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Carimi Buzz Official Video
A little rewind for Carimi fans : )
Buzz is the video of the song Buzz of Carimi's 2009 album that dropped in Nov 13... Get your copies while it's hot, this album is a classic... www.carimi.com
RIP
BY NEKESA MUMBI MOODY
AP MUSIC WRITER
NEWARK, N.J. -- Whitney Houston's flower-covered casket arrived Saturday at the church where her powerful voice first wowed the congregation, as the biggest names in entertainment solemnly filed in to remember the pop superstar in her hometown.
Mourners at the New Hope Baptist Church fell quiet as three police officers escorted Houston's silver casket, draped with white roses and purple lilies. White-robed choir members began to fill the pews on the podium. As the band played softly, the choir sang in a hushed voice, "Whitney, Whitney, Whitney."
Family prepared a service where singer Dionne Warwick, Houston's cousin, music mogul Clive Davis, who shepherded Houston's career for decades, actor Kevin Costner and sister-in-law Patricia Houston were to speak. Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, R. Kelly and gospel stars CeCe and Bebe Winans were to sing. Houston's voice, a recording of her biggest hit, "I Will Always Love You," was to close the funeral.
Close family friend Aretha Franklin, whom Houston lovingly called "Aunt Ree," had been expected to sing at the service, but she was too ill to attend. Franklin said in an email to The Associated Press that she had been up most of the night with leg spasms and sent best wishes to the family; "May God bless and keep them all," she wrote.
Singers Chaka Khan, Brandy, Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks and Jennifer Hudson were among those filling pews. Brandy comforted her brother, Ray-J, a singer who spent time with Houston during her final days. The Rev. Jesse Jackson and actor Lela Rochon were also gathering as the choir began to sing gospel and the congregation clapped.
A program featuring a picture of Houston looking skyward read "Celebrating the life of Whitney Elizabeth Houston, a child of God." Pictures of Houston as a baby, with her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston and daughter, Bobbi Kristina filled the program.
"I never told you that when you were born, the Holy Spirit told me that you would not be with me long," Cissy Houston wrote her daughter in a letter published in the program. "And I thank God for the beautiful flower he allowed me to raise and cherish for 48 years."
"Rest, my baby girl in peace," the letter ends, signed "mommie."
The service marks one week after the 48-year-old Houston, one of music's all-time biggest stars, was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel in California. A cause of death has yet to be determined.
To the world, Houston was the pop queen with the perfect voice, the dazzling diva with regal beauty, a troubled superstar suffering from addiction and, finally, another victim of the dark side of fame.
To her family and friends, she was just "Nippy." A nickname given to Houston when she was a child, it stuck with her through adulthood and, later, would become the name of one of her companies. To them, she was a sister, a friend, a daughter, and a mother.
"She always had the edge," Jackson said outside church Saturday. "You can tell when some kids have what we call a special anointing. Aretha had that when she was 14. ... Whitney cultivated that and took it to a very high level."
A few fans gathered Saturday morning hours before the service as close as they could get to the church, some from as far away as Washington, D.C., and Miami. Bobby Brooks said he came from Washington "just to be among the rest of the fans."
"Just to celebrate her life, not just her death," said Brooks, "just to sing and dance with the people that love her."
Nekesa Mumbi Moody is the AP's music editor. Follow her at http://www.twitter.com/nekesamumbi
RIP Whitney Houston
- BEEN WAITING FOR 20YRS TO HEAR IF ANYONE COULD DO AS WELL AS SHE DID, AND THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A SINGER TO COMPARE, R. I. PARADISE WHITNEY, YOU WILL BE MISSED!!! <3Hawksterful 11 minutes ago 13
- They should play this tape at every super bowl.DonPedroP90X 9 minutes ago 6
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Yes, I have Hope, Despite Everything
By Artooca Ditoona, Pikliz Magazine
Miami Beach, Florida January 12, 2012 (PM)
"Yes, I have Hope, Despite Everything
I have hope at this moment, Even if it seems irrational" , quote from Edwidge Danicat.
As we arrive at the two year anniversary of a most terrible event, let us remember those who perished by putting aside our differences and making a conscious decision to rebuild both physical structures and the invisible thread that ties all of humanity together. While we have different ideas and vantage points, there exist a subtle reality in which we are united in a bigger picture, for better or for worse. It is this truth that compels us to act when we are faced with incredible odds and strife. It is this truth that moves us to lend a hand to one another, forgetting the imaginary lines of society. It is this truth that causes one to feel hopeful, despite the seemingly long road to recovery. The world is full of amazing stories in which miraculous endings pleasantly surprise. Let us make sure we can add Haiti to those chronicles. Peace
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By Artooca Ditoona (PM)
New Orleans, USA
As Reported by ABC News
Haiti Pres Says Much to Do, Concedes Mistakes - ABC News
By TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti January 10, 2012 (AP)
Haitians still have much to do to recover from the 2010 earthquake, President Michel Martelly said Monday, and he conceded to having made political blunders.
