Eartha Kitt passes at 81 | BBC News
December 25, 2008 by The Gentleman · Leave a Comment
In her day, they did it all and couldn’t be touched!
(BBC News) - American singer, dancer and actress Eartha Kitt has died at the age 81, her friend and publicist has said.
Kitt died of colon cancer on Thursday, Andrew Freedman said. Read more
Beyoncé: I Am… Sasha Fierce
December 21, 2008 by The Gentleman · Leave a Comment
I’m going to forego any jokes about split personality disorder in reference to Beyoncé’s new album as not to upset half of the people out there with the affliction. Wait… oops. However, I will split this review into two parts accordingly. Marketing gimmick or not, there is an inescapable division within the concept of this release. Read more
Jackson gives up Neverland ranch | BBC NEWS
November 19, 2008 by The Gentleman · Leave a Comment
(BBC) - Pop star Michael Jackson has lost ownership of his Neverland ranch in California after transferring the deeds to a company he has a share in. Read more
John Legend: Evolver
October 29, 2008 by The Gentleman · 3 Comments
John Legend: Evolver
May I throw an ‘R’ before that album title, sir?
John Legend’s new album Evolver is what I like to refer to as mainstream soul. In fact, John Legend in general defines mainstream soul. He draws upon all that greatness that could make an artist iconic, but for some reason it never quite manifests into new greatness. Read more
Jazmine Sullivan: Fearless
October 22, 2008 by The Gentleman · Leave a Comment
A review of the debut album from Jazmine Sullivan…
I know you be asking yourself who Jazmine Sullivan is right now, but let’s just say you should get familiar with her. Finally releasing her debut album “Fearless” on J Records, Jazmine stands up and reminds us what mainstream R&B could be right now. Read more
The Gentleman’s Playlist
October 4, 2008 by The Gentleman · Leave a Comment
“F#@k what you heard!”
Often asked what i’m listening to when not performing or all too eager to share when listening, I, The Gentleman, have compiled a list of tracks that I hope you (all) have heard or will go find. Read more
OJail Simpson convicted | BBC NEWS
October 4, 2008 by The Gentleman · Leave a Comment
Simpson convicted of multiple charges
Strangely, I was shocked. Inexplicably so.
(BBC News) - OJ Simpson has been found guilty of 12 charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to kidnap and assault with a deadly weapon by a court in the US city of Las Vegas.
The former US football star and actor was accused of robbing two dealers of sports memorabilia in 2007.
The armed robbery charges carry a mandatory jail sentence, and kidnapping carries a possible life term.
Simpson, 61, who denied the charges, was acquitted in 1995 of murdering his former wife and her friend.
That was dubbed “the trial of the century”.
CHARGES AGAINST OJ SIMPSON
Conspiracy to commit a crime: guilty
Conspiracy to kidnap: guilty
Two counts of first degree kidnapping: guilty
Burglary in possession of a deadly weapon: guilty
Two counts of armed robbery: guilty
Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon: guilty
Two counts of coercion with use of a deadly weapon: guilty
The charges in the latest trial centred on an incident in the Palace Station hotel in Las Vegas in September 2007.
Simpson was accused - and convicted - of kidnapping two sports memorabilia dealers and holding them in the hotel.
The former National Football League running back seized the pair in an attempt to reclaim items in their possession related to his sporting career, which Simpson claimed still belonged to him.
(Source: BBC NEWS | Americas | OJ Simpson convicted of robbery.)
Editorial:
Let this be a lesson. You really only get one “Get Out Of Jail Free” card with stardom for your felonies.
Giving up on Musiq…
September 9, 2008 by The Gentleman · 1 Comment
“Don’t front. You know you loooove it.” Not quite, homey.
As if soul wasn’t already an underground genre, now Musiq is trying “Radio”. I expected this one day, but thought there would be a few more singles signaling the inevitable end between then and now. Nope, Musiq dove head first into the mainstream. Can he swim though? Read more
Isaac Hayes found dead at age 65
August 10, 2008 by The Reverend · Leave a Comment
Never can say goodbye…
Musician and actor Isaac Hayes’ wife called police to their Memphis home after discovering him unconscious. Taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead at 2:08 PM (EST). The cause of death is not immediately known, but family members believe it was a medical condition. Hayes was hospitalized for exhaustion in January 2006 and reportedly suffered a stroke that year. Read more
Bernie Mac passes away at age 50
August 10, 2008 by The Reverend · Leave a Comment
He left them wanting more.
U.S. comedian, film and television star Bernie Mac died Saturday morning at Chicago “from complications due to pneumonia” according to his publicist, Danica Smith. Mac had long suffered from the ailment, sarcoidosis, and was admitted to the hospital days prior for pneumonia. Read more
