Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago will dedicate its December 4-7 concert series to the late Miriam “Mama Africa” Makeba. The Johannesburg, South Africa native collapsed on stage in Italy last month and later died of a heart attack. Makeba was 76.
Hip hop recording artist, songwriter and producer, John Forte, may be home for Christmas. The 33-yearold was among 14 felons recently pardoned by out-going President George W. Bush.
CINCINNATI–Rapper T.I. testified recently that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him.
NEW YORK–With a new album and two movies on the horizon, it appears the Season of Beyonce has begun.Then again, one could argue that it’s always Beyonce season.
Actress Gabrielle Union was serving up smiles and lending a “hand” Nov. 19 when she came to a Chicago area McDonald’s as part of World Children’s Day. Union, along with executives from the Ronald McDonald House Charities participat
Grammy and Stellar Award nominated recording vocalists Kenny Lattimore and Chante’ Moore are scheduled to perform a charity concert featuring songs from their bestselling R&B and gospel hits November 29 at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage. The husband
R&B singing sensation Usher may have some more Confessions to make, after a steamy performance Nov. 13 at the House of Blues that featured scantily clad dancers and a fair amount of simulated sex. Thousands of shrieking fans packed the downtown venue on a
British singer Estelle and rapper Kanye West, left, are on stage as the screen shows an image of President-elect Barack Obama at the 2008 European MTV Awards in Liverpool, England, Thursday. News of Obama’s win has become a worldwide phenomenon.
