Second Listen Sunday: Ruben Studdard, Love Is
Music fans in the DMV area are in for a treat as Season 2 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard brings his Masterpiece tour to America’s Legendary Music Hall, The Birchmere, in Alexandria, VA. The concert will take place next Sunday, September 15th, and will promote his eighth studio album, “The Way I Remember It.”
Slow Jam Saturday: Atlantic Starr, Always
R&B band Atlantic Starr is set to return to America’s Legendary Music Hall, The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, for two concerts on Saturday, September 21st, and Sunday, September 22nd. In light of this, it seems appropriate to feature one of their hallmark songs, notably the iconic love ballad “Always,” for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday.
Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist is knockout entertainment
Following successful dramatic turns in “Fatherhood” and “True Story,” and dabbling in the heist genre with “Lift”, Kevin Hart is trying his hand at a crime drama toplining Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.” The miniseries is the brainchild of series creator Shaye Ogbonna and is based on the 2020 podcast of the same name. Director Craig Brewer is helming four episodes of the series.
Aaron Pierre delivers star making performance in the action drama Rebel Ridge
Director Jeremey Sauliner has partnered with Netflix for his fifth directorial venture, “Rebel Ridge,” for which he also wrote the screenplay. The plot follows Marine veteran Terry Richmond, portrayed by Aaron Pierre, as he arrives in the town of Shelby Springs to post bail for his cousin to avert impending peril.
Concert Review: Jodeci At The Theater At MGM
Sunday, September 1st, was a night of R&B Nostalgia in Oxon Hill, Maryland, at The Theater At MGM when Jodeci, the Bad Boys of R&B, performed. I was fortunate enough to see Jodeci twice when they supported the legendary New Edition on their 2021 Legacy tour, but unfortunately, I missed the group’s Las Vegas House of Blues Residency.
Second Listen Sunday: Michael Jackson, “Got to be There”
This weekend is about celebrating the King of Pop, Mr. Michael Jackson, and his legacy. For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I wanted to highlight his debut solo album, “Got To Be There,” which was released on January 24th, 1972.
Slow Jam Saturday: Michael Jackson, “Loving You
Fifteen years after his untimely passing, the King of Pop’s music continues to resonate with us, a testament to its timeless appeal. As we honor his heavenly birthday this past Thursday, I wanted to pay tribute to him with ‘Loving You’ for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday.
Second Listen Sunday : Sisqó, Genesis
When we reminisce about the potential of lead singers who could have been iconic solo acts, the name Sisqó immediately springs to mind. The front man for R&B quartet Dru Hill, Sisqó, stormed onto the scene in 1999 with his solo debut ‘Unleash the Dragon.’ The success of the singles ‘Incomplete’ and ‘Thong Song’ propelled Sisqó’s solo debut to sell a staggering five million copies in the US alone, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.
Slow Jam Saturday : Raheem DeVaughn, Let’s Fall In Love
Washington, D.C.-based singer Raheem DeVaughn is coming home for two shows later this month at The Legendary Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Virginia. So, for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, a segment where we celebrate the best slow jams in R&B, I wanted to give some kudos to one of his new ballads, “Let’s Fall in Love.”
“Ol’Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” wonderfully plays to the legendary MC
Father-and-son filmmakers Jason and Sam Pollard, known for their insightful and empathetic storytelling, have joined forces to produce theFather-and-son filmmakers Jason and Sam Pollard, known for their insightful and empathetic storytelling, have joined forces to produce the documentary “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” for A&E. This compelling documentary provides an in-depth look into the life and legacy of the iconic Hip-Hop figure Big Baby Jesus. documentary “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” for A&E. This compelling documentary provides an in-depth look into the life and legacy of the iconic Hip-Hop figure Big Baby Jesus.
“The Forge” is another winner from The Kendrick Brothers
Christian filmmaker Alex Kendrick brings his latest faith-based film to the big screen in “The Forge” from Affirm. Alex pens the film’s screenplay with his brother Stephen. Isaiah Wright (Aspen Kennedy) is at a crossroads. Just a year out of high school, he has yet to chart a course for his future. His mother, Cynthia (Priscilla Shirer), is a dedicated and successful hairdresser who deeply believes in her son’s potential, a belief rooted in her unwavering faith. She prays tirelessly each day, hoping he’ll discover the right path. In an unexpected twist of fate, Isaiah meets Joshua Moore (Cameron Arnett), a seasoned and successful businessman who brings positive change into his life.
“The Clean up Crew” is a cinematic mess
Following the underwhelming ‘Cult Killer,’ director Jon Keeyes fails to deliver an enjoyable action film with ‘The Clean up Crew,’ released by Saban Films. The screenplay, penned by Matthew Rogers, features a cast including Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Swen Temmel, Ekaterina Baker, Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, and Antonio Banderas, who previously collaborated with Keeyes on ‘Cult Killer.’