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Former Jamaican High Commissioner to Canada Ambassador Carl Marshall, Olympian Novlene Williams-Mills amoung others honoured on National Heroes’ Day in Jamaica

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The Caribbean Delta Air Lines evacuates plane, aborts takeoff after faulty report of fire in cargo area

KINGSTON, Jamaica _ A Delta Air Lines plane aborted takeoff Monday in Jamaica after a fire was reported in its cargo area, forcing 160 people and six crew members to evacuate the commercial jetliner which was scheduled to fly from Montego Bay to Atlanta.

Nobody was injured in the afternoon incident at Sangster International Airport in the northern tourist city of Montego Bay. A Delta spokeswoman said the flight-deck warning was not accurate and there was no fire.

Photos posted on the Jamaica Gleaner’s website show passengers using emergency chutes on the Boeing 737 to get off the aircraft and onto the runway.

The Jamaican airport was forced to close after the incident and all flights were rerouted to the island’s capital of Kingston.

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority said all efforts were made to reopen the runway to minimize disruptions.

Investigators have started looking into what caused the fire warning indication from the plane’s cargo bay.

News Michelle Obama's push to educate girls around the world getting boost from Pakistan government The announcement comes as President Barack Obama meets Thursday with Pakistan President Nawaz Sharif .

WASHINGTON _ Michelle Obama's effort to help educate millions of girls in developing countries is getting support from Pakistan.

The first lady's office says the Pakistani government has agreed to double spending for education, from 2 per cent to 4 per cent of GDP by 2018.

Pakistan will also enrol more girls in school and provide more female teachers in the Muslim country.

Esau Bouchard is a mayor in Cite Soleil. He says 10 people have been killed within the district’s boundaries over the last few days and another eight or nine people have been slain on the outskirts.

Neighbourhood organizers within the slum say most of the killings were politically motivated and done by politically aligned gangs. Bouchard says gangsters were also killed in shootouts with police.

The violence comes days ahead of presidential elections on Sunday.

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Pakistan joins South Korea, Britain and Japan in announcing steps to further girls' education.

By Darlene Superville THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

a fraud conviction for the illegally spending. The judge who sentenced both of them in 2013 after they reached plea deals with prosecutors allowed the Jacksons to stagger their sentences in a concession to their two school-aged children.

Pre election violence flaring up in Haiti slum as politically aligned gangs feud

Precise numbers of the dead around sprawling Cite Soleil were hard to pin down. Spokespeople with the Haitian National Police and the U.N. mission did not immediately provide specifics Monday.

Obama and the first lady launched the Let Girls Learn initiative this year to help more than 60 million girls worldwide who don't attend school and have asked world leaders to join the effort.

Wife of ex US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. reports to prison for 1 year term tied to campaign funds

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti _ Officials say pre-election violence has flared up in a crowded Haitian slum and resulted in the killings of least 15 people, including two pregnant women.

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CHICAGO _ The wife of former U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. reported to prison Tuesday, the second half of the once-powerful political couple to serve time for convictions tied to $750,000 in lavish illegal spending of campaign money on items from furs to vacations.

Sandi Jackson, herself a former Chicago city councilwoman, presented herself at the Federal Prison Camp at Alderson in West Virginia to begin serving a one-year sentence for filing false income tax returns, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said in an emailed statement.

She starts her prison term one month after her husband completed his 2 1/2 year sentence on

The World South African students stage nationwide protests during campaign against tuition fee hikes

JOHANNESBURG _ South African media say police used stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse a group of university students protesting planned increases in tuition fees.

News channel eNCA posted video on its website showing police clearing a road that was blocked by students Wednesday at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in the South African city of Port Elizabeth.

Hundreds of students also demonstrated peacefully against planned tuition hikes outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday.

The protests are part of a wave of nationwide protests at South Africa universities, which say they are struggling with higher operational costs as well as inadequate state subsidies.

The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg suspended activities for the rest of the week because of the demonstrations. The University of Cape Town was also closed Wednesday.

By Kate Brumback THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ( Photo from www.foxnews.com)

US Navy vessel leaving Virginia to search for cargo ship lost off Bahamas with 33 on board

Sandi Jackson, 52 and, like her husband, a Democrat, will serve her time about 250 miles (400 kilometres)west of Washington, D.C., where the Jacksons have made their home in recent years.

Jesse Jackson Jr., 50 and the son of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, served in Congress from 1995 until he resigned in November 2012, ending a once-promising political career. He left Congress that June, and his staff eventually confirmed that he took a medical leave for treatment of bipolar disorder and other issues.

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MIAMI _ A Navy vessel is departing Virginia on a search for a missing cargo ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Joaquin with 33 crew members on board.

The USNS Apache is carrying search equipment and investigators for an effort to retrieve the data recorder from the ship “El Faro.’’ The cargo ship is believed to have sunk in about 15,000 feet of water near Crooked Island in the southeastern Bahamas at the height of the storm. It was carrying cars and retail goods from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Naval Sea Systems Command spokesman Chris Johnson said the Apache was scheduled to depart Monday from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia. It was to take about two days to in reach the search area.

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Former Jamaican High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador Carl Marshall, Olympian N. Williams-Mills, amoung others Honoured on National Heroes’ Day in Jamaica

Jamaican Prime Minister Porscha Simpson congratulates award winner Ambassador Carl Marshall at Kings House in Jamaica during Hereos’ Day Celebrations.

