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  • Music Artist - Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D.
    Los Angeles singer and songwriter, Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D., is not your typical artist in the music business. Kelvin is also a Chemist who graduated from M.I.T (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. As Kelvin pursues his passion as a R&B musician, he also works as a R&D Electrochemist and teaches Organic Chemistry as an Adjunct Professor. Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D. has proven himself worthy on both sides of his very different career paths. His single entitled “Marked and Scarred” reached the Top 25 position on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs Chart, received FM Broadcast and Satellite Radio airplay across 29 stations nationally and streamed on Music Choice. His second single “Missin’ You” also did well on Urban AC radio reaching the Top 50. Kelvin has opened for the Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist Mýa (T.K.O tour) and Grammy Nominee MAJOR. (Better With You In it tour) in Los Angeles. Currently, Kelvin is studying at Berklee College of Music to obtain a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Interdisciplinary Music Studies. While in school, Kelvin released a new single “I Be the Best” which landed on the Billboard chart for New and Active Adult R&B Chart and currently in the Top 40 for Urban AC radio chart. “I Be the Best” Tour Coming Summer/Fall 2021

    https://www.kelvinfrazier.com/

    All Social Media:
    @KelvinMusicLLC

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    22 min
  • Sadie Cannon talks New Song and Music Video "Fool Myself"
    About Sadie Cannon

    Sadie grew up in a small city in Florida where football on Friday night was the biggest thing in town. Even though many identified Cannon as a jock in high school, her heart was with music ever since she began piano at the age of 5. 

    After high school, she knew she needed to put in the work to make a mark in the music industry. This drive has taken her between the cities of Nashville and then to LA for a year and a half where she is writing and producing music with a chill yet bold presence. With Cannon's music, you can expect lyrical honesty, catchy pop/r&b hooks, and deep female vocals.

    The whole mantra behind Sadie’s music is to capture our biggest truth. To be completely honest with ourselves, and admit to our weaknesses so we can better learn to love our strengths. Cannon welcomes you onboard her path to introspection as she uncovers the raw intricate emotions that purely unify us all. 

    Related Artists : JoJo, Kehlani, Alina Baraz

    website - https://www.sadiecannon.com

    Sadie Cannon's new single "Fool Myself" is out now with her music video premiering at 6pm central! TODAY!

    Song Description

    In life we miss people, face things we cannot change, and occasionally submerge ourselves in the art of suppression. “Fool Myself” by Sadie Cannon unveils the battle between external strength and internal weakness. The verses detail the current standings of a lost romantic interest while the chorus presents efforts made to fool oneself out of heartache. All around this song emulates the common human desire to simply be ok when we are not. 

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    19 min
  • Rob Barnett talks new Book: NEXT JOB, BEST JOB
    ABOUT ROB BARNETT AND NEXT JOB, BEST JOB

    In today's post-pandemic economy and unpredictable job market, you can't rely on outdated job search strategies - or afford to wait.

    In NEXT JOB, BEST JOB: A Headhunter's 11 Strategies to Get Hired Now (Citadel, June 29, 2021), Rob Barnett reinvents the career search with a proven process to land the right job fast. For anyone who has been fired or furloughed, the initial shock can easily turn into fear. With the right mindset and approach, Barnett argues, you can win the career you want and deserve - without delay.

    Barnett reveals essential job-hunting strategies and pivotal steps for people out of work at any age and for others feeling uninspired in current roles:

    . Choose a North Star to clearly communicate your career goals;

    . Rebrand yourself with a unique resume, strategic LinkedIn profile, and killer cover letter;

    . Zoom like a rock star;

    . Score a perfect ten at a job interview, and

    . Negotiate like a pro to land at Yes.

    By adopting this process, you'll earn the work you were meant to do; sell yourself to any potential employer, and leverage your relationships to land the right job. In NEXT JOB, BEST JOB, Barnett inspires readers with practical steps to overcome the emotional crush of a job loss. This book turns the pain of ghosting, discrimination and rejection into purpose, passion and renewed confidence. With deep roots in broadcasting, digital entertainment and rock n' roll, Barnett knows first-hand the challenges of hiring and recruiting. He's led talented teams for more than four decades at media powerhouses including CBS, MTV and VH1. Today, as an advisor to thousands of job seekers and company leaders, he offers expert guidance as headhunter with a unique ability to speed up every search.

