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Tyler Perry is
at it Again...
Casting is nearly complete on the next film from Tyler Perry's
2002 stage play, MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION. In addition to Blair
Underwood, Boris Kodjoe Henry Simmons, Lynn Whitfield, Jenifer
Lewis, and Tangi Miller are set to star in the film. Tyler
Perry, who not only will be returning as the three characters
(Madea, Uncle Joe, and Brian), will be making his directorial
debut. Madea's Family Reunion, which will start shooting in
July, centers a round a pistol happy granny named Madea (Tyer
Perry). She tries to hold a family reunion, a funeral for
her sister and a wedding for her granddaughter all on the
same weekend. Distributed by Lions Gate Films, the film is
slated to be released on February 24, 2006. For more
information, click
here
Radio Ruckus -
Toss Swaid Leaves V103 After Three Years...
First Porsche Foxx
leaves.. the Ryan Cameron makes the jump to V103 from Hot
107.9 ... and Now Toss Swaid has checked out and being replaced
by Greg Street for the 6 to 10 p.m. slot
Greg Street, recently re-hired full time at V-103, takes
over the 6 to 10 p.m. slot, an important time period for
the hip-hop/R&B station. Street had been commuting between
a full-time gig at a Dallas station and Saturday nights
at V-103 the past three years.
Swaid was recently quoted and said he has no regrets: "I
was No. 1 during my run there. I left them the way I found
them."
More stirrups over the past few months include Hollywood
and Chuck Smith leaving the Frank Ski Morning show, with
Chuck going out in glory to pursue sportscasting interests.
More radio ruckus occurred over at Hot 107.9 when Ryan
Cameron's radio contract was not renewed. Left behind to
persevere, Rashaan Ali is doing a great job with the help
of ex-V103 morning show co-host, Griff. Most recently,
CoCo Brother announced his calling by leaving the 6 - 10pm
slot at Hot to go to Sunday morning ministries, and is now
replaced by E4 Real.
We will keep you posted...for more radio swap meets...
Lauren Hill Added
to Atlanta-based Vibe MusicFest...
Accompanied by a 26-piece band, eight-time Grammy-winning
recording artist Lauryn Hill makes a dramatic return to
performance at the first ever VIBE MusicFest presented by
BURGER KING, VIBE Editor-in-Chief, Mimi Valdés announced
today.
Hill's much-anticipated comeback promises to be nothing
short of a history-making event. She will perform songs
from her record-breaking album, “The Miseducation
of Lauryn Hill,” as well as from her renowned repertoire
with the Fugees. Hill is one of the highest selling artists
of all time, with sales of her sophomore album with the
Fugees, “The Score,” continuing to rank as the
highest selling rap album of all time.
“Lauryn Hill remains an influential artist to VIBE
readers and urban music lovers around the world,”
said Valdés. “She is the perfect addition to
our salute to Black Music Month, and we are honored that
she has chosen the VIBE MusicFest to relaunch her performance
career.”
The MusicFest also features other icons of the music industry,
including Grammy Award–winning soulstress Mary J.
Blige and R&B sensation Kanye West, along with Ludacris,
Big Boi, John Legend, T.I., 112, Faith Evans, Amerie, and
rising star Keyshia Cole. The 1st Annual VIBE MusicFest,
the country’s hottest new music festival, will take
place June 10–12, 2005, in Atlanta, Ga., at the Georgia
Dome.
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