It was with a sense of pomp and pageantry that Jamaicans turned out in their numbers to honour those who have given long and dedicated service for Nation building. The venue was King's House, the official residence of the Jamaican head of State. A relic of their colonial past. The Govenor- General is the Queen'a representative in Jamaica. Although independent some fifty plus years ago Jamaica still is a part of the British Commonwealth of which the Queen of England is the head of same. Jamaica got its independence from Britain August 6, 1962. The Union Jack was retired for the Jamaican flag. ...black, green and gold.

Appellate Court and others. They still retained the Queen as head of State, with the appointment of a Govenor General who was so named after the last Govenor left.... shortly after independence.

Jamaica still maintains certain links with the former Motherland ...things like The Privy Council which is their final

Dressed in their finery with hats of all shapes, some with rims and others without was the high point of the

The National Awards Ceremony is held annually at King's House ... a place of grandeur and splendour out ... opulence you may say.

Hundreds turned out to cheer and show gratitude to those who have served and some who continue to serve .....

It was a spectule to behold

women’s head dress. The men with tree piece tailored suits and uniformed groups in the ceremonial garb lent for a fine spectacle. King’s House is located in St. Andrew on sprawling acreage with a Georgian style architecture with out houses for security and servants.

This graniouse type of living is a relic of the Colonial era when the “bucki master ruled .... when the Queen’s representative was catered for in oppulence ...even with independence some fifty plus years ago not much has changed. Govonors from England were replacd by Jamaicans who were renamed “Govenor General”

also honoured for ‘Long and Dedicated service.

The National Awards are announced for Independence on August 6, Independence Day each year with an accompaning ceremony on Heroes’ Day celebrated as a public Holiday on or about the third Monday in October each year.

A march pass by the Jamaica Defence Force was among the high points of the pomp and peagantry and lent great spectacle to the rather impressive display of national pride.

Those who have brought gloy to Jamaica as Sportsmen or women were not overlooked for National Honours.

Olympian N. Williams-Mills, was among this category.... so decorated by a grateful nation. To thunderous applause who proudly accepted her award from Govenor General Sir Patrick Allen.

Army officers dressed in their Ceremonial Red or Blue Official uniforms were not left out either. nor were members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)

by Hopeton Dennie (photo credit Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie)

The awards range from OJ order of Jamaica to Badge of Honour for Long and dedicated service. Awards for Bravery or Galantry are also awarded. The latter two is usually reserved for Public Servants or those of the Uniformed Services ...Police ,Army etc.

Members of Parliament who have served for twenty years and over like former Jamaican High Commisioner to Canada His Excellence Carl Marshall were honoured. Retired Public Servants who have served with distinction were Advertisment

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TASHA T BREAKS BARRIERS FOR REGGAE MUSIC

On Friday September 11, 2015 Tasha T made history as the first Reggae artist to be nominated in the category, "Best International Indigenous Release" for her 2014 album 'Real Talk' (RasVibe/VP Records) and also, invited to perform at the 10th Annual Indigenous Music Awards.

The annual event took place at the well-attended Manitoba Ahbee Festival at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. The Indigenous Music Awards (previously known as The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards) includes in its presentation, select celebrities and

emerging artists from throughout Canada and United States and successfully attracts supporters from all over the world. The presentation both highlights and celebrates the deep rich Aboriginal culture with an emphasis on celebrating talent in music. In 2015 the Festival expanded by including talent of diverse cultures.

The Artist sung one of her tracks entitled, "True Love" produced by Syl Gordon and can be found on her sophomore album 'Real Talk'.

Tasha T was accompanied by the top caliber band "Hardcore" along with background vocalists Jennifer Pryce and Vernie Riley. Tasha T's performance created an exciting synergistic energy that resulted in a successful introduction of Reggae music to the awards presentation.

After the show an exhilarated Tasha T spoke freely about the impact of her experience, offering generous thanks to all who worked to make her presentation possible: "The 10th Annual Indigenous Music Awards has been a great opportunity to introduce Reggae music to an entirely new audience and to showcase my talent. Leading up to the show, I learned a lot about the history and culture of Indigenous people, and what I learned touched my heart, especially the struggles they continue to face.

Tasha T performed in a stunning couture gown by designer DAB. She ignited the audience with her astounding vocal ability. The audience "Tasha T further went on to say: in turn, showered her with applause. "I'd like to offer special thanks to

the entire staff and sponsors of the Manito Ahbee Festival who took excellent care of me and my band members during our stay. As the first ever Reggae performers to grace their stage we were honored and look forward to both our cultures coming together again and sharing even more positive vibes in the future.

"2015 continues to be an exciting year of achievements and recognition for Tasha T. Within the past few months she has earned a coveted JUNO Awards nomination for "Best Reggae Recording," awarded the "Top Female Multi-Talented Recording Artist-Educator" by the Canadian organization Youth in Progress Awards, and became the first artist in the Reggae genre that has ever been included on the lineup to perform at the "Union Summer Events" as a featured solo artist in Toronto, Canada. As busy as ever, Tasha T released a new song entitled "Musical Mission," available now on iTunes.

