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October 15, 2009
YA HEARD: Fake actions and theme rapping
Jamaal “Shyne” Barrow, one of the central figures in the infamous Sean “P. Diddy” Combs gun case back in early 2001, has just completed an eight year prison term.
October 07, 2009
BARBER’S BEST BETS: On stage, screen and in the clubs
A preview of what’s coming up on stage, screen and in the clubs.
September 24, 2009
BARBER’S BEST BETS
Opening Friday:
» “Fame” is an updated re-make of the popular 1980 movie about talented young people attending New York’s School for the Performing Arts.
YA HEARD: The president is stooping a bit too low
OK, now that the Kanye-Swift issue is beginning to die down, the time has come to get on another celebrity that got out of pocket during last week’s Video Music Awards.
September 17, 2009
BARBER’S BEST BETS: Damon keeps us informed.
Movies, theater and club news.
YA HEARD: Bad behavior of big stars
Wow, how exciting was last weekend? Between Serena Williams’ moment at the U.S. Open and Kanye stealing Taylor Swift’s moment at the VMAs, it was quite eventful.
September 09, 2009
BARBER’S BEST BETS: A little culture and a little country
The new season kicks into high gear this week with the opening of numerous plays and musicals.
Ya Heard: Ludacris goes above and beyond
Ludacris took the idea of “giving back to those in need” to a completely different level last weekend in Atlanta when he gave away 20 cars to 20 individuals in desperate need of an automobile.
GOING TO THE MOVIES: Inner demon drives ‘Big Fan’
“Big Fan” — It’s not hard, particularly this time of year, to find folks that will remind you of Paul Aufiero, the title character of this darkly comic tale from writer/director Robert D. Siegel (“The Wrestler”).
September 02, 2009
Videos to Go: Political thriller available on DVD
"Sugar"—The writing and directing team that created the Oscar nominated drama "Half-Nelson" delivered another small jewel of a movie to theaters earlier this year.
Best bets: ‘Dirty Blonde’ examines life of Mae West
Here's the lowdown on the best of what's ahead on stage and on the club and concert scene in the D.C. area.<
Ya Heard: Younger generation shuns traditional values
As some of you may know, two close friends of mine recently tied the knot.
Review: Judge ‘Extracts’ more humor from workplace
Mike Judge has a real affection for hard working, simple folk who like in small communities.
August 27, 2009
YA HEARD: 50 Cent, Jay Z and ... Bill O’Reilly? What gives?
It seems that 50 Cent is giving back to his old neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens, in a big way this weekend.
August 19, 2009
Ya Heard: Taunts, murder and VH1 show returns
R. Kelly responded to taunts directed at him from fellow R&B artist Trey Songz
August 06, 2009
Ya Heard: Drake questionable as tour rolls into Manassas
Dennis Winn shares his hip-hop perspective in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
July 30, 2009
YA HEARD: Nas’ newborn comes with hefty price tag
Talk about power attorney! Divorce lawyer Laura Wasser delivered a ruling for her client, stipulating a $40,000-a-month payment for spousal and child support.
July 23, 2009
Ya Heard: Stupid, demeaning to squander such money
Dennis Winn shares his hip-hop perspective in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
July 16, 2009
Ya Heard: 50 vows comeback on Forbes list
Dennis Winn shares his hip-hop perspective in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
July 09, 2009
Ya Heard: Crazy turn of events
Dennis Winns shares his hip-hop perspective in his weekly column, “Ya Heard”
July 02, 2009
Ya Heard: Farewell to ‘King of Pop’
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
June 25, 2009
Ya Heard: Now what for Chrianna?
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
June 18, 2009
Ya Heard: Usher, Tameka head toward Splitsville
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
June 11, 2009
Ya Heard: DJ Jazzy Jeff isn’t in Kansas anymore
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
June 04, 2009
Ya Heard: When keepin’ it real goes wrong
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
May 28, 2009
Ya Heard: Does hip-hop divorce mirror today’s marriage values?
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the divorce of hip-hop’s golden couple Nas and Kelis in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
May 21, 2009
Ya Heard: Young rapper’s death echoes rhymes of hip-hop great
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
May 07, 2009
Ya Heard: Asher Roth addresses controversial Tweet
Dennis Winn chares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column “Ya Heard.“
Barber’s Best Bets
The lowdown on what’s up on screen, on stage and on the club and concert scene.
April 30, 2009
Ya Heard: Danity Kane thinks they’ve really got talent
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“
