I interviewed Ebony Steele on the red carpet of Tammi Mac's one woman show in Los Angeles. You may remember Ebony as one of the former hosts of Dish Nation with the Rickey Smiley crew. She was hilarious on there. Check out our conversation below.
According to USA Today, Magic Johnson has been named president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on Tuesday, just two days before the NBA's trade deadline. In addition, longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately, and Jim Buss will no longer hold his role as executive vice president of basketball operations.
This news comes just three weeks after Johnson was brought back to the Lakers organization as an ownership adviser to assist team executive Jeanie Buss in "all areas of basketball" and just two weeks after Johnson told USA TODAY Sports' Josh Peter that he eventually wants to "call the shots" within the organization.
"Today I took a series of actions I believe will return the Lakers to the heights Dr. Jerry Buss demanded and our fans rightly expect," Jeanie Buss said in a statement Tuesday. "Effective immediately, Earvin Johnson will be in charge of all basketball operations and will report directly to me. Our search for a new general manager to work with Earvin and coach Luke Walton is well underway and we hope to announce a new general manager in short order. Together, Earvin, Luke and our new general manager will establish the foundation for the next generation of Los Angeles Lakers greatness."
Johnson, who is a part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the WNBA's L.A. Sparks, won five championships and earned three MVP awards during his 13 NBA seasons — all of which he spent with the Lakers. He is widely considered the greatest point guard in NBA history.
"It's a dream come true to return to the Lakers as president of basketball operations working closely with Jeanie Buss and the Buss family," said Johnson. "Since 1979, I've been a part of the Laker Nation and I'm passionate about this organization. I will do everything I can to build a winning culture on and off the court. We have a great coach in Luke Walton and good young players. We will work tirelessly to return our Los Angeles Lakers to NBA champions."
I interviewed comedian, Aida Rodriguez on the red carpet of Tammi Mac's one woman show, 'Bag Lady'. I talked with Aida about an NBC project, and her involvement in Bill Duke's Light Girls documentary which premiered on Oprah Winfrey's Network. Light Girls is a follow up to the successful Dark Girls documentary.
I interviewed actress and KJLH radio personality, Tammi Mac's, about her one-woman play entitled, 'Bag Lady.' It is a must-see stage show that gives a revealing an in depth peek into her life. You will laugh, cry, gasp, and clutch your pearls throughout the entire play. Check out our conversation below.
I interviewed comedian Gary 'G Thang" Johnson in the Belly Room. Comedians are some of the smartest people because they are always observing. He was hilarious in this interview and he does not hold back. See how he adds funny to everything he comments on.
I interviewed Jonathan Butler on the red carpet of the Merge Summit. This amazing artist was raised in Cape Town, South Africa, during Apartheid, and started singing and playing acoustic guitar as a child. Racial segregation and poverty during Apartheid has been the subject of many of his records. His first single was the first by a black artist played by white radio stations in the racially segregated South Africa and earned a Sarie Award, South Africa's equivalent to the Grammy Awards. To see is success after such humble beginnings are an inspiration. Watch our conversation below.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to interview Sheryl Lee Ralph on many red carpets and she is always beat and full of life. This interview took place at Holly Robinson Peete's birthday party in Malibu. Watch Sheryl discuss her upcoming projects below.
I interviewed the legendary Chaka Khan at the "Daughters of Soul" launch party in LA. Chaka attended the "Daughters of Soul" event because her daughter, Indira Khan, is a part of the project. Founded by singer, Sandra St. Victor, Daughters of Soul include daughters of six soul legends: Lalah Hathaway (Donny Hathaway), Lisa Simone (Nina Simone), Indira Khan (Chaka Khan), Kori Withers (Bill Withers), Syleena Johnson (Syl Johnson) and Sylvette “Phunne” Stone (The Family Stone’s Sly Stone and Cynthia Robinson).
Daughters of Soul is a documentary, soundtrack and worldwide tour. I loved having the opportunity to talk to such an icon. Check out my interview with Chaka Khan and her daughter Indira Khan below.
Also watch Chaka Khan grooving on the skins (as she called them) below:
Check out my interview with Pastor Toure' Roberts of One Church in Hollywood. He always has a kind word and good energy whenever I see him on the red carpet. Watch our conversation below.
I interviewed Mali Music at The Merge Summit in LA. I love this guy's music. He is always singing about love. Check out our conversation below and find out how Mali manages both his faith and his career. Watch below.
I was excited to get a chance to interview Lelah Rochon on the red carpet. I loved her roles in 'Waiting to Exhale' 'Boomerang' and 'Harlem Nights.' Check out our conversation at Holly Robinson Peete's birthday party. Watch below.
I interviewed Jennia Fredrique at the annual NAACP Image Awards Luncheon about a project she did with Empire star Jussie Smollett. Check out out red carpet interview about her award winning project filmed in Paris. Watch below.
I always smile big when I see Yvette Nicole Brown on the red carpet. She is cool, fun and somehow makes my giggle every time I talk to her on the red carpet. Check out our conversation on the pink carpet of Holly Robinson Peete's birthday party. Watch below.
I interviewed Sheree Fletcher who you may remember from VH1's Hollywood Exes reality show. She is also the ex wife of movie star Will Smith. I have had the opportunity to speak to Sheree a few different times on red carpets and she is always so cool and down to earth. Check out our conversation about the ladies of the reality show she co-starred on. Watch below.
It was great interviewing Kristian Alfonso at T-Boz Unplugged Benefit Concert for Sickle Cell Disease. Recently, T -Boz played opposite Kristian for a 2 month stint on the NBC soap, Days of Our Lives. Check out what Kristian had to say about working with T-Boz below.
I interviewed China Anne McClain about her NAACP nomination at an awards luncheon for the nominees. It was great to talk with her and her two sisters Sierra and Lauryn. You may recognize Sierra from her recent role on Empire. What was really cool is how I managed to convince China and her sisters to sing a little bit. Watch below.
I interviewed Cecelia the Mamacita on the red carpet of the T-Boz Unplugged benefit concert for Sickle Cell Disease at the Avalon in Hollywood. She shares amazing advice for anyone looking to be in radio like she is. Watch her words of wisdom below.
I interviewed Treach of Naughty by Nature on the red carpet of the T-Boz Unplugged event supporting Sickle Cell Disease held at the Avalon in Hollywood. Check out what Treach said when I asked him about what kind of advice he shares with his daughter Egypt who appears on the hit WeTV reality show, Growing up Hip Hop. Watch below.
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