Quiet Storm Creator ...

One of my biggest inspirations for music, journalism, the arts, and production is because of Alvin Lampkins and Melvin Lindsey, both gentlemen had a tremendous impact on my introduction to music and the greats. Melvin Lindsey (July 8, 1955 – March 26, 1992) was an American radio and television personality in the Washington, D.C. area. He is widely known for originating the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format. Lindsey began his broadcast career as an intern at Howard University radio station WHUR-FM. In 1976, he brought the "Quiet Storm" to the station's late-night lineup, titled after a romantic hit single by tenor crooner Smokey Robinson. The show's soulfully melodic and moody musical fare made it a phenomenal success and the 'love song'-heavy format was quickly replicated at stations across the country that served an urban, African-American adult demographic. Lindsey's show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name. Lindsey alway was a major influence in the launching of BET, he hosted an Entertainment show called 'Screen Scene' with Angela Stribling.
"I heard some of the best love sings and album fillers because of Lindsey's 'Quiet Storm' format showcasing his great taste in music, as a little kid, two of my all-time favorite songs were 'My First Love' by Rene' and Angela and 'Slow Jam' by Midnight Starr, thanks to Melvin. It was in those moments, I knew the arts would be my life. KK"

Sadly to say Lindsey died of AIDS in 1992 at the age of 36, but the Quiet Storm format he originated remains a popular staple in radio programming today, three decades after its inception, across the nation, especially in evening and late-night radio programs. Many artists continue to create songs targeted towards Quiet Storm stations and shows.
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Mr. Quiet Storm - Melvin Lindsey

Well Alright Now ...

Trouble Trouble Trouble ... Although they are still “together” in marriage (just barely) and on tour, Beyoncé and Jay Z might as well be apart, in light of MTV’s request for the diva to open its annual video music awards (Aug 24) without her husband.  According to a source, the channel wants Bey to perform a mix of hits from her self-titled album, “Beyoncé.”
“Bey is going to be all over the show,” the source shared with The NY Daily News. “MTV is still working everything out, but they want her to open the show with a big production, which has still not been announced.”

To heighten anticipation for the performance, Columbia Records and MTV are working on getting Beyoncé to shoot a few videos to promote the possible appearance, the Daily News reports, as efforts are well underway to make this happen. "Their marriage is Toast. (KK) "

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Queen Bey - Beyonce' Knowles

ICON - Tyson Beckford

Tyson Beckford (born December 19, 1970) is an American fashion model and actor, best known as a Ralph Lauren Polo model. He was also the host of both seasons of the Bravo program Make Me a Supermodel.

Twenty plus years in the Modeling and Acting game, he's STILL contending!! Beckford can be seen in the upcoming Feature Films 'Addiction' and 'Chocolate City'.

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Hit The Floor ....

VH1's hit series 'Hit The Floor'

McKinley Freeman 'Derek Roman'

Logan Browning 'Jelena'

Hit The Floor cast members

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Kevin Knighton's 360

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Bey and Jay Z - End The Fakery 

Michael Strahan/Nicole Murphy over

Ciara single AGAIN

Happy B/Day Mr. President

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