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As fans worldwide celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's landmark album "Thriller," "Thriller" remains the album by a single artist with the most weeks at No. 1 in the 54-year according to Billboard.  Only the "West Side Story" soundtrack has reigned longer: 54, "West Side Story," (soundtrack), May 5, 1962 37, "Thriller," Michael Jackson, Feb. 26, 1983 31, "Rumours," Fleetwood Mac, April 2, 1977 31, "South Pacific," (soundtrack), May 19, 1958 31, "Calypso," Harry Belafonte, Sept. 8, 1956 With sales of 29 million, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), "Thriller" ranks as the best-selling studio album in U.S. history. HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY!

Her role as a take-no-prisoners political maven made her a prime-time force. This month, as Quentin Tarantino's latest leading lady, Kerry Washington is redefining the look of a powerful woman—and it doesn't include a suit. Kerry Washington has been working the covers for the past few months, appearing on the cover's of the LA Times Magazine, Elle and Essence next month, h as redefined the look of the powerful woman in the 10-page spread in Elle. She’s the first African-American woman to headline a major network drama since 1974. Her show, ABC’s sexy political thriller Scandal , averaged 9.1 million viewers in its first season and is well into a nail-biting second.  Washington easily could have gone for the power-bitch trope, but she’s developed a different portrayal of a woman in charge, even down to the subdued colors Olivia wears. “I chose pale pastels and earth tones—no black or navy suits. She spends her days saying things people don’t want t...

To view this in your browser Click Here This past Tuesday, American actor/director/producer and now author, Blair Underwood appeared on Spelman's College campus in Atlanta, Georgia, -[Cosby Auditorium] for an in depth Conversation about his career and the Tennyson Hardwick series. He spoke directly to student's as they had the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from the veteran actor. Immediately after, Underwood joined his co-writers, Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due for lively book signing reception. SOUTH BY SOUTHEAST is the fourth installment in this NAACP Award Winning mystery series and draws actor-turned-super-sleuth Tennyson Hardwick into his most challenging case, compelling him to face the unthinkable: save his daughter or the woman he loves. Underwood gives an interview on the fourth installment of the Tennyson Hardwick Novels, SOUTH BY SOUTHEAST. Actor/Author Blair Underwood and international Atlanta ba...

Checkout the Alternative Quartet ~ a string quartet with a difference by way of Trinidad & Tobago.  Alternative Quartet has been delighting Caribbean audiences with their world class performances for more than 5 years, providing a classically modern experience by reinventing the way in which classical music is perceived...My Publicist is honored to represent them... world-wide!    Andre Donawa - Violin Andre Comeau - Violin Nariba Herbert - Viola Dulce Martinez - Cello So tell us America, are they hot?

Tananarive Due, Cosby Endowed Chair in the Humanities, Presents 'Black to the Future' On Tuesday, Nov. 27, award-winning author and Cosby Chair in the Humanities Tananarive Due , will host a conversation with actor, director and producer Blair Underwood , and science fiction writer, lecturer and creative consultant Steven Barnes. When: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., immediately after Convocation Where: Cosby Academic Center Auditorium   Underwood, who  recently finished a successful run as Stanley in the mostly-black cast version of "A Streetcar Named Desire" on Broadway, will talk about his life as both an artist and an entrepreneur, especially as an actor of color. The actor is best known for his television roles in "The Event," "In Treatment," "L.A. Law," "Dirty Sexy Money," "Sex and the City," and "The Old Adventures of New Christine,...

Move over, Bieber. There's a new king in town. PSY 's "Gangnam Style" has become the most-watched YouTube video of all time. The title was previously held by Justin Bieber's "Baby," which has earned 804 million views since its release in February 2010. "Gangnam Style," which was only uploaded on July 15, has already surpassed the Biebs with 806 million. According to Billboard , the South Korean rapper previously broke YouTube's record for the most liked video as well. "Gangnam Style" currently has amassed 5.3 million likes and only 326,629 dislikes, as opposed to Bieber's "Baby" which has 1.4 million likes and 3.1 million dislikes. PSY shared the good news on Twitter, writing, "#GangnamStyle just became the most watched video @YouTube!! #History" The K-pop star became a crossover sensation after "Gangnam Style" was released four months ago. He has since performed the dance h...

The 2012 American Music Awards saved the best for last Sunday. No one can deny the ubiquity of PSY and his infectious hit "Gangnam Style," making the Korean rapper the perfect choice to close out the 40th annual AMAs. The entire night led up to his performance, and amazingly, it exceeded the sky-high expectations. He can thank MC Hammer - the one and only - for that: Read more <a href="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com">celebrity gossip</a> at: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/11/psy-mc-hammer-go-gangnam-style-at-american-music-awards-watch-no/#ixzz2ChCxLTuq   "This show, on its 40th anniversary, still reflects Dick's original vision," host Ryan Seacrest, a Clark protégé, told the audience. LOS ANGELES -- Justin Bieber dragged his date on stage with him to accept the American Music Awards artist of the year honor Sunday night. It was his mom. "I want to thank you for just always believing in me," t...

Winnie, Starring Jennifer Hudson & Terrance Howard ... Winnie is a 2011 drama film adaptation of Anne Marie du Preez Bezrob's biography Winnie Mandela: A Life . The film is directed by Darrell Roodt, and stars Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard.    After nearly two years of delays, questionable casting choices, and a new distributor (megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes), Winnie , the biopic of Winnie Mandela, is gearing up to hit theaters this fall. The film stars Jennifer Hudson in the title role and casts her alongside Terrance Howard, who stars as Winnie’s husband, Nelson Mandela. Many, including Winnie Mandela herself, were trouble by the casting choices, and if this trailer is any indication, I can see why. The film originally debuted at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival, but after it received less than stellar reviews, the film’s producers took it off the festival circuit to undergo some changes.  David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter stated, ...