    With a healthy dose of tough love, Barnett's humor, wisdom, compassion, and inspiration from rock legends like Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards and David Bowie, NEXT JOB, BEST JOB empowers you to pivot from worrying to winning. Next Job, Best Job also features guest appearances and price less wisdom from:

    Bob Dylan

    George Harrison

    Mick Jagger

    Keith Richards

    Bruce Springsteen

    Joe Biden

    David Bowie

    Tom Petty

    Johnny Rotten

    Amanda Palmer

    Kevin Bacon

    Chad Hurley

    Don Was

    Danny DeVito

    Spock Kirk

    Ram Dass

    Grandma Janie



    ABOUT ROB BARNETT



    Rob Barnett is a headhunter, management executive, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. As founder of Rob Barnett Media, he has discovered, hired, and led hundreds of talented creators and executives in senior management roles at MTV, VH1, and Audible/Amazon. He was President of Programming at CBS Radio. A digital pioneer, he founded My Damn Channel, one of the first original online studios and networks. Representing diverse careers, companies, and opportunities, Rob's multi-platform content and no-nonsense approach inspires people to define and sell their best professional brand. Visit RobBarnettMedia.com.

    WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NEXT JOB, BEST JOB' AND AUTHOR ROB BARNETT

    "Next Job, Best Job is a book for our time. Rob's excellent advice enables us to banish the stress and anger we can feel when in-between jobs or just plain stuck. Instead, he shows us how to tap into purpose, passion, and power so we can take the first step on the path to more meaningful work. It's time to choose the next best career move-this book shows us how." -Annie McKee, PhD, Senior Fellow and Director, PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania

    "No nonsense insights and instant impact. Rob distills everything he's learned into actions you can take today to achieve your dream job." -Sean Atkins, Senior VP & Executive Dean, College of Business, Western Governors Univ.

    "I couldn't think of a better ally and partner to have in your corner as you're navigating what's next." -Bryan Thoensen, Head of Content Partnerships, TikTok

    "If you are looking for your next rock star opportunity, Rob Barnett is your man." -Angela Bowers, VP Global Instructor Talent Development at Peloton Interactive

    "More than a recruiter, he's a strategic career coach, and trusted advisor. Rob Barnett delivers big time. He is peerless." -Reggie Williams, SVP, Global Consumer Revenue Video, Condé Nast

    "There is nobody as accomplished, caring, innovative, and reliable as Rob Barnett. His eye isn't where the puck is, but where it's going." -Michael Gewirtzman, Global Programming Director, Advertising Week

    "It's the 'What Color is Your Parachute?' of the new world of work."-Ivana Taylor, Books Editor, Small Business Trends; publisher, DIYMarketers.com

    RobBarnettMedia.com/Book

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    7 min
  • Red Street Records founder Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts
    MENTORING MUSICIANS PROGRAM

    Red Street Records founder Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts has a mission of mentoring musicians to be light in an industry that can easily pull them down.

    Jay was especially drawn to Cade Thompson whose latest song NEW NORMAL, dropping June 4, takes on the reality of rising gun violence youth are facing today in schools and public spaces. Cade shares his family's own terrifying experience and anthems a "new normal" of hope in the face of fear to change this devastating rise.

    Jay DeMarcus is an American bassist, vocalist, pianist, record producer and songwriter. He is a member of the country group Rascal Flatts.

    DeMarcus was born in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from the Tree of Life Christian School and Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center in Columbus while living with his mother and sister. He also has a half-sister from his father's side of the family. DeMarcus attended Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee, from 1990 to 1992. At the time, he traveled and performed as a keyboard player in the Christian music group New Harvest, led by Danny Murray.

    DeMarcus co-founded the contemporary Christian music group East to West and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1993. In 1997, after East to West disbanded, he called his second cousin, Gary LeVox, with whom he played when they were younger, and convinced him to come to Nashville and provide some harmonies on Michael English's album Gospel, which he was producing. They engineered the album together, and became English's back-up band and road manager. The album was nominated for the Dove Award for Inspirational Song of the Year.

