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Black Radical Imagination Film Series Screening Event In Chicago 2/27

by Sergio Article Reprint Chicago based filmmaker and programmer Amir George and Los Angeles based curator Erin Christovale, are presenting again a screening of short films they call Black Radical Imagination, coming up this time

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R. Kelly Sued For Back Child Support, Facing Jail Time

by Houston Williams Article Reprint R.Kelly is reportedly thousands in arrears for back child support to his ex-wife. Andrea Kelly, the singers former better half, says kelly has missed the $20,833 per-moth support due.

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Pharrell Explains ‘G I R L’ Album Title

rap-up.com Article Reprint Pharrell Williams made his fans especially “Happy” when he announced the title and release date for his first album in eight years. So what exactly does G I R L mean?

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‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Studio Sued by Upset Stratton Oakmont Alum

Andrew Greene claims he was wrongfully featured in the film as a criminal who used drugs and had misogynistic tendencies. by Eriq Gardner Article Reprint A lesser character in the Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese film The Wolf

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Tribeca: Nas Documentary To Open 2014 Film Festival

“Time is Illmatic” will make its world premiere in lower Manhattan followed by a performance from the rapper. by Hilary Lewis Article Reprint The Tribeca Film Festival has once again turned to a music documentary

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CeeLo Green to ‘The Voice’: ‘Forget You!’

By Suzy Byrne Article Reprint CeeLo Green is saying see ya to “The Voice.” During an interview for Wednesday’s “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the 39-year-old “Forget You” crooner announced that he’s leaving the NBC singing

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Vocalists and Rappers with Skills Donda’s House Is Calling Your Name

Founded by Chicagoans Kanye West and Rhymefest in Honor of Mr. West’s Mom, Donda West   blackstarjournal Article Submission It is no secret that the crime epidemic in Chicago is national news. According to the 2013

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Nicki Minaj apologizes for using Malcolm X image to promote new single

The hip-hop star has responded to backlash over using the civil rights leader’s image to promote her new song, saying she released the artwork as ‘a conversation.’ By Kirthana Ramisetti Article Reprint Nicki Minaj has

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