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Rhonda Ross Kendrick
Rhonda Ross Kendrick (born Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein; August 14, 1971) is an American singer and actress. Kendrick is the daughter of singer and actress Diana Ross and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. She was raised by her mother and Robert Ellis Silberstein, who had married Ross before she was born. Early life At the time of Rhonda's birth, Diana Ross was married to her first husband, Robert Ellis Silberstein. Ross, Gordy, and Silberstein all knew of Rhonda's parentage. She was publicly presented as the daughter of Ross and Silberstein, and he raised her. When she was 13, she was told Gordy was her biological father. Ross Kendrick has said that the revelation came as a relief. She was beginning to notice physical differences between herself and her younger sisters. The revelation gave her an answer to the situation. Rhonda Ross Kendrick is the eldest of Diana Ross' five children and the seventh of Berry Gordy's eight biological children. She is a graduate of Brown Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson (born March 20, 1979) is an American actress. Lawson is known for her regular roles in the television series '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'', '' Goode Behavior'', ''Pretty Little Liars'', and '' Rogue''. She has also had recurring roles in the series '' Sister, Sister'', ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', '' The Steve Harvey Show'', ''Dawson's Creek'', '' The Secret Life of the American Teenager'', ''The Vampire Diaries'', ''Teen Wolf'', and '' Witches of East End''. In 2016, Lawson began starring in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series ''Queen Sugar''. Early life Lawson was born on March 20, 1979 in Los Angeles. She is the daughter of Denise ( Gordy) and actor Richard Lawson, making her the stepdaughter to Lawson's second ex-wife Tina Knowles, and former step-sister to singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. Lawson is also a grand-niece of Motown founder Berry Gordy. She attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and graduated from Marymount High School, a Cat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girlfriends (U
A girlfriend is a female friend or a romantic partner. Girlfriend(s) or Girl Friend(s) may also refer to: Film and television * ''Girl Friends'' (1936 film), a Soviet film * ''Girlfriends'' (1978 film), an American comedy-drama starring Melanie Mayron * ''Girlfriends'' (2006 film), a French film * ''Girlfriends'' (2009 film), a South Korean film * ''Girlfriends'' (2021 film), a Spanish film * ''Girlfriends'' (American TV series), an American TV sitcom * '' Girl friends – Freundschaft mit Herz'', a German drama TV series * ''Girlfriends'' (2012 TV series), a British reality TV series * ''Girlfriends'' (2018 TV series), a British drama TV series * ''Girlfriend'' (2004 film), a Hindi film * ''Girlfriend'' (2010 film), a Canadian-American drama film by Justin Lerner * ''Girlfriend'' (2018 film), a Bengali action film * Girl Friend (2002 film), an Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film * "Girlfriend" (''My Hero''), a TV episode * "Girlfriends" (''Flight of the Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosby (TV Series)
''Cosby'' is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS from September 16, 1996, to April 28, 2000. The program starred Bill Cosby (in his final series) and Phylicia Rashad, who had previously worked together in the NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show'' (1984–1992). Madeline Kahn portrayed their neighborly friend, Pauline, until her death in 1999. The show was adapted from the British sitcom ''One Foot in the Grave''. Premise Set at the corner of 33rd Ave and 1539 Blake St. in Astoria, Queens, Cosby portrayed grumpy Hilton Lucas, a New York City man forced into early retirement from his job as an airline customer service agent. His wife Ruth was again played by Phylicia Rashad. Initially, Telma Hopkins was cast as Ruth Lucas; however, she was recast after she reacted poorly to Cosby's tendency to ad lib. The couple had one daughter, Erica Lucas, initially portrayed by Audra McDonald and later portrayed by T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh. Doug E. Doug played Griffin Vesey, a foste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oddville, MTV
''Oddville, MTV'' is an American variety television series starring Rich Brown (as host Frank Hope), co-host David Greene, and announcer Melissa Gabriel. The series premiered June 16, 1997, on MTV. History ''Oddville, MTV'' was based on the New York City public-access television series '' Beyond Vaudeville'' that Rich Brown hosted (as Frank Hope) and David Greene co-hosted from 1987 to 1996. Like before, the background puppets and Joey the Dancing Monkey appear again, with Joey having an updated look and only showing up during the musical segments without being called to the stage. '' Beyond Vaudeville'' director Steve Korn served as a creative consultant on the series. Cast *Rich Brown as host Frank Hope *David Greene as silent co-host David *Melissa Gabriel as the announcer *John Walsh as Joey the Dancing Monkey Each episode featured a celebrity guest, approximately six eccentric or uniquely talented guests, and a guest band. Reception Phil Gallo of ''Variety'' described the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Younger Actress In A Drama Series
The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series was an award presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It was given annually from 1985 to 2019 to honor a young actress below the age of 25, who had delivered an outstanding performance in a role while working within the daytime drama industry. At the 12th Daytime Emmy Awards held in 1985, Tracey E. Bregman was the first winner of this award, for her role of Lauren Fenmore on ''The Young and the Restless''. The awards ceremony had not been aired on television for the prior two years, having been criticized for voting integrity. The award was originally called Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series, the criteria of the new category were deemed confusing, performers of differing ages were nominated, and critics argued some were of supporting or lead actress standards. Adding to the confusion, the first winner, Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of Darkness (1994 Film)