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Family & Children

The Weekend: The Madness Fall Tour

Leon Bridges

Comedy/Dinner/Dance

Wayne Brady

Dom Kennedy

Sleeping Beauty On ice

Venue: Air Canada Center 1585 Dundas St W

Venue: The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, ON

Venue: The Danforth Music Hall 147 Danforth

Toronto, ON Date: November 3, 2015

147 Danforth Date: October 23rd, 2015

Venue: Jamacian Canadian Association 995 Arrow Rd

Venue : The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON

Venue: Sony Center For Performing Arts Toronto, ON

Venue: Ally Catz 2409 Yonge St Toronto, ON

Date: November 9th, 2015

Date: November 20th, 2015

Date: October 23rd - November 20th

Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON Date: November 6th, 2015

Uptown Soul

Date: October 31th, 2015

K-os

Russell Peters/ Dj Starting From Scratch

Unsung Heroes

Cedric: The Entertainer

Shabba Ranks

Fancy Nancy

Bubble Guppies Live

Venue: The Danforth Music Hall 147 Danforth Toronto, On

Venue: The Phoenix Concert

Venue: Jamacian Canadian Assocation 995 Arrow Rd

Venue: Air Canada Center Toronto, On Date: October 23rd, 2015

Venue: Sound Academy 11 Polson St Toronto, ON Date: November 13th, 2015

Venue: Lower Ossington Theatre 100A Ossington Av

Venue: Sony Center For Performing Arts

Toronto, ON Date: Nov 7, 2015 to Jan 31, 2016

Toronto, On Date: November 8th, 2015

Date: November19th, 2015

Theatre Toronto, ON Date: Novemeber 21st, 2015

Toronto ON Date: November 8th, 2015

THE NOVEMBER TICKET

BUTCHER

Written by Nicolas Billon • Directed by Weyni Mengesha Starring John Koensgen, Michelle Monteith, Andrew Musselman, and Tony Nappo Set by Jannik Larivée, Lighting by Kimberly Purtell Sound by Thomas Ryder Payne, Costumes by Joanna Yu October 24 – November 15, 2015 OPENING NIGHT: October 28, 2015 @ 8pm The Theatre Centre Mainspace A Why Not Theatre and Butcher’s Block Co-Production

LATE COMPANY

Written by Jordan Tannahill • Directed by Peter Pasyk Starring Rosemary Dunsmore, Paul Fauteux, Richard Greenblatt, Fiona Highet, and Liam Sullivan Set and Lighting by Patrick Lavender November 18-29, 2015 OPENING NIGHT: November 19, 2015 The Theatre Centre Mainspace A surface/underground Production Presented by Why Not Theatre

WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SUDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884–1915 Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury • Directed by Ravi Jain Starring Michael Ayres, Brett Donahue, Darcy Gerhart, Brendan McMurtryHowlett, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, and Marcel Stewart Set & Lighting by Ken Mackenzie, Composed by Debashis Sinha, Costumes

by Joanna Yu November 3-29, 2015 OPENING NIGHT: November 6, 2015 The Theatre Centre, BMO Incubator A Theatre Centre Production

Tickets can be purchased online at NovemberTicket. com, by calling 416.538.0988, or in person at The Theatre Centre Box Office For more info: NovemberTicket.com

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Mad-X Sing-jay artist Mad-X prepares for the release of ‘Gas Shuffle’ a UK House and Jamaican Dancehall fusion. The beat is produced by Dougie of Dwongo and features Mad-X and dancehall artist Ding Dong. The song was recorded and mastered at Hot Money Studios and was recently showcased on House FM, Liquid Live (DJ Whitey B, Lewis Brabham and Goldenstar), Real Buzz Radio (DJ Davinia Starr) and Xplosive Music Radio (DJ Lady Xplosive). It has also been played at club nights by Dj’s including 2Traxx (UK - Lush/Urban World Event) and Stainy and Chattis (JA - Wapping Thursday’s) among others.

‘Both music scenes, House and Dancehall are internationally big right now and share the common theme of energetic dancing...so why are there no original unsampled fusions for the patrons that enjoy both genres…? This harmonious fusion is a perfect example of how the two worlds can complement each other... Project Manager Lydia Garrick (Time Machine Ent) stated.

‘Gas’ and ‘Shuffling’ are the two top styles of dancing in the Dancehall and House scenes respectively. Ding Dong is currently one of Jamaica’s top dance innovators whilst Mad-X has a strong background as a dancer before she embarked on her career as a music artist. The music video is set to innovatively represent the fusion of styles.

Mad-x has broken barriers by

Mad-X most recent collaborations include the song ‘Deceit’ featuring Tory Olivier and Raggo Zulu Rebel produced by UnKnown from D-Lab, ‘Outsiders’ with Hungarian band Zagar (Light Leaks) and ‘Sick ah dem’ with Cashflow Records (London Bridge riddim).

Mad-X performs/hosts/Dj’s at events/parties for genres ranging from Dancehall to House. She is in her element when performing live and is notorious for her ability to hype up any crowd with her energy; prompting frequent invitations to return to venues at which she has performed.

The single will soon be available for download from all major online digital stores including Itunes, Spotify and Amazon.

Stream here: https://soundcloud.com/uchicetimemachine/gas-shuffle-dwongo-ftmad-x-ding-dong

merging styles in this song in a way that has never been done before. Originating from South London, Mad-X is an artist that does not fit snugly into one genre, she performs a fusion of breakbeat, dancehall, reggae, grime, house and hip-hop music. Her album ‘Roll Up 2 Da Club’ is a colourful testament to her versatile flows.

GAS SHUFFLE - Dwongo Ft Mad X & Ding Dong Time Machine presents a brand new extra fresh House and Dancehall fusion featuring the UK's female artist Mad-X and Jamaica's chart topping artist Ding Dong. The beat produced by Dwongo is sure to ge

October 22nd - Nov 4th, 2015

OMI FINDS FAME DISTRACTING

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- OMI is the same guy he ever was. OMI says he hasn't

had to change much about himself since he became famous because he's always tried to stay focused. He says he takes fame in stride because any other way is self-destructive.'' OMI says some people might think that's boring or too safe, but he feels it's important for his long-term career.

