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Bessie Red Carpet Premiere: Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique Celebrate Moving Premiering On HBO After 22 Years in Production

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I had a great time with the cast of HBO Films’  biopic “Bessie” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York yesterday. The evening’s red carpet premiere marked the end of the 22-year struggle for Queen Latifah to bring the story of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith to the screen. The project went through a number of studios and was for quite some time in development until HBO films took this project in and embraced it. 

Queen Latifah shared with me that she enjoyed playing the role of "Bessie Smith" very much. One of my favorites on the red carpet was Mo'nique with her irresistible smile, positive attitude and humble personality she was a pleasure to speak to. She shared that this was her second time working with Queen Latifah and that she was proud to have seen her development in this field from her beginning stages. When I asked her what message she had for curvy women who because of the way their look have faced challenges breaking barriers in this industry she stated, Bessie was a curvy woman, Ma Rainey was a curvy woman, curvy women were in then and are in now you just have to take care of those curves." 

Other cast members and invited guests at the red carpet event were Tika Sumpter, Tory Kittles, Bryan Greenberg, Mary J Blige, Amanda Warren and more.

Bessie movie premieres on HBO May 16th at 8pm ET. For more information go to: http://www.hbo.com/movies/bessie#/

Bryan Greenberg
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Tory Kittles
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Amanda Warren
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Mary J Blige
Karina Robledo Photography

Mo'nique and Senior Producer of ELE Jessica Medina
Karina Robledo Photography 

Tika Sumpter
Karina Robledo Photography

Queen Latifah
Karina Robledo Photography

Get Hype Preview Mayweather/Pacquiao:The Legends Speak [VIDEO]

MAYWEATHER/PACQUIAO: THE LEGENDS SPEAK debuts SATURDAY, APRIL 25 (12:15 a.m. ET/PT), immediately following “HBO World Championship Boxing

 The half-hour special will open with Lampley and Kellerman setting the stage for the mega-fight. Then Lampley sits down with Oscar de la Hoya and Shane Mosley, who faced both Mayweather and Pacquiao, to talk about how they trained and fought them and what they think each fighter will need to do to win the upcoming showdown. HBO also captured interviews with middleweight title-holder Miguel Cotto, Mexican superstar Juan Manuel Marquez and former British boxing sensation Ricky Hatton, all of whom fought Pacquiao and Mayweather in the Las Vegas spotlight.

The closing segment will be hosted by Kellerman, who will anchor a roundtable discussion with three Hall of Fame fighters who know what it is like to train and excel for a super fight that captures the world’s attention. Panelists include former heavyweight champs George Foreman and Lennox Lewis and former middleweight and light heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins. 

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J’Martin y su nuevo álbum “Mi tiempo”

Por Sandra Escallon

El pasado miércoles 25 de Junio, En la escena TV, asociado con My Life Style Magazine, tubo la gran oportunidad de entrevistar a J’martin, a las afueras de la biblioteca pública de Nueva York, en una noche perfecta para enamorarse al ritmo de una bachata.

J’Martin es un cantautor nacido en Nueva York pero con orígenes dominicanos que desde siempre estuvo atraído por la música Bachata y el merengue.

Durante la entrevista el cantautor nos habló sobre su segundo disco, “Mi Tiempo”, que saldrá al mercado en los próximos meses, y después de cantarnos una estrofa de su segundo sensillo “Ni una Lagrima Mas”, nos cuenta su agradecimiento al encontrar esta canción en el top 10 del tropical del Billboard.

J’Martin, con su gran carisma y amor por lo que hace, nos cuenta como busca ese balance para estar con su familia, seguir su trabajo en los negocios, y crecer en su pasión por la música. Una música que está inspirada en la vida, el amor, las relaciones y su experiencia.

La entrevista termina con una invitación para sus fans, para que estén pendientes de sus próximos conciertos y el lanzamiento de su nuevo disco. Y claro, con un poco de música para bailar y cantar

Para más información sobre J’martin pueden entrar a su página: http://www.jmartinmundial.com/

 

The Royal Court Comedy, LLEGAMOS!

Standup Comedy Club NYC

Trying to find a fun place for standup comedy in NYC? Your search ends with Broadway Comedy Club, a club that shines above the rest. Each of our shows lasts between 90 minutes to two hours, and features at least four national headliners. As one of the premierNew York comedy clubs, we aim to not only provide laughs, but also value. On weekdays, admission is only $20 with a two drink minimum; on weekends it is only $25 with the same drink minimum. It’s hard to get anywhere else in NYC to tickle your funny bone at such a low cost.

Headliners who appear at Broadway Comedy Club include Mike Britt, Marina Franklin, Mike Vecchione, Ross Bennett, Vanessa Hollingshead, Rodney Laney, and more! We aim to be top of the pops when it comes to New York comedy clubs, and we pride ourselves on variety. Not only are we an incredible NYC comedy club, but we care about our local community too!

Celebrity. Comics that have appeared at this Times Square Hot Spot include David Spade ,Rosie O’Donnell,  Shawn Wayans, and Jim Gaffigan…


Many New York comedy clubs might leave you hungry, but we provide a full food menu for you to take advantage of while watching comedy in the heart of Times Square. There’s no need to be famished while enjoying standup comedy in NYC!

At Broadway Comedy Club, you also have access to the New York Comedy School. This is a program taught by none other than Al Martin, proud owner of three NYC standup comedy clubs. For those who are looking to be hired at a New York comedy club, the New York Comedy School offers tips and tricks for new talent wanting to be the best. The school was attended by such names as Rich Vos, Adam Hunter, and Adam Glyn! Students of the school go on to perform in a variety of New York comedy clubs, and some have appeared on America’s Got Talent.

Broadway Comedy Club is one of the best-located standup comedy clubs in NYC, near the 57th St and 7th Avenue subway stop. Parking can be tight in this area, so public transportation is advised. Make sure to dress casually for comfort, as the Broadway Comedy Club eschews the uptight. Standup comedy clubs in NYC may be common, but we assure you that the Broadway Comedy Club is anything but. Let us provide you with the best and most affordable standup comedy in NYC.

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