Insomniac Theater: James Taylor

Before John Mayer, before Robin Thicke, there was James Taylor.  This multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist came of age in the 1970s and is known for his introspective songs and mellow sound.  I’ve been a fan of Taylor’s since my freshman year of college when I would play his [...]

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BET “Yes We Will” Inaugural Ball: Exclusive Sneak Peek

On Monday night , I covered the taping of the BET “Yes We Will” Inaugural Ball.  It was hosted by Nick Cannon and had appearances by Common, Jazmine Sullivan, and Akon, with appearances by my T.I., Young Jeezy, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett, and Tatyana Ali.  It airs Tuesday night at 8 p.m. Check out the [...]

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Temporary Paralysis

I don’t know what’s more awe-inspiring—–the setting, or the subject?
—TJ
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‘Am I Crazy, or Was You Givin’ Me the Eye?’

 

Monday evening, I got this text from a friend:
“Hey, I was talking to a friend of a friend about you and she wants to meet you…”
So, I googled her.  I read about her accomplishments; I checked out her work; I viewed some images.  

I want to meet her too.
TO BE CONTINUED…(maybe)
–TJ

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The Verdict

So I went to go see Seven Pounds starring Will Smith last night, and I’d give it a 3 out of 5.  Smith plays a depressed IRS agent who seeks redemption for a past mistake by performing good deeds for seven strangers.  This role is a huge departure from most of his past roles, and although [...]

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I’m Intrigued…

I don’t know what to expect from Will Smith’s new movie Seven Pounds, which hits theaters tomorrow.  The trailer tells me nothing about whether this will fit my tastes, and the vague description that I found—“An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven [...]

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