His album, ``Me 4 U,'' is out now.

Scammers target Seanizzle Scammers Target Seanizzle International producer/recording artiste Seanizzle has become the target of scammers.

The “One Day” riddim producer, who recently released his first album “Music My Way” which featured artiste such as Bugle, I Octane, Dexta Daps, Vershon and many more.

There are persons using a fake Facebook page to run dub programs.

“Seanizzle Records does not do dub programs, we are asking DJ/Selectors to do their home work before sending their money to these people” he said.

Seanizzle stated, “The only person to contact regards business or bookings is Queenie Doyley at 875-0013, or www.seanizzlerecords.com we do not operate business through social media. Don’t send any money to anyone via Facebook or Instagram who claim that I am running dub programs. You have been warned” said Seanizzle.

Fans can keep up with Seanizzle on Instagram and twitter: @seanizzlemusic or like his facebook fan page: Seanizzle Fanpage.

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Morgan Heritage's 1st Lady Una Morgan Recovering from Serious Health Condition deteriorated and the soulful singer had a cardiac arrest and flat-lined.

New York, U.S.A (MPR Consulting) - Amid the historic Catch A Fire tour uniting Reggae's legendary families Morgan Heritage, Marleys (Damian Marley, Stephen Marley), and Riley's (Tarrus Riley), tragedy struck the royal siblings when Morgan Heritage's 1st lady Una Morgan fell deathly ill.

Una Morgan, the accomplished daughter of veteran reggae crooner Denroy Morgan left the tour due to an emergency illness and was admitted in the hospital as her organs shut down and went into cardiac arrest. Although she had been suffering from a pre-existing thyroid dis-ease. The silent killer caused congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation which is an abnormal heart rhythm. After a week in hospital, Una's health

Speculations and concerns on Una's health have prompted the soulful singer to release the following statement; "To my friends and fans around the world who have been asking where is Una, I want to say first praises be upon the most high in Zion for the second chance he has given me at life. Every day since my release from the hospital tears have filled my eyes and my heart thinking what life would have been like for my children, family and friends if it was really my time. To all please, please do not take for granted or ignore what your spirit and body is trying to tell you. They will never lead you wrong. I want to say to those who knew of my condition thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers, and to those who are just now hearing, just know that I am blessed and healing everyday."

Besides touring with her siblings, Una was in the mid of adding the finishing touches on her debut solo album, "The Evolution of Me", a musical biography with self-reflection songs and life’s

observations penned by Una, as well as gearing up for a December release “Una” by Una Morgan, a fragrance part of her upcoming lifestyle company featuring scented candles, soaps, body lotions to lead into everyday household items. Creating her own exotic signature, "Una" by Una Morgan is an enticing, mouth-watering fragrance that emits a fierce, feminine energy. The intoxicating fragrance is a memorable scent of fresh clean air with a sparkling blend of luscious tropical fruits. With a signature vintage glass flacon both mimicking the sensual curves of a woman’s body, while representing the circle means eternity and unity, "Una" will be released in 2016.

A loving mother, dedicated daughter, proud sister, prolific songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist (Una has a personal commitment to raise awareness to the cause of hyperthyroidism, and will be building a hospital on her beloved island of Jamaica), Una Morgan's remarkable journey is just beginning "Everyone I look towards and wish you all a blessed healthy prosperous 2016. See you soon" - Una

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Empowering the world one book at a time

The world around us is constantly changing. At times it’s a form of realization that most don’t want to really acknowledge. With constant violence plaguing the world especially within minority communities; one may ask who is going to be the next Rev Martin Luther King Jr, who is going to be the next Malcolm X or perhaps Stokely Carmichael, also known as Kwame Touré. I’m personally not a fan of today’s empowerment culture due to the fact numerous people claim to walk the walk but refuse to talk to the talk.

However, when I see a young vibrant Black Man making strides towards as they say in the millennial culture to” change the game” I have to salute him and listen keenly to his story.

Joel NR Powell is his name and he’s a modern day revolutionist who believes firmly that he can empower

his generation to the highest level possible. If you doubt him he has proof to back himself up. He has created the best selling book “Black Empowerment & Minority Issues”, the documentary film “Empowerment through awareness” and the music soundtrack “7 Issues”. Not bad for a man who funded the entire idea himself.

The completed project respectively called the Empowerment Series has been harvesting global attention before its release.

What caught my eye with this young man was he has a photo on facebook with himself and former Prime Minister of Jamaica the Right Honourable P.J Patterson actually holding up a copy of his book at a recent event.

When asked what was it like to meet such a great figure Mr. Powell stated “I was more than humble to grace his presence, I give thanks for his support”.

Joel NR Powell is going to be a force to be reckoned with because I can clearly see that the proof is in the pudding.

His aura and determination is distinct it’s just a matter of time before we as a people have to give this young man his genuine respect.

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October 22nd - Nov 4th, 2015

MUSICIANS - WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON (AP) _ U-S President Barack Obama says one of the things that makes America great is that “we turn life into lyrics.'' The president says creativity is one of the nation's most

RUSSELL SIMMONS‛ RUSHCARD HAS TECHNICAL GLITCH

NEW YORK (AP) -- Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons tweets he is personally calling holders of his RushCards debit cards after thousands of them were unable to access their money.

The pre-paid cards have had problems for more than a week after a software upgrade. Many RushCard accounts show a zero balance, or customers cannot use their funds. Some customers say they have missed car payments or can’t buy food for their families. The company says the glitch is mostly resolved, and the money is safely stored at Metabank.

