The Color Purple With Jennifer Hudson
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The Color Purple With Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson is Broadway Bound! The dynamic singer and actress is about to make her debut on the Great White Way as the sassy Shug Avery in a revival of The Color Purple. At an exclusive cocktail party in Chelsea Piers in New York City, JHUD says she is thrilled to lend her vocal chops to the landmark musical which features gospel, blues and jazz. This will be a must-see production because the talented performer is poised to add a Tony Award to her very impressive awards shelf which includes a Grammy, an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award. Sporting a svelte figure in a black dress, the songbird enthusiastically told television personality Cheryl Wills that the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker and the classic Steven Spielberg film are among her favorites and JHUD says she plans to give the role everything she’s got.
James E. Wright, lll, formed a band titled Sensere, a Christian Band which is currently promoting their new single If It Had Not Been from their new project Kingdom Therapy. Sensere is one of the most authentic Live Band sounds in both Christian & Gospel music. They are at the highlight of their Music Ministry. Sensere is not new to the gospel community but doors are opening regarding their sound. Let me mention, there is a sound when it comes to Music Ministry and at this time Sensere’s sound is being heard loud and clear. As James Wright mentioned in his interview with Urbanbuzzmag.com, not everyone can appreciate their gospel sound. However, Sensere is clear about their assignment and Music Ministry.
Entertainment has many facets which lead up to someone being great. What we see on big screens and hear over the airwaves are the results of a finished product. Marishka Phillips is a native New Yorker, Brooklyn born. She started performing at the age of 8 and is very familiar regarding what it takes to be your best on stage. Marishka Phillips has toured and performed on stages around the world. Today she is the most sort after vocal and acting coach here in NYC. Her client list and tours are extensive and speak for itself. Marishka Phillips owns her own company titled Marishka Phillips Theatrical Preparatory. Her most recent project Pandora’s Box Return includes her former student R&B Singer-Songwriter Monifah returning on April 27th. It’s a night designed to entertain and network.
Mr. Trinity Dawson grew up in church, raised by a family of rich spiritual heritage of ministers, musicians and singers. The Bible instructs parents to train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. Often we tend to go in the way of others, sometimes we go in our own way and some of us just don’t know the way. However, if you have ever traveled and gotten lost, there is always an urgency to get back on track. The same goes for life challenges. It is without doubt that trouble, problems and situations will bring you to your knees. However, it is important to know that the God you are praying to not only hears you but is able to answer. Meet Mr. Trinity Dawson NFL bound but God.
Ms. Toni known and beloved by her students, has reinvented a lost product that has been deleted out of our educational system. As we celebrate Women Month, it is our pleasure to bring to you Ms. Toni Saunders. Ms. Toni Saunders is an educator and arts director that is making headlines and headway with her students; from One World Middle School which is in my backyard Bronx NYC. If you read the news popularity suggests there is doom for our youth. Especially in urban communities, that teachers are burnt out underpaid and don’t care about our children. Well I have news for you it’s a lie. There is a remnant of teachers and professionals in their field that care. There are pioneers putting in work to ensure that our youth are offered a chance to be great. We celebrate Ms. Toni Saunders during Women Month for contributions in education and arts. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview her and she has a wealth of information to encourage the hearts of others.
Dr. Nycole Lyles Belton is a Preacher, Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Doctor, Author, TV Personality, Radio Personality, Event Host, Founder/CEO of Greatness In You, Inc. Now that we got that out of the way. I am here with Dr. Nycole Lyles Belton to share with you her new social ranking that surpasses all. What could be better than all the wonderful titles, I just mentioned in her introduction. Well, I will give you a little hint. It is in her new book titled Losing You Is Not An Option! Get Back Up And Fight! I feel a Color Purple moment coming on All My Life I Had To Fight. Sometimes, it can really feel like that. One situation, tragedy or trail after another. It’s like you can’t get a footing on what is going on around you or to you. The onset of depression and isolation can grip you and you can feel all alone. I have good news you are not alone. What I enjoy most about over comers is their ability to Stand and like Peter did when he saw Jesus, Walk out of the storm. For those of us who have been through, victory is now our only option. Dr. Nycole Lyles Belton new book titled Losing You Is Not An Option! Get Back Up And Fight! will help you navigate through. I had the great pleasure of speaking with her and it will bless you.
Bishop George Davis a teacher, worshiper, songwriter, influential leader and pastor of Impact Church in Jacksonville, Florida has released his new CD Captured by Your Love . Throughout this album, listeners will hear shades of Bishop Davis’s personal story. One of UBM’s favorites off the Cd is For the Rest of My Days. However, you will enjoy the entire Cd with special features of Key Players like Gail Holmes and Uncle Reece. We are extremely honored to always take part in celebrating the anointed and gifted in the five fold ministry. I had the awesome pleasure of speaking with Bishop George Davis regarding music, ministry and encouraging others through various gifts given to us which work within us. I would like you to listen to this great interview as we touch on various issues regarding prosperity and purpose.
Urbanbuzzmag.com would like you to help us celebrate one of New York City’s own playwright figures on the rise Charles Curtis. Charles Curtis is a playwright, director, actor, singer, professional voice and performance coach. He is currently at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, Saturdays at 3pm promoting his new project, Strings. Strings is a controversial play with meat to chew on, inspired by current events regarding black men. Charles Curtis play Strings is a view into the tumultuous life of a young African American man set to be executed. The story line is designed to reach all to search your hearts regarding your love for one another. Strings provokes you to delve inward and realize we are not that different. When life shows up at your door step how will you respond. Strings is based on a policing system in desperate need for change to protect not kill. Surprisingly, the Lawyer in this play is up for a real trial himself. I had the great opportunity to speak with Charles Curtis regarding his play Strings and hear his personal response of being a black man in America today.
Cupid is signatured around the world for his line dance song Cupid Shuffle. When you hear “To the Right,” “To the Right” Cupid’s anthem everyone make their way to the dance floor. Cupid has returned with a new album titled Dance Fever. The new album has a line dance song for all you line dance addicts, titled Swagger Line Dance. More importantly this album offers more of Cupid’s vocal ability with songs like Celebrate Life, High School Prom and Cell phone Blues. Dance Fever brings back party music flow. The album is receiving rave reviews, you can download the album from iTunes and Amazon. I had the pleasure of interviewing Cupid regarding his new project and his love for good music.
It’s hard sometimes to see the Lord in your midst when things are going well but He becomes very recognizable when the enemy comes in like a flood. Especially, when you know Him. Deborah Simpkins is a powerful motivational speaker, minister, entrepreneurial and author/publisher. I was super excited to interview Mrs. Simpkins regarding her new book Ministers with White Collars & Black Secrets: The Truth Exposed. Although, I did not read the book prior to this interview. Based on the title, the principle remains the same. One which comes to mind, you will reap what you sow. I am glad to hear Mrs. Simpkins account regarding her church hurt experience. An experience many try to keep silent about. In order for us to heal, sometimes you have to talk about it. Amen. I believe this interview will help everyone who listens.