Celebrity Birthdays That Are Today!

Hey Everyone, I thought that I would start giving you info on two celebrities who have a b'day on  each day I can update. Today I have picked actor Chris Tucker, and British Musician Van Morrison. Chris Tucker was born in Georgia on August 31, 1972. He is known for his roles in Friday, the Rush Hour series, and his friendship with Michael Jackson. Tucker started as a comedian on Def-Comedy Jam and never looked back. He is said to be staring in a movie entitled, Mr. S: My Life with Frank Sinatra, which is to be released this year. 

Van Morrison was born on August 31, 1945. Also known as Van the Man, Morrison started his career in the late 1950's. In the 1960's he was the lead singer of the band Them, but he later became a solo artist. His hits include the songs, "Brown Eyed Girl", "Domino",  "Wild Night," and "Someone Like You."Morrison plays a variety of instruments such as the guitar, harmonica, and keyboard. He has won six Grammy Awards, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

I found some videos of these two guys. I hope you enjoy!
Source: Wikipedia

Happy 52nd Birthday Michael Jackson!

Today is Michael Jackson's birthday. Being the fanatic that I am, you know I had to do something to celebrate. Last year that consisted of seeing the impersonator Michael Firestone (who was awesome!) This year, I went to Dusable Museum. There they had a play called "Expressions of MJ." It consisted of various skits which led into Michael Jackson or Jackson 5 songs. The cast was made up of elementary and high school students, and they did a superb job. You could see they put a lot of time and effort into this production. I sat directly in the front row and though I didn't personally know any of the cast, I yelled like I was related to them. There also was a guest appearance from the local Michael Jackson impersonator Rico. His big finale was the song Thriller which he performed in a werewolf mask, complete with claws. I was really pleased to see youth putting their time into something so positive. They perfected intricate choreography and said their lines like professional actors. I know MJ would have loved to see a production such as this. Below is a video from MJ's 1997 History tour. In it he is doing smooth criminal. This is one of my favorite segments from this tour, so enjoy! Happy B'day MJ! We love You!

Transformers 3 in Chi Town

I'm sure many of you have heard that Transformers 3 is being filmed right here in Chi Town. I was walking to Navy Pier the other day and stumbled on a vacant parking lot that looked like a disaster area. It dawned on me that this probably had something to do with a movie. I asked a guard who was watching the lot if my suspicions were true and he confirmed them. So I got out my handy dandy camera (which I've been taking everywhere with me lately) and snapped some pics to share with you guys. Some of my friends have even been lucky enough to see the Bumble Bee car and even Shia Lebouf so keep your eyes peeled if you are headed downtown anytime soon.

Cincinnati Music Festival

Charlie Wilson

Teena Marie

Teena Marie

Charlie Wilson

Cameo

This summer I went on a mini vacation to Cincinnati for their annual music festival, hosted by Macy's. This was my first time going to the two day event and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The acts were Melonie Fiona, which I am sad to say I missed her, so you won't be seeing any pics of her. Sorry, but traffic was a mess! We left an hour early, but I mean when you have a concert and a baseball game the same day and time, and the arena's are literally side by side, and there is no one on the streets to direct cars, that's what happens. We were so distraught about the trouble to get to the parking that we didn't even consider going the next day. We drove all the way to Cleveland instead and went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and yes a four hour drive was better than waiting in that traffic.  A plus was that parking was only ten dollars. Ok now where was I. Oh yes, the acts were Melanie Fiona, Cameo, Jaheim, Teena Marie and Charlie Wilson. The second day was K'jon, Raheem Devaughn, Erykah Badu, En vogue, and Frankie Beverly and Maze. I wasn't to bummed about the second day because honestly the only act I wanted to see was En vogue and that's because I saw Frankie Beverly and Maze recently (they were terrrific). But I was determined to go the first day of the festival because I wanted to see Teena and Charlie so bad. I had never seen any of the acts except Teena, but that was when I was like in elementary school. I was anxious to see her again. 

