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Victorious Viola!

Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing WriterSeptember 15, 2011

Actress Viola Davis poses for a portrait during the Santa Barbara Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) In a Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 file photo, cast member Viola Davis, right, is seen in front of a poster for “The Help” in Beverly Hills, Calif. Costume designer Sharen Davis, some of whose costumes are illustrated in the boster, is from Shreveport, La. “The Help” opened in theaters Aug. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) Viola Davis “The Help” Interview A graduate of the Juilliard School, Viola Davis built an exceptional background in theater

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There’s A New Spider-Man In Town

Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)August 3, 2011

New costume New Spider-Man, Miles Morales Actor, Donald Glover, the inspiration for the new Spider-Man It looks like the new Spider-Man’s going to be from the other side of town. By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer In a bold move by Marvel comics and writer, Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli, another landmark event has occurred. Spider-Man is going to be Black! Before you jump to far in either direction, let me explain… first of all the character is actually of Black/Hispanic descent and named Miles Morales… second the character is set to take over the mantle of

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Comedian Michael Colyar and wife, Brooks Jackson – Colyar, perform abroad for U.S. troops

Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)May 13, 2011

By Brandon I. BrooksAssistant Managing Editor While in town performing at the J Spot comedy club, comedian Michael Colyar, caught up with the Sentinel for an exclusive one on one interview. If you have never experienced the J Spot comedy club in Los Angeles, the J Spot is owned and operated by comedian, J Anthony Brown and his son Terrell Rivers. The J Spot serves up some of the best chicken tenders you can find in town, not to mention, they serve up many of today’s popular comedians such as Michael Colyar. Colyar first burst onto the scene as a

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Ready… Set… Action! Ms. Jackson

Kam WilliamsOctober 29, 2010

Janet Jackson The “For Colored Girls” InterviewBy Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing Writer Global icon, trendsetter, businesswoman, and multi-talented entertainer, Janet Damita Jo Jackson is a woman who needs no introduction. Her resume reveals an impressive combination of professional achievements and philanthropic endeavors, and she is currently ranked as one of the top ten best-selling solo artists in the history of contemporary music. Through words and deeds, Janet has set an example of generosity, of empowerment, of tolerance, while leading an array of efforts addressing some of society’s greatest challenges. She has raised money for such charities such as the Cities in

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Cruizin’ with Nautica

Biko N. Poindexter Hodge (Intern)October 15, 2010

Nautica De La Cruz Interview with Nautica De La Cruz, on air personality for Radio Free 102.3 KJLH By Biko N. Poindexter HodgeSentinel Intern Sentinel: Who is Nautica Del La Cruz on an everyday basis? Nautica De La Cruz: Nautica is a, as I call it the S.A.S. Nautica has style, attitude and swagger. I am a very sassy young lady, I am a mother of a six year old, I am married to P.J. Butta who has also been in radio now for many years. I am a very opinionated, blunt New Yorker. That’s who I am. Sentinel: Did

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Peace Concerts Rock the Niger Delta

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)December 24, 2009

Peace Concerts Rock the Niger DeltaÂ Ciara performing live in Uyo, Nigeria for the Niger Delta Peace Rocks Concert(Photo Credit: Brandon I. Brooks for Sentinel) Â 50 CentÂ performing live in Uyo, NigeriaÂ (PhotoÂ Credit: Brandon I. Brooks for Sentinel) 50 Cent and Ciara make history performing multiple concerts in the Niger Delta This past weekend history was made as rap superstar 50 Cent and R&B sensation Ciara headlined an unprecedented 6 show, 3 day concert tour throughout Africa’s Niger Delta region. The purpose of the weekend concert tour was to promote peace and celebrate the recent signed amnesty treaty. Brandon I. Brooks, Entertainment

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Babystone- The band you don’t want to miss!

Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)December 17, 2009

Babystone- The band you don’t want to miss! Novena Carmel, daughter of funk legend Sly Stone and lead vocalist for Babystone(Photo by Jason Lewis)By Jason LewisSentinel Staff Writer It’s the coolest thing to show up to a small venue and see a local band that just blows you away. They just put on a show that you weren’t expecting. A show so great that you go tell all your friends, and then when they go see that band they’re blown away too, and you look like the music expert. Well, one of those bands who will make you look like

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Death Defying Hollywood Stuntwoman Angela Meryl

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)December 10, 2009

Death Defying Hollywood Stuntwoman Angela Meryl Angela Meryl Angela Meryl Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Â Angela Meryl goes one-on-one with Sentinel for an exclusive interview.Â Â If you are a fan of Hollywood action movies than you more than likely have seen Angela Meryl at work but just didnâ€™t realize it was her.Â Thatâ€™s right, Angela Meryl is one of Hollywoodâ€™s leading stuntwoman and for years she has helped bring some of Hollywoodâ€™s top action scenes to life. Throughout a career spanning 13-years to date, Merylâ€™s courageous and unsung contributions include risking life day to day as a

