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Actress Tatyana Ali to Return to Music

WDBZ 1230am — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:53 +0000

Famed television actress Tatyana Ali (of the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and most recently “Love That Girl” on TVOne) is one of young Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars and this month we hear she’s ready to shine just a little more. Ali, known mostly for her acting chops as a child star, is set to revamp and upgrade her grown woman status with a return to one of her first loves – music.

Actress Tatyana Ali backstage at the 2011 Black Girls Rock Awards in NYC. (Photo: Getty Images)

Fresh off the honor of receiving the “Young, Gifted and Black” Award for this year’s Black Girls Rock festivities this past weekend in the Bronx, Ali also announced that she’s been talking quite frequently with some of the older producers she worked with on her first album. Ali’s debut musical offering “Kiss the Sky” was released in 1999 near the height of her acting stardom on television.

To find out what she’s got up her sleeve as she dives head first into this new musical endeavor, click on the links below. Be sure to catch Tatyana Ali receiving her award along with other noted Black girls who rock on BET on November 6th at 8PM EST for the 2011 Black Girls Rock Awards premiere.

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Al Sharpton — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:45:05 +0000

Very rarely do we get to celebrate all the celebrity birthdays from around the world, but today one of gospel music’s biggest names beat us to the punch in wishing the Rev. Al Sharpton a very special birthday so we had to show our love, too.

Check out the live conversation on the air just in case you missed it as the one and only Pastor Shirley Caesar surprises Rev. Al Sharpton by calling into the show to tell him how much he means to all of us. Pastor Caesor also celebrates her birthday this month so be sure to wish her happy birthday as well!

And of course, we couldn’t let this be without an official birthday wish for all of those special listeners and visitors who are celebrating a birthday this month!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL!

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Cincinnati Film Festival 2011 Arrives

WDBZ 1230am — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:17:38 +0000

Calling all movie buffs! It’s that time of year again when the best and brightest in independent film, movie and international cinema takes to the streets of the Queen City. This year with 90 films awaiting, many of which are full-length variety, the city’s reputation and notoriety for birthing great cinematic experiences is continuing to grow, evolve and it all starts right in our own backyards.

With a plethora of free preview and paid screenings available throughout the entire weekend, there will be plenty to see and experience with friends and family this year. Take a look at the official website and make your plans now to catch something new and exciting.

If you want to hone your skills and continue building your craft as a film producer, screenwriter or director, there’s also an opportunity for you to join the planned workshops held in the downtown Cincinnati area as we celebrate film in Cincinnati all week long (September 25 – October 2nd).

All major screenings will be held at The Cincinnati Club (30 Garfield Place, downtown Cincinnati) and are subject to change without notice. Please check the full schedule via the links below for the latest updates.

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WDBZ 1230am — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:34:35 +0000

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Which Oktoberfest Zinzinnati experience is your favorite?

Brats, Brews & Beer Coming with Oktoberfest

WDBZ 1230am — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:07:42 +0000

There’ll be lots to do, lots to see and lots to eat this weekend as America’s Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA takes over the Queen City Friday, September 16th-18th. This annual outdoor festival not only welcomes the official arrival of fall, but celebrates our city’s rich German culture and the heritage of Southwestern Ohio.

OKTOBERFEST ZINZINNATI – SEPTEMBER 16TH-18TH

Friends, families and guests from the surrounding areas can enjoy a variety of tasty samples of German cuisine, live musical extravaganzas and of course, more beer than you could ever imagine. Take a look at some of the most popular Oktoberfest-related activities then bundle up for the autumn temps sweeping through the city. Will you be there?

If you’ve ever been to any Oktoberfest celebration, you already know brats, brews and the best beer in town are surely the main attractions. Share your past Oktoberfest memories with us below. And in the meantime, let us know in our poll which one of Oktoberfest’s features is your favorite.

For complete event info, maps, schedules, menus and more, visit the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati links provided below.

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BET Sunday Best Crowns Season IV Winner Amber Bullock

WDBZ 1230am — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:30:31 +0000

And then there were two…but tonight, BET Sunday Best could only announce just one name as the winner of Season IV. So the winner is 25-year-old vocal phenomenon Ms. Amber Bullock of St. Louis, Missouri.

BET Sunday Best Season IV finalists Andrea Helms (left) and Amber Bullock (right).

Quickly becoming one of America’s favorite new voices and one of Gospel music’s most underrated talents, Amber Bullock just took home the grand prize on Sunday evening’s two-hour, star-studded finale of the hit singing competition and worldwide franchise BET Sunday Best. Now headed toward it’s fifth consecutive season, the show takes the world’s best, brightest and unheard of voices in Gospel music and gives them the platform to sing everything from the classics to the contemporary tunes heard around the globe.

Tonight’s finale wouldn’t have been entirely complete without a plethora of guest appearances, special performances, musical tributes and on-air surprises. Opening the show with a bang, urban Gospel’s Lecrae gave the show street credibility with his current brand of “Holy Hip Hop.” Also appearing on stage were all three of the Sunday Best prior seasons’ winners – Crystal Aikin (Season I), Y’Anna Crawley (Season II) & LeAndria Johnson (Season III) – each of whom took on the massive musical tribute in the form of a stellar medley honoring Mahalia Jackson’s legacy. Following the new leading ladies of Gospel were legends Pastor Shirley Caesar plus Rance Allen & The Rance Allen Group. Former BET Sunday Best judge Yolanda Adams premiered her new single from her long-awaited new project and both VaShawn Mitchell and Trinitee 5:7 duo Chanel & Angel also performed. Surprise guest Angie Stone (R&B/soul singer/songwriter) was also given the mic for a brief moment to perform her hit “Brotha” dedicated to men of color everywhere.