Simmons has said he started the card 12 years ago to help low-income people access basic financial services.

TINASHE POSES FOR PLAYBOY

Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Birdman, Damon Dash to star in BET hip hop reality show in late 2016, will go inside their lives and their companies over eight episodes, investigating how they balance the professional and the personal at the top of the hip-hop world.

NEW YORK _ Rappers Snoop Dogg and Birdman, Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri, and entrepreneur Damon Dash are among the stars of a still-untitled BET reality series, the network announced Friday.

Lemuel Plummer, whose credits include “Preachers of Atlanta'' and “Preachers of L.A.,'' is the executive producer for the show.

Snoop had a short-lived reality series on E! channel called “Snoop Dogg's Father Hood'' in 2007-2008.

The show, which is set to start shooting in Los Angeles in November for release

Rappers Rick Ross, Meek Mill, French Montana added to star studded Tidal concert and Jay-Z, as well as Prince, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Lil Wayne, Damian Marley, Thomas Rhett.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tinashe is in Playboy -- and that's not the scandal it once was, now that Playboy won't be publishing nude photos. Tinashe is fully clothed in Playboy's November issue. She has an upcoming album called “Joyride.

NEW YORK _ Nick Jonas and rappers Rick Ross, Meek Mill and French Montana have been added to the Tidal X concert in October, concert organizers announced Friday.

Previously announced artists include Tidal-owners Beyonce

The concert, “TIDAL X: 1020 Amplified by HTC,'' will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 20 and will be livestreamed.

The music and video streaming platform has been struggling to compete with services like Spotify since it was launched this year.

precious gifts _ and he acknowledged some artists who've helped bestow that. The show included performances by Guy, Usher, James Taylor, Queen Latifah, Smokey Robinson, Esperanza Spalding, MC Lyte, Audra McDonald, Trombone Shorty, Keb' Mo' and Brian Stokes Mitchell. The performances will be featured in a new installment of the P-B-S television show “In Performance at the White House.'' It will be broadcast Jan. 8th.

SUGE KNIGHTROBBERY-TRIAL LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Must be tough being on Suge (SHUG) Knight's legal team these days.

Even as the former head of Death Row Records is fighting against a murder charge that could put him in prison for life, Knight is also trying to defend himself against a robbery charge. A judge in Los Angeles has ruled Knight and comedian Katt Williams should stand trial on charges of swiping a photographer's camera. Knight's attorney says the ex-rap kingpin didn't take part in the robbery -- but was upset that the photographer snapped images of his son, something the photographer denies.

SCARFACE RESPONDS TO ARREST ATLANTA -Scarface is finally speaking about getting arrested just hours after getting a lifetime achievement award at the B-E-T Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta two weeks ago.

Scarface had been arrested on charges of unpaid child support.

He says the charges have been resolved and reports of how much he owed were inaccurate. He says he had no idea there was an order for his arrest in Atlanta and he had just been there in September. Scarface says because there’s a minor child involved, he will not make any further comment.

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Upcomming Albums

I Changed Alot Dj Khaled

Mac & Cheese French Montana

New Level Unlocked

Self Reclaimed Torch

Atl “We the best.” “We takin’ over.” “Another one.” “I changed a lot.” DJ Khaled’s coined sayings on sayings, and he’s turning that last one into a new album — I Changed a Lot — due next week (October 23). Stacked with guests — Jeremih, Future, John Legend, Fetty Wap, Jay Z, and more — the LP’s already got two singles out: “You Mine” and “Gold Slugs.”

Mac & Cheese 3 is a mixtape by American rapper French Montana.

It was released on November 19, 2012.[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Diddy, Red Cafe, MGK, Los, Future, Chinx Drugz, Ma$e, Rico Love, Fat Joe, Wale, Mac Miller, Curren$y, J. Cole, Rick Ross, Trina, Prodigy, Fabolous, Tyga and Ace Hood.

Dancehall artiste Alkaline, whose real name is Earlan Bartley, will soon release his EP titled “New Level Unlocked.”

Reggae Music’s fire starter Torch ‘The Ever Burning Flame’ has something intense in store for his current and prospective fans this October.

Alkaline

The EP features songs such ATM (All About The Money), Bingo among others.

He has recently completed a string of events in New York, Georgia, Chicago, Texas, New Jersey, Boston, Dominica, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, Colombia and Honduras.

The deejay recently released the music video for his single “ATM.”

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The artiste, who rose to heightened popularity with his Silly Walks Discotheque produced ‘Good Reggae Music’ single in 2013, will be releasing his debut EP “SELF RECLAIMED” on October 30 through VP Records’ VPal Music.

“This is a re-introduction of me as a stronger artist with some fresh sounds so perfection was necessary and I know everyone will definitely love the work. The energy is straight fire while touching present issues; it’s also life music, food for the soul.” Torch explained. www.vision-newspaper.ca

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documentary series 'Belief' NEW YORK (AP) _ Oprah Winfrey is hoping people will find common ground, no matter what or who they believe in, with her new documentary series ``Belief,'' about how religion is viewed across the globe.

“We live in a world where when your belief isn't the same, you literally can get your head chopped off,'' she said at the series' premiere Wednesday in New York.

“What I know in my maturity is that the real purpose of being human beings on the planet, we are all different in search of the same thing,'' Winfrey said. “We're all yearning for the same thing but we have different ways and different approaches to doing that. That's what being a human being is.''