    In addition to producing for English, he has also produced albums for James Otto, Jo Dee Messina, Austins Bridge and others. He produced the 2006 release for the band Chicago titled, Chicago XXX. He soon became bandleader for Chely Wright. Eventually, he met Joe Don who is now the group's other member. DeMarcus called Joe Don to fill in for a guitarist who had left the band one night.

    On March 4, 2010, DeMarcus and his band mates were guest stars on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, appearing as themselves. In the episode titled "Unshockable" (10.14), he is electro-shocked by his bass guitar during a performance at a Vegas club, leaving him with total amnesia which he recovers from at the end of the episode. DeMarcus has continued to explore his acting career, appearing in the film A Country Christmas, as well as episodes of ABC's Nashville and Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva.

    In October 2018, DeMarcus founded the label Red Street Records, an independent Christian music label

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    6 min
  • Janet Varney & Dante Basco hosts of new podcast AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS
    ABOUT AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS

    Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, and iHeartRadio, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, are extending the worlds of Avatar: The Last Airbender and SpongeBob SquarePants with two original podcasts for loyal fans who grew up on the beloved franchises. Hosted by original series voice actors Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko), Avatar: Braving the Elements will explore the Avatarverse, while super-fans Frankie Grande and Hector Navarro will take fans down to Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob BingePants. Co-produced by Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio, these companion podcasts will be available on iHeartRadio and wherever else podcasts are found starting this summer.

    "The family podcast market is still nascent, and we're thrilled to be working closely with our good friends at iHeartRadio producing exciting new content for all audio platforms," said Douglas Rosen, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Digital Products, Nickelodeon. "Not only are we extending our beloved franchises and IP to the audio landscape, but we're also working with creative talent to produce new ideas and concepts for all audiences."

    "We're thrilled to be partnering with the team at Nickelodeon to bring such incredibly fun shows to audiences everywhere," said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer of the iHeartPodcast Network. "I'm not sure you could pick two better franchises to kick things off, and there's much more to come. We can't wait for fans to hear these shows."

    Additional podcasts featuring beloved Nickelodeon titles from its library are currently in development and will be announced in the coming months.

    Avatar: Braving the Elements (40 episodes, premieres Tuesday, June 22, 2021) - Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life.

    Avatar: Braving the Elements and SpongeBob BingePants are distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

    ABOUT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

    Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes), from February 2005 to July 2008, as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must save the world by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation.

    In addition to the series' success, the property has spawned into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series most recently spent two months on the New York Times Graphic Books Bestseller list in 2020, and the young adult novels have spent 22 cumulative weeks on the New York Times Young Adult Bestseller list and have shipped over a quarter million copies. The DVD and Blu-rays are also incredibly successful, with the "Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Complete Series" generating nearly $38MM in retail sales since its 2015 release.

    Check out the trailer PLUS this Entertainment Weekly interview with Janet and Dante:

    https://ew.com/tv/avatar-the-last-airbender-braving-the-elements-trailer/

    JANET VARNEY BIO

    Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she's the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon's (now on Netflix) The Legend of Korra. On Hulu, she can be seen fighting dark forces opposite John C. McGinley in Stan Against Evil and as the entitled Becca on FXX's You're the Worst. She also created, wrote, produced and starred in the critically-acclaimed IFC online series Fortune Rookie. For the past 8 years, JV has hosted her podcast The JV Club with Janet Varney, where she interviews celebrities about their awkward teenage years. JV can also be heard as the AI "Sorry" on the improvised sci-fi comedy podcast Voyage to the Stars. On the development and production side, Janet co-created, co-wrote and co-produced Neil's Puppet Dreams, a series featuring Neil Patrick Harris and his puppet-filled dreams. She is co-founder/creative director/producer of one of the largest and most acclaimed comedy festivals in North America, SF Sketchfest: the San Francisco Comedy Festival, now in its 20th year.