Sheila Raye Charles, daughter of legendary Ray Charles, is the featured guest artist in Alabama's 4th quarters FYI magazine for the Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services in the state of Alabama for their national recovery month celebration.          Here's Sheila's Interview with the Associate Commissioner Dr. Beverly Bell-Shambely : If you would like to view the PDF in it's entirety, please click here, Enjoy!  

Taylor Swift's "Red" reigns supreme for a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 196,000 according to Nielsen SoundScan (down 43%). Swift beats the No. 2 title -- the debuting "Now 44" collection -- by nearly 100,000 copies. "Red" is the first album from Swift to spend its first three weeks at No. 1. Her 2010 set "Speak Now" earned two frames atop the list from the start, and then dipped out of the No. 1 slot for five weeks. It eventually came back for four more weeks at No. 1. Before that, Swift's one other No. 1, 2008's "Fearless," debuted at the top, and then slipped to No. 4 in its second frame. It returned to rule for another 10 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1. "Red's" total U.S. sales now stand at 1.75 million. ### Read more <a href="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com">celebrity gossip</a> at: http://www.thehollywoodgoss...

$480,000 is a pretty penny to pay for a secondhand dress worn by a Kansas farm girl, but this one is pretty special. The famed blue gingham dress worn by Judy Garland ’s Dorthy Gale in The Wizard of Oz fetched that price during a two-day event at Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery that featured bids coming in by phone from around the world. Garland’s dress wasn’t the only iconic costume sold. The dress Julie Andrews wore in The Sound of Music brought $38,400, and a purple skirt worn by Marilyn Monroe during the Canadian filming of River of No Return sold for $50,000. Other Hollywood memorabilia auctioned included  Steve McQueen’s  racing jacket, which went for $50,000, John Belushi  sunglasses from The Blues Brothers, which brought   $16,640.   The Wizard of Oz  key book, continuity and publicity images were sold for $33,750, while glasses worn by Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows brought $3,2...

THIS EVENT WILL MAKE HISTORY IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA... CFOX PRODUCTION | CHILD PRODIGY ENTERTAINMENT | PEL3 ENTERTAINMENT | and GIG ENTERTAINMENT, PRESENTS!!! THE HOTTEST 2012 CELEBRITY PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION "PROSPERITY PARTY" RED CARPET 7p TO 8:30p Doors open @ 6p for spirits, dining and dancing THERE WILL BE HISTORY IN THE BUILDING!!!!! THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT PASCHAL'S RESTAURANT 180-B Northside Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30313 WE ARE OFFERING A GREAT FRIENDLY UPSCALE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ALONG WITH OTHER CELEBRITY FRIENDS, TO GATHER AND WATCH THE RESULTS. OUR VIP GUESTS WILL ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE AND HOR'DEVOURS. THE NIGHT WILL ALSO FEATURE LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND A COUTURE FASHION SHOW INSPIRED BY MICHELLE OBAMA. $20.00 COVER CHARGE AT THE DOOR and $15...

The sounds drowning out the political hoop-a-la this morning are that of dropping of jaws and rounds of applause for our own 2013's announced Emmy nominee! My Publicist® is pleased to announce that its lead Publicist, freshman, Ms. Angela Moore has received a 2013 New York Emmy® Award "NOD" in two separate categories for her works in the filed of ; excellence in coverage of entertainment subjects . This Emmy nomination is the first for Angela as well as My Publicist®. The nomination is in the “Arts: entertainment subjects” category, for: Excellence in coverage of entertainment subjects – variety or performance issues or topics.  With the second nom for: excellence in a program or special that focuses on general entertainment, variety or performing arts. My Publicists® is a multi-disciplinary Entertainment and Social-media for-profit, national Publicist fi...

Sheila Raye Charles   Sunday, Nov 4 6:30p   at  New Heart Mcc/Ucc , Tacoma , WA Local up and comin g Beyond Intent Music Group 's artist , Christina Brewer shares her sounds of jazz and gospel, as she brings soul and music to life.  Gospel Music Channel nominee,Kevin L brings his unique Rhythm & Praise sound as he welcome audiences. Sheila Raye Charles delivers a heart wrenching story of abuse, addiction and prison through her music and story of her personal journey to salvation.  You will be touched and inspired by this daughter of a music legend as she shares her walk from despair and darkness into the love and forgiveness. Read more here: http://calendar.thenewstribune.com/tacoma_wa/events/show/291019087-sheila-raye-charles#storylink=cpy

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Alicia Keys' 'Girl on Fire': On Billboard's November  Cover  Working with a wide range of partners from Bruno Mars and Babyface to ReeBok and CitiBank, Alicia Keys prepares to launch her most personal album ever, " Girl on Fire"  The Nov. 27 RCA Records release- her first since former label J Records was absorbed under the RCA banner .      The singer/songwriter/musician/ producer/actress has penciled in a few more hyphens next to her name. In addition to becoming a wife and mother, Keys began co-managing her career, produced her first Broadway play, directed her first short film, executive-produced a made-for-TV movie as well as an upcoming theatrical film, designed her own Reebok shoe line and recently launched an animated storytelling app for children. Issue Date: 11...