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Before City Hall Shuts Down for a Week, a Great Actress Stops By to Stop the Sagging
Last night, Frank Librio at Dallas City Hall sent word that before everyone at 1500 Marilla Street goes on extended holiday vacay -- tomorrow's a furlough day -- there's one last press conference on the schedule.
"Pull Your Pants Up" Campaign Expands to Girls
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is at it again --A launching a campaign to get young men to "pull their pants up." But this time, city leaders also have a message for young women.
Actress joins war on saggy pants in Dallas
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwayne Caraway is stepping up his campaign against trousers worn low.
"Big Mama" and Dwaine Caraway Tell Girls to "Keep It a Secret" and Dress Like Ladies
Caraway introduced the latest billboard in his campaign against sagging and skin, though not, ya know, sagging skin.
Vanessa is often confused with "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa L. Williams. The "Melrose Place" actress went on to appear in the TV series "Soul Food," which was based on the movie of the same name and starred the other Vanessa Williams.
Celebrity birthdays on Oct. 30
Singer Grace Slick is 70. Singer Otis Williams of The Temptations is 68. Actor Henry Winkler is 64.
[Movies] Billy Bob Thorton Joins Dwayne Johnson In Faster
Amy Baer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Films, made the announcement today.
Nia Long says she's happy to go straight
Yes! Actress and November Essence magazine cover girl Nia Long straightens her hair and she makes no apologies for it.
Actress Motivates Omaha Students
From Hollywood to Omaha, a well-known actress spoke at North High School Saturday.
George Tillman Jr. to Direct Faster
The man behind the hip hop biopic Notorious has landed a directing gig with Dwayne Johnson .
Lorena Sarbu Dresses Emmy Nominees Tamara Braun and Emily O'Brien for ...
Lorena Sarbu, an emerging designer and discoverer of ingenue designers, will create a unique, exclusive couture piece for two of television's hottest young actresses and Emmy nominees Tamara Braun and Emily O'Brien. Tamara Braun is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Ava Vitali on "Days of Our Lives." This is the ...
Our review of Soul Food , published November 4th, 1999, is also available. "Soul food cookin' is about cookin' from the heart." - Mother Joe, Soul Food Food is a key to memory.
Vivica A. Fox to Host the 2009 Fox Reality Channel Really Awards
Fox Reality Channel presents the 2009 Fox Reality Channel Really Awards Saturday, October 17 at 10p/9c from the famed Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood.
Gina Ravera is on fire! As one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors, she can be seen on her TNT his show "The Closer" and the final season of "ER". Do you all remember Gina from "Soul Food", she was the bad girl you loved to hate! And who could forget "The Great Debaters", one of my favorites.
Women's Int'l Film Festival presents "Rain" at Mutiny
If you missed "Rain" on June 6, there is one more showing this weekend. "Rain," is a critically acclaimed award winning movie, about a teenager named Rain who has lived her entire life with her grandmother on a tiny rural island in the Bahamas.
Jeffrey D. Sams first attracted industry attention as Rich, the subway token clerk who leaves his job, his wife and young son to pursue his career as a rap artist, in "Fly By Night" , winner of the Filmmaker's.... Jeffrey D. Sams first attracted industry attention as Rich, the subway token clerk who leaves his job, his wife and young son to pursue ...
Sometimes fame comes later in life; and sometimes show business "discovers" you long after you've passed the ingenue status.
"Notorious" Director George Tillman Signs with STORY for Commercials
It marks the first time that Tillman, whose directorial credits also include Soul Food and Men of Honor, has made himself available for advertising work.
"Deal" Comes Back to Prime Time
The game show phenomenon known as 'Deal or No Deal,' hosted by Howie Mandel, is returning to the prime-time schedule thanks to NyNetworkTV.
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