    https://twitter.com/janetvarney

    DANTE BASCO BIO

    Dante Basco was first introduced in Steve Spielberg's fairytale movie Hook, as "Rufio", the leader of the Lost Boys. Recently, Dante starred in Newline's Take the Lead, opposite Antonio Banderas, and starred in a pilot for Touchstone/ABC, The Chang Family Saves the World, written and produced by John Ridley and directed by Paris Barclay. He is also the new voice Disney's animated series American Dragon: Jake Long, as well as the voice of villain Prince Zuko in Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender. Dante has also starred in his share of feature films: Biker Boyz (with Laurence Fishburne, Kid Rock and Derek Luke), Naked Brown Men (which he co-produced and stars in with his brothers), Extreme Days, But I'm a Cheerleader (with Natasha Lyonne, Cathy Moriarty and Clea Duvall), The Debut, Fakin' Da Funk (with Pam Greer and Tatiana Ali), Rave, and Showtime's critically acclaimed Riot - just to name a few. Dante has also appeared on Entourage, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Nash Bridges, Touched by an Angel, Providence, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, Moesha, and The Proud Family Dante recently made his directorial debut at SXSW with Fabulous Filipino Brothers.

    https://twitter.com/dantebasco

    Avatar: Braving the Elements:

    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-avatar-braving-the-elemen-83488502/

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    9 min
  • Music Artist - Erini Nomikou
    Eirini Nomikou was born in 1997 in Athens, Greece. From a very young age, she participated in performances and concerts, highlighting her talent and love in singing. By the age of 15 she had sung in some of the most famous halls in Greece. Graduating from school, Eirini was admitted to BIMM University in Brighton, UK to begin her musical studies.


    Since 2016 she has been organizing songwriting seminars for the composition of modern songs at the "Santorini Arts Factory" festival. In July 2017, in collaboration with members from Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Eirini performed jazz and rock songs from artist such as, Ella Fitzgerald, Pink Floyd and others. She performed at the Odeon of Herodes, and Dresden with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Prague, members of the Athens State Orchestra and the conductor Friedemann Riehle.


    In 2019 Eirini moved to LA to study at Musicians Institute where she graduated from the Independent Artist Program in the midst of a pandemic. While in LA she performed for the closing ceremony at LAGFF, the second biggest Greek film festival in the world. Further more, she was one of the four finalists for the Artist Development Show and was chosen among many artists to record at Plaid Dog Studio in Boston.


    Nowadays Eirini is performing for Rooftop Sundays Live, where a lot of Greek celebrities make an appearance. She is also recording her first album “Anthropollection”. Her latest performance was a livestream at Sparam Entertainment which was completed with great success.

    Website: https://www.erininomikou.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eriniofficial/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erininomikou/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNHwO9Jw-JTdDI_Dl0fW0Q?view_as=subscriber

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    25 min
  • Lauren Speed & Cameron Hamilton of Netflix's LOVE IS BLIND and their book Leap Of Faith
    ABOUT THEIR BOOK LEAP OF FAITH

    From the fan-favorite couple of Netflix's "delicious romp" Love Is Blind, Lauren and Cameron share their engaging and accessible love advice for the modern world, the ups and downs they've experienced during their first years of marriage, and exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the pods.

    When Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton locked eyes for the first time, they were already engaged. They had no idea what to expect, having fallen in love across the divider of their pods on the daring Netflix reality show Love Is Blind. They only fell deeper in love over the course of the show, emerging as the fan-favorite, and proof of the hypothesis that love is blind.

    In this modern love story, Lauren and Cameron got their happily ever after, and the ending is still being written. Now, in their book, LEAP OF FAITH: Finding Love The Modern Way (Gallery Books; on-sale June 15th; hardcover, $28.00), they'll take us back to the origins of their whirlwind romance to tell the definitive Love Is Blind story. Through alternating points-of-view, we discover:

    · What led them to the show in the first place - because they both had ups and downs in work, life, and love.

    · How hard it was to be vulnerable, baring their souls to faceless strangers, on television.

    · What their cast mates were really like, and who they're still friends with.

    · And how things shifted-for better and for worse-once the cameras were suddenly off and the rings were on.


