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NAMM 2024- Not Just an Event

By Donnell Spencer Jr. Anaheim- California 2024- The NAMM Show 2024 in Anaheim, California, was not just an event, it was filled with various sounds, and a congregation of creativity that left us feeling very enthusiastic and filled with curiosity about many of the exhibits on display. With...
March 3rd, 2024 | Community News, Entertainment, News2 | Read More

Colonel Walter Holmes- A Maker of Men and Women of Character

Cover and Inside Photo: Colonel Walter Holmes. However, His Fight With The U.S. Military Threatens to Overshadow His Accomplishments By Buddy Sampson In society, there are those that are problem solvers- makers of men and women of character, running towards the fires that face our communities, the plight...
February 12th, 2024 | News | Read More

BORA, Starring Tiffany Toney, Ajima Cole, Chyna McCoy, and James M. Black, Makes 2023 Essence Film Festival Selection

Cover Photo: Tiffany Toney. Inside Photo: Queen Ajima Cole. Actress Tiffany Toney wraps production on her feature film BORA. The multi-hyphenate producer was the writer, director, and lead alongside Sierra Leonne actress, Queen Ajima Cole (Haus of Vicious). The cast also includes Zab Judah, Omar Gooding...
May 11th, 2023 | Entertainment, News2, Style | Read More

Mareo Johnson- People You Should Know

Cover and Inside photo: Mareo Johnson. The activist, minister and Executive Director of Black Lives Matter, Tulsa is making a huge difference in his community. Keeping Black History in the Forefront By Buddy Sampson Activism and particularly Black activism, in an era that seems to be reversing civil...
April 28th, 2023 | News, People You Should Know | Read More

NAMM 2023- A Meaningful Experience

Cover photo- NAMM 2023. Photo by Donnell Spencer Jr. Inside photo- Masterful drummer, composer and writer Donnell Spencer Jr. tries out a drum kit at the Odery booth at NAMM. Visit their website at www.odery.com By Donnell Spencer Jr. Attending the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show...
April 20th, 2023 | Entertainment, Events, News2 | Read More

Natasha Blasick- People You Should Know

Cover photo: Natasha Blasick. Inside Photo: From the movie “Karaganda,” with Natasha Blasick directed by Max Weissberg. The stunning Ukrainian actress, model and musician Will Prevail in Hollywood By Buddy Sampson Actress, model, and musician Natasha Blasick, has a lot to be excited about...
December 25th, 2022 | Entertainment, Fashion, News, People You Should Know, People You Should Know/Pg 2, Style | Read More

People You Should Know-Toby Thomas- In Being a Good Dude that’s Changing Lives

Cover and Inside Photo- Toby Thomas, a philanthropist who recently assisted a citizen in Compton, California. By Buddy Sampson In today’s media blown world, philanthropy, for those that have means, are part of the world of publicity, showing up at missions across the country on Thanksgiving and Christmas...
July 23rd, 2022 | Entertainment, News | Read More

Zack Yanni-People You Should Know

Cover photo: Zack Yanni, known in Los Angeles as a fitness model, trainer and guru is quite an accomplished actor, appearing in Netflix’s “Trees of Peace.” Photo: Patience Eding.  Inside photo: Zack Yanni. Photo: Ron Ray.   Running With the Wind at His Back By Buddy Sampson Zack...
June 13th, 2022 | Entertainment, Film Reviews, Movies, News | Read More

People You Should Know-The Grimps’ Richard Sirgiovanni

Cover Photo- The Grimps, by Richard Sirgiovanni; Inside- Richard Sirgiovanni, who is also an accomplished musician. Creating a New Dimension of Cartoon Imagery By Buddy Sampson Animators are creative, artistic sorts that bring characters to life in very distinctive ways. From the Warner cartoons that...
June 3rd, 2022 | Art and Design, Entertainment, Film Reviews, News | Read More

Gemaine- The Artist Is Turning Up The Volume on Old School R&B

Cover Photo: Gemaine. Inside photo: Gemaine(C) is flanked by ymtk(L) and Charlie Heat. (seated in car.) Just Don’t Ask Him to Drive By Buddy Sampson Artist, musician and Compton, California native Gemaine is turning up R&B music to a new volume. His new single, “No Questions,” is a throwback...
April 10th, 2022 | Community News, Entertainment, News | Read More