“Belief'' premieres Sunday at 8 p.m. EDT on Winfrey's network OWN. It took three years to produce as filmmakers trekked to various countries to capture people with varying perspectives and experiences with religion and spirituality.

“It's like a big ole community gathering around the world in a way that people just don't do on television, so I'm pleased that I was able to get it done,'' Winfrey said.

The event was attended by many of Winfrey's supporters and collaborators such as director Ava DuVernay, actor and recording artist Common and “CBS This Morning'' co-host and Winfrey's long-time friend, Gayle King.

“This is a landmark series. It did for me what happened for me the first time I watched 'Roots,'' said DuVernay. “It changed what I thought my position was in the world. ... It really got me thinking about things and trying to understand things that I hadn't really delved into myself.''

Online: http://www.oprah.com/belief/Oprah-Winfrey-Presents-Belief

Jamaica's Marlon James wins Booker Prize for Marley inspired 'Brief History of Seven Killings'

James, 44, was awarded the 50,000 pound ($77,000) prize during a black-tie dinner at London's medieval Guildhall. “A Brief History of Seven Killings” is the third novel from the writer, who now lives in Minneapolis.

The book charts political violence in Jamaica and the spread of crack cocaine in the U.S., and hinges on a 1976 attempt on the life of reggae superstar Marley _ identified in the book only as “The Singer.” The story is told in a cacophony of voices _ from gangsters to ghosts, drug dealers to CIA agents _ and in dialects ranging from American English to Jamaican patois.

Critics have compared it to the stream-of-consciousness novels of William Faulkner and the hyper-violent movies of Quentin Tarantino, while James himself has cited Charles Dickens as an influence on his multi-character depiction of society.

October 22nd - Nov 4th, 2015

James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson make the 'The Gin Game' an honour to watch

Another is the two-person cast, James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson _ actors still performing at the highest level despite their combined age of 174. You might wonder if there's something supernatural at work there, too.

The handsome and beautifully acted revival of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play opened Thursday at the John Golden Theatre, the same venue where it made its Broadway debut in 1977.

The play about two lonely, alienated nursing home residents is directed by Leonard Foglia, who has put an emphasis on the play's humour. That makes for an enjoyable evening but also makes the come-out-of-nowhere ending a gut-wrencher.

Jones, 84, as Weller Martin and Tyson, 90, as Fonsia Dorsey are two still relatively spry elders who find themselves in “a warehouse for the intellectually and emotionally dead.'' They strike up a tentative friendship over a series of gin rummy games.

But he said the novel's verve and humour would win over readers.

The irascible Weller, long divorced and distanced from his exwife and children, was a businessman, done in by his partners.

Fonsia, also divorced, is filled with bitterness toward her ex-husband and excuses for her son, who she says lives far away and can't come to visit her.

The Booker guarantees a big boost in sales for the winner, and can transform writers' careers. When Hilary Mantel won for Tudor saga “Wolf Hall” in 2009, she went from being a modestly successful novelist to a literary superstar.

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NEW YORK _ One thing you should probably not bet against at “The Gin Game'' on Broadway is the little old lady onstage who seems to have supernatural luck with cards.

Wood acknowledged that the book's plentiful sex, violence and swearing might put off buyers who “like to give the Booker winners to their mother to read.”

Wood said although much of the subject matter is grim, “a lot of it is very, very funny.”

Comedian filmmaker Chris

The enjoyment in Coburn's script comes mostly from Weller's increasing frustration at not being able to beat his new card partner, a woman blessed with an abundance of beginner's luck.

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LOS ANGELES _ Chris Rock is coming back to host the Oscars for a second time.

The show’s producers say the prolific comedian-filmmaker will be at the helm for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin called Rock “the MVP of the entertainment industry.’’

The 50-year-old entertainer, who hosted the 77th Oscars in 2005, posted a photo of himself with an Oscar statuette on Twitter Wednesday with the caption, “Look who’s back.’’

Rock is the only non-white Oscar host to helm the show in the past 10 years. The film academy has visibly increased its diversity outreach efforts since it was derided earlier this year for its all-white slate of acting nominees.

Rock has won four Emmy Awards for his comedy series and specials. He recently directed the comedy special “Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo’’ for HBO. In 2014, he wrote, directed and starred in the feature “Top Five,’’ and in 2009, he produced, wrote and starred in the documentary “Good Hair.’’

Rock created and produced the TV series “Everybody Hates Chris,’’ which aired from 2005 to 2009. Other acting credits include the “The Longest Yard,’’ ‘’Lethal Weapon 4” and the ‘’Madagascar” animated movies. He also appeared on Broadway in 2011.

He was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live’’ from 1990 to 1993.

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Spokeswoman for Lamar Odom's aunt says he woke up, spoke 3 days after he was found unconscious LAS VEGAS _ A family representative said Lamar Odom has regained consciousness, and was speaking and even offered a thumbs-up from his hospital bed, just days after being found in extremely critical condition at a Nevada brothel.

Alvina Alston, publicist for JaNean Mercer, Odom's maternal aunt and godmother, said that Odom spoke a greeting and gave a thumbs-up Friday morning, his first communication since being hospitalized in Las Vegas Tuesday.

A person who is close to estranged wife Khloe Kardashian, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to release details of Odom's condition to the press, also said that he was able to say hi to Kardashian.

It serves as the first significant update on Odom's health since he was found unconscious and facedown at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada, Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities are still retracing Odom's $75,000, three-day visit to the brothel that started late afternoon Saturday, with blood test results to determine what caused his medical episode still pending.

