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Comment by Phoebe Macon on April 15, 2011 at 2:44am

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Comment by Phoebe Macon on April 14, 2011 at 6:44pm

ABC-TV Cancels "All My Children", and "One Life to Live" Soap Opera Shows Today












NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC is canceling the soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," both programs that have been on the network's daytime lineup for more than 40 years.

The move leaves "General Hospital" as ABC's only daytime drama.
ABC's daytime department president Brian Frons said Thursday that "viewers are looking for different types of programming these days."


Soap operas have slowly been fading as a TV force, with many of the women who made up the target audience now in the work force. ABC will air two new shows, one about food and the other about lifestyle transformations.


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Soap fans are no doubt outraged today. ABC has canceled two legendary daytime dramas, 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live.'

Rumors have swirled all winter that one of the soaps might be canceled. I'm not sure anyone thought the network would axe both of them.

("The final episode of 'All My Children' will air in September 2011 and 'One Life to Live' will end January 2012"). They are replacing the soaps with new shows: 'The Chew' and 'The Revolution.'


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Susan Lucci: 'All My Children' Marked 'Fantastic Journey'
By Corinne Heller




Susan Lucci says her time playing Erica Kane on "All My Children" has been a "fantastic journey.



The show is set to air its last episode in September 2011 and another soap opera, "One Live To Live," will broadcast its series finale in January 2012, Disney/ABC Television group, parent company of OnTheRedCarpet.com, announced on Thursday, April 14.

Both shows have been on the air for more than 40 years.

"It's been a fantastic journey," Lucci, 64, said on Thursday in a statement obtained by OnTheRedCarpet.com. "I've loved playing Erica Kane and working with Agnes Nixon and all the incredible people involved with 'All My Children. I'm looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities."

Aside from "All My Children," Lucci has also appeared on shows such as "Dallas, "Hope & Faith" and "That's So Raven." She released a book called "All My Life: A Memoir" in March.

"All My Children" celebrated its 40th anniversary in January 2010. Lucci joined the cast full time in 1980. Lucci had last month expressed her optimism regarding the future of the show, which had recently been the target of cancellation rumors.

"All My Children" and "One Life To Live" have each earned more than 40 Emmy Awards. "All My Children" and took home an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 1992, 1994 and 1998. "One Life To Life" won the award in 2002.

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I grew up watching these shows with my Mom, and I too am outraged. Daytime TV will not be the same!! First they take away all of our good Black TV Shows and now this. But I am so....glad that we have our Black Cable TV Networks: BET, TV One, and Centrix.

Love and Blessings, Phoebe

Comment by Phoebe Macon on March 16, 2011 at 2:10am

Grammy Nominated Singer, Rap Musician : Nate Dogg Passed Away On 3-15-11




(Born-August 19, 1969 or December 31, 1969 to March 15, 2011-Died: 41 years old)


Four time Grammy Nominee: Rap musician and singer Nate Dogg (born Nathaniel Dawayne Hale) on August 19, 1969 or December 31, 1969, in Long Beach, CA; has performed on dozens of hit rap and R&B records, but he began his singing career in the gospel choir of New Hope Trinity Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he sang and practiced three days a week. He continued to sing at the church, where his father, Daniel Lee Hale, was the pastor, until he moved back to Long Beach, California, at the end of his freshman year in high school. After returning to California, Nate became close friends with his cousin Calvin Broadus (rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg) and with Warren Griffin (rapper Warren G), when all were attending Jordan High School in Long Beach. Nate Dogg soon grew tired of his studies and left school at the age of 16. He joined the U. S. Marines, where he served for three years before returning home.