Jaheim

Cameo

The first night was so good. I don't see how the second night could top it and from what I heard it didn't. Everyone did their thang! I was also pleasantly surprised by Jaheim. I like the songs they play on the radio, but I wouldn't call myself a fan. I have to say though, he put on a good show. His voice sounded wonderful, so I have much respect for him. The highlight of my night was Teena and Charlie though. These veterans were in great form as I knew they would be. They know how to put on a show. I had to get up and dance when Teena got on stage. She knows how to party. Well of course she does, being buddies with Rick James and all. She also did a touching tribute to her close friend, singing "Give It To Me Baby" and "Fire and Desire". Charlie Wilson was awesome as well and announced how proud he was of  being the first headlining act to sell out the Macy's Festival and it was also his first sold out concert with him headlining. It was a fun night and I can't wait to see who will be there next summer. Enjoy the pics!

Musiq Soulchild Concert

So you read correctly. I went to the Musiq Soulchild concert this summer!  (Hate on me all you want) Musiq Soulchild came to the Country Club Hills Theater and if you haven't been to that venue you really need to go there next summer. It is an outdoor theater in Country Club Hills, which is a suburb of Chicago. The theater is fairly small which makes it great! You can see from anywhere because you are so close to the performer. There are regular seats as well as lawn seats. And the ticket prices are very affordable compared to how ticket prices have been running lately. Anyway, back to Musiq. This was my first time seeing him perform and I just have to say I wasn't disappointed at all. Musiq's voice is equivalent to the cd recording, which ,lets face it, is a rarity. I had such a great time. I sang the whole concert because I have all of his albums. To me Musiq is a gem. He makes genuinely good music and I just don't hear that on the radio anymore. Nowadays, you basically get brainwashed into liking a song because radio plays it so much! It gets sickening sometimes. Sorry, just had to get that off my chest. So here are some pics I took. I got some really good ones too! I want to post some of the video that I took, but I'm scared that is like copyright stuff and I'll get in trouble, so for now just enjoy the pics.

June 25th Remembering Michael in Gary

Ok, in case you didn't notice I am a Michael Jackson fanatic......hint......he is EVERYWHERE on this BLOG! Anyways, on the first anniversary of his death I went to Gary to their celebration of his life. It was a nice affair and now that I am typing this blog I am realizing that I did not share with you any pictures from my first trip to Michael's home town last summer. Soooo, I figure I will dig through some stuff and share those with you as well. Back to this years trip to Gary. Katherine Jackson, Michael's mother, was in Gary to unveil the monument that Gary has put up at the Jackson's old home on their front lawn. A couple of celebrities  such as Judge Greg Mathis and Eddie Griffin attended the event as well. They also had some local talent there to perform. I personally was really excited to see Mrs. Jackson in person. Michael was an extraordinary person and I figure the person who gave birth to him couldn't be any less than that as well. I took a couple of pictures...well more than a couple but only a couple came out well. I got one of Mrs. Jackson, but unfortunately it was one of the pictures that didn't come out to well. I got like the top of her head. I still cherish that picture though. I mean it's the tip of Michael Jackson's mother's head! But, it's going to stay in my personal collection. I will also post the pics I mentioned earlier that I took a year ago that shows the love Gary has for MJ..... Enjoy!

Getting It Together

Hello Hello! I missed updating you guys. I really haven't done it at all this summer, which is really bad on my part because I've done some exciting things and I should I be sharing them with you. Sooooo, the next few posts I will be updating you on all the wonderful things I did this summer. I hope you enjoy. I also plan to start doing this more. I know, I know..... I am always saying that, but seriously I'm going to stop procrastinating as much as I do about this blog. I think I neglect it so much because I think no one cares, but ya know what, one day someone might find this blog and like it so I am going to start taking it more seriously. Oh and hopefully the show will be starting up pretty soon.