This week NYC “Wonder Boys” Rock Band NEVEREVEN & Internet Comedy Duo ARI ECKER and JOE YAKACKI of “FUNNY FOR MONEY”  Ari met Joe at Northeastern University and immediately became a huge annoyance in Joe’s life. This still remains true today. After leaving school, Ari worked for the Durham Bulls and Joe for Babytobee.com. Ecker was the Multimedia Coordinator and Yakacki was in charge of online advertising. Because of their vast life experiences, they are both now perfectly qualified to become the hosts of The Funny For Money News. That’s why they co-founded Funny For Money and they hope they will never have to have a real job ever again.

ALSO  NEVEREVEN…….. The name shouts out what you’re in for even before you hear the first kick-in-the-face chords: It’s a dual-headed beast, copping from the classics while looking far into the future of rock. The songs may evoke the legends of metal and even prog-rock intricacies, but these sweeping epics have all miraculously been distilled down to a few minutes each. In other words, Nevereven is ready to dominate the airwaves without budging an inch to satisfy corporate shills. Nevereven is taking back a New York Rock scene that’s been beaten down like an unwanted stepchild. Listen, and you’ll be transported to some grimy dive in NYC, far away from the gleam of Times Square and sleaze of Wall Street. Real Rock is back in New York. It’s been a long time!  Musical Artists Include: Andy Sartori, Jelixa, Tha Foe Headed Monsta, Kacy Davis & Nevereven!

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Heavy D, WireImages, Ben Rose

Popular ’90s rapper Heavy D died Tuesday, the L.A. Coroner Chief Craig Harvey told People. He was 44 years old.

“He was transported from a residence in Beverly Hills and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room,” Harvey told People. “The cause of death is yet to be determined; we’re investigating it now. We do know that he last saw his doctor two weeks ago.”

According to TMZ, the artist, whose real name is Dwight Arrington Myers, was pronounced dead at 1 p.m. today after being taken to a Los Angeles hospital.

At around 11:25 a.m., a 911 call was reportedly made, reporting an unconscious male outside.

TMZ reports that the “Now That We Found Love” rapper was conscious and talking when he was taken to the hospital.

There are reportedly no signs of foul play.

Heavy D appears in the Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy film “Tower Heist” and performed an old school set at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in October.

Stephen Hill, BET president of music programming and specials, said Heavy D was in good spirits when he performed at the hip-hop event. ” I’m so glad that we got to work together for his performance at last month’s BET Hip-Hop Awards,” Hill said in a statement. “Hev was focused, energetic and happy;  he worked HARD, as he always had, to excite the crowd.”

Hill added that Heavy D was known for his showmanship. ” When Hev showed up, you knew the show was about to go down,” he said. “Smooth on his feet and nimble with his tongue, the overweight lover/rapper/dancer was one who truly believed in the fun of hip-hop. Choreography? In rap? Yes!”

Ernie Singleton, who was the president of black music of MCA Records when Heavy D joined the label in 1986, considers working with the artist as a highlight of his career. “Having the pleasure of signing Heavy D through the Uptown deal was one of the greatest experiences of my life,” he told Yahoo! Music.

Heavy D & The Boyz was the first act released on Uptown Records, an MCA subsidiary that boasted a roster including Al B. Sure, Mary J. Blige, and an intern-turned-mogul Sean “Puffy” Combs.

Singleton said releasing Heavy D first was an obvious choice. “We were putting a compilation together. Heavy D’s song ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ was a runaway record and there was an album done on Heavy D. … When you sign an artist and everybody is reacting very positively to it, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to speed up the process and get a record out.”

Heavy D collaborated with a number of artists over the course of his career. He appears on the remix of Janet Jackson’s song “Alright” from her “Rhythm Nation 1814” album, and on Michael Jackson’s “Jam” from his “Dangerous” set. His biggest single was his 1991 song “Now That We Found Love” that reached No. 11 on the pop charts.

Richard Allen Center for Culture and Art, Shirley Radcliffe, Executive Producer in association with California African American Museum, Charmaine Jefferson, Executive Director extends An Invitation to

Black Stars of The Great White Way

A Chapman Roberts Concept

In recognition of the commendable contribution of your unique talent, skill and support of the Legacy of The Broadway Stage you are cordially invited to join your fellow African American Thespians, past, present and future in the following historic group photo event:
Black Stars of The Great White Way – A Chapman Roberts Concept

Saturday December 3, 2011 at 11:00 am

California African American Museum
600 State Drive – Exposition Park – Los Angeles CA. 90037

Feel free to extend this invitation to any African American singer, actor, dancer, director, choreographer, designer, composer, playwright, conductor, stage manager, stagehand, musician, casting director, publicist, etc., whose union can document their Broadway employment. Broadway African American producers and investors are also invited to participate.

Immediate acceptances should be made to blackbroadwaystars@gmail.com only by those meeting these requirements and expecting to personally attend.

