He was cast in a major motion picture and surrounded by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but portraying a narrow-minded nemesis wasn’t exactly the pivotal role Stan Houston had in mind. In fact, when the GA native was first offered the part in Selma as Sheriff Jim Clark, he turned it down. Twice. “[The role]… Continue reading “Selma,” Sheriff Clark & Stan Houston, The DMN/Briefing Interview
Feb. 26, 2015: Diana Ross Reigns Supreme At Verizon Theater
Diana Ross Verizon Theater Grand Prairie, Texas February 26, 2015 “‘I love it when the house lights are on and I can see your eyes, all your faces. I feel all of the love and energy you’re giving me and you’ve been such a great audience….” The encore song was “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s… Continue reading Feb. 26, 2015: Diana Ross Reigns Supreme At Verizon Theater
The MOC Weekly Rundown, Feb. 20: When Simpin’ & Heauxin’ Goes Wrong
Talk about “All Falls Down.” In a recent radio interview, Kanye West may have stood up for his wife, but what he also did was demonstrate his personal thirst factor and the strange sort of largesse that non-Black women receive from the brothers when it comes to questionable morals (or an outright lack thereof). Seems… Continue reading The MOC Weekly Rundown, Feb. 20: When Simpin’ & Heauxin’ Goes Wrong
Raheem DeVaughn’s “Love Sex Passion,” The MOC Preview/ST Review Link
….First off, the positives — and since it’s new music from DeVaughn, there are plenty. Love…. is overflowing with lush, lilting ballads and sensual soul grooves that are flush with narratives, melodies and discernable instrumentation. All 16 tracks were co-written by Raheem and he’s been blessed with a tenor and falsetto range that are equally… Continue reading Raheem DeVaughn’s “Love Sex Passion,” The MOC Preview/ST Review Link
The 11th Annual Blues Festival: A MOC/ST Concert Review
11th Annual Blues Festival Verizon Theater Grand Prairie, Texas February 14, 2015 Funk, soul, R&B and of course, healthy heaping of the blues were enjoyed by an eager crowd of 3,000+ when the 11th Annual Blues Festival touched down (and turnt up) at Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theater on Saturday Night. Overall, it could’ve been… Continue reading The 11th Annual Blues Festival: A MOC/ST Concert Review