::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

There’s no one like me because God only made one me and I’m comfortable doing me,” confesses award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Isaac Carree. “So I embrace whatever comes with that!” Carree has been converting listeners to believers ever since he launched his career over 25 years ago with his earnest and unique artistry that has landed him at #1 on Gospel Billboard Charts and Gospel radio multiple times. After taking a six-year pause from his solo recording career, Carree is back with his highly anticipated recording,  No Risk… No Reward , set for release this Fall on Shanachie Entertainment. Taking risks is something the Atlanta based Renaissance man is well acquainted with. His motto is “Why not?!” He explains, “I’m intentional about everything I do. Sometimes I do things even if I am afraid, but I do it! WHY NOT?!” It is this spirit that led the singer to step away from the recording scene to allow himself the opportunity to explore various creative avenues...

buzzz worthy. . . Viewers waited and hoped today would be the day  award show gods would acknowledge one of the most praised films of 2013, "Lee Daniels' The Butler. " Yet again this morning during the televised Oscar nominations announcement, The Butler was left out completely at a major award show recognizing films. First the Golden Globes, now this. Before I get to the 2014 class of Oscar  nominees (which are all listed below) I want to dedicate a paragraph to the one that got away.  While canvassing around the Civil Rights Era, The Butler  retold the real life story of an African American  White House butler who served 8 presidents. Some say The Butler came out of the lab fit for high honors, ranking #1 on opening weekend. I would agree that the film was  built with the components Oscar worthy films are made of. It had a glaringly capable (nearly all-star) cast, profound story, excellent cinematography and costuming, but it got zilch. Most of all,...