It is almost impossible to have a boring conversation with L.J. Reynolds, longtime Dramatics lead singer and one of the strongest male vocalists of all time.
As this publication immerses itself in the celebration of its 75th anniversary, it occurred to me the large number of popular songs that are remakes, although the public is very often unaware of that fact.
I cannot count how many times my cell phone was incessantly buzzing the last two weeks from political operatives, Democratic loyalists and the so-called analysts who claim to have the crystal ball for next Tuesday’s election.
When Frenchman Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded and named a bank on the strait (Detroit River) connecting the Great Lakes in 1701, he could have never surmised that his humble settlement would grow into one of America’s largest cities. Augustus B. Woodward, who oversaw Detroit’s street layout plan, would be smiling if he saw how his ideas have evolved.
In addition to being one of the most history-defining decades of the 20th century, the often tumultuous 1960s were also among the most exciting years. So much was going on that it was almost dizzying. It was a time of social upheaval and rearranging.
Pundits, reporters and study groups have written a eulogy of Detroit and her failed resurrection more times than anyone cares to count. They detail the problems of the city and portray us as an ailing wasteland. Our city is often the subject of ridicule and mocking. Worst of all, those of us who live here often make negative references devoid of hope.
NBA commissioner David Stern and his cohorts are cracking down on complainers in their league. Yes, their league. The players, who millions of fans around the world come to see, have to take a back seat to the administrators who, by the way, sit in their suits and make up rules to police their inmates.
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University sophomore running back Edwin Baker came to the school after being selected to play in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, was named to PrepStar’s Dream Team and earned SuperPrep All-America honors. So far, Baker is living up to the hype while helping carry the Spartans towards post season glory.
As inappropriate as it may be to bring it up, it is evident that the massive amount of publicity Rihanna received after being physically abused by Chris Brown actually worked to her advantage.
