::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . .   Partnership with Haddon to also include TV/Film Development NASHVILLE, TN  – Two award-winning powerhouses have teamed up to bring gospel music and entertainment to new creative heights, as Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) announces the signing of award-winning gospel superstar, songwriter, and producer Deitrick Haddon to a new partnership, with the formation of his label DHVisions, in association with Relevé Entertainment.  In the formation of the DHVisions label partnership with Haddon, the chart-topping record label and hit-making gospel superstar’s creative forces come together to continue driving forward the power of gospel across new ground, with the label partnership encompassing new music as well as Haddon, Relevé Entertainment and eOne partnering to develop and produce television/film content. Haddon continues to be a compelling television fixture – having garnered success on hit TV shows, and become an Oxyg...

buzzz worthy. . . NEW YORK, NY – March 10, 2015 -- BET Networks, in partnership with Beverly Bond, Creator/Executive Producer, CEO and Founder of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ are happy to announce that Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King will return to the stage as co-hosts of “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” for the fourth time.  The televised primetime special celebrates its fifth year honoring the triumphs of inspirational African-American women who are trailblazers in the areas of art, philanthropy, sports, and community service.  This year, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center located in downtown Newark, NJ, welcomes back “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” for a second year. Tune in to watch “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 7 pm/ET. “I am so excited to share the stage again with my good friend, Regina, to recognize incredible Black women.  Powerhouses Debra Lee, CEO and Chairman of BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO of ‘Black Girls Rock! ™’ are true examples...

buzzz worthy. . . LITHONA, Ga. (AP) — Police say Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone is accused of knocking out several of her daughter's teeth with a metal stand and has been charged with aggravated assault. DeKalb County police say the 53-year-old singer was in an argument Monday with her 30-year-old daughter in Lithonia, Georgia. Police say the singer told officers her daughter, Diamond, punched her in the face and that she used a metal stand to defend herself. Police say the blow knocked out several of Diamond Stone's front teeth. A family friend broke up the fight. Diamond Stone told police an argument began after the singer told her to clean up and get her children under control. A phone call and emails to Angie Stone's agents weren't immediately returned. It's unclear if she has an attorney.

buzzz worthy. . . LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MarVista Digital Entertainment (MVDE) delivers March Movie Madness this spring with new movies available on digital for the first time, headlined by the buddy road trip dramedy, LOADED , which follows the unexpected encounter of three estranged friends who reunite for a challenging road trip to a rehab facility. LOADED, debuting March 24, will be available on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vimeo and VUDU, as well as On Demand with AT&T, Charter, Comcast, Cox, TWC, and Vubiquity. It's a different kind of road trip in LOADED, starring Patrick John Flueger ( Chicago P.D., Brothers, Scoundrels ), Kumail Nanjiani (HBO's Silicon Valley , which returns for season 2 on April 12, and co-host of Comedy Central's The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail ), Andrew W. Walker ( Wedding Planner Mystery, Against the Wall ) and Alexandra Holden ( In a World... , Rizzoli & Isles ), ...

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin Lupita Nyong'o for Lancome, 2015.  Photographer Alexi Lubomirski Nyong'o introduced this bold red lip color for Lancome in the Spring of 2014. Lupita Nyon'go continues to turn our stunningly beautiful as the Lancome Ambassadress. Their Spring print ads have us seeing red (in the best possible light).  Although Lupita is introducing nude make-up shades, the stunning red one-piece jumper with a chiffon cape she is wearing is capturing second looks. Ifthe Oscar winning actress ever decides to quit her day job, no doubt about it, she can take up a career in print podeling in a hearbeat.  Lupita is by essence the Lancôme woman.” stated Françoise Lehmann, General Manager of Lancôme International. “A strikingly beautiful and intelligent woman, serenely but strongly living her life her own way, Lupita has this special kind of aura both enlightening and deep.” Shot by photographer Alexi Lubomirski , Lupita is posing it up in front...

buzzz worthy. . . Neil Portnow During the 57th Grammy Awards this year Neil Portnow, the President and CEO  of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences), flanked by young artists Jennifer Hudson and Ryan Tedder  posed a crucial question. He asked, "What if we're all watching the GRAMMYs a few years from now, and there's no Best New Artist award because there aren't enough talented artists or songwriters who are actually able to make a living from their craft? Could that really happen? Or more importantly, could any of us ever let that happen?" In posing this scenario Mr. Portnow placed one of the biggest concerns in the music business in a live context  confronting a very real problem the music community faces today--  profiting from content in the digital era.  There has been a landslide-sized decline in record sales in recent years fueled by  the consumption of music through free download services and how music is sold (i.e....

buzzz worthy. . . Singer Shares Transparently Personal and Encouraging Words For Listeners MAURICE GRIFFIN Releases Lyric Video To "Hear Us" Single From BELIEVER EP As Industry Responds With Endorsements Maurice Griffin is one of Gospel Music's rising stars.  His signature sound and incredible vocal range have carved a notable place for him in a sea of independent artists.  With his new musical installment BELIEVER , Maurice continues to expand his musical aptitude, deeply connect with fans and not only deliver excellent work, but reveal more and more about himself and his ambition to make his mark in music history.     The breakout star of BET's Sunday Best competition season two took some time to share more about his  BELIEVER  EP and offers these words: At the time I started writing BELIEVER, I saw that people were starting to give up on themselves and on what God had blessed them with...