Upon his return, Nate Dogg rekindled his interest in music by forming a rap group with Snoop Doggy Dogg (now known as Snoop Dogg) and Warren G. The group, named Three The Hard Way after the 1974 Gordon Parks blaxploitation film, began to record songs and shop their demo tape to area producers. Soon after changing their name to 213 (after the Long Beach telephone area code), the group's tape reached the hands of rap super-producer Dr. Dre (Warren G's stepbrother), who began to work with Nate and Snoop Doggy Dogg for the classic 1992 album The Chronic. Nate added his soulful vocals to the hardcore gangsta lyrics of "Deez Nuts," an album cut featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg, Warren G, and Daz. Word of Nate Dogg's vocal talents quickly spread, and he appeared soon after with Mr. Grim on "Indo Smoke" and with Snoop Dogg on "It Ain't No Fun." In 1993 he signed with Dr. Dre and Suge Knight on their Death Row label and began working on his solo album.

Although the completion and release of his own album was frequently delayed, Nate Dogg continued to contribute his talents to the music of the West Coast's hottest rap artists. In 1994 he and Warren G released the Grammy-nominated hit "Regulate," which used a sample of Michael McDonald's single "I Keep Forgetting" to help recount a wild night of sex and violence in their native Long Beach. Over the next few years Nate Dogg would become rap music's most prominent singer, providing the choruses for numerous artists on the East and West Coasts, including Pharaoh Monch, 50 Cent, Mos Def, and Mac 10.

Although Nate Dogg's greatest moments have come as a guest on some of rap music's most memorable hits, he has also found time to develop a prolific, though uneven, solo career. In 1996 he completed his first album, G-Funk Classics Vol. 1. Due to problems with Death Row Records the album was shelved, despite the success of his debut single "Never Leave Me Alone." Nate Dogg left Death Row Records in 1997 and formed his own label, Dogg Foundation, through Celestial Breakaway Entertainment. After a long battle with Death Row Records over the rights to the album, Nate Dogg released the album along with 15 new songs in what would be G-Funk Classics Vol.1&2. While the album's first single, "Nobody Does It Better," was released to warm reviews, the entire album was not well received by fans and critics, and the album was largely dismissed by critics for its dated sound. As Stephen Thomas Erlewine of All Music Guide remarked, "It was a case of bad timing, pure and simple—G-Funk Classics sounded dated, and its bloated running length made it seem even more of a dinosaur than it actually was."

After his Dogg Foundation label folded, Nate Dogg released Music & Me for Elektra Records. The album, which reached gold status, was highly regarded by critics for its stronger production and improved lyrics. Reggie Royston of the St. Paul Pioneer Press noted, "While no song on Music & Me ever quite rises to the dramatic dexterity of Barry White, or even R. Kelly, it's Nate's ability to produce understated, catchy vocal parts dragged from the subconscious of disco radio that makes this album as listenable as any Funkadelic record."

Like many rap artists, Nate Dogg's career has been marred by legal troubles. In 2000 he was accused of kidnapping, arson, terrorist threats, and domestic violence, after being arrested outside of his Pomona, California, house. At the time, police officials reported that Nate Dogg had beaten his ex-girlfriend and held her at gunpoint in a Los Angeles home, setting her car on fire after she escaped and contacted the police. Although five of the six charges were immediately dropped, he was forced to stand trial for possession of a firearm as a felon, based on a 1996 drug case. After pleading guilty in exchange for a lesser charge, Nate Dogg was given three years' probation and a $1,000 fine. In 2002 he was arrested on drug and weapons charges, after his tour bus was pulled over for speeding and police found him in possession of four ounces of marijuana and a stolen handgun. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year of probation, 24 hours of community service, eight hours of drug treatment, and a fine of more than $4,000, in exchange for a dismissal of the weapons charge.

Despite his legal problems and fluctuating solo career, Nate Dogg has remained one of rap music's most sought-after vocalists. In 2002 he lent his talents to cinema with a part in Chris Rock's film Head of State. More recently, he reunited with Warren G and Snoop Dogg to finally release a 213 album, titled The Hard Way. The album, a collection of relaxed summer G-funk tunes, was released in August of 2004 to brisk sales and warm reviews. Although the microphone time is dominated by Snoop Dogg, the album, like West Coast rap music, would not be the same without Nate Dogg's vocals.

Comment by Tawnette Fulton- Gilbert on December 27, 2010 at 4:57pm

Teena Marie Rest In Peace!!!