The brothel's owner and spokesman have said that he chose two women to accompany him in a VIP suite on his first visit to the ranch. Odom had said that he had done cocaine before his arrival, and the brothel said they saw him drink alcohol and take as many as 10 supplements sold as ``herbal Viagra.'' One brand that he took, Reload, was the subject of a 2013 warning from the Food and Drug Administration, which said the pill contained sildenafil, the active ingredient in prescription Viagra.

The brothel also said he became upset Sunday following a phone call where his ex's ``Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' show was mentioned.

But he was generally in a good mood, even suggesting that he stay an entire week at the brothel in the rural community.

Odom was then found unconscious there Tuesday with white and reddish substances coming from his nose and mouth. He was breathing and

taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Kardashian rushed to his side that night and since then, friends, teammates and loved ones have visited and posted messages on social media asking for prayers. On Wednesday at the hospital, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Odom was on life support.

Friday's latest update on Odom's health condition comes as Mercer and Kardashian just hours earlier started speaking out to thank fans.

Kardashian had said her family won't be posting content on their apps while attending to his health crisis.

The online message read: “As a family, we've decided to hold off on publishing content across our apps while we continue to support and pray for Lamar.''

She also thanked fans for their kindness and understanding. The message was addressed to fans as a note from Kardashian on her blog-like app. Announcing a posting black-out is a rarity for the family, who meticulously document

their lives on various social media channels and on the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' television show.

Meanwhile, Mercer had issued her own statement Friday to thank the public for its support, saying they're family was focused on Odom's ``complete healing.''

“No words can express the overwhelming gratitude we feel for the outpouring of support from around the world,'' the statement issued Friday said.

Alston said Mercer is the sister of Odom's late mother who helped raise him in New York, where she still lives. Mercer and other family members are now in Las Vegas. The statement said: “His complete healing is paramount and our primary focus.''

The former NBA star had been a beloved member of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning two championships with the team and enjoying widespread fame as a reality TV star himself before his recent downward spiral, which included leaving pro basketball, a pending divorce with Kardashian and a DUI arrest.

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WNBA leads sports leagues for diverse hiring practices regarding race and gender

ORLANDO, Fla. _ The WNBA has maintained its standings among professional sports leagues as the leader in racial and gender hiring.

According to an annual report released Tuesday by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, the

league received A-plus grades in race and gender hiring. It marks the 11th consecutive year the WNBA has received at least A grades in each category.

the 2015 season, there were six women and three African-American general managers, compared to four and three, respectively, last year.

Reports are also issued on the NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS and college sports.

Report author Richard Lapchick said progress in diversifying ownership of teams is a welcomed sign.

Fourteen women and seven people of colour had WNBA ownership positions in 2015, an increase of two women and one person of colour from 2013. For

``It's the one area where there has not been great progress, so any positive motion will be a good signal to other leagues,'' he

said. ``The WNBA is doing that and the NBA is the only league with two (majority) owners of colour. It's not a big number, but it's two more than where we were five years ago.''

Lapchick also applauded the league's ongoing place as the industry's “standard setter'' for diversity efforts, noting the importance of the June hiring of Oris Stuart as the chief diversity and inclusion officer. In the new position, Stuart

oversees strategies for the WNBA, NBA and NBA Development League. ``I think business is recognizing that diversity and inclusion is an important business imperative,'' Lapchick said. “The league once again is setting a precedent by doing things before other people are doing them.

That has been the mode of operation for the NBA and is the model for other leagues as well.''

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Canada's world sprint bronze medallist De Grasse has decided to turn pro TORONTO _ Canadian sprint phenom Andre de Grasse is turning pro.

A source says the 20-year-old from Markham, Ont., will remain in school at the University of Southern California, but will forgo his senior NCAA season of eligibility.

De Grasse is coming off a spectacular season that saw him win gold in both the 100 and 200 metres at the NCAA championships and the Pan American Games in Toronto. He tied for bronze behind Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt and American

Justin Gatlin at the world track and field championships in August.

De Grasse was offered a seven-figure shoe deal after his NCAA performances but the sprinter announced shortly after his world bronze that he would complete his

senior season with the USC Trojans.

He is currently in final negotiations with a shoe company, according to the source.

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October 22nd - Nov 4th, 2015

Misty Copeland, already a crossover star and documentary subject, says she's just beginning NEW YORK _ Misty Copeland has already achieved a crossover pop culture fame that few dancers could ever hope to have. She's a bestselling author, a celebrity spokesperson, and a role model. In just the last five months, she's appeared in a Broadway show, presented at the Tonys, danced on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,'' and attended a White House state dinner. And now she's in the movies _ the subject of ``A Ballerina's Tale,'' a new documentary

by Nelson George.

LONDON _ The president of Hollywood's movie academy says criticism of the lack of diversity among Oscar nominees has helped spark a vital global discussion about how to make the entertainment industry more inclusive.

Cheryl Boone Isaacs said “the whole discussion about diversity is a great discussion, because now it's at the top of everybody's mind, not just the academy's.''

“It is now a global discussion, and that's really important,'' she said during a reception at the U.S. ambassador's London residence for new European members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Wednesday's event _ whose guests included actors Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, directors Ridley Scott and Tom Hooper and former ``Dynasty'' star Joan Collins _ was part of a push to boost the international profile and reach of the organization, best known for handing out the Oscars.

An all-white roster of acting nominees at the 2015 Academy Awards inspired the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite on social media and increased scrutiny of the lack of diversity in the ranks of the organization, whose 7,000 members are largely white and male.

