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Social Butterfly Weekend Social Calendar -June 26th -July 1st...www.socialbutterflypr.com

The Social Butterfly is committed to helping you become the ultimate Socialite. There's something for everyone to do in the City, and we are hear to help you navigate your social calendar. So, check out the list, and begin to kick it!

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June 26th::Tango Dance Lesson @ Centennial Park- Fun Night Out

June 26-28:: Legally… Continue

Added by Social Butterfly PR Group on June 26, 2009 at 9:38am — No Comments

The Show (6-26-09)

MICHAEL JACKSON: King of Pop Dead (audio)

Michael Jackson died yesterday (Thursday) afternoon from cardiac arrest at U-C-L-A Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 50.

From the details disclosed thus far, Jackson went into cardiac arrest at the home he was renting with his three children in Los Angeles at about 1:00 p-m. In a statement made by his brother Jermaine last night, his personal physician was apparently with him at… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 26, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Maxwell Ticket

I have a ticket to Maxwell concert. For sale for the cost I paid ($76.93). Person tic for is now not able to attend. Great seat, one person. Location is up in the Balcony, Center Stage... Bal Sec 12, Row N, Seat #5.

Added by Arlene on June 26, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson "King of Pop" died yesterday at age 50

Added by Arlene on June 26, 2009 at 5:42am — No Comments

michael jackson

RIP.......FAREWELL MY FRIEND...UR MUSIC HAS BEEN SO GOOD 2 ME OVER THE YEARS...I WILL TRULEY MISS UR MY FRIEND1

Added by rmcm461329 on June 25, 2009 at 5:24pm — 2 Comments

The Show (6-25-09)

MAXWELL: More Music on the Way

There's a lot more music coming from Maxwell. As we've reported, he's planning to make the July 7th release of Black Summer's Night the first part of a trilogy. Maxwell tells Black Enterprise, "After going through my life experience, I have material for the next 10 years... These records are split up... The first one is moodier, broodier. The second has a gospel, uplifting vibe. The third is all… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 25, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

JAY-Z: Indeed a Father?

The new issue of the U-K's Hello magazine re-visits claims that Jay-Z has son from a previous relationship. The seven-year-old is said to bear a strong resemblance to Hova and lives with his mother, model Shenelle Scott, in Trinidad. Though Jay's reps have denied the story, he's allegedly acknowledged his son behind closed doors. According to the magazine, he bought Scott a two-and-a-half-million-dollar home on the island after a paternity test proved… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 24, 2009 at 9:06am — 1 Comment

OBAMA'S SMOKE SIGNALS

President Obama hasn't quite kicked the habit. The Commander-in-Chief admitted yesterday that he's still struggling with kicking the smoking habit he picked up as a teenager. "I would say that I am 95-percent cured, but there are times where I mess up." Obama admitted that when he sneaks a smoke, it's not in front of his family. He said that the legislation that bans characters like Joe Camel or cigarette flavors that would appeal to youth is… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 24, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

MEDIATAKEOUT: Jill Scott single mom, The Dream & Christina wedding? (audio)

click below to listen:

jill scott the dream.mp3

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 24, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

Artist Battle (Teddy Pendergrass vs. Gerald Levert)

It's the Teddy Bear vs. Teddy P this Thursday (June 25th).

This contest includes the entire body of work of each artist including Teddy P with the Main Ingredient AND Gerald Levert with Levert. You may also consider duets and other special projects when considering your vote.

Please cast your vote and comments… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 24, 2009 at 8:08am — 12 Comments

EBONY AND JET FINANCIAL COLLAPSE

I received this via email, but it's the first time I've heard about it.

One of the Most notable permanent fixtures in Every Black Household

(back in the days), was the Ebony, and Jet Magazine. If you wanted to

learn about your history, the plight of Black America, current issues

facing Black Americans, how the Political Process of America affects

you, how Politics works, who the hottest actors were, what time a

particular Black Television show aired, who got… Continue

Added by Chondrika on June 23, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Oh Hell Naw: NBA Players Broke 5 Years After Retirement!

