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Friday Open Thread

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948),[1] known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s, earning the title “The Queen of Disco“. A majority of her work … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Atlantic Starr was a 1980s R&B band. Among their biggest hits were “Always” and “Secret Lovers.” The group was started in 1976 in White Plains, New York by trumpeter Duke Jones (who left the band prior to their first recordings), … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

TLC is an American R&B girl group, originally consisting of lead singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. Although originally conceived as “2nd Nature”, the group’s name was later changed to “TLC” by their manager … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

William James Adams, Jr. (born March 15, 1975), better known by his stage name will.i.am (pronounced /wɪlaɪˈæm/ will-eye-AM) and occasionally his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, actor, and producer. will.i.am rose to fame as … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading

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Oprah Winfrey & Bill T. Jones: 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees!

Congratulations, Ms. O! Congratulations Bill T. Jones! Mark your calendars!  The show airs Tuesday, December 28. Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among 2010 Kennedy Center honorees By Jacqueline Trescott, Washington Post  Staff  Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Well, hello, Oprah! The … Continue reading

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