Charlie Rangel Gets the Thumb Down

February 29, 2008

Shame On Charlie Rangel
Black Star News Editorial

Rep. Charlie Rangel shown with Clinton; he hasn’t been campaigning for her lately
Black Star News Editorial

NEW YORK (RUSHPRNEWS) February 29, 2008 - While announcing his support for Hillary Clinton’s presidential run over Barack Obama, Congressman Charles Rangel who represents Harlem said Obama had no chance. Read more

Fifty-plus Bullets Trial Opens

February 28, 2008

Family attorney Neville Mitchell shown with the parents of Sean Bell outside the court; it's the officers that are not on trial not the murdered BellFifty-plus Bullets Trial Opens
By Donald Winkfield for Black Star News

NEW YORK (RUSHPRNEWS)February 28th, 2008 - For the past two days, testimony has taken place in the trial of the November 25, 2006 early morning shooting that involved five members of the New York Police Department (NYPD).  On November 24, 2006, the men were working in plain street clothes on the 9:27 P.M. to 6 A.M. tour, assigned as, “Club Initiatives,” – the target being drugs and underage prostitution at a gentlemen’s club called “The Kalua Club,” located on 94th Avenue in South Jamaica Queens.

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OC’s Beauty Charged with Pot Possession

February 28, 2008

Mischa BartonMischa Barton Charged with DUI, Pot Possession
Barton gets charged with only misdemeanors after December arrest for DUI, marijuana
By Stacey Silberman for Hollywood Today

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RUSHPRNEWS) 2/28/08 – Former Bebe model and star of hit TV show “The O.C.,” Mischa Barton, is getting a new kind of attention these days, the kind of attention a budding young actress does not want to attract, as she was charged with four misdemeanors Tuesday, related to a December 27th driving bust. Barton, 22, was pulled over and arrested by West Hollywood Sheriff’s deputies after they witnessed her erratic driving, in which she floated between two lanes and neglected to signal before a turn on city streets. Read more

NBC’S “Quarterlife” On its Last Breath

February 28, 2008

Ben Silverman’s gamble taking Herskovitz and Zwick’s made-for-Internet series to NBC is looking very risky for everyone involved after the show premiered poorly despite huge promotional efforts.

By Alex Ben Block for Hollywod Today

 HOLLYWOOD, CA (RUSHPRNEWS) 02/28/08 - The disappointing Nielsen ratings for the premiere Tuesday of “Quarterlife” on NBC don’t portend well for a series billed as a breakthrough. This was to be the bold step pushed by NBC co-CEO Ben Silverman to help re-charge NBC, but instead may be a misstep. The 1.6 rating was the worst for any show in that time period in at least 17 years.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame To Induct Madonna,Tom Hanks, Timberlake

February 27, 2008

MADONNATom Hanks, Timberlake to Induct Madonna, Others at Rock Hall of Fame
By Jeffrey Jolson for Hollywood Today

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RUSHPRNEWS) February 27, 2008 — Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Billy Joel and Lou Reed will be inducting Madonna, John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen and others into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame May 10 in New York City.
Like all things related to Madonna, the timing and impact is all related. Timberlake is working with Madonna on her new studio album due out on just before the induction on April 29 according to Amazon, who is accepting pre-orders for that date. Read more

Appearing Presidential, Obama Shines In Debate

February 27, 2008

Appearing Presidential, Obama Shines In Debate
By Milton Allimadi, The Black Star News

NEW YORK, (RUSHPRNEWS)February 27, 2008-Appearing poised and presidential, Senator Barack Obama scored a clear victory in the debate with Senator Hillary Clinton tonight. Clinton initially was agitated and even accused a moderator Tim Russert of ambushing her by asking her the first question.
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Main Event Red Carpet Lounge & Green Suite Presented by Debbie Durkin and Durkin Entertainment

February 19, 2008

Main Event Red Carpet Lounge & Green Suite Presented by Debbie Durkin and Durkin Entertainment
Come celebrate with one of our top non- profit causes, the spcaLA.

Bring your pets for an incredible Wire Image Portrait that will give back and help other animals less fortunate.

Los Angeles, CA (RUSHPRNEWS) February 19, 2008 — In anticipation of a star-studded 80th Academy Awards, we honor in glitzy style the Oscar and Independent Spirit Award nominees and presenters with a glamorous benefit honoring all celebrities, media, producers, and Hollywood’s elite tastemakers, gathering at the luxurious Main Event Red Carpet Lounge & Green Suite, sponsored by media partner LA Confidential Magazine, on Feb 21st - 23rd at the 9900 Club, Beverly Hills (www.9000club.com), from 1- 7pm daily. The lounge includes some of today’s top brands, spa services, beauty products, and one-of-a-kind jewelers.
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2008 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL TO HOST AWARDS AT ALGONQUIN HOTEL

February 19, 2008

2008 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL TO HOST AWARDS AT ALGONQUIN HOTEL

NEW YORK (RUSHPRNEWS) February 19, 2008  -The 2008 New York Book Festival will hold its annual awards program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital at the famed Algonquin Hotel, one of the literary landmarks of Manhattan. Read more

Evolucidanse,Vibrant Dance Company to Emerge from Montreal

February 18, 2008

Evolucidanse  Presents « Roots » at the Couvent des Sœurs Grises
Contemporary Dance Company founded by Genevieve Bolla and Emilie Gratton, formerly from the Jeune Ballet du Québec 

MONTREAL,(RUSHPRNEWS)02/18/ 2008. – Evolucidanse, an upcoming contemporary dance company invites all members of the press to « Roots », a Montreal premiere  on February 29 at 18h30,  1185 St-Mathieu (corner René-Lévesque), room M-100 at the Couvent des Sœurs Grises.
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