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FARNSWORTH and TOMMY Team Up

Former "P. Diddy" assistant (and Atlanta Native) Farnsworth Bentley has swapped his umbrella for jeans...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/13_FARNSWORTH_and_TOMMY_Team_up.php

 

WILL SMITH Looks Beyond Hollywood for Direction

So rapper-turned-actor Will Smith, whose new action movie "I, Robot" debuts this Friday, picks up the phone a few weeks back and dials Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/13_Will_Smith_Looks_Beyond_Hollywood_for_Direction.php

 

ISABEL SANFORD of 'The Jeffersons' Passes

Actress Isabel Sanford, best known as "Weezie," Louise Jefferson on the television sitcom "The Jeffersons," died of natural causes, her publicist said Monday. She was 86...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/12_ISABEL_SANFORD_of_The_Jeffersons_Passes.php

 

'Ray!' Soundtrack Boasts Live Cuts, DVD

The soundtrack to the forthcoming Ray Charles biopic "Ray!" features a combination of studio tracks and live recordings from the late "Genius of Soul."...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/12_Ray_Soundtrack_Boasts_Live_Cuts_DVD.php

 

AJ JOHNSON Gets 'SAVVY'

Now women have a viable resource for solving the key challenges they face -- what do I wear, how do I fix it and how can I get in shape? WE: WOMEN'S ENTERTAINMENT premieres SAVVY, an innovative new magazine series that provides real, practical information women can use in their everyday lives.

Celebrity fitness trainer AJ Johnson will serve as fitness expert on the new series...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/12_AJ_JOHNSON_Gets_SAVVY.php

 

TECH NEWS: iTunes Music Store Downloads Top 100 Million Songs

Apple(R) today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 100 million songs from the iTunes(R) Music Store, marking a major milestone for the emerging online music business. The 100 millionth song, "Somersault (Dangermouse remix)" by Zero7 was purchased by Kevin Britten, age 20, of Hays, Kansas on Sunday, July 11...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/12_TECH_NEWS_iTunes_Music_Store_Downloads_Top_100_Million_Songs.php

 

THE ROOTS' "The Roots Presents" Launches New Concert Series

"The Roots Presents," an HDTV videotaped performance, launched a new concert event series entitled The Sonic Events(TM) produced by Fountainhead Entertainment, Inc. - breaking new ground in live music...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/09_THE_ROOTS_The_Roots_Presents_Launch_New_Concert_Series.php

 

RUSSELL, REV. RUN and KEVIN LYLES Help Launch First Ever Latino Hip-Hop Summit

In an unprecedented outreach to Latino youth across America, Russell Simmons, Reverend Run of Run DMC, Def Jam President Kevin Liles and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), in collaboration with the Bronx Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will convene the first-ever Latino Hip-Hop Summit...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/09_Russell_Simmons_Helps_Launch_First_Ever_Latino_Hip-Hop_Summit.php

 

ROBERT TOWNSEND to Hold Open Atlanta Auditions

Robert Townsend, President and CEO of MBC Productions, is recognized as one of today's most versatile and innovative talents. His repertoire includes: actor, comedian, producer, director and screenwriter. With over 30 years of experience, Townsend has worked with celebrities such as Halle Berry, Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Damon Wayans, Chris Tucker and Alfre Woodard.

Townsend is conducting a nationwide talent search to find undiscovered actors/actresses, spoken word artists, youth performers, singers, comedians and dancers for roles in original cable television shows to air on MBC Network...

http://www.davault.net/411/2004/07/09_Robert_Townsend_to_Hold_Open_Atlanta_Auditions.php

 

 

+++Upcoming weekend event picks...

http://www.davault.net/events

 

Atlanta, GA -

Thursday, I-20's Birthday Bash @ Vision.  Hosted by Ludacris & Allen Iverson.

http://www.visionatlanta.com/emails/thurs_0715FLASH.html

Funkmaster Flex's Celebrity Car Show, Soul 70s Weekend

 

Philadelphia, PA -

Charlie Mack's Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend

 

Dallas, TX -

Texas Summer Music Conference

For further info and more event listings, visit: http://www.davault.net/events

 

 

+++New Release Tuesday picks...

The Roots "The Tipping Point" Okayplayer/ Geffen Records

Notorious B.I.G. "Ready To Die" Remastered CD/ DVD Bad Boy Records

 

 

+++This week's Music, Video & Radio Ratings...

#1 Radio Spin: "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

#1 Listener Voted Track: "Don't Mess with My Man" by Nivea ft. Jagged Edge

For full chart and info, visit: http://www.davault.net/radio

 

#1 Voted Single: "Radio" by Jarvis

For Top 5, visit: http://www.davault.net/music

 

#1 Voted Video: "I Wanna Thank Ya" Angie Stone ft. Snoop Dogg

For Top 5, visit: http://www.davault.net/videos

 

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