouraged by his parents. He taught himself how to play the piano, guitar and drums, and wrote his first tune when he was seven. His parents separated when he was ten, and the next few years were spent repeatedly switching homes, sometimes living with his father and sometimes with his other. He formed his first band, Grand Central (later known as Champagne), when he was 14. 94. Career: 95. Debut album ‘For You’, (1978) / ‘Prince’, (1979) - Hit singles ‘Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?’ and ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’. Went platinum, effectively establishing Prince’s career. / ‘Dirty Mind’ (1980) / ’Controversy’ (1981), and ‘1999’ (1982) 96. 1984, he released ‘Purple Rain’. Sold more than 13 million copies in the US and spent 24 consecutive weeks at No. 1. The same year he appeared in a rock musical drama film of the same name, making his film debut. The film became a cult classic. 97. Following Albums: ‘Parade’ (1986) / ‘Sign o' the Times’ (1987) / ‘Lovesexy’ (1988) / ‘Batman’ (1989) 98. In the 1990s he started performing with a new backing band, the New Power Generation. 99. In 1993 he changed his stage name to, an unpronounceable symbol which was a combination of the symbols for male (♂) and female (♀). 100. ‘Purple Rain’ is consistently ranked among the best albums in music history and is widely regarded as Prince's magnum opus. It has sold over 22 million copies worldwide, becoming the sixth best-selling soundtrack album of all time. His album ‘Sign o' the Times’, which had elements of funk, soul, psychedelic pop, and rock music, and featured tracks like ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’, ‘Housequake’ and ‘It’ was another one of his mega hits. In 1989, ‘Time Out’ magazine ranked it as the greatest album of all time. 101. In early April 2016 he reported that he was not feeling well and postponed his performances. It was also said that he was being treated for drug overdose. On April 21, 2016, he was found dead in an elevator. He was 57 years old. 102. Open Comments: Do you know what Purple Rain is? 103. TV Scene: 110. Open Comments: 111. Question: Evans or Huxtables? 112. Vote:

In podcast episode 63, Holly Rustick interviews Vanessa L. Williams, business lawyer, about starting a 501(c)3 Tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Vanessa shares the common struggles that she sees with many nonprofits, as well as gives advice and tips on what documents people need to form a nonprofit organization. This episode provides a great umbrella to all the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization goodies that we will be rolling out in March. Want downloadable bylaws, articles of incorporation, conflict of interest policies, and more? Join the Grant Writing & Funding Changemaker membership for all of that and become a part of the tribe! Visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com for more information! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Share this podcast and blog on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. To get involved with the Grant Writing & Funding Tribe: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Join the Tribe!

Directed by Craig Bolotin After an accidental shooting at an inner-city high school, a group of teens holds a wounded police officer (Forest Whitaker) hostage. Produced by Tracy Edmonds Written by Craig Bolotin Starring Usher Raymond Forest Whitaker Judd Nelson Vanessa L. Williams Rosario Dawson

Let My People Go! Get healthy hooked as we look to culture and the ancestors to discover the significance of and care for our feet along with the historical and current impact of the Juneteenth celebration and how to make yours lip lickin' healthy! Your guides, two phenomenal wellness advocates, marketing and business strategist Jacqueline Taylor-Adams along with January Janae (JJ), professional photographer whose lip lickin' healthy cooking makes you want to jump up and slap your mamma! #Playlist: FREEDOM (from Panther movie soundtrack over 60 female artists and groups incl. En Vogue, Aaliyah, Vanessa L. Williams, Mary J. Blige, MC Lyte, SWV, TLC, and Monica) • STAMP YOUR FEET (Donna Summers) • SUPERIOR NUTRIENTS (Darian Dauchan - Bionic Boom Bap) • GARVEYSIM (Kween Smith - Fierce, Badd, and Dangerous) Mindset: What CAN I do. GOAL: To Be The Poster Child of Our Own Transformation. Is what you put on your skin, in your mouth, and allow in your spirit, Life Giving or life robbing? WalkNWellness, a Soul Purpose Lifestyle distrubutor, is a holistic 11 module wellness program based on the Paleo diet, Dr. Sebi's Approved Food list, and the core beliefs that being well is a journey to be balanced mind, body, and soul.

