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November 14

Starring Aldis Hodge, Cross is a crime thriller series that follows ALEX CROSS, a decorated D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist who faces a sadistic serial killer leaving a string of bodies strewn around the city.

As Alex and his partner, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), track this killer, a mysterious threat from Cross’ past appears, aiming to destroy what he’s done to keep his grieving family, career, and life together.

Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal, and Johnny Ray Gill also star; Ben Watkins serves as showrunner.

If you ever wondered what the evolution of Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz and Rock n Roll would look and sound like in the near and distant future, look no further than the great Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.

Every creation is a mind blowing creativity experience utilizing the finest in production, next level lyrics with a complex roster of vocals that seem to raise the bar with every release.

His latest single, Banneris very next level. As with all of his recordings, from first audio you are quickly reassured that you are rocking with the very best. His vocal arrangement is that of an instrument itself! Just check out how he changes the flavor on this mind blowing passage –

“ The wolf study how to cheat sheep
The lead sheep is not a cheap sheet
Dem watch until di shepherd need sleep Den lure you in until you knee deep.”

– Prolific stuff!

He writes lyrics with thought provoking purpose. Blending messages of hope and wisdom delivered in his Jamaican dialect that he remains so loyal to.

Always a man for the people, and the well being of humanity as depicted in his video for “Banner” shot in his native Kingston Jamaica.

We are looking forward to seeing him perform live to complete the ultimate connection with an artist that is a true treasure.

The magical Marley family continues to amaze and display unique traits inherited from the great Bob Marley, Rita Marley and the Wailers.

THE BACKGROUND

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a multi-Grammy winning Jamaican musical luminary, celebrated for his genre-defying tracks, profound lyrical themes, and philanthropic endeavors.

As the youngest son of Bob Marley, Damian’s unique artistry fuses reggae with dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, resulting in a signature sound that resonates globally.

His impressive Grammy collection includes victories for “Halfway Tree,” “Welcome to Jamrock,” “Distant Relatives” (a collaborative masterpiece with Nas), and his socially conscious triumph, “Stony Hill.”

Damian recently unveiled his rendition of George Harrison’s timeless classic, “My Sweet Lord,” which received accolades from George’s late wife, Olivia Harrison, along with the George Harrison Estate.

With an extensive social media following and millions of monthly Spotify listeners, “Jr. Gong” not only reigns as a chart-topping musical virtuoso, but also maintains his status as an influential reggae icon and a pivotal figure in the worldwide music arena.

– RE CLassics

Regardless of what some may think of Ms. Harris or politics in these times in general, in just 100 days or so she ran one of the best American presidential campaigns I have ever witnessed in 40 years of working on and or observing such races.

There are many sad that she did not win, and I am one of them. And you, we, have every right to wonder what could have been. We can talk and debate certain national and global matters another day.

Today, this week, this month, for a long minute, folks have every right to express every emotion they feel about what awaits us. Love and peace (non-violence) and joy and working together and bringing people together are part of the solutions for the human family, not hate and violence and fear and ignorance and confusion and meanness and greed and division.

I am more determined than ever to do my part, in all ways, to make this place just and equal and fair and humane for all people. It will not be easy, but we must. We owe it to the younger people and children not yet born. And we owe it to all who came before us, the elders and those who are no longer here who made it possible for us to keep pushing and fighting the good fight.

I went to sleep so very sad last night, but woke up determined. And so it is. And so it is….

A Message from
KAMALA HARRIS

My heart is full. Full of gratitude for the trust that you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve.

I know you gave so much of yourselves to this fight. And I am so grateful to you.

The outcome of this election is not what we wanted. And it is not what we fought for. But the light of America’s promise will always burn bright – as long as we never give up and keep fighting.

While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.

The fight for the ideals that reflect America at its best: Freedom, opportunity, fairness, and dignity. That is a fight I will never give up.

I will never give up the fight for a future where every American can pursue their dreams. Where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies. The fight to protect our students and our streets from gun violence. The fight for our democracy.

Amazon MGM Studios will release RED ONE theatrically in the US on November 15, 2024
On Sunday, November 3, Amazon MGM Studios hosted the World Premiere of RED ONE at UCI Luxe, Uber Platz in Berlin, Germany.

In attendance were director/producer Jake Kasdan and stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju and more!

After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Directed by | Jake Kasdan
Story by | Hiram Garcia
Screenplay by | Chris Morgan
Produced by | Hiram Garcia, p.g.a., Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Chris Morgan, p.g.a., Jake Kasdan p.g.a, Melvin Mar
Starring | Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel and J.K. Simmons
Run Time | 2 hours 2 minutes
Rating | PG – 13

Interview Comes as NAN Continues Voter Outreach Effort in Key States to Activate Black Voters Ahead of Pivotal Election

NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2024) – Vice President and Presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down with Rev. Al Sharpton for an exclusive interview this Sunday, during a trip to activate voters in the key state of Georgia with two weeks left in the 2024 elections. Vice President Harris’ appearance on PoliticsNation, which has the highest concentration of Black viewers of any cable news program, focused on her opportunity agenda for Black men, what is at stake in the 2024 election, and the latest round of verbal attacks she has endured from Donald Trump.

***To watch Rev. Sharpton’s exclusive interview with Vice President Harris, click here.***

The Vice President’s interview comes at a pivotal point in the 2024 elections. Rev. Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) have led a non-partisan Get Out the Vote effort in battleground states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania. These trips have included members of the Central Park 5, the Black and Latino men wrongfully convicted and since exonerated, who were the target of Trump’s verbal attacks 35 years ago. Two of the members, Korey Wise and New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam, detailed the personal impact of Trump’s assaults, which included a full-page ad in the New York Times calling for their execution, as the former President attempts to court Black men to vote for him.

NAN’s Get Out the Vote campaign will continue this week when Rev. Sharpton travels to Detroit, a week after he visited Columbus, Ohio, with Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rep. Joyce Beatty. The trip will continue to activate Black voters about what is at stake in this election as well as what rights are further put at risk by staying home. More details on the Michigan trip will be announced later this week.

Such an effort has been supported by donations as part of the 2024 NAN Triumph Awards last month as well as a star-studded birthday celebration for Rev. Sharpton in Los Angeles on October 31st. The Southern California event will help propel NAN’s voter outreach effort in the final crucial days, while bringing together Earvin “Magic” and Cookie Johnson, Cedric the Entertainer, and Anthony Anderson. Rev. Sharpton will also honor Motown legend Smokey Robinson and veteran public relations strategist Ken Sunshine for their lifelong dedication to the Civil Rights Movement.

About National Action Network (NAN)
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.

For more information go to www.nationalactionnetwork.net.

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Saturday October 26, 2024

Come celebrate The Greatest!

Fighter’s Heaven will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Muhammad Ali – George Foreman “Rumble in the Jungle” with a special ticketed event featuring a panel of boxing experts and hosted and moderated by Fighter’s Heaven owner Mike Madden.

It will also include a cocktail reception/meet & greet followed by the showing of the Academy Award-winning documentary “When We Were Kings”.

• GERRY COONEY – Former heavyweight title contender.
• JERRY IZENBERG (via Zoom) – Boxing Hall of Fame journalist & author. Covered the fight live in Zaire.
• RON BORGES – Boxing Hall of Fame journalist.
• DON MAJESKI – Boxing journalist and historian. Covered the fight live in Zaire.

Netflix

The animated series TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT picks up after the events of the highly successful Tomb Raider video game Survivor trilogy (Tomb Raider; Rise of the Tomb Raider; Shadow of the Tomb Raider), and will chart the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter as the iconic adventurer.

The Classic franchise began in 1996, captivating young gamers and adults alike! Making Laura Croft and her many adventures and “Instant Classic.”

More than 25 years after her first appearance, Lara Croft (voiced by Hayley Atwell) continues to explore ancient mysteries and uncover lost truths across breathtaking and dangerous destinations.

Following the events of the Survivor series, Lara Croft has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection. Her daring pursuit will take her on an adventure around the world and to the depths of forgotten tombs, where she will be forced to confront her true self, and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become.

The all-new animated Netflix series features the voices of Hayley Atwell (Lara Croft), Allen Maldonado (Zip), Earl Baylon (reprising his role as Jonah from Tomb Raider video games). Additional voices to be announced.

From Legendary Television, TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT is executive produced and written by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin, Red Sonja). Executive producers include dj2 Entertainment Founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog, Life is Strange), along with Timothy I. Stevenson; Jacob Robinson (Skull Island) under his company Tractor Pants; and Dallas Dickinson and Noah Hughes for Crystal Dynamics; as well as Howard Bliss and Jen Chambers.

Powerhouse Animation is the Animation Studio with Brad Graeber serving as executive producer.

Episode count
8 Episodes

Country of Origin
United States

An ex-Marine grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief.

Synopsis

Terry Richmond brilliantly played by fledging star Aaron Pierre enters the town of Shelby Springs on a simple but urgent mission– post bail for his cousin and save him from imminent danger. But when Terry’s life’s savings is unjustly seized by law-enforcement, he’s forced to go head to head with local police chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) and his combat-ready officers.

Terry finds an unlikely ally in court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb) and the two become ensnared in a deep-rooted conspiracy within the remote township. As the stakes turn deadly, Terry must call upon his mysterious background to break the department’s hold on the community, bring justice to his own family– and protect Summer in the process.

From the acclaimed writer/director of Green Room, Blue Ruin and Hold The Dark, Rebel Ridge is a deeply human yet high-velocity thriller that explores corruption and morality in the context of bone-breaking action and ever-coiling suspense. Produced by Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Jeremy Saulnier, Rebel Ridge also stars David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee and James Cromwell.

Is Rebel Ridge based on a true story?

No, but you’d be forgiven for thinking it might be. “This film is not based on a particular incident, but elements of it could certainly happen,” Saulnier said. “I’m interested in examining corrupt systems — not so much how they’re built, but how they persist.” The specifics of Terry’s journey in Rebel Ridge — legal challenges, police harassment — won’t be strictly familiar to every viewer, but his push against the boundaries of Shelby Springs’ bureaucracy will ring true to anyone who’s been stuck on the line with their phone company for hours.

“For this movie, I wanted to tap into how the rest of us react to said [corrupt] systems,” Saulnier said, “from corrupt politicians down to the endless loop of a customer service call gone wrong.”

With a year that kicked off with two sold out shows in NYC (“Melba Moore: From Broadway with Love”) and a highly rated interview on The Sherri Show, The Marvelous Melba Moore released her latest single, “Can’t Stop The Rain”, from the Imagine album.