On this day in history…

November 5th, 2009 by Andrea

Nat King Cole became the first African American to headline his own network television show on NBC. It was entitled “The Nat King Cole Show“.  If you’re too young to remember or a little older and forgot, here’s a clip of history:

My Daddy’s a Superstar….

November 2nd, 2009 by Andrea

The oldest daughter of Eddie Murphy, Bria is all grown up and making her way onto the music scene!  No, she’s not singing, but she’s a video chic.  Bria is starring in the video “Spotlight” with Gucci Mane and Usher.  Alot of people think she looks like Rhianna and/or Keyshia Cole…judge for yourself.

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LOL!

October 27th, 2009 by Andrea

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Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield meet up on Oprah!

October 16th, 2009 by Andrea

A Reunion of “heavyweight” proportions will take place today on Oprah when boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield reunite.  It will be the first time that Holyfield and Tyson have spoken face-to-face since their infamous bout in 1997 that involved Mike biting Evander’s ear and having his boxing license revoked for more than a year!  Don’t remember the drama?  Check out this video to refresh your memory:

Comedian Paul Mooney does Milwaukee! Listen to win!!!

October 8th, 2009 by Andrea

The legendary Paul Mooney will be perfoming at the Milwaukee Theatre on Friday, Oct. 9th.  Make sure you sign up for your chance to win.  Check out Paul on David Letterman:

An arrest is made in the murder of Kandi Burruss’ ex-fiance

October 5th, 2009 by Andrea

An arrest has been made in connection to the beating death of Ashley Jewell, the ex -fiance of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Kandi Burruss.  Homicide detectives have charged Frederick Richardson with voluntary manslaughter.  Jewell, also known as A.J. appeared frequently on the Bravo Reality Show. He suffered massive head injuries during a fight in the parking lot of an Atlanta strip club.  Kandi would like for her fans to keep praying for her and Jewell’s six kids (She has legal custody of two).  In this video recorded before A.J.’s death, Kandi talks about their relationship:

MoNique’s new late night show debuts TONIGHT on BET!

October 5th, 2009 by Andrea

Our girl MoNique is doing big things these days.  She has lost 50 pounds and she’s rockin’ a new late night talk show that kicks off tonight on BET 11pm ET/10c.  Here’s the Queen of Comedy giving us a heads up on what to expect:

Happy Birthday Johnny!

September 30th, 2009 by Andrea

Johnny Mathis is 74 today…check out this old school video from 1978

This Week on Jammin’ Journal…

September 25th, 2009 by Andrea

September is National Literacy Month and one of my guests is Mr. Herb Hayden from the Adult Learning Center in Milwaukee.  He’ll tell you all about the Classes and the big Fall Book Sale going on next month!  My other guest traveled all the way from ‘Down Under’.  Mrs. Annette Sym,  author of  Australia’s #1 Cookbook “Symply Too Good To Be True“.  She shares with you her weight loss story, amazing low fat recipes and motivates you to get on the right path to healthy living.  Check her out at www.symplytoogood.com .  Here Annette walks you through one of her fantastic recipes:

All the Single Babies…throw your hands up!

September 25th, 2009 by Andrea