Tune in for another special edition of That's Entertainment as I talk with actress Akemi Look. Akemi is best known in such movies as "Seppuku," "The Unbidden," "How To Make It In America," and "Manifest Mind." Now she can be seen in "The Man From Earth: Holocene," the sequel to The Man From Earth, which is currently in theaters. It also stars William Katt, Vanessa L. Williams and Sterling Knight. The Man From Earth has become a world-wide cult classic and has become a favorite film among fans of the genre. Akemi will also be starring in Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time," releasing in 2018, directed by Ava Duvernay and starring Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine, and Reese Witherspoon. Join me on Wednesday, October 18th at 1pm ET/10am PT as I talk with actress Akemi Look on www.blogtalkradio.com/tammyjones-gibbs or call in at 347-637-2656 Akemi's website - AkemiLook.com Follow Akemi Look on Twitter - @AkemiLook and Instagram @akemilook    

The 1990s were an innocent time where cassette singles ruled and Disney pop songs were a regular fixture on the Billboard charts. The singles released during this decade earned the Mouse House multi-millions in sales and more often than not scored some sweet Oscar glory, but are any of these recordings — sung by actual humans, not their cartoon counterparts — actually something you’d want to listen to today? WHEN WE WERE YOUNG reviewed all 13 pop singles from Disney/Pixar’s releases from the 1990s (from 1991's Beauty and the Beast to 1999's Toy Story 2) to see if any of these songs stand the test of time. Join us as we sing with all the voices of the mountain (including Vanessa L. Williams’) and catch up on what Peabo Bryson’s been up to the last few decades. When We Were Young is a podcast devoted to the most beloved pop culture of our formative years (roughly 1980-2000). Join us for a look back to the past with a critical eye on how these movies, songs, shows, and more hold up now. You can follow us on Twitter at @WWWYshow, on Facebook at @WWWYShow, you can Email us at wwwyshow@gmail.com, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes! You can help us defray the costs of creating this show, which include purchasing movies/shows/etc to review, imbibing enough sedatives to take down an elephant, and producing & editing in-house at the MFP Studio Studio in Los Angeles CA, by donating to our Patreon account at patreon.com/WhenWeWereYoung

The 1990s were an innocent time where cassette singles ruled and Disney pop songs were a regular fixture on the Billboard charts. The singles released during this decade earned the Mouse House multi-millions in sales and more often than not scored some sweet Oscar glory, but are any of these recordings — sung by actual humans, not their cartoon counterparts — actually something you’d want to listen to today? WHEN WE WERE YOUNG reviewed all 13 pop singles from Disney/Pixar’s releases from the 1990s (from 1991's Beauty and the Beast to 1999's Toy Story 2) to see if any of these songs stand the test of time. Join us as we sing with all the voices of the mountain (including Vanessa L. Williams’) and catch up on what Peabo Bryson’s been up to the last few decades. When We Were Young is a podcast devoted to the most beloved pop culture of our formative years (roughly 1980-2000). Join us for a look back to the past with a critical eye on how these movies, songs, shows, and more hold up now. You can follow us on Twitter at @WWWYshow, on Facebook at @WWWYShow, you can Email us at wwwyshow@gmail.com, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes! You can help us defray the costs of creating this show, which include purchasing movies/shows/etc to review, imbibing enough sedatives to take down an elephant, and producing & editing in-house at the MFP Studio Studio in Los Angeles CA, by donating to our Patreon account at patreon.com/WhenWeWereYoung

Jenn and Jay are joined by the hilarious and talented Katie Hartman in the PIT Attic. They get into topics like: sexism in comedy, what it means to be objectified in comedy and the one Vanessa L. Williams in the room.   Produced by: The PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Título original Dance With Me Año 1998 Duración 126 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Randa Haines Guión Daryl Matthews Música Michael Convertino & Varios Fotografía Fred Murphy Reparto Vanessa L. Williams, Chayanne, Kris Kristofferson, Jane Krakowski, Beth Grant, Joan Plowright Productora Mandalay Entertainment Género Musical. Romance | Baile Sinopsis Ruby Sinclair, una ex-campeona de baile latino internacional, da clases en una academia de baile. Llega allí un joven latino para trabajar como limpiador, pero nadie sabe que es un magnífico bailarín. Y se acerca la fecha de un importante campeonato.

Título original Eraser Año 1996 Duración 107 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Chuck Russell (AKA Charles Russell) Guión Walon Green & Tony Puryear Música Alan Silvestri Fotografía Adam Greenberg Reparto Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa L. Williams, James Caan, James Coburn, Robert Pastorelli, Camryn Manheim, James Cromwell, Joe Viterelli, John Slattery, Mark Rolston, Andy Romano Productora Warner Bros presenta una producción Arnold Kopelson Género Acción. Thriller Sinopsis John Kruger, Eraser, es un destacado oficial del Programa Federal de Protección de Testigos. Ahora se enfrenta a un gran reto profesional: suministrar una nueva identidad a Lee Cullen. Esta joven ha descubierto una conspiración en la que están implicados importantes personajes de la política y la industria armamentística, por lo que su supervivencia está en manos de Eraser.