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Todd Gray makes International noise with newly released Michael Jackson book

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)November 5, 2009

Todd Gray makes International noise with newly released Michael Jackson book Todd Gray By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Photographer Todd Gray releases new book titled, “Michael Jackson: Before He Was King,” released Friday (November 6, 2009).Â Back in the early seventies, photographer Todd Gray was hired by CBS records to photograph Gladys Knight and the Pips. Gray had just gotten out of art school and the photo session with the Pips went really well. Little did Todd Gray know at the time, but Gladys Knight’s management was the same management team that handled the Jackson’s. The Jackson’s management

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Local Beauty Looks to Take Home Pageant Prize

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)October 29, 2009

Local Beauty Looks to Take Home Pageant Prize Charlana Brown By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment EditorÂ ‘Miss City of Angels’ Charlana Brown looks to take home ‘Miss California USA’ and ‘Miss California Teen USA’ ‘Miss City of Angels’, Charlana Brown is running for ‘Miss California USA’ and ‘Miss California Teen USA’. The pageants take at the end of November (Nov. 20-22, 2009), in Palm Springs, California. A native of Detroit Michigan, Brown moved to Los Angeles when she was just seven years old. Brown is one of four children and she comes from a very athletic family. Early on, Charlana

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Bellamy Got Jokes

Brandon I. Brooks, (Entertainment Editor)October 15, 2009

Bellamy Got Jokes Bill Bellamy By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Â Â Bill Bellamy talks with the Sentinel about his successful TV One comedy series â€œBill Bellamyâ€™s Whoâ€™s Got Jokes?â€ Â Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy returned to television last weekend with his highly anticipated comedy series, â€œBill Bellamyâ€™s Whoâ€™s Got Jokes?â€Â Now in its fourth season televised on the TV One network, â€œBill Bellamyâ€™s Whoâ€™s Got Jokes?â€ differs from the past three seasons because this time around, the series was produced from Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel. Serving as the executive producer, Bellamy shared with the

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Marques Houston releases fourth solo album “Mr. Houston”

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)October 8, 2009

Marques Houston releases fourth solo album “Mr. Houston” Marques Houston Sentinel one-on-one exclusive interview By Brandon I. BrooksSentinel Entertainment Editor Marques Houston is back with his fourth solo album titled, “Mr. Houston”. After taking a two-year long hiatus, Houston caught up with the Sentinel to discuss how he is ready to step out and take control of his music career. His new album is being released under his own entertainment umbrella, MusicWorks Entertainment. “That’s why the title is Mr. Houston”, Houston said. “Because it’s me, I am a CEO now, I am the boss of my own business and I

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Irene Cooking with the Stars

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)October 1, 2009

Irene Cooking with the Stars Irene “Mama” Stokes By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Irene “Mamma” Stokes is back with a new celebrity cooking program. Irene “Mama” Stokes has been a trailblazer in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. No stranger to Hollywood, Irene has appeared in more than 35 films and television projects under the management of the late great Redd Foxx. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Irene began cooking when she was around maybe 15 or 16 years old. She learned from her mother who she said made everything from scratch. “I come from Cleveland and

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The Official Hype behind Brian White

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)September 10, 2009

Brian White Â Â The Official Hype behind Brian White Â By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Â Exclusive one-on-one interview with actor Brian White co-star of Tyler Perry’s “I Can DoÂ Bad All By Myself” Â Brian White is the star of Tyler Perry’s new movie “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” opening this Friday (September 11th) in theatres across the nation. No stranger to the big screen White has starred in other notable pictures such as Mr. 3000, Stomp the Yard and Disney’s The Game Plan. Brian White was born in Boston, Massachusetts and comes from an athletic

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Jamie Jones X-Posed

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)September 3, 2009

Jamie Jones Jamie Jones X-Posed By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Signed to X-Posure Entertainment Jamie Jones has opened for such acts as Erykah Badu, Juelz Santana, Avant, Trey Songz, 112 and Michael McDonald. New Urban artist Jamie Jones is set to release her stunning debut CD titled Celebrity Music. Jones is a 21-year-old multi racial artist and her featured single “Whatever” has spawned her “I’m a MUTT” movement. Super producer Swizz Beatz, hip hop icon Kwame and Larry Gates aka Precsion helmed the CD which was mixed by six time- Grammy winner Ken Lewis. Jones recently recorded a