Cannon attributes his improved health to a change in diet, but says he does not eat the same food as wife Mariah Carey, who recently lost weight after giving birth to their twins Moroccan and Monroe. 

“I used to be a fast-food junkie,” Cannon explained. “She gets to have higher protein, which isn’t fair because I love my steaks and I can’t eat that anymore. Her carbs are lower so we are both on a diet, but it is different.” 

While his family was not with him, they were not far from his mind. When asked if he’d like to expand his brood one day, he laughed and said: “I would love to have more children. Now my wife on the other hand, I think the twins took a toll on her. She is like, ‘I ain’t doing that again.”

Nick Cannon will be in Baltimore this weekend at the Baltimore Comedy Factory.  A great pre-Valentines Day event to attend. 

Show Times:

Thursday Feb 9 @ 8PM

Friday Feb 10 @ 8PM and 10:15PM

Saturday Feb 11 @ 7PM and 9:15PM 

For more information call 410-547- 7798 or visit www.BaltimoreComedy.com

On Getting a Big Break as a Woman of Color
“That really is our plight, especially as women of color. You can have all the training in the world, come from a respectable background and yet never get that big opportunity that breaks you out—never.”“I am doing this out of necessity. If I am not the instrument of change, I can meander through this business and be the black woman who always has two or three scenes but with fabulous actors around me.”

On Growing Up & Wanting to Do Theater
“Even back when I was 11, I knew that Isabel Sanford from The Jeffersons came from the stage. I never watched the Oscars, but I watched the Tonys every year. I wanted to be on stage. I wanted to be like Colleen Dewhurst or Jane Alexander—one of those great ladies of the theater, doing Ibsen and Shakespeare.”

On Being a Producer
“There are great characters in history whose stories need to be told, but also, look at this year’s line-up: Melancholia, Young Adult…Someone just had imagination, put pen to paper and created a [whole] human being. That is what I hope for myself…for a number of black actresses.”
“I’m hoping there are enough people out there who will have my back”.

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Prayer does work !!

Don Cornelius the love, peace and soul pioneer created the live dance show to showcase black music that mainstream television would not broadcast. “Soul Train” hit the airwaves in 1970 and stopped production in 2006 making Soul Train the longest syndicated show in television history. The idea was simple but groundbreaking,” Create a live showcase for black music, modeled on American Bandstand”, Cornelius said.   Wednesday February 1, 2012 the Don Cornelius 75 was found by a family member in his home in Encino with a gunshot wound to his head, according to law enforcement sources. The wound appeared to be self-inflicted, but the death was being investigated by police. Friends say he had been in poor health and that he will be truly missed.

 Feel free to comment on your memories of “Soul Train” and take a look at the picture of the Magic 95.9 Soul Train Line.

Soulful Symphony Orchestra with Darin Atwater has a new home in the Hippodrome at Frances Merrick Performing Arts Center. Darin Atwater and Soulful Symphony promises to use new set designs, lighting and choreography to enhance their creative soulful performances. Motown and Paint Factory with a special tribute to Michael Jackson is the first in the talented orchestra’s performance series. Make sure you support the arts; here is the concert series schedule:

Motown and Paint Factory – January 28, 2012
Evolution of a People – February 24, 2012
Say Amen Somebody – March 24, 2012
Ghetto Safari Ballet – June 1, 2012

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In light of the financial crisis there is light at the end of the tunnel. You must be willing to take the necessary steps in becoming debt free and financially stable. For many of us putting our finances in order will be challenging. Financial expert Suze Orman says, “…in the long term we must recognize that the hard work of building lasting financial security is very much a personal matter.”

Negative thoughts and feelings of despair will try to discourage you especially if your financial situation is looking more dismal than promising.  It’s very important to gain a new perspective in the way you think about finances. There are a lot of tools and information available that can give your greater insight and solutions to assist you in meeting financial goals. Personal Finance Advisor Suze Orman hosts six episodes of The Money Class on the OWN network Mondays at 9:00 pm. Suze undertakes tough economic questions, situations, and presents methods in which to handle this tough economy. Don’t despair if you do not have cable, you can view episodes of The Money Class  online

Pastor and Financial Advisor Joseph Sangl is on a mission, literally to help people be financially free through finance classes, financial study groups, and personal speaking engagements, He is the creator and author of the book I was Broke Now I’m Not. He uses pratical tools and biblical principles to guide you through the financial maze. I was Broke But Now I’m Not  six week course study promises to be life changing.

I’m making the choice to take the necessary steps towards a healthy financial life and working towards becoming debt free. How about you?

When his ticket won it took 3 days before he even knew it. They announced where the ticket was purchased, but he didnt even know he was playing that game. Soon he decided to look at his ticket .

He took the one lump sum option, and when the smoke cleared he had nearly 7 million dollars clear.

Needless to say the first order of business is a new kidney.

The show’s season BET premiere with 7.7 million viewers last year, made it the top-rated sitcom broadcast in cable history.

 “The Game” second BET season Tuesday night, drew 5.3 million viewers. The show didn’t match the previous record but it  did good. Brandy Norwood is now a member of ‘the show.

“Scola” formerly of  the platinum selling r&b group Dru Hill was Lolo’s special guest at CityView restaurant (6700 Security Blvd.) on Friday, January 16th. He performed live and the audience was well entertained.

“Lolo Friday’s at CityView” series is the adult place to start your weekend. There’s great networking, delicious food and FREE entertainment while you dine.

Make plans to start your weekend every Friday night at CityView restaurant with Magic 95.9.  See pics…

Via: foxbaltimore.com

Wikipedia went black Wednesday in the name of protest. The online encyclopedia’s English language website is down until midnight.

The 24-hour blackout is to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act are designed to crack down on sales of pirated U.S. products overseas.

Supporters including the film and music industry say the legislation is needed to protect intellectual property and jobs. Read more on this story here.

An elderly woman could lose her house after receiving a $16 thousand dollar water bill.

Bills indicate an average daily consumption of more than 5-thousand gallons.  At that rate, it would take only three days to fill an average size pool.

The city is stepping in to stop the leak and an investigation has been launched.

See the video here.

Writer Director Bill Duke and Filmmaker Channsin Berry present an insightful documentary on inner-racism.how skin tone is preserved amongst people of color. Is the brown paper bag still a measure of completive inclusion?

This film will explore the perception of beauty, self-pride and self-doubt. What some men find attractive and the basis of their preference. Can we really say and mean it “I’m Black and I’m Proud”!

Please join me Thursday, January 20, 2012 at 6pm at The Model Performing Arts Center (Lyric Opera House) for the national tour premiering in Baltimore of “Dark Girls”.

E. KANE AND KO MAKE “HAIRY” BET WITH HOUSTON’S 97.9 THE BOX!

CONGRATS RAY LEWIS, PRO-BOWL FOR 13TH YEAR

BRYANT MCKINNIE TALKS RAVENS BIG WIN AND HIS LABEL