Happy Birthday Lucy!!!!!

       

Today is Lucille Ball's Birthday. She would have been 100 years old. Ball was born August 5, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She is known as the funniest woman ever in showbiz. Lucy began her career as a model. In 1940, she married Desi Arnaz. Lucy soon found her niche as she was cast in comedic roles. One of her earliest appearances was on The Three Stooges. In 1948, Lucy was cast as wacky wife, Liz Cooper, on the popular radio show My Favorite Husband. Lucy and Desi soon came together and pitched the idea of a sitcom featuring them as a married couple, to CBS. CBS was not enthused about the idea because they believed the American public would not buy in to a program featuring an American woman and a Cuban bandleader married. Of course they were very wrong. This idea turned in to I love Lucy and first aired October 15, 1951.
     Lucy would have several successful films and the two successful shows, The Lucy Show, and Here's Lucy. In the 1960's, Lucy also become the first female head of a Hollywood studio. She died at age 77 on April 26, 1989. Lucille Ball is a comedian for all generations. Her comedic genius will always be relevant.
     Personally, I think she created the best television show ever. I never get tired of watching it. I have purchased almost all of the seasons(I'm missing one) and I never get tired of watching the episodes. They continue to make me laugh. I truly Love Lucy. Happy Birthday Lucy and thank you for all the laughs. Here's a few Lucy clips for you all. Enjoy!

Source: Wikipedia

Amy Winehouse Passes Away

 

Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment today. And although we all know about her drinking and drug problem, I have to say that I am shocked she is gone. She was such a great talent and I had been actually listening to her a lot lately. We all saw her going down this road but I was rooting for her. I was hoping that she would prove everyone wrong and get herself together. I am really saddened by her death, but like other talented people who have gone before her, she left an everlasting impression behind, and the genius of her music will be around for generations I believe. God Rest Your Soul Amy. 

Babyface Concert

On June 19th, the  black-owned Chicago newspaper, N'digo had their annual gala. This year the entertainment for the gala was non other than Babyface. As a Fathers Day gift to my uncle, my mom and I got tickets for him to attend the concert, and of course I had to accompany him. The gala was at the beautiful Symphony Center. I had never seen Babyface in concert before so I was eager to see what his performance would be like. I love his music but I wasn't sure how his performance would be , since he's such a soft singer, at least on records. I was pleasantly surprised when Babyface started crooning his heart out. He was sanging, to say the least. I really enjoyed when his brother, Kevon Edmonds, made a guest appearance as well. I truly enjoy his voice and his stage presence. Babyface opened with Cool In You, but he only heated up after it. Some other highlights were his performance of a medley of songs which he wrote for other artists, such as New Edition, Bobby Brown, and Boyz II Men. There was a great part when Babyface started dancing. He also told a story about how El Debarge motivated him to start writing romantic songs. I was already a fan, but Babyface really blew me away. He left the audience wanting more. He had true showmanship.

DuSable Museum's Arts and Crafts Festival

On July 8-9th, DuSable Museum held it's annual Arts and Crafts Festival. It was definitely fun for the whole family. I went both days. On the 9th I was literally there all day. The highlights for me were seeing Isaiah Washington up close and personal, as well as The Kindred Family Soul. If you have never been to this festival you need to make it a habit and go next summer. You will not be disappointed. Admission for the festival and museum were free, there were tons of venders, and great food. Here's some pictures and video from the festival. Enjoy.

I'm BAAAACCCKKK

Hi Everyone,

   I know I have been M.I.A. but I'm trying to get into the swing of things again. This has been an interesting summer to say the least, but I'm not going to get in to all of that. I'm going to start posting more that's for sure. So the next post will have some great photos and info for you, since you have been so deprived lately.

Taylor Mallory | “Sunni’s Outside” Music Video Release & Shoe Drive to Benefit Soles4Souls

Level Next & AKIN will be helping donate shoes for Soles4Souls, Inc.. Bring in gently worn shoes between April 15 – 24th to AKIN Chicago and fill out a raffle card. You’ll receive 15% off merchandise and qualify to win up to $150 in free merchandise.
Thursday April 21, 2011 7p-10p
FREE Admission
AKIN Chicago
1313 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60607

DJ winds up ‘The Musicbox’ at The Blaze

By Tyeshia Pinckney

Roosevelt Torch Staff reporter

Published: Monday, March 28, 2011

Updated: Monday, March 28, 2011 15:03

On this Tuesday afternoon, the Chris Brown incident at "Good Morning America" is the topic of discussion, with Mariah Carey and Bruno Mars in rotation on airwaves at WRBC The Blaze, Roosevelt University's student radio station.
This is a sample of what listeners will get if they tune into Samantha Pass's radio show, "The Musicbox." Pass, whose alias on-air name is "S.K.P The Voice," describes her show as a little bit of everything, but not your typical mainstream radio show. Instead, a wide range of music spanning several genres and generations.
The show airs from noon to 2 p.m. every Tuesday on WRBC The Blaze, and can be heard on iTunes or at the WRBC page on Roosevelt's website.
"I don't play what's on the radio right now. I'm a little picky because I don't really like what's out now," the self-proclaimed Michael Jackson fanatic said. "You're going to hear a lot of stuff from the '90s and early 2000s. I even take it back to the '50s."
Pass attributes her love for music and dance as the inspiration for her show and what led her to become involved with The Blaze in the spring of 2009. "I listen to a lot of old school music and that usually amazes my peers, so I thought it'd be great to share it with a younger generation. It feels good to know that I'm introducing them to new music and they like it," she said.
Pass, a graduate student, also serves as music director at the station. "I monitor the other DJs' shows, approve any guests and solve any other problems that may arise."
An education major in undergraduate, Pass is now pursuing a master's in journalism but hopes to apply both degrees in whatever career path she takes. "I don't want to be in the classroom everyday, but if I did, I'd prefer to work in the private sector," she said.
For now, Pass is enjoying her role in the studio. "I admit that I was nervous about doing this because I'm really shy, however I'm really happy I did because I truly enjoy it."