    ABOUT LAUREN SPEED AND CAMERON HAMILTON

    Cameron Hamilton is a data scientist from Maine who runs his own AI consulting firm, Alliance AI. His passion is using technology to improve people's everyday lives, especially those who suffer from chronic conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Some of his past work includes developing systems that reduced money laundering for major banks and improving intervention for patients who suffer from concussion by predicting prognosis while working with Cornell Medical College. Since Love Is Blind, Cameron has collaborated with Lauren on building their catalogue of creative ventures, including the launch of their popular YouTube channel, Hanging with the Hamiltons.

    Lauren Speed-Hamilton is a Detroit-proud content creator and CEO of The Speed Brand, a creative firm in Atlanta that supports artists through digital marketing, art direction, community planning, and various forms of social media. She has spent most of her life in entertainment (her father is the creator of BET's Video Soul), starting with her successful career as an international model, followed by stints as a radio and TV personality and lifestyle vlogger. Lauren is thrilled to be putting her creative talents to use in the development of new storytelling projects with Cameron.

    Get their book: LEAP OF FAITH: Finding Love The Modern Way

    https://www.amazon.com/Leap-Faith-Finding-Love-Modern-ebook/dp/B08LDY4L3D

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    9 min
  • Coach B Michele - San Antonio's Juneteenth Block Party/Fair 6-19-21
    This event was birthed from a conversation in May 2020 during the period of social unrest in our country. The purpose is to provide the Black community an opportunity to come together and celebrate freedom, love and respect for our heritage with friends, family and the community as a sign of unity. Last year's event was a success in so many ways. There were over 500 people attended in compliance with the San Antonio Social Distancing Mandate. We will follow the mandate this year as well. Our goal is to highlight opportunities and resources that are relevant to the Black community in the areas of education, business, and health with the help of our community partners. A portion of the funds raised will go to support the educational and community efforts of the Dream Big Scholarship Fund, Inc.

    Event is Saturday 6-19-21 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    202 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202

    For more information and free tickets visit:
    https://saj19blockparty.com/

    B Michele’s Bio

    Michele Thomas is an Event planner and Business Brand Coach who helps small business owner to grow their personal and professional brands, through Events, Print and Coaching. After spending a decade and half as an Elementary Teacher and Education Coordinator for Public school in The United states and United Arab Emirates, Michele knows what truly drives conversions, business growth, and branding —and it’s not mastering the marketing $avor of the week. It’s how well you connect with the heart-beating people you’re trying to help and communicate After 15 years as an educator, Michele decided to follow her dreams and start her own event planning company B Michele Events. She launched the company while still teaching in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2013 with the help of a few friends. She has gained valuable expertise working with agencies, corporate and entrepreneurs in the UAE planning and hosting signature events as the co-founder of MBT Promotions.

    After launching B Michele Events, Michele moved to San Antonio, Texas where she boldly made her presence known and began branding her company with the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show. Since then she has planned, marketed and produced over 20 shows in San Antonio and around the country in the past 4 years.

    Michele now uses her knowledge of creative marketing, promotions, fundraising strategies, and building professional relationships with the media, sponsors and key partners to help entrepreneurs grow and brand their businesses as the CEO of B Michele Professional Services.

    Michele has landed coverage in print and broadcast outlets in San Antonio including Black Focus Magazine, Tha1 Radio, KROVFM.com and Engaged. In addition to her extensive event planning and marketing experience, Michele also serves as a mentor to new entrepreneurs.

    Michele holds a BSW and MSW in Social Work from Tarleton State University and the University of Houston.

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    11 min
  • Karyn Parsons of Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air & new film Sweet Thing
    KARYN PARSONS BIO

    Assured young actor who gained exposure playing Hilary Banks, the spoiled, self-centered cousin of Will Smith on the hit sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (NBC, 1990-96). Parsons had previously worked as a model and appeared in nearly two dozen TV commercials before making her TV debut in "Roughhouse" (CBS, 1988), a busted pilot directed by Martha Coolidge. She began to branch out into a feature career playing the female lead in "Class Act" (1992), a teen comedy starring pop rappers Kid 'N' Play. Parsons was selected to perform similar chores opposite Damon Wayans in "Major Payne" (1995). She returned to series TV in 1996 co-starring with Lori Petty in the short-lived Fox sitcom "Lush Life," in which the two played roommates.

