The Messenger Of Miami Valley, OH

31/10/2019

The Messenger Of Niagara Falls, NY would like to give our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and anyone affected by the loss of John Witherspoon. He will truly be missed. Rest In Power "POPS"

John "Pops" Witherspoon (born John Weatherspoon (January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019) was an American actor and comedian who performed in dozens of television shows and films.

His family tweeted this:
"It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away. He was a Legend in the entertainment industry, and a father figure to all who watched him over the years. We love you “POPS” always & forever."
- The Witherspoon Family

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20/10/2019

Aretha Wanted Halle but Chose Hudson

Aretha wanted Halle, but chose Hudson instead!

Jennifer Hudson will play Aretha Franklin in her biopic film "Respect." Production begins Nov. 1. The biopic will be released on Aug. 14, 2020, with Universal handling overseas.

The "Queen of Soul" originally wanted Halle Berry to portray her in the movie. Franklin told Billboard.com in 2011 that she hoped Halle Berry would play her, although the Oscar-winning actress was concerned that she’d have to sing. “A lot of movies come out where it’s the original artist and their songs are lip-sung to,” Franklin explained. “That is how it would turn out if it’s Halle. If not, if for ice, it’s Jennifer Hudson, she might sing one or two, but the rest would still be my original records. We’re definitely going to use the original records. I may re-record some things, too.”

The film will cover the rise of Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. The Film is destined to be a success with the all-star cast as follows: Marc Maron (Jerry Wexler), Forest Whitaker (C. L. Franklin), Tate Donovan (John Hammond), Marlon Wayans (Ted White), Tituss Burgess (Reverend Dr. James Cleveland), Jennifer Hudson (Aretha Franklin) Audra McDonald (Barbara Franklin) Mary J. Blige (Dinah Washington), Saycon Sengbloh (Erma Franklin), Heather Headley (Clara Ward), Leroy McClain (Cecil Franklin), Hailey Kilgore (Carolyn Franklin), and Skye Dakota Turner (Young Aretha Franklin)

Aretha fans will be happy to know that Ms. Framklin emphasized how she wanted her life depicted. According to Bernstein and Mason Jr., “We were given the rare privilege to work with Ms. Franklin directly to curate the stories she most wanted to share and the moments in her life that made her who she was. Over the years, she imparted to us how important it was to her that we share her story on the big screen and how important it was to have Jennifer in this role. To have that kind of deeply personal trust and insight from Ms. Franklin was nothing short of amazing for everyone involved.”

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Niagara County Community College Basketball Team, are stars on the court and become heroes off the court. Coach Nick Sepe gets the players we love watching on the court assisting with his youth program "Connections" located on Main St in Niagara Falls, New York. Their volunteering efforts get local residents participating in the Habitat for Humanity program, their required hours to become homeowners. Niagara Falls, New York has some new "players in town," that have raised the bar on what it means to be an all-around athlete and great citizens, too.

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Keith Boykin Seminar

Thursday, September 26 at 12:30pm to 1:45pm at Niagara County Community College

Keith Boykin is a CNN political commentator, NY TIMES best-selling author, and a former The White House aide to President Bill Clinton. Keith teaches at the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Born in St. Louis, he has lived in 12 cities and visited 48 of the 50 United States. Keith has traveled the world, and is currently writing new books, including one about his travels to Cuba.

Thursday, September 26 at 12:30pm to 1:45pm Niagara County Community College
Arts and Media Theater
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132

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15/09/2019

Photojournalist Jacob J. Fleming Sr. aka Sur Cooles El caught up with Reema Reem!!! The most PULCHRITUDINOUS (google it beashes) comedian in the history of comedy ever, She is funny, talented, down to earth, and from Buffalo, New York. As the" voice of the people" here in Niagara Falls, New York; we will keep a close watch her her promising career. . Our staff wish her the best of fortune as she rises to the top.

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02/09/2019

Photojournalist Sur Cooles El caught up with Love and Hip Hop's Safaree after he performed his new single "Buss Ah Blank" at LaSalle-Griffon VFW Post 917 Niagara Falls, NY Watch his video at the link below:
https://youtu.be/VdvUK5Oie-4

01/09/2019

New Trailer Just Released
This Film Needs No Introduction Othen than
In A Galaxy Far Far Away.....................

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