The debut of ABC’s new police procedural “Detroit 1-8-7” can’t come soon enough for producers who’ve had to deal with a fair share of controversy before even airing an episode. Locally, concerns over the show’s content and name had people around the city worried it would perpetuate a negative image of Detroit.
Mayor Dave Bing appeared before the Detroit City Council last week to formally make his presentation for better use of city land that some developers and industrialists are applauding.
With Florida Atlantic’s newly planned stadium not ready for prime time, the Owls picked Detroit’s Ford Field as its home field versus the Michigan State Spartans.
CHICAGO — The start of 2010 or any NFL season is always a time for optimism, especially for Detroit Lions fans, who are some of the most loyal anywhere.
There is no doubt that Fantasia Barrino is one of the strongest singers on the contemporary music scene, and on her new album, “Back To Me,” she sings with a new level of maturity and self-assurance.
The University of Michigan has started its 2010 campaign and two African-American quarterbacks, freshman Devin Gardner and sophomore Denard Robinson, are battling sophomore Tate Forcier for playing time. No big deal, right? Well, it has not always been this way.
During a recent interview Blair Underwood, the talented actor who has long maintained a regular presence on television and the big screen, says he would love to have the opportunity to portray Marvin Gaye.
People tell me all the time that my memory amazes them. I have a head full of facts, statistics, songs, etc. I can recall, in great detail, people, events and conversations going way back, plus there are always new things to pick up on.
