VIDEO: Illmaculate releases Skrill Talk Featuring Ness Lee, Sandpeople and J-Rome

Watch Lost our Soul, Illmacs new video

2012-05-22

The Skanner News

Illmaculate releases his new album "Skrill Talk" with celbration in Seattle, May 31 at The Nectar Lounge and Portland, June 2 at Branx, 315 SE 3rd St. Read the complete article

'Grey's Anatomy' Creator Discusses Media Diversity

Shonda Rhimes says she’s horrified by the notion that White men can't relate to Black women

2012-05-22

Sarah Springer, CNN

As a black girl on television, 90% of the women on television are not the same color as you. You're relating to the experience of people who are not the same color as you. So why wouldn't that work in then reverse for white people? I find it fascinating that we think that the world doesn't work that way. Read the complete article

News Briefs


President Jimmy Carter: The 'Lessons from Life Bible' Interview

'I think that what people will get out of these comments in the Bible is how pertinent, how important and how applicable the ancient texts are to our modern-day life'

2012-05-21

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

The author of 25 books, here he talks about his latest, 'NIV Lessons from Life Bible' Read the complete article

Michelle Matlock: Actress, Writer, Artist, and Cirque du Soleil Clown

The Cirque du Soleil production of 'Ovo' ends its Portland run this weekend at the Expo Center

2012-05-18

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

One of the few African American clowns in the United States, Matlock performs with the Cirque Du Soleil under the Big Top at the Portland Expo Center through May 20. Read the complete article

Donna Summer Is Dead at 63

Singer known as “Queen of Disco” had been battling cancer

2012-05-17

Alan Duke, CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Donna Summer, the "Queen of Disco" whose hits included "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "Love to Love You Baby" and "She Works Hard for the Money," has died, a representative said Thursday. She was 63. Read the complete article

'Social Network' Writer Aaron Sorkin to Direct Steve Jobs Film

Hollywood staple’s other work includes “A Few Good Men” and “The West Wing”

2012-05-16

Doug Gross CNN

(CNN) -- Aaron Sorkin, the celebrated screenwriter whose punchy dialogue propelled TV's "The West Wing" and the Facebook movie "The Social Network," will write and direct an upcoming film on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Read the complete article

Jay-Z Announces Philadelphia Music Festival

Labor Day weekend event will feature 30 acts from across the musical spectrum

2012-05-15

Tomika Anderson, Special to CNN

(CNN) -- Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z announced Monday that he's headed to the City of Brotherly Love over Labor Day weekend to headline the "Budweiser Made in America" festival, which he's also curated. Read the complete article

Michael Jackson Costumes to Be Exhibited, Sold

Glittery gloves as well as outfit from “Scream” video will be part of world tour and auction

2012-05-14

Sandy Cohen AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's glittery gloves, spangled jackets, stage-worn costumes and personal fashion effects are going on a world tour. Read the complete article

Bobby Brown Says His New Album Represents Healing

“Masterpiece” is singer’s first solo record in 14 years

2012-05-14

Nekesa Mumbi Moody AP Music Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bobby Brown says it took him a long time to come out with a new album because he's spent so much time trying to get his life on track. Read the complete article

Reality TV, Religion Give Birth to Top Baby Names

Mason now a top male moniker—thanks in part to Kourtney Kardashian

2012-05-14

Stephen Ohlemacher The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not Snooki. But Mason, as in Kourtney Kardashian's son, jumped 10 spots to become the second most popular name for newborn boys in 2011. Read the complete article

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