Alcoholism, a heroin habit and an expensive addiction to cocaine that left him sleeping on the streets of Hollywood Boulevard——Charlie Wilson had weathered it all. But in 1995, as he rebuilt his life and made a committment to sobriety, the R&B legend decided to not merely survive, but to triumph. “I’ve always been a praying… Continue reading Sobriety, Success & Overcoming Adversity, The DMN Charlie Wilson Interview
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Love, Truth & Soul: Leela James, Raheem DeVaughn & Ledisi Rule At The Majestic
Ledisi, Raheem DeVaughn, Leela James Majestic Theater Dallas Texas March 5, 2015 “This is The School of R&B; with me, Leela James and Raheem DeVaughn,” said a brilliantly-gowned Ledisi to the sold-out crowd at Majestic Theater last night. “It’s a good kind of nasty—-blues, spirituals, it goes all the way around. That’s why I like… Continue reading Love, Truth & Soul: Leela James, Raheem DeVaughn & Ledisi Rule At The Majestic
“Selma,” Sheriff Clark & Stan Houston, The DMN/Briefing Interview
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