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Jeezy’s Surprise Album, ‘Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision,’ Is Setting The Internet Ablaze
Amid the frenzy of fans gearing up for the first taste of new music from Rihanna in years, another high profile artist came through with their own surprise release as well.
Atlanta’s illustrious trap pi- oneer Jeezy jumped into the mix of artists dropping off new music on Friday (March 27).
He took to Twitter on Thursday (March 26) where he revealed that he was re- leasing a new project in less than 24 hours. “You asked.. we answered #Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision #Sno x #Shaw- tyRedd 3.27.20 MIDNIGHT!! Available on ALL Platforms!” he announced. Along with the
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announcement, he posted some vintage footage of him and his longtime collabora- tor, Shawty Reed.
Website Helps Parents Discover And Purchase Children’s Books With Black Characters
Children’s books with Black representation are now easier to find thanks to author and serial entrepreneur Veron- ica N. Chapman, founder of BlackBabyBooks.com.
Chapman’s company, Boxxout Enterprises, designs creative solutions for social change.
BlackBabyBooks.com, which makes it easier to dis- cover and purchase children’s books with Black characters, is an initiative under the Boxxout umbrella.
A children’s book author herself, Chapman launched the web site in response to the challenges shared by at- tendees at her book signings. She comments, “When I pub- lished my first children’s book, people would often tell
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me that they had trouble finding children’s books with Black characters. Early liter- acy is so important, as is rep- resentation in the books our children read, so I spent a weekend designing Black- BabyBooks.com.”
She continues, “The next time the issue came up at one of my signings, I was so grateful to be able to respond with a solution. I also really enjoy highlighting the work of fellow authors and entre- preneurs.”
California Gov. Newsom Enlists Snoop Dogg For ‘Real Talk’ About Coronavirus
Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Pushed Back For Christmas Day Opening
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D- Calif.) has released a video of Snoop Dogg urging resi- dents to “lay low” during the coronavirus crisis.
The hip-hop star appears in a public service announce- ment telling Californians to shelter in place during the global pandemic.
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“My fellow Californians, real important message — I need you all to stay in the house for me man, real talk,” the Long Beach native and “Lay Low” rapper says. “Do not go outside unless you have to. Please. The longer you stay outside, the longer we’re going to be inside.”
Jennifer Hudson’s Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” has been pushed back from its October 9 re- lease for a limited Christmas Day debut.
According to Deadline, from there, the film will ex- pand January 8 with a wide theatrical release January 15, which is MLK weekend.
Directed by Liesl Tommy, “Respect” follows Franklin’s life from her early days singing in her fa- ther’s church to becoming a music legend.
Hudson co-stars in the film with Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kil- gore, Tate Donovan,
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Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, and Mary J. Blige.
Singing Surgeon Dr. Elvis Francois Reacts To Going Viral On ‘Today’ And Sings ‘Lean On Me’
Dr. Elvis Francois, the Mayo Clinic surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota who went viral during the coron- avirus pandemic singing such hopeful anthems as “Imag- ine,” joined the “Today” show on Thursday virtually.
He says “it’s beautiful” to see people coming together in a time of trial, and sang a rousing rendition of “Lean on Me,” giving people a sample of the beautiful voice he’s been sharing to lift spirits during a difficult time across the country.
Dr. Elvis Francois on the ‘Today” show
Francois, who is finishing his five-year residency as an orthopedic surgeon, has been
sharing videos of his songs on Facebook for the past two years.
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