    Karyn has gone on to found and produce "Sweet Blackberry," an award-winning series of children's animated films, to share stories about unsung black heroes in history, featuring narration from stars such as Alfre Woodard, Queen Latifah, and Chris Rock. The videos have been screened on HBO and Netflix, and enjoyed by schools and libraries across the country. She is the author of Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman's Dreams Took Flight and How High the Moon. Karyn married director Alexandre Rockwell (In the Soup, 13 Moons) - who was formerly married to Jennifer Beals, who, along with Sam Rockwell is an exec producer on her latest film, SWEET THING. Karyn lives with her family in New York City.

    ABOUT SWEET THING, IN VIRTUAL THEATERS JUNE 18th

    SYNOPSIS

    Two children in contemporary New Bedford, Massachusetts spend an eventful summer in a beach house with their mother and her boyfriend in SWEET THING, director Alexandre Rockwell's poetic, uplifting rendering of childhood which captured the Berlinale Crystal Bear in the Generation K-plus section in 2020. 

    In SWEET THING, Billie (Lana Rockwell, Little Feet), a 15-year-old girl who fantasizes Billie Holiday as a sort of fairy godmother, is forced to navigate the evolving challenges of her life while she plays mother to her 11-year-old brother, Nico (Nico Rockwell, Little Feet). They soon meet up with another adolescent, run away from home, and together roam the area free from their parents' watchful gaze. Discovering freedom and enchantment among New Bedford's boats and railway tracks, the trio fantasize about a life of luxury when they break into a posh home, and are able to carry the taste of affluence into their adventures. An ode to that trying age when young people prepare to take their first step into adulthood, SWEET THING, starring Rockwell's children Lana and Nico, Karyn Parsons and Will Patton, is an intense but ultimately uplifting, portrait that captures the essence of that time in life when a day can last forever.

    Here's the trailer: 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpQxMrGPSy4


    "A lively, bittersweet meditation on an impoverished childhood that is still rich in innocence and imagination.... With verve and vitality it pays a dreamy-eyed retrospective debt to films past, and largely due to the beguiling performance from Rockwell's own daughter Lana, ultimately delivers a moving, tousled journey of discovery...."-- Jessica Kiang, Variety

    "Rockwell's film about specific heartbreaking circumstances is accessibly potent in its portrayal of childhood and memory. He taps into the experience of complex emotions - fear mixed with hope, love entangled with heartbreak, and childhood prematurely ripped away - in ways that exemplify the unique potential of cinema." -- Mary-Catherine Harvey, The Upcoming

    "Gorgeous... stunningly rendered....this is a film that deserves to be seen"-- Stephen Silver , Goomba Stomp

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    7 min
  • Eboni K. Williams - Holding Court
    Eboni K. Williams is currently the Host & Executive Producer of REVOLT Black News, which airs on REVOLT TV founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs. She's also a co-host on the network's hiphop talk show State of the Culture. Eboni has emerged as a powerful media voice in the national conversation where politics, law, justice, sports, and popular culture intersect. Ms. Williams is an attorney, best-selling author, television personality, and contributor to Forbes. She served as host for VH1 on a special titled 'In Session Live with Dr. Jess', which was television's first live therapy session. Eboni's broadcast resume includes national anchoring and hosting roles for Fox Sports, Fox News Channel, NBA 2K and correspondent or contributor roles with CBS News, HLN, CNN, and NFL Network. She made her literary debut with Pretty Powerful: Appearance, Substance & Success in September 2017. ESSENCE Magazine named Williams one of its 'Woke 100' in the April 2018 anniversary edition. Eboni was also recognized as one of BlogHer's 'Voices of the Year'. She has become a regular guest on the nationally syndicated radio show 'The Breakfast Club', breaking down controversial issues such as judicial discretion. Eboni started her on-air career as a talk radio host for Los Angeles' KFI AM640, sharpening her broadcast skills, while sharing expertly analyzed views on various culturally relevant topics.

    ABOUT HOLDING COURT

    When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams cross-examines news-making cases and famous faces to peer into the court of law. Each week attorney Eboni K. Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what's on the docket in American justice and what's not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments for us all to navigate a rigged system. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.


    Podcast episodes here:

    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-holding-court-with-eboni-72590940/

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    6 min

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