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There’s Something Special About 2014

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I’m not sure about you but there’s something special about this new year…2014. Can you feel it? I’m usually optimistic every year but I’m fired up about 2014. Are you?

2013 was a very productive year for me — I returned to school; I work…it was a busy year. I haven’t been able to blog as much as I used to, mainly because of school but I still enjoy writing — I can’t seem to let my blogs go! I’ll make an effort to blog more in 2014.

Something about 2014 that I really feel good about. I’m excited...

Debbie Allen’s ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ Wins National Nutcracker Award

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Debbie Allen‘s, “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” that was mounted earlier this month in Los Angeles, beat out nearly 60 other productions of “The Nutcracker” to win the Goldstar National Nutcracker Award.

It’s Allen’s second time winning the award. Congrats to Debbie Allen!

The ticket discounter has declared the award-winning director and choreographer’s school the winner of the 7th annual contest that crowns the best version of “The Nutcracker” in the land.

Her show begins when young Kara Johnson...

Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union Get Engaged

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Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union Get Engaged

Not sure if you heard the news but NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade recently got engaged to actress Gabrielle Union. They’ve been together for a good while now so it’s nice to hear that they’ve made a decision to get married.

Marriage is a good thing when you find the right person. I just recently celebrated 21 years of marriage and my wife is a blessing to me! I love it.

So, congrats to Dwyane and Gabrielle…hope it works out for the two. Oh yeah, Gabby...

‘Christmas Jammies’ Viral Video from the Holderness Family

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Check out this Christmas video (if you haven’t seen it already) that recently went viral on the Internet. With over 11 million views on Youtube, the Holderness family raps to Will Smith’s “Miami“.

Well done, love the spirit of this video — fun family!

Are you ready for Christmas?

Shavar in the December 16th Issue of JET Magazine! (2013)

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Hi everyone,

Check out my spotlight on page 10 of the December 16th issue of JET magazine (Angela Bassett cover).

In newsstands now!

Good Advice? Jaden Smith Encourages Everyone to Drop Out of School

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Good Advice? Jaden Smith Encourages Everyone to Drop Out of School

Couldn’t help but post this. I figure, If I’m gonna continue to post things about celebrities (I know, I said I wouldn’t anymore), I might as well be frank and open and address issues important issues.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed and little bothered when I read about 15-year-old actor Jaden Smith taking to his Twitter (page) to encourage his over 4 million followers to reject/drop out of school.

As of this writing his tweet...

So What Have I Been Up To?

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So What Have I Been Up To?

Hi y’all. I must still have some fans of my blog(s)? Don’t I? I must.

Yeah, I’ve been M.I.A. — but that’s because I’ve been in school working on my Bachelor’s. I miss y’all…do y’all miss me?

I just haven’t had time to blog (about celebrity stuff) in a long time, but I know y’all can get that from anywhere online anyway. So how ’bout I take this blog back to the way it used to be? Back to me being me. Either you like it or you don’t. What do you think?…I know what I thi...

CNN Anchor Don Lemon Receives Backlash Over Black Culture Comments

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CNN Anchor Don Lemon Receives Backlash Over Black Culture Comments

So CNN’s Don Lemon is the only African-American in the public eye who has the guts enough to speak out on this issue?

This man is absolutely correct. He received much backlash over his statements. Ridiculous. We need more role models in the African-American community.

Spike Lee Receives Heat for Raising Film Funds on Kickstarter

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Spike Lee Receives Heat for Raising Film Funds on Kickstarter

Independent filmmakers pay attention: you’ll continue to live in a fantasy world if you’re not aware of where the film industry is headed. Filmmakers such as Spike Lee, and Craig Ross, Jr. (director Julie Dash is also now interested) are now turning to Kickstarter to raise the funds for their independent films.

Before there was a Kickstarter I turned to Myspace to fund part of my first film. Say what you want about Spike, but out of...

Veteran Actor Dennis Farina Dies at 69

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Dennis Farina, the well-known film and TV character actor with the distinctive Chicago accent, has died, his representative said Monday. He was 69.

The actor — a one-time Chicago police officer — played both mobsters and cops.

He was a regular on the “Law & Order” TV show, replacing Jerry Orbach, and acted in the acclaimed film “Get Shorty.”

Source: CNN