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Jennifer Hudson ON IHEART RADIO

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 5, 2013 at 18:00

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Biography

Best known for her role as Effie White in the 2006 film version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, vocalist/actress Jennifer Hudson was first brought to the public's attention while a contestant on the third season of the reality show vocal competition American Idol. Born in 1981 in Chicago, IL, Hudson sang from a young age, first performing in her church. Various talent shows and school musical productions followed until she eventually secured a role in a local Chicago production of the musical Big River. Prior to auditioning for American Idol, Hudson also sang professionally while working on the Disney Wonder cruise ship. In 2004, she auditioned for and won a spot on the third season of American Idol along with eventual winner Fantasia Barrino. Though a strong contender and fan favorite from the start, Hudson would eventually become the sixth of the 12 finalists to get voted off the show. Ironically, after the show ended, there was speculation that Barrino would get the coveted role of Effie in the film version of Dreamgirls. However, Hudson won the role and went on to receive not only critical acclaim for her performance, but also both a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Her debut album, Jennifer Hudson, finally materialized on Arista in September 2008, led by the Top Ten R&B/Hip-Hop single "Spotlight." In 2011, Hudson delivered her sophomore studio-album I Remember Me featuring the R. Kelly-penned single "Where You At."~ Matt Collar

http://www.iheart.com/artist/Jennifer-Hudson-118117/

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STEVE CUNNINGHAM HOLDS MEDIA WORKOUT IN PREPARATION FOR TYSON FURY

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 5, 2013 at 3:37

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STEVE CUNNINGHAM HOLDS MEDIA WORKOUT

IN PREPARATION FOR TYSON FURY

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Steve Cunningham
Photo Credits: Wendy Benedict

 

PHILADELPHIA - Steve "USS" Cunningham held an open media workout at the Rock Ministries Gym in Philadelphia. With a little more than two weeks remaining until the fight, Cunningham, 25-2, 12 KOs, appeared confident, conditioned, and ready to fight Irish import Tyson Fury, 20-0, 14 KOs, a 6' 9" rising star of the heavyweight division. Cunningham went through a light workout for the press before speaking about the upcoming nationally televised fight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden scheduled for Saturday afternoon, April 20th. The Fury - Cunningham battle will be the main event of the 4PM ET broadcast on NBC.

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Steve Cunningham
Photo credits: phillyboxinghistory.com

"He wants to get under my skin with his antics, imitating Ali, doing all these tricks," Cunningham said of Fury's trash talking press conference performance from last month. "He wants me to just come in and punch him in the mouth, but I will stick to the game plan and not get out of control. It's all about the game plan."

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Steve Cunningham
Photo Credits: phillyboxinghistory.com

We're getting ready for the best Tyson Fury that the world has ever seen," Cunningham continued. "He can say what he wants to say. It's only going to make him look bad when he gets beaten by a supposed light heavyweight."

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Cunningham gets stretched while son Cruz looks on
Photo Credits: Wendy Benedict 
"I'm going to utilize my strengths, and we've worked on my weaknesses," Cunningham said. "So you're going to see some different things. You're going to see some things that are the same. I feel great. I feel strong. I feel energetic. I'm excited about this fight." 
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Steve Cunningham
Photo Credits: Wendy Benedict

Cunningham's trainer, Brother Naazim Richardson, said, "Steve Cunningham has been overlooked. He is an intelligent fighter and he's getting smarter all the time. See that's the thing, he's getting smarter all the time if you look at all his fights. In boxing power has always won guys things, but you never see anybody maintain with just power. Never happens...the strongest muscle in your body is that brain and the guy that can use that can find a way to manipulate almost any other person in the ring."  

 
Also fighting on the April 20 card, Philly favorite, Karl "Dynamite" Dargan, 12-0, 6 KO's, participated in the media workout as well. Dynamite is preparing for his 6 round lightweight contest against Sergi Ganjelashvili of Ft Lauderdale, FL, 4-5-1. 
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Dynamite Dargan and Brother Naazim Richardson
Photo Credits: phillyboxinghistory.com

Dynamite is ready to fight anyone, " Everything is on point. I'm sure they have an opponent for me, but most of my fights they don't tell me who the opponent is. For me it's not really for the fighter to know who the opponent is. A lot of people say well why not, don't you have to strategize, do this, do that? But that's what your trainer is for. Your trainer has to find out who you're fighting. Your trainer has to find your strategy to beat your opponent. That's not the fighter's job." 

Dynamite said, "The main thing for me right now is staying active. The more active I am the better. The better you guys see me. I don't think you guys have even seen the best of me yet as a professional."