Now, in the two-hour runtime of the Season IV finale, we really only heard Amber Bullock and runner-up Andrea Helms (37, of Dallas, TX) sing “live” three times before the end of the show. Each performed a medley of perfectly arranged songs of praise and worship. Early into Bullock’s opening set, which included the new worship anthem “How Great is Our God” and a stunning rendition of Kurt Carr’s choir classic “For Every Mountain,” many knew the competition was officially over. Helms’ featured set was full of the anointing as well, with “Because of Who You Are” and “The Heavens are Telling” shining throughout the medley. Coming together for one of the season’s only featured duets, the ladies gave an awesome acoustic and sonically superb performance of the contemporary Gospel hit “Moving Forward.”

Just before the big announcement came introspective interview segments featuring the touching testimony from LeAndria Johnson who later premiered the new single “Jesus” from her debut album “The Awakening of LeAndria Johnson” (in stores now). If you missed the interview, the testimony and the live performance, trust us when we say it ministered to millions and let us all know that even when we fall short of the glory of God, redemption and forgiveness is still possible even for those we lay claim to be “stars.”

BET Sunday Best judges (from left) Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin (host) and Tina & Erica Campbell (of MaryMary).

As for the big moment when Amber Bullock was announced as the winner, we were reminded once again of the prizes including a national recording contract with Music World Gospel, a cash prize and a brand new Ford Explorer – North America’s car of the year. Congratulations once again to our new winner Amber Bullock (we can’t wait to hear your debut album) and to the other contestants who brought their “Sunday Best” all season long! See you next year!

So now that you know who the winner is, we’ve got a few questions to ask you.

Did you vote at any point during Season IV of BET Sunday Best? If so, when and for whom? If not, why?
Are you satisfied with the winner/finalists results?
What was your favorite moment on the big finale show?
Were you following BET Sunday Best on Twitter or Facebook during the show at any point for live commentary & fan updates?
What did you think of this year’s surprise guests – Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Chrisette Michele, Kierra Sheard, Smokie Norful, etc.?
What would you do differently in Season V?
Will you or have you auditioned for the show?
Do you plan to purchase or have you purchased any of the BET Sunday Best winners’ albums, including the forthcoming release from this year’s winner Amber Bullock?

Feel free to share your thoughts on any or all of these hot topics related to the BET Sunday Best show, finale and winners. Do so below on the message board using your Twitter or Facebook profile to log in and leave us a comment to get the discussions started.

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Rock The Bells Tour Immortalizing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era

WDBZ 1230am — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:51:00 +0000

Like Woodstock, Hip-Hop’s Rock the Bells is making American music history uniting legends of Hip-Hop’s golden era and unknown newbies in a multi-city tour that’s immortalizing the genre’s greats and cementing its continued success and impact on fans young and old.

“The festival isn’t very shy about revealing its biases in terms of which era of hip-hop it thinks was king,” said Oliver Wang, the author of Classic Material: The Hip-Hop Album Guide.

When was the last time you saw Wu Tang Clan — the entire collective — perform live? Or for that matter, listen to Nas’ inimitable flow as he spit bars in the flesh? Or consider the unthinkable: watching ‘Ms’ Lauryn Hill, now more famous for various and sundry off-stage peccadilloes than her music, put on a coherent show?

Sugarland Releases Open Letter to State Fair Fans & Victims

WDBZ 1230am — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:00:35 +0000

Grammy Award-winning country music duo Sugarland members Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles.

Just a few days after the tragic stage collapse that took place moments before their live performance at this past weekend’s Indiana State Fair, country duo and popular entertainers Sugarland have released a statement and formal letter for the thousands of fans, the unfortunate victims and all who were impacted by the surreal experience.

An image of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse that left a reported five people dead this past weekend. Photo: Joey Foley (Getty Images)

Sent just over an hour ago via the group’s Twitter profile, Sugarland details their heartfelt remarks with a prayer for peace and healing during this time. Check out the complete open letter below. The Sugarland twosome is expected to continue their current “Incredible Machine” tour throughout the remainder of the summer. No details on whether their Indiana State Fair performance and appearance will be rescheduled at this time.

Be sure to stay tuned for more updates. Read more on Sugarland’s reaction to the tragedy via the links provided below.

Follow Sugarland on Twitter – @SugarlandMusic – Click the image below.

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For more local coverage from Indianapolis, IN, don’t forget to follow any or all of the area Twitter profiles (provided below) to keep up with the latest updates, exclusives and special reports from the Indiana State Fair tragedy.

INDYHIPHOP.COM – @HOT963

TLCNAPTOWN.COM – @WTLC1067

PRAISEINDY.COM – @PRAISEINDY

RADIONOWINDY.COM – @RADIONOW1009

IMC.TV – @IMCTV

Our thoughts and continuous prayers go out to all those involved or affected by the Indiana State Fair tragedy. May each of you find grace, peace and comfort during this time.

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