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One-on-One with Naughty By Nature

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

Naughty By Nature One-on-One with Naughty By Nature – Exclusive Interview After years of steady touring, and itching to get back in the studio, both Treach and Vin agreed that in order for the next album to have the authentic sound and feel of Naughty By Nature, they had to include KayGee.Â By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment EditorÂ Naughty By Nature has a near two-decade long track record of creating hits and party anthem’s. Few groups in music can boast a near twenty-year career that has been both consistent and history making.Since the early 90’s, the Grammy Award winning, platinum-album

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Markina Brown, First in Meteorology

Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)July 23, 2009

Markina Brown Markina Brown, First in Meteorology She has just arrived in Southern California and has already changed the weather … the weather news that is, for the better. By Yussuf J. SimmondsAss’t. Managing Editor Since August 2008, Markina Brown has been a meteorologist at KTLA one of Southern California’s leading television stations. Unlike some who interpret and report weather phenomena, Brown is fully capable and uniquely qualified, having earned a degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Meteorology from Mississippi State University. The story of her career is one of inspiration as a young African American woman; she has

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A young artist playing with a full deck

Evan Barnes (Staff Writer)July 16, 2009

Sydney James Local painter/visual artist Sydney James tells a story with her work. It’s a story of a young, creative woman making her presence known in the Los Angeles art scene. Originally from Detroit, James, 30, came to California with the hopes of selling a cartoon she created. Prior to the move, she worked an advertising director for art firm for a few years. Upon her arrival, she tried to sell her cartoon but eventually found work on the ABC Family show “Lincoln Heights” as its resident artist, drawing all the artwork for lead character Cassie Sutton. Her love of

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AL B. SURE: 15 Years Later â€˜Honey Iâ€™m Homeâ€™

Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORJuly 16, 2009

Al B. Sure AL B. SURE:15 Years Later ‘Honey I’m Home The sudden death of ‘Pop King’ Michael Jackson has created a gaping void in the music industry that no one individual could fill, but just two days before Jackson shockingly died at the age of 50 an oldie but goodie R&B friend had released his first album in more than 15 years. Thus it was a rather ironic twist for the return of an all-time favorite Al B. Sure whose timeless hit such as “Nite and Day” that topped the R&B charts in 1988 and was No. 7 on

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The Center of The 5th Dimension

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)June 25, 2009

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Councilmember Bernard C. Parks honored Florence LaRue, the six-time Grammy winning musician, actress and humanitarian today in the John Ferraro Council Chambers at Los Angeles City Hall. Similar to a bottle of wine, Florence LaRue seems to get better with time. She is most known for her role as the original female member of The 5th Dimension (Fifth Dimension), a multiple Grammy-winning musical group whose repertoire includes pop, R&B, soul and Jazz. The 5th Dimension has released over a dozen hit albums and received 14 gold records, 6 platinum records and 6 Grammy Awards. They were best-known during the

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Genuinely Ginuwine

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)June 18, 2009

Ginuwine Photo by Brandon I. Brooks for Sentinel Sentinel Exclusive one-on-one interview with superstar R&B artist Ginuwine Ginuwine is one of today’s top R&B’s stars and he is back with his highly anticipated sixth studio album, A Man’s Thoughts (Notifi/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records). Reminding fans once again that he is still the “same ol’ G”, Ginuwine, doesn’t miss a beat as his latest single “Last Chance,” has blazed the radio airwaves over the last couple months. I caught up with Ginuwine for an exclusive one on one interview that was held at the Sentinel headquarters. I started off by asking the

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Family Ties

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)May 28, 2009

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Erin Davis Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vince Wilburn, Jr. Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn, Jr. the son and nephew of legendary Jazz musician Miles Davis, speaks exclusively with the Sentinel about their family legacyÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Erin Davis, son of late jazz icon Miles Davis, is a Venice-based musician/producer who heads the production company Ghost Media. He also runs Miles Davis Properties, LLC along with his sister Cheryl Davis and his cousin Vince Wilburn, Jr. Erin has toured with Miles and has also informally recorded with him. He has just wrapped production on the forthcoming Kyle Eastwood CD. He has