 

 

APRIL 20TH FIGHT INFO

 

April 20th at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York features a 12-round heavyweight battle between Tyson Fury and Steve Cunningham in the main event. Curtis Stevens will take on Derrick Findley in the 8-round middleweight co-feature. Six additional bouts are planned for the undercard. Doors open at The Theater at Madison Square Garden doors open at 1:15PM ET. The main event and co-feature will be broadcast 4PM ET on NBC as a special 2 hour afternoon presentation of NBC Fight Night. The card is presented byHennessy Sports and Main Events.

The main event is an official IBF Heavyweight Voluntary Eliminator fight for the #2 position. The winner must meet #1 or the leading available contender to establish the mandatory challenger for Heavyweight King Wladimir Klitschko.

 

Tickets are priced at $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500. Tickets are available at the Madison Square Garden box office, through Ticketmaster 866-858-0008 and atticketmaster.com. Ticket prices include a $5 Facility Surcharge. Ticketmaster purchases are subject to a Ticketmaster Surcharge. Wheelchairs, companion seats, aisle seats and Assistive Listening Devices are available 212-465-6035. 

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Victor Cruz Joins Roc Nation Sports, Seek $11 Million A Season From Giants

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 4, 2013 at 22:31

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By thacover2

The New York Daily News is reporting that Giants wide receiver is in an Empire State of Mind, that’s from a management point of view, and the type of contract he is pursuing.

The newspaper is reporting from two NFL sources close to the situation that Cruz is set to join Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency.

TO READ MORE http://thacover2.com/2013/04/victor-cruz-to-join-roc-nation-sports-seek-11-million-a-season-from-giants/#.UV41zl-dYZ8

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What's the buzz on Bourbon Street?

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 4, 2013 at 22:09

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David Butler/USA TODAY SportsCan Skylar Diggins and Notre Dame beat UConn for a fourth time this season to keep her hopes of winning an NCAA title alive

Everyone who had Connecticut and Notre Dame meeting in the Final Four, raise your hands. Keep them up if you predicted a Cal-Louisville matchup on the other side of the bracket

SOURCE OF STORY http://espn.go.com/womens-college-basketball/tournament/2013/story/_/id/9132999/louisville-cardinals-california-bears-notre-dame-fighting-irish-connecticut-huskies

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Zenga (Music Video) by Flamme Kapaya | Beat Making Lab | PBS Digital Studio

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 4, 2013 at 1:44

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Last video from the Congo Beat Making Lab! Next week Panama..


Zenga, is a global dance anthem by Congolese maverick guitarist Flamme Kapaya, produced by Apple Juice Kid.  Created in a Beat Making Lab, the song and video were created during Yole!Africa's SKIFF Festival. Zenga is part of a free EP called "Amani Goma" released by Latino Resiste/Mal Dicen/ARTVSM with remixes by Apple Juice Kid, 13th Tribe, and Carnnibal. Download the EP here: https://soundcloud.com/beat-making-la.... Read about it here on Mad Decent: http://www.maddecent.com/blog/new-afr...

Subscribe: www.youtube.com/beatmakinglab

Support: www.BeatMakingLab.com

The Flame: Flamme Kapaya 

Musical Poetry (the beat): Apple Juice Kid

The Architects: Stephen Levitin (aka Apple Juice Kid) and Pierce Freelon

Mastermind of Videography and Editing: Saleem Reshamwala (aka Kid Ethnic)

DR-Congo Kindred: Cherie and Petna Ndaliko at Yole!Africa

Awe-Inspirers: People of Goma and the 2012 SKIFF Festival

Support

Director of Innovation: Dana McMahan

Dream Team: Elliette Johnson, Ryan Levin, Pat Levitin

Wright Brothers (UNC Beat Making Lab co-founders): Stephen Levitin and Dr. Mark Katz

Captain of Entrepreneur Ship: Judith Cone

Show Wrapper

Stop Motion and Logo Magician: Josh Souter at McKinney

Production Guru: Kelly Mertestdorf at McKinney

Photography Scientist: Emily Forsberg at McKinney

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PBS Match Maker: GOOD

Fundraising Champions: Global Giving

Website Hero: Dave Mello

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About

Beat Making Lab is a new PBS Digital Studios series featuring young musicians from around the world.

Subscribe: www.youtube.com/beatmakinglab

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Hot! or Hmm…: Jada Pinkett Smith’s New York City Peter Pilotto Sleeveless Sequin Embroidered Silk Blouse and Geometric Print Pencil Skirt by Cliche

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 4, 2013 at 0:40


Ms. Jada Pinkett Smith continued to slay New York City this afternoon in a $1,380 Peter Pilotto Sleeveless Sequin Embroidered Silk Blouse, $1,118 Geometric Print Pencil Skirt, and cobalt blue pumps. Her sleeveless silk blouse is embroidered with sequins and features a contrast collar. Her pencil skirt boasts a multi-colored geometric print and side panels CONTINUE READING

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