''Out of Darkness'' is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film starring singer-actress Diana Ross. The movie was distributed and released by ABC on January 16, 1994, in the United States, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Italy and Portugal. Plot In the film, Ross's character, named Pauline Cooper, is a former medical student who becomes ill with paranoid schizophrenia and loses 18 years of her life due to the sickness. After her release from a mental ward, Pauline returns home to live with her mother and struggles to rebuild her life with help from doctors, nurses, and a new experimental medication that will help aid her back to health but refusing to set foot in the outside world. A psychiatric worker, Lindsay Crouse who resolves to help Pauline face up to herself and what lies beyond the front door.Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; Entertainment Guide section; 30/08/1995; Page 17 Throughout the movie, Pauline seeks to better herself in a world that she felt had shunne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lady Sings
''The Lady Sings'' (DL 8215) is a compilation album by jazz singer Billie Holiday, released by Decca Records in 1956. Discogs.com, accessed Feb 13, 2016 The featured songs on the album are from when Holiday was signed with Decca in the mid to late 1940s. By the time this album was released, she was on 's jazz label . Track listing Side one # "Deep Song" ( George Cory, Douglass Cross) - 3:13 # " ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Dragon
''The Last Dragon'' (sometimes listed as ''Berry Gordy's'' ''The Last Dragon'') is a 1985 American musical Martial arts film directed by Michael Schultz, written by Louis Venosta, and produced by Rupert Hitzig for Berry Gordy. The film stars Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry, Christopher Murney, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Faith Prince. Choreography was created by Lester Wilson and Lawrence Leritz. ''The Last Dragon'' was released in theaters by Tri-Star Pictures on March 22, 1985. The film was a financial success despite a mixed reception by critics and is considered a cult classic. Plot In New York City, martial arts student Leroy Green (also known as "Bruce Leeroy") has dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee. His master explains that he has almost reached the final level of martial arts accomplishment, known as "The Last Dragon". Martial artists who reach this final level are said to be able to concentrate such mystical energy into their ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred White (musician)
Fred E. White (born Frederick Eugene Adams; January 13, 1955 – January 1, 2023) was an American musician and songwriter. He was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire. He previously played drums on Donny Hathaway's ''Live'' album. Earth, Wind & Fire consisting of Fred White along with half-brother Maurice White, brother Verdine White, and other members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. White died in Los Angeles on January 1, 2023, at age 67. Discography * 1969: "La La Time" – The Salty Peppers (tambourine) * 1969: "Mama's Baby Ain't A Baby No More" – Marilyn (Kitty) Hayward (drums) * 1970: "Do It Like Mama" – Simtec & Wylie (drums) * 1970: "Pass It On" – Pieces of Peace (drums) * 1971: "Mama Said Thank You" – Albertina Walker & The Caravans (drums) * 1972: ''Live'' – Donny Hathaway (drums) * 1973: '' Fully Exposed'' – Willie Hutch (drums) * 1973: '' Extension of a Man'' – Donny Hathaway (drums) * 1974: '' Howdy Moon'' – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decca Records
Decca Records is a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis (Decca), Edward Lewis after his acquisition of a gramophone manufacturer, The Decca Gramophone Company. It set up an American subsidiary under the Decca name, which became an independent company just before the Second World War. The American spin-off became a subsidiary of MCA Inc. in 1962. Known for its technical innovations, the British parent company grew to become the second most successful recording company in Britain and celebrated fifty years of existence in 1979, shortly before being sold to PolyGram. Both Decca and its former subsidiary were subsequently acquired by Universal Music. Decca and its American spin-off both built up strong catalogues of popular music. In their first two decades their artists included Gertrude Lawrence, George Formby, Jack Hylton and Vera Lynn in Britain and Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers in the US. Later performers in their popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank You (Diana Ross Album)
''Thank You'' is the twenty-fifth studio album by American singer Diana Ross, released on November 5, 2021, by Decca Records. It marks Ross' first studio album since 2006's '' I Love You'', and her first original material since 1999's ''Every Day Is a New Day''. The album was written during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and recorded in Ross's home studio. Ross worked with songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff, as well as Jimmy Napes, Amy Wadge, Tayla Parx, and Spike Stent. The title track was issued as the lead single on June 17, 2021, and is one of nine tracks on the album co-written by Ross. The album received a nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 65th Grammy Awards, Ross' first nomination since 1983. ''Thank You'' received mixed reviews from critics. The album debuted at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and charted in several other countries. Themes of gratitude, love, and resilience are prevalent throughout the album, reflecting Ross's personal reflect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