His remarks came as he presented his first government report since taking office in May and took on the task of rebuilding from a disaster that officials say killed more than 300,000 people and flattened the capital and surrounding cities.
"We need to help (Haitians) build back better their communities, give them more support, bring them water, infrastructure, electricity, drainage and police," Martelly told his audience of lawmakers and senior officials. "And don't forget to give them the opportunity for them to gain revenue." ( con )
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By Artooca Ditoona Pikliz Magazine
Miami Beach, Florida January 11, 2011
Fans of Ralph Conde will be pleased to learn about the release of
a new album scheduled to arrive sometime this year(2012).
Below is a message Pikliz Magazine recieved from Mr. Conde:
A Special Message from Ralph Conde
Happy to announce, to all my fans,that I am
currently working on a new project set to be
released This year 2012.It will be a
repertoire of music from various musical
groups of the past like:Skah-Shah,Tabou
Combo,Magnum Band,Coupe Cloue,Les
freres Dejean,Shoogar Combo, and Mizik
Mizik.The album will be a blend of sounds
and flavor ranging from jazz to rock to Akoustic
guitar. This will make a perfect gift for you or your
loved ones for the holiday season.
Beyonce and Jay-Z welcome new baby girl. Congratulations to the couple.
According to US weekly
2012 is off to a wonderful start for Beyonce and Jay-Z!
The singer, 30, gave birth to a baby girl in New York on Saturday, according to various outlets, including Good Morning America and her hometown paper, the Houston Chronicle, which reported that "baby and mom are doing just fine." GMA reports the superstar gave birth via C-section.
"Welcome to the world, Blue," Beyonce and Jay-Z's close friend Gwyneth Paltrow tweeted Sunday. "We love you already."
The actress also answered a "confused" fan who asked if the infant's name is "Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy," saying, "It's Blue Ivy!'
According to GMA, the couple chose "Ivy" because of the significance of the number "4" or "IV," -- Beyonce and Jay-Z were born on Sept. 4 and Dec. 4, respectively, were married on April 4, 2008, and Beyonce's latest album is entitled 4.)
It's the first child for the "Love on Top" singer and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter), 42.
New song: Xtra: What's Love (Official Video)
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Young Money in Haiti
Monday, 23 January 2012
By Artooca Ditoona (PM)
New Orleans, USA
As Reported by ABC News
Haiti Pres Says Much to Do, Concedes Mistakes - ABC News
By TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti January 10, 2012 (AP)
Haitians still have much to do to recover from the 2010 earthquake, President Michel Martelly said Monday, and he conceded to having made political blunders.
His remarks came as he presented his first government report since taking office in May and took on the task of rebuilding from a disaster that officials say killed more than 300,000 people and flattened the capital and surrounding cities.
"We need to help (Haitians) build back better their communities, give them more support, bring them water, infrastructure, electricity, drainage and police," Martelly told his audience of lawmakers and senior officials. "And don't forget to give them the opportunity for them to gain revenue." ( con )
Ralph Conde New Single Coming Out Soon
By Artooca Ditoona Pikliz Magazine
Miami Beach, Florida January 11, 2011
Fans of Ralph Conde will be pleased to learn about the release of
a new album scheduled to arrive sometime this year(2012).
Below is a message Pikliz Magazine recieved from Mr. Conde:
A Special Message from Ralph Conde
Happy to announce, to all my fans,that I am
currently working on a new project set to be
released This year 2012.It will be a
repertoire of music from various musical
groups of the past like:Skah-Shah,Tabou
Combo,Magnum Band,Coupe Cloue,Les
freres Dejean,Shoogar Combo, and Mizik
Mizik.The album will be a blend of sounds
and flavor ranging from jazz to rock to Akoustic
guitar. This will make a perfect gift for you or your
loved ones for the holiday season.
Beyonce and Jay-Z welcome new baby girl. Congratulations to the couple.
According to US weekly
2012 is off to a wonderful start for Beyonce and Jay-Z!
The singer, 30, gave birth to a baby girl in New York on Saturday, according to various outlets, including Good Morning America and her hometown paper, the Houston Chronicle, which reported that "baby and mom are doing just fine." GMA reports the superstar gave birth via C-section.
"Welcome to the world, Blue," Beyonce and Jay-Z's close friend Gwyneth Paltrow tweeted Sunday. "We love you already."
The actress also answered a "confused" fan who asked if the infant's name is "Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy," saying, "It's Blue Ivy!'
According to GMA, the couple chose "Ivy" because of the significance of the number "4" or "IV," -- Beyonce and Jay-Z were born on Sept. 4 and Dec. 4, respectively, were married on April 4, 2008, and Beyonce's latest album is entitled 4.)
It's the first child for the "Love on Top" singer and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter), 42.
New song: Xtra: What's Love (Official Video)
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