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David Banner – The God Box Lecture Series

This weekend, Birmingham is going to blaze with Pan-African messages of liberation. People from across the state plan to pack out the legendary Carver Theater to hear the sold-out lecture series hosted by renowned rapper and social activist, David Banner.

“The #GodBox lecture serieshas an undeniable ability to stimulate us with information that would unequivocally leave a mark in our lives that…

    #Father, who unfortunately arrived a little late, (0ops, I mean like AN HOUR late), seemed to have missed the real turnup. While eager fans were waiting, the opening acts decided to turn the concert to the Dirty Souf x Friends Tour.

The eclectic bunch gave a concert that was definitely real, raw, and authentic to say the least. For nearly two hours, the openers had the club jumpin as they performed a number of songs from their catalogs. With screaming fans and music amp’d to the point that the floor was bouncing, I thought they city would shut the club down because the party was definitely on another level. I guess a modest observer could say that Reaction Media didn’t disappoint fans with this concert.

Despite the noticeable absence of the headliner, the audience kept screaming for the openers. The openers even had enough time to introduce new music. By the time #Father arrived, (just from my opinion) a large percentage of his crowd LEFT. So, it looks as if the openers have just gained a new fan base and somewhat upstaged the featured act. What a lesson learned!!!

To view more highlight pictures from the concert, check out my Flickr catalogue below.

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning Producer and Entertainment Blogger based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Andre can be heard every Saturday evening on the hit radio show, Joe Lockett Show. The Joe Lockett Show airs on 101.1 FM & 1260 AM (Metro Birmingham) every Saturday from 4pm to 7pm CST. You can also read articles written by #AndreTheBlogger in The Birmingham Times, Black Moguls Magazine, Gumptown Magazine and on andrejthomas.com.

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One Jammin Christmas Eve

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One Jammin Christmas Eve

One thing that I can say about Birmingham is that it definitely shows love to unsigned rappers. Next to Atlanta, The Magic City is a gold mine when it comes to venues to perform in. There are soooo many hot spots that will open it’s doors for rappers and singers to showcase their musical talent.

Last night,…

Birmingham’s own, Marc Raby debuts new stage play,

“Too Late to Raise A Man!”

The new play starred Jonathan Perkins, Ebony Arrington- Steele, Ray Lavender, Tony Terry, Marvin Winans Jr., Alyson Williams, and newcomers A.T Franklin and Terrell Pettus.

Too Late to Raise A Man tells the story of young man name Eric (played by Terrell Pettus) who finds out that his mother Nicole (played by Jillian Gray) kept a secret from him that she was an exotic dancer. (See below)

When Eric finds out through his college friends, he expressed his hurt by talking negatively towards his mother and being overly disrespectful.

Retrieved from Marc Raby’s FB Page.

In a deceitful way to destroy the family of a high profile man, Nicole  decides to introduce Eric to his alleged father (played by Tony Terry). Terry agrees to mentor his son, take an active role in his life, and even befriend’s Nicole after she tried to destroy his home.

Linda (played by Ebony Arrington-Steele) played Terry’s wife who found herself the victim in Nicole’s scheme.

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I know you’re probably reading this thinking, “How did she try to destroy his home?” Well I will say you would have to see the play to find out what the small twist is all about. lol

Too Late to Raise A Man

Singer Alyson Williams stars as “Faye” –  a mother in the process of getting a divorce.

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  Joey Beanz plays “Myron” – an eligible bachelor who falls in love with a girl in two days!

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  Ray Lavender plays “Lawrence” who is struggling with a “drug addiction”

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  Singer Marvin Winans Jr. plays the role of Chauncey. Faye invites him over to her divorce party and finds out that he had a little surprise of his own!

Although the play had some big names, I think A.T Franklin and singer Terrell Pettus were the breakout stars that evening.

A. T. Franklin plays a fitness trainer who tries to help TeShara Monique (below) save her relationship. However, when she rips off Franklin’s shirt, the audience found themselves with an eye full to say the least. Women were screaming all over the building, while men were of course hating. One patron gave him the nickname, “Arnold Swartza-Negro.” 

Retrieved from Marc Raby FB page

TERRELL PETTUS really shocked me with his cover of “Listen” by the Queen B (Beyonce Knowles). A very talented young man with amazing vocal skills (live).

Highlights from the VIP Reception:

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Amber Rose invades Birmingham

Amber Rose invades Birmingham

When I drove past Birmingham’s exclusive SouthSide entertainment district last night, I couldn’t help but notice the street blocked off and police were definitely in effect to secure the premises as

Controversial actress and model Amber Rose invaded Birmingham to celebrate the birthday of a local celebrity.

Yes, Birmingham’s favorite entertainment blogger,…