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC AND THAT SPECIAL SOUND THAT YOU ONLY HAD.   YOU WILL BE MISSED.  PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR FAMILY!!!

Comment by Phoebe Macon on December 8, 2010 at 3:57pm

Report: Aretha Franklin Suffering From Pancreatic Cancer

Posted Wed Dec 8, 2010 2:26pm PST by Access Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is reportedly suffering from cancer..

According to Detroit's WJBK FOX 2, a relative of the singer told reporter Al Allen that the singer is suffering from the disease. Another relative reportedly said the family is very concerned for the music legend..

Another report from the Detroit News claimed that Franklin has pancreatic cancer, according to a source familiar with the situation..

A rep for the singer was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Access Hollywood..

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, earlier this month, Franklin had surgery for an undisclosed reason..

"The surgery was highly successful," the music icon said in a statement to Access at the time. "God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers!".

Last month, the multi Grammy-winning music legend announced that she was canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May..

Comment by Phoebe Macon on December 4, 2010 at 12:03am

Martha Stewart revamps 'The Simpsons' Home for the Holidays in Dec. 5th Christmas episode

A look inside the Simpsons' home -- which Martha decked out for the holidays




Martha Stewart's next stop: Springfield.

The home décor guru is set to revamp America's most famous cartoon family's home on the December 5th episode of "The Simpsons," according to EW.com.

Stewart will play herself on the Christmas-themed episode, and naturally she will help the family decorate their Springfield home for the holidays.

And leave it to Martha to come up with uber-crafty DIY projects for the whole family.

“Marge is upset that the rest of the family has no Christmas spirit, so Martha comes in and, with military efficiency, completely changes things around,” Executive Producer Al Jean told the outlet. “She tapes up Bart’s and Milhouse’s mouths, sticks ping-pong paddles on their backs, and makes them into wooden soldiers.”

She even uses baby Maggie's head to spray paint stars on the windows. Homer also gets in on the Martha treatment.

“He’s just sleeping on the couch with a copy of Modern Fart Denier magazine on his stomach, so she puts a cute Christmas display with a little train over him,” added Jean.

Jean commended the real Martha Stewart on her fantastic sense of humor about herself, reports the outlet.

The episode airs Dec. 5 on Fox.

Comment by Phoebe Macon on October 28, 2010 at 1:42am

Movie Premiere & Luncheon Photos From Director Tyler Perry's Film "For Colored Girls" Starts Nov. 5


For months rumors have circled around when New Orleans native Tyler Perry's next film, "For Colored Girls" would be released. This weekend, fans were buzzing about the trailer and film poster released by Lionsgate.


The movie debuts November 5.

The new movie is based on Ntozake Shange's 1974 poem, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf," which was turned into a play combining poetry, dance and music.

Tyler's version of the play weaves together the stories of nine different woman: Joanna, Tangie, Crystal, Gilda, Kelly, Juanita, Yasmine, Nyla and Alice. The cast includes some of the stars from Perry's past films: Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Michael Ealy, Kimberly Elise, Omari Hardwick, Hill Harper, Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington and Whoopi Goldberg.

Comment by Phoebe Macon on August 31, 2010 at 3:28am

Dancing With the Stars Season "11" Cast Of Stars Revealed!



Dirty, funny, controversial and wildly surprising. Those are the five words that best sum up the twelve celebrities set to shake a tail feather on the new season of Dancing With the Stars.


The cast is sprinkled with big names: Brandy, David Hasselhoff, Michael Bolton, Bristol Palin, Mike "The Situation Torentino, Jennifer Grey, Margaret Cho, Kurt Warner, Rick Fox, Audrina Patridge, Kyle Massey and Florence Henderson (who is the oldest at 76).


The show's 11th season kicks off Monday, September 20th at 8/7c on ABC.

BRANDY

RICK FOX

KYLE MASSEY

MARGARET CHO

AUDRINA PATRIDGE

MIKE "THE SITUATION" TORENTINO

BRISTOL PALIN

DAVID HASSELHOFF

FLORENCE HENDERSON

KURT WARNER

JENNIFER GREY

MICHAEL BOLTON

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