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Josephine Baker, new CD for Cox
Category: Entertainment Written by Genea Webb
Canadian born singer Deborah Cox takes pride in portraying strong, confident women.
So when the sassy beauty was asked to play the legendary Josephine Baker on Broadway, Cox readily took on the challenge.
“Josephine Baker was a breakout African-American that set the tone for the times,” said Cox, 38. “I’m very focused and excited about playing her life. She was a woman who came against racism and she made her mark. That was her passion, to combat racism.”
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:28
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Gaynor brings disco back for nonprofits
Category: Entertainment Written by Ashley G. Woodson
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 2010 and the PSO Community Partners presentation of Gloria Gaynor at Heinz Hall with violinist Gareth Johnson, conductor Lawrence Loh and Lynn Swann as the honorary chair was a moderate success.
Gaynor gained fame in the ’70s as a disco queen. She and Donna Summer were the biggest names in disco during the ’70s and early ’80s. But when disco fizzled out she went back to her roots of gospel and R&B and she has been blending that with disco ever since.
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| DISCO QUEEN—Gloria Gaynor, center, with Lynn Swann, left, and violinist Gareth Johnson.
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Prince releasing new CD through newspaper
Category: Entertainment Written by Courier Newsroom
Prince has deciding to release his upcoming CD, “20ten,” through the printed Belgium newspaper Het Nieuwsblad July 10.
That’s according to online reports including at Dr.Funkenberry.com and the Consequence of Sound Website. Prince has an exclusive interview with the newspaper teasing the release, in which he said the Internet is “over.” An advertisement for the July 10 edition reads, “The new Prince for free. Something Big 4 20TEN. Prince. Not for sales in shops. Not on the Internet. Exclusive with your newspaper on July 10.”
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Comedian Godfrey dazzles at Pittsburgh Improv
Category: Entertainment Written by Genea Webb
Hilarious comedian Godfrey drew on his personal experience of growing up with Nigerian parents, living in The Big Apple, and eating at various ethnic restaurants to make Pittsburgh audiences laugh during a recent three-night run at the Improv June 24-27.
The 41-year-old comedian, whose real name is Godfrey C. Danchimah Jr., kept the audience in stitches with his impressions of Denzel Washington, Bill Cosby and President Obama.
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Out & About with Brotha Ash
Category: Entertainment Written by Ashley G. Woodson
This week I visited the Shadow Lounge in East Liberty, Club 21 in the Strip District, The Black Beauty Lounge in the Hill District, CJ’s in the Strip District and the Centre Avenue Outreach Center in the Hill District.
My first stop was the Black Beauty Lounge in the Hill District where karaoke was in full effect. Everyone came out to see if they could be a star for a day. It was a great time for everyone.
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| City Councilman Bill Peduto and Justin Strong at the Shadow Lounge 10th Anniversary Block Party.
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:28
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