Anita Baker returns with My Everything in mixed comeback
Anita Baker’s ten year hiatus ends with My Everything a soulful comeback focused on family values and romance. While her gospel rich contralto shines the production leans adult contemporary and some tracks lack the bite of her peak vocal work. The album includes Like You Used to Do a flat duet with Babyface and a handful of production highs.
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Cities make peace with street skaters in new parks
Rob Dyrdek, now a pro in San Diego, pushes for legal skating sites and helps fund a plaza in Kettering, Ohio. Cities like Virginia Beach and Brainerd add street-skate elements to parks, while youths like 15-year-old Ben Tubb urge planners to design with skaters in mind.
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Burnett and Trump hype new Apprentice season
Mark Burnett previews The Apprentice season two calling the early three episodes the best work of his career and promising fans a crazy, must-watch start. Trump agrees and notes the show returns Thursday at 7 30 p m CST with 18 new hopefuls including a Harlem Subway restaurateur, lawyers, a stockbroker, a bow tie real estate developer, and a venture capitalist named Ivana. The format returns with men versus women as in the prior season to draw audience attention.
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Joey Spinoff With Trash-Talking Soprano Star Promises Familiar Laughs
NBC launches the Joey spinoff centered on Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani. The star leaves Friends behind yet stays grounded in the same comic voice. Gina, her rocket scientist son, and a scheming lawyer neighbor shape a fresh but familiar Hollywood setting.
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Trump to Present at the Emmys as Confirmed Host
Donald Trump joins a lineup of Emmy presenters for the 56th Primetime Emmys set for September 19. The reality TV star adds high profile star power to the ceremony with multiple confirmations already announced.
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