Any acceptances received after November 25th, 2011, cannot be guaranteed a reservation. As many may have similar questions, all inquiries will be shared with all invitees

In tribute to you,
Chapman L. Roberts

Dress: Weather Appropriate Celebrity Casual Chic.

Please plan to arrive at 10 am to facilitate sign in. Photos will be taken promptly at 11 am

All day parking is available adjacent to Museum at 3910 Figueroa $10.

No admission charge at the Museum, we welcome you to view the collections.

Claretta Freeman King, former Broadway actress and singer, passed away at her home Saturday, October 29 at the age of 93.  Mrs. King was the founder and Executive Director of The Laurelton Theatre of Performing and Visual Arts, as well as co-owner with her late husband Wanza King, of the American International Talent Agency.  A memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 10 (viewing from 4 to 6:30 pm) at Gilmore’s Funeral Home, 191-02 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, Queens.  For directions, call 718-529-3030 or 718-528-7765.

Please join me and my guests BEVERLEY STAUNTON (Lead Singer on “Dancing With The Stars”) & BLACK ANGEL DOWN (Baltimore’s Groovy Underground Alternative Rock Band)!

We are breaking out and laying down the New Country/Pop CD of the Inspirational Ms. Beverley Staunton “Everything Changes”

Since the beginning of the show, Beverley (originally from Montreal, Canada) has become recognized as the primary lead vocalist on the top rated and Emmy nominated ABC-TV series “Dancing With The Stars.” She is one of the industry’s most versatile and sought after recording artists. Her soulful style and repertoire include Pop, Classical, Jazz, R&B, Broadway and more.

Beverley’s range, power and perfection has supported such stars as: Bette Midler, Michael Buble, Julio Iglesias, Jessica Simpson, Barry Manilow, Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Ritchie, Nelly Furtado, Martina McBride, Dionne Warwick and James Taylor, to name a few!

ALSO

Bringing a dark side to the amazing harmony and vocal styles of Dru Hill and mixing the Baltimore Underground Alternative Rock Scene, Nokio emerges as a unstoppable force, to front the heavy groove rock sound of Black Angel Down.

Nokio the N-TITY is a producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland and best known as one of the influential members of the Multi-platinum R&B quartet, Dru Hill. He brings fellow Dru Hill vocalist Tao into the mix to lay a multi-layered harmony and singing style brilliantly over the dark churning guitar attack and groove rhythm of the Black Angel Down band.

Black Angel Down consists of members from some of Baltimore’s most established bands that have defined the cites underground rock sound for decades: Nokio Vocal, Kevin Bass, Ralph Guitar, Dave Guitar and Dan Drums from The Mayan Factor, Live Alien Broadcast, Imbue and Rosabella.

Frank “The Punisher” Marchand, recorded and produced the first, self titled Black Angel Down album out on Kedar Entertainment – Fontana/Universal!

Musical Artists Include: Beverly Staunton & Black Angel Down!

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Wed 11/2  & Thurs 11/3 – The Underground Experience Presents “Music, Music, Music & Dancing With The Stars!”

Please join me and my guests BEVERLEY STAUNTON (Lead Singer on “Dancing With The Stars”) &  BLACK ANGEL DOWN (Baltimore’s Groovy Underground Alternative Rock Band)!

We are breaking out and laying down the New Country/Pop CD of the Inspirational Ms. Beverley Staunton “Everything Changes”

Since the beginning of the show, Beverley (originally from Montreal, Canada) has become recognized as the primary lead vocalist on the top rated and Emmy nominated ABC-TV series “Dancing With The Stars.” She is one of the industry’s most versatile and sought after recording artists. Her soulful style and repertoire include Pop, Classical, Jazz, R&B, Broadway and more.

Beverley’s range, power and perfection has supported such stars as: Bette Midler, Michael Buble, Julio Iglesias, Jessica Simpson, Barry Manilow, Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Ritchie, Nelly Furtado, Martina McBride, Dionne Warwick and James Taylor, to name a few!

                                                                                    ALSO

Bringing a dark side to the amazing harmony and vocal styles of Dru Hill and mixing the Baltimore Underground Alternative Rock Scene, Nokio emerges as a unstoppable force, to front the heavy groove rock sound of Black Angel Down.

Nokio the N-TITY is a producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland and best known as one of the influential members of the Multi-platinum R&B quartet, Dru Hill. He brings fellow Dru Hill vocalist Tao into the mix to lay a multi-layered harmony and singing style brilliantly over the dark churning guitar attack and groove rhythm of the Black Angel Down band.

Black Angel Down consists of members from some of Baltimore’s most established bands that have defined the cites underground rock sound for decades:  Nokio Vocal, Kevin Bass, Ralph Guitar, Dave Guitar and Dan Drums  from The Mayan Factor, Live Alien Broadcast, Imbue and Rosabella.

Frank “The Punisher” Marchand, recorded and produced the first, self titled Black Angel Down album out on Kedar Entertainment – Fontana/Universal!

Musical Artists Include: Beverly Staunton & Black Angel Down!

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