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Nikki Minaj & Ice Cube returned in “Barbershop: The Next Cut”
By GTVW Staff
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It’s been more than 10 years since our last appointment at Calvin’s Barbershop. Calvin (Ice Cube) and his longtime crew, including Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer), are still there, but the shop has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own flavor, drama and gossip to the shop challenging the fellas at every turn. Despite the good times and camaraderie within the shop, the surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, forcing Calvin and our crew to come together to not only save the shop, but their neighborhood.
“Barbershop: The Next Cut” also stars Regina Hall (“Think Like a Man”), Oscar winner Common (“Selma”), Sean Patrick Thomas (“Barbershop”), Eve (“Whip It”), Anthony Anderson (TV’s “Black-ish”), Jaszmine Lewis (“Barbershop”), JB Smoove (TV’s “The Millers”), and recording artist Nicki Minaj (“The Other Woman”).
Lee directed the film from a screenplay by Kenya Barris (“Black-ish”) & Tracy Oliver (“The Neighbors”), based on characters created by Mark Brown. “Barbershop: The Next Cut” reteams the producers from the first two films, Robert Teitel, George L. Tillman and Ice Cube.
Luis Miguel had his own DEJA VU in a great concert
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos By Alfonso De Elias
One of the most talented superstar Luis Miguel was in concert at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Often referred to as El Sol de México, Miguel seamlessly performs a wide range of musical styles, including pop, ballads, boleros and mariachi. Despite the show started a little bit late. On top of that it was a Sunday and the timing of the show would have fit perfect, for his audience who let them song his best hits. His interaction was great, especially with many lights on and off on the stage. Hi wore three times in black with elegant outfit. This great Mexican Latin pop singer made of this concert, a different music style with deep touch of his hermetic personal life. First few songs were sweet and suave at the beginning of the concert, before warming up the audience. Second half was better especially with Mariachi. Greatest hits such “México En La Piel, Solamente Una Vez, Contigo Aprendí, La Media Vuelta, La Incondicional, El Día Que Me Quieras, Inolvidable, Por Debajo De La mesa, entrega Total” and more.
Definitely his performance was amazing as always even his voice quality has deteriorated. He struggled to sing some songs but let the audience do a fair amount of the singing and there were long breaks between songs. In General was a good concert for the female angelenas.
One of her Wildest Dream became true for Taylor Swift in LA
By Jenny Alvarez
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A successful concert was made in the last day of many performances when singer, songwriter Taylor Swift returned to STAPLES Center with her 1989 World Tour for the first of five sold-out Los Angeles performances (August 21, 22, 24, 25 & 26). Miss. Swift said that the last concert has been one of her best nights; full of surprises and emotionally. She put on a heck of a show. Definitely was a great night for this incredible “show-woman” & knows how to write a catchy tune; the songs were danceable & there were great visual effects. She also put a dozen dancers center stage while hiding the actual musicians in a corner background, making in one of the biggest pop productions with quality. There no were imperfect performances and few guys/gals were playing & singing their hearts out, with great talent, ability, & passion be all that’s needed to remain entirely compelling.
This event was full of surprises and Selena Gomez was one of the celebrities guests who had a special appearance to congratulate her on the unprecedented achievement of her success and sang “Bad Blood” together. Justin Timberlake was another great surprise of the night that dropped in to sing his hit “Mirrors.”
After she devised her album “1989” songs such “Style” and “Out of the Woods,”“Love Story”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Wildest Dreams,” in this song Taylor played the song on piano (and mashed it together with a bit of “Enchanted”), “Wildest Dreams.”
She wore different kinds of dresses and sometimes some mini-skirts that show off her great legs, with elegance and great style. People loved her performance and some of them sang the lyrics of her songs out loud. This show was very familiar, anything vulgar or offensive to the youth. This is the highest compliment I can give an artist for her talent and great show.
Keith Sweat and Musiq Souldchild were in a concert full of love
Photos and review by Jenny Alvarez
From nightclubs to Nokia Theater, Keith Sweat and Musiq Souldchild made the love with their voices. These great singers had a successful concert the past February 14th in Los Angeles, CA and many fans enjoyed their music and style on the stage.
Musiq Souldchild well known as the best soulful singer has been very successful in his career as a musician and in this concert as well. His songs such as “Teach Me”, “B.U.D.D.Y” and “Make You Happy” were the most applauded.
Keith Sweat is one of the smoothest men on his genre. His music is so smooth and collapsed with his voice and deep feelings. As reviewer he makes magic with his music because I found it very easy to listen to and enjoy.” Make it Last Forever”,” I Want Her”,”How Deep is your Love” and more hits were the most romantic and sweet of the show for Valentine’s Day.
These R&B legends were special due their music make feel that life is about trusting on our feelings, taking chances, finding happiness, learning from the past and one of the best moments of this great concert was when Keith shared some roses with his public. Obviously many fans were excited and emotional with his songs and performance during more than 120 minutes.
The Epic moment of Kanye West
Kanye West had a great opening night of his Yeezus tour in Seattle with than 15,000 fans crowded the locked doors of the KeyArena. The most applauded songs were songs “New Slaves” and “Send It Up”, “Stronger,” and truly electrifying performances of “Power,” “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and “Runaway.”
Lady Gaga has to face serious health conditions
A real singer doesn’ t have to jump around the stage with smoke and mirrors.But this is not the case with Lady Gaga who was diagnosed with the condition synovitis, an inflammation of the joints. She recently revealed she had actually broken her hip during the trying time and faced a complete hip replacement if she didn’t heed doctors’ advice to cancel her shows and immediately undergo surgery. Hopefully she gets well soon.
Jimi Hendrix is still alive
Jimi Hendrix more than four decades after his death, his latest single should put them to rest. The album arrives with the simultaneous release of newly struck mono vinyl editions of early Hendrix classic albums “Are You Experienced” and “Axis: Bold As Love.”
Taylor Swift is a romantic singer forever
The 22-year-old music superstar Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy, 18, have split after three months of dating. However, she is very focus in her music and maybe her next song will be a break-up song about him.
A shock to everyone,“Starship” Lead Guitarist Mark Abrahamian died
Guitarist Mark Abrahamian a guitarist for Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, died after a show in Nebraska, due to a heart attack following a performance on September 2. The lead guitarist of the group told his bass player he wasn’t feeling very well and then dropped dead of a heart attack at 46-years-old. The bands Monday concert in Orem, Utah was promptly cancelled.
Mark Abrahamian will be laid to rest in Austin, Texas. Funeral services have not yet been announced, and it is not clear if the service will be open to the public.
