Train Stop Tuesday: Trendspotting to “Backstabbers” by The O’Jays
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Today’s installment of Train Stop Tuesday wasn’t even intended to be a trendspotting piece but we’d be remiss if we didn’t direct your attention to the ensemble of Mr. Don Cornelius
Soul-o-Meter: Nick Jonas & the Administration – Who I Am
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For those of you who know Nick Jonas as one of the three Jonas Brothers, the triad that sends teenyboppers into a frenzy and Disney straight to the bank, calm your fears, Who I Am has nothing to do with any of that
Train Stop Tuesday: The Jackson 5 performs “Dancing Machine”
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The Robot was always popular with the Soul Train dancers, but a young Michael Jackson took it to the next level. Check out his quick, pop-locking moves, the foot-work, the quick spin and the robotic glare on his face–he was committed
Style: Runway vs. Real Way
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With entertainers channeling more and more of their fashion influence from the runways of Fashion Week across the globe they’ve manage to pull off some of the most interesting looks we’ve seen in a long time
Will Google Bring High Speed Internet to the Hood? Probably Not.
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Google repeatedly mentions that they want to make internet access available for everyone and even urges anyone (the general public and local officials) to submit their city or town for consideration. My bet is that these test location won’t be in any inner cities where the probability of budding minority entrepreneurs can take advantage of such high speeds to build “killer apps.” And if this is the case, how can Google report findings on usage or deployments in a truly comprehensive way
Asha the Intern: VH1 Documentary Screening
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Last Friday I found myself in Beverly Hills at the Paley Center, sharing space with Don Cornelius. We were there for the screening of VH1 Rock Docs’ “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America.”
Views: Gold Diggers
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In the last few weeks bloggers and other entertainment and gossip sites have been commenting on the pint-sized money seekers featured on the Tyra Banks show last week.
Viewpoints: Sou-long
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Unlike Boyz II Men, many couples are finding it quite easy to say goodbye to yesterday–and today, and tomorrow. It seems severed ties are in fashion and giving up is the latest trend. It’s amazing how we treat each other as if we’re disposable
Viewpoints: Why is Nicki Minaj co-host of BET’s Rip the Runway?
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I get that Rip the Runway is a mash-up, an alliance celebrating the affair between music and fashion. I also get that the hosts usually should be to a degree popular and fashionable. But the pairing Nicki Minaj and Pooch Hall gives me pause.