The NBA Players’ Association met with the Toronto Raptors recently to discuss financial prudence among players and during that meeting cited a statistic that scared the heck out of most of the team. It was said that 60% of NBA players go broke after only 5 years of retirement! Are you kidding me?!? That statistic however is said to be an educated estimate and some players actually have a hard time believing it. The statistic could be used as a… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 23, 2009 at 7:22am — 1 Comment

RIHANNA, CHRIS BROWN: Fans Still Divided

It's been more than five months since Chris Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna before the Grammy Awards, and folks are still divided about how they think the matter should proceed. RiRi is slated to testify against Brown today, and the folks at PCAVote.com surveyed people about that.

60 percent said Rihanna is the victim and should be pressed to testify.

36 percent said it's a private matter and the media should stay out of… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 22, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments

MEDIATAKEOUT MINUTE: Kim Kardashian, Nas & Kelis (audio)

To hear about Kim Kardashian's singing career; Nas and Kelis divorce getting ugly
click below:
Kim K singing,Kelis&Nas divorce.mp3

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 22, 2009 at 9:07am — No Comments

GAS RISE MAY SLOW

Since bottoming out a few months ago, gas prices have just been climbing and climbing. Triple-A reported yesterday that gas prices rose by one-tenth of a cent -- the 54th straight day of increases, pushing the average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded regular in the U-S to two-69. The run up in gas prices, which has raised the average price of a gallon of gas 67-percent this year, could level off during the time it usually reaches for its… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 22, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Teens face charges in north Nashville murder

Metro Police detectives arrested two teenagers Thursday afternoon in connection with the fatal April 25 shooting of 16-year-old Loren Johnson inside her home on Chesapeake Drive.

DeAngelo M. Moody, 16, and Ortago L. Thomas, 17, are charged with criminal homicide at Juvenile Court, police said. The investigation is continuing and additional arrests are anticipated.

Officers arrested 17-year-old Martez Matthews at a group home… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 22, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Social Butterfly's Social Calendar - June 19-23, 2009

The Social Butterfly is committed to helping you become the ultimate Socialite. There's something for everyone to do in the City, and we are hear to help you navigate your social calendar. So, check out the list, and begin to kick it!

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June 17th:: Movies in the Park, MeanGirls @ Centennial –Free/Family Friendly

June 19th:: Charlie… Continue

Added by Social Butterfly PR Group on June 19, 2009 at 9:15am — No Comments

BOOK SHELF: Fresh Prince's Aunt Viv Writing Tell-All

Janet Hubert, the first actress to play "Aunt Viv" on the Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (she was later replaced by Daphne Reid), is lashing out at Smith in an upcoming tell-all. Her book Perfection Is Not a Sitcom Mom is due out early next year, and she claims that the then-M-C got her fired from the show in 1993. Hubert writes, "Smith had people around him who made sure no one outshone him... No one could be on The Tonight Show… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 19, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

CHARLIE WILSON, GAP BAND: Father Passes

Bishop Oscar W. Wilson -- father of The Gap Band's Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson -- passed away this Monday from complications from prostate cancer. He was 91. Charlie Wilson, who's in remission from prostate cancer himself and a spokesperson for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, says, "My father was an incredible man who had a profound effect on our family both as a father and a spiritual guide. I made a commitment to spread the word about prostate… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 19, 2009 at 8:57am — 6 Comments

BEYONCE: Suing Bootleggers Before They Bootleg

Beyonce's world tour doesn't even begin until tomorrow (Saturday), but she's already gone to court to protect her cash flow. Bey has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against unnamed parties who might be considering selling bootlegs outside any venue where she appears. The suit -- filed in a New York City court because the tour kicks off at Madison Square Garden -- asks that the bootlegging be declared a crime even before it… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 19, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments