Via SOURCE: Today, with police violence and discrimination against African Americans proliferating, the world celebrates the legacy of one of the greatest black leaders to have ever lived, Malcolm X, who was born on May 19, 1925. Malcolm X, one of the most influential figures of recent history, developed an uncompromising political strategy based on […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Developing news surrounding convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell. 19 Action News has learned the new cases against the mass murderer have been dismissed. Another trial was slated to begin today. This trial was for the rape and felony assault charges on the two women who survived his attacks. Both women testified in Sowell’s murder […]
The week after Aaliyah’s death, her third studio album, Aaliyah, rose from number 19 to number one on the Billboard 200. “Rock the Boat” was released as a posthumous single. The music video was premiered on Black Entertainment Television’s Access Granted; it became the most viewed and highest rated episode in the history of the […]
Aaliyah 2000–2001: Romeo Must Die And Eponymous Album Aaliyah 2000–2001: Romeo Must Die And Eponymous Album In 2000, Aaliyah landed her first major movie role in Romeo Must Die. A loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Aaliyah starred opposite martial artist Jet Li, playing a couple who fall in love amid their warring […]
Aaliyah 1996–1999: One in a Million From Wikipedia In 1996, Aaliyah left Jive Records and signed to Atlantic Records. She worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott, who contributed to her second studio album, One in a Million.
Aaliyah 1991–1995: Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number 1991–1995: Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number After Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah’s uncle, signed a distribution deal with Jive Records, he signed Aaliyah to his Blackground Records label at the age of 12. Hankerson later introduced her to recording artist and producer R. Kelly, who became Aaliyah’s mentor, […]
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Born of African American and Native American descent, she was the second and youngest child of Diane and Michael Haughton. Enrolled at a young age for voice lessons by her mother, Aaliyah would perform at weddings, church choir and […]
Aaliyah: Plane crash, Passing And Wrongful Death Lawsuit The Crash On August 25, 2001, at 6:45 pm (EST), Aaliyah and various members of the record company boarded a twin engine Cessna 402B (N8097W) at Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas, to travel to the airport in Opa-locka, Florida, after they completed filming the music video […]
Aaliyah Funeral/Memorial Aaliyah @ 2000 VMA’s
It’s Been 10 Years Since her Death: Remembering Aaliyah [w/ PLAYLIST] Born in Brooklyn, Aaliyah Haughton was moved to Detroit at an early age, where her parents provided her with a vocal instructor before she was even old enough to attend school. Her public singing career was initiated at the ripe old age of 9, […]
Michael Jackson’s fans will gather across the U.S. over the weekend to celebrate the life of the Pop King. Devoted King of Pop fans proved they have not forgotten about the entertainer who died on 25 June, 2009. A group of local Cleveland dancers hit the streets to show their love and admiration for the […]
We have just gotten confirmed reports that legendary R&B singer Teena Marie has passed. Read details here. R&B Star Teena Marie Dies At 54 LADY T., TEENA MARIE passes away….We will miss you.. **VIDEO PLAYLIST** About Teena Marie The Cleveland Classic Concert Extra Tina Marie (Live Video) Teena Marie: Keeping Rick James’ Legacy Alive Who […]