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The Man behind the Sound

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)May 14, 2009

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gill SmithÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Photo Credit: Jeremy Cranon Sentinel exclusive interview behind the scenes with Gil Smith, music director for the Lil Wayne Concert Tour. When you think of Lil Wayne you think of hard beats and street anthems. His voice can be heard on the radio more than your favorite morning and afternoon disc jockeys. At this point in time Lil Wayne is with out a doubt one of the more popular artists in the world no matter what genre you compare. But to truly understand Lil Wayne you have to first understand his music and the people behind his

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A Millennium State of Mind

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)April 23, 2009

Alex Avant and former President Bill Clinton Entertainment Executive Alex Avant teams with President Clinton to spread social awareness Entertainment Executive Alex Avant has teamed up with the William J. Clinton Foundation Millennium Network to host a night with former President Bill Clinton on April 30th in Los Angeles at the Roosevelt Hotel Grand Ballroom. This illustrious event will feature a special live performance by Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and its rumored that there will be other surprise performances along with special celebrity guest in attendance. Cocktail attire is required and because there is an open bar you

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A Conversation with Xernona Clayton

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)April 16, 2009

Xernona Clayton is an award-winning journalist in addition to being the founder, president and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. She is also the creator and executive producer of the Trumpet Awards. The Trumpet Awards is a prestigious event highlighting African American accomplishments. Initiated in 1993 by Turner Broadcasting, the Trumpet Awards has been televised annually and distributed internationally to over 185 countries around the world. For more than 40 years, Xernona Clayton has played key roles in everything from the Civil Rights movement to network television. Partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Circle of Promise, More

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Mark Allen Felton “I Do It For Love”

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)April 9, 2009

Mark Allen Felton Saxophonist delivers on new album No words can express Mark Allen Felton. You have to hear this talented saxophonist in person to understand the affect of his music. I was privileged to have witnessed a Mark Allen Felton performance when he performed for an intimate crowd earlier this year at SCLC’s King week celebration in Los Angeles. Let’s just say that the guy almost took every lady home with him before he was done playing his set. I was even scoping out a fine lady friend when I noticed she was hypnotized by his music. She wouldn’t

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Billionaire Catt CEO McCant Explores Lydia Harris Story

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

Billionaire Catt CEO Michael McCant & Lydia Harris Â Music mogul mulls possibility of Death Row film In a swift and impromptu exploratory meeting with the former wife of Death Row co-founder Lydia Harris last week in Westwood, Billionaire Catt CEO Michael McCant disclosed he is contemplating producing a film on her life story. Harris, the former wife ofÂ drug king pin Michael “Harry O” Harris the co-founder ofÂ DeathRow Records, recently published a compelling novel that reveals raw information on the label that produced such urban icons asÂ 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube among many others. Lydia Harris’ book

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The Finer Things in Life: Are You Ready To Travel?

Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)April 2, 2009

Everybody says that the love to travel, but how many of us really do? I’m not talking about going to your family reunion down South, or to a relative’s funeral. But really getting out and seeing what other cultures have to offer. There are many hot spots here in the US, and there are also many different cultures so you can have different experiences traveling in the States, but for a really different experience it’s time to get a passport and travel to the other side of the world. Fleace Weaver has taken travel to another level than most. She

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SuperVision

Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)April 2, 2009

SuperVision Brandon I. Brooks for Sentinel Playing the Chords of Life Blind artist Supervision lands new reality series and talks about music career Webster’s dictionary defines the word music as the combining of sounds and tones as a form of artistic expression. It also defines music as any pleasing combination of sounds, as of the wind. When I first met artist and entrepreneur Damin Bordenave aka Supervision, he was everything the word music embodied. Supervision’s spirit flowed with the wind. His personality owned the moment as though he knew he would never be forgotten. In just minutes of our introduction

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The Finer Things in Life (Part 2)

Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)March 26, 2009

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE BEST DRESSED MEN IN THE WORLD, BUT HIS WIFE MICHELLE IS BECOMING THE FASHION ICON. Last week men's fashion was covered, namely men needing to suit up to match the efforts of today's women to look their best. This week's edition will take a look at women's fashion, which is where I ran into a bit of a problem.Fellas don't turn the page just yet. This can help you out too. I've come to find out that a guy can earn some cool points with women by having some knowledge about