Grammy-nominated R&B singer and Tony Award winner Heather Headley is back with her second studio album, In My Mind (RCA). This follow-up to her Grammy nominated debut, This Is Who I Am, is the perfect blend of R&B, soul, gospel, and reggae. Of the twelve tracks, you are sure to have many favorites, including the title cut. Headley digs down deep to sing this track, … [Read more...]

If you haven't seen LOGO's groundbreaking original series Noah's Arc (MTV; DVD; 3 discs; 230 minutes), then you are missing out on a new take on the single life in the big city. Noah's Arc deals with the loves and careers of four African- American gay men living in West Hollywood. Noah, a hopeless romantic, has finally found the screenwriting success he's dreamed of, but he … [Read more...]

If you haven't heard of Jacqui Naylor, then you have been missing out on the eclectic sounds from a true artist. Naylor, a San Francisco-based vocalist, perfectly mixes jazz and pop for her latest CD, The Color Five (Ruby Records). This 15-track CD, Naylor's fifth, will put you in the mood for some singing, dancing, romance, and relaxation. Her renditions of Rod Stewart's "Hot … [Read more...]

Which award-winning actress has been sending letters to her A-list pals urging them to ditch their SUVs and go green? To find out the answer, go to Ecorazzi. This must-read blog provides celebrity gossip and entertainment news solely focused on environmental, humanitarian, and charity-related topics. It commends celebs for doing the right thing (driving hybrids, eating … [Read more...]

MTV may have popularized music videos, but they didn't invent them. In 1941, "soundies," three-minute black-and-white films featuring big band, jazz and swing-era artists, came on the scene. These films were viewed at nightclubs, roadhouses and restaurants for a dime through a movie jukebox called a panoram. Learn more about these forerunners to the music video in “Soundies: A … [Read more...]