In June the academy announced 322 new members, including actors Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo, musicians Common and John Legend and actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Boone Isaacs, the first African-American woman to head the academy, called it a more diverse and inclusive list than ever before.

Academy chief executive Dawn Hudson said Wednesday that the

invitation-only academy was urging all its branches to look more widely for potential new members.

U.S. ambassador Matthew Barzun praised trans-Atlantic co-operation at the reception, where guests were served canapes, champagne and bourbon-based Cary Grant cocktails amid the chandeliers and ornate Chinese wallpaper of the residence's Garden Room.

The cocktail choice was apt. Barzun recounted how British-born Hollywood star Grant persuaded his wife, Woolworths heiress Barbara Hutton, to sell her London home to the U.S. government for $1 after World War II. Winfield House, set amid 12 acres (5 hectares) of grounds in Regent's Park, has been the American ambassador's residence since the 1950s.

The academy's forays beyond Los Angeles and New York _ with the London reception and a Paris gathering later this week _ reflect an increasingly globalized movie industry.

Hudson said 40 per cent of nominees for the most recent Oscars were from Europe _ half of those from Britain.

British “Star Trek'' and “X-Men'' star Patrick Stewart said there remains a lack of roles for older women and black actors, and a “shocking underuse of women directors.''

But he said he was struck by how international the movie business had become.

“I wrapped a movie four days ago in New York and of the four leading actors, two were American, two were English,'' he told the AP. “But we also had a Brazilian actress, a Portuguese actress, a Canadian and a Spanish female director of photography, which was marvelous.''___

And yet, Copeland on Wednesday begins just her first season as a principal ballerina with American Ballet Theatre. “I do feel that my career really is just now beginning,'' she says, laughing at how incongruous that sounds.

The offers and opportunities keep coming _ but no matter the distractions, one thing comes first, she says.

“I've never sacrificed a ballet class, I've never sacrificed a rehearsal, and that will NEVER happen,'' Copeland said in an interview last week, scheduled on a Monday because that's the only day she can ever take off from her ABT duties. “It's not a hard balance. The dance is always first.''

It's been less than four months since Copeland, now 33, made dance history by becoming the first female African-American principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history. That came just days after her widely covered New York debut in the ultimate ballerina role, Odette/Odile in “Swan Lake.''

It's a famously demanding role for any ballerina, but for Copeland, it was that much tougher because the world was watching.

From a purely dance perspective, it's clear she wishes she'd had a little time to quietly grow into the role.

“I clearly am in a different position when I make these debuts and all the critics are coming,'' she says, somewhat wistfully. “That doesn't happen to most dancers on their debuts, that they're being critiqued like that. It's a very interesting position to be in.''

There was another challenge, too, one that hardly anyone watching that historic performance was aware of.

Copeland was still feeling the effects of surgery she had in 2012 to repair six stress fractures in her left tibia. It was a career-threatening injury; she's

says she wondered at the time. “They don't know that I've gone through this surgery, and this may be the first time and the last time they will see me perform.''

still not 100 per cent.

“It's been three years and I'm still not jumping fully,'' Copeland says. ``I mean, 32 fouettes (whipping turns) in 'Swan Lake' are on my surgery leg, and still today it's a struggle. It's so painful.'' But there's a reason the public didn't know about her injury, Copeland says: “We're not MEANT to expose those things. We're on stage presenting this beautiful, effortless experience for the audience.''

George met Copeland at her 2012 debut in “Firebird,'' a huge leap in her career at the time. Backstage afterward, though, Copeland confessed she was in terrible pain, and she had to pull out of later performances.

Once she'd had her surgery, George suggested a film that would chronicle her struggle.

“I saw it as this unique window into an artist's life,'' George says, ``when they're coming from a period of great heights, to go down and pick themselves back up.''

They began shooting as Copeland attended one of her first post-surgery ballet classes, clearly nervous and unsteady. The film also includes footage of Copeland's first post-surgery guest performance, with a small company in Brooklyn. She performed the “Dying Swan'' solo, and she's the first to say she wasn't at her best.

“It's so hard to watch!'' Copeland says now. “But it was just something I had to do, for my own sanity and confidence. Nelson captured these moments where I knew I wasn't going to be happy with ... and I wasn't.''

An obvious perfectionist, Copeland also worried about the deal the audience was getting. “Why am I putting people through this?'' she

The film, which opened in New York last week and goes into wider release on Oct. 23, also touches, not surprisingly, on the obstacles _ including loneliness and self-doubt _ that Copeland experienced as she rose through the ranks in the heavily white environment of classical dance.

She comments early in the film that some people think she focuses too much on her race _ on the fact that she is not just a ballerina, but a black ballerina.

“It's true,'' she says now. “It's brought up to me all the time that I focus too much on that, that art isn't about that, and you don't see colour in art. But so much of the accomplishment that I have is that I'm a black ballerina. It wouldn't BE the accomplishment that it is if I were just another girl who happened to have bigger breasts and was made a principal dancer! It's the fact that I am an African-American woman that makes it a feat.''

Though Copeland is undeniably thrilled to be a principal dancer, there is, she notes, a down side: You dance less, because there are many principals vying for the few starring roles.

“It's kind of a scary thought: in the rest of my career, if that's 10 years, I may have 20 'Swan Lakes' and that's it,'' she says.

For now, Copeland needs to dance as much as she can, and fit in the rest when possible. Her two-week Broadway run with “On the Town'' evoked misery at first _ she felt unprepared _ and then great enjoyment. George predicts she'll be back on Broadway soon. Copeland says no, she's only thinking about ballet _ where you can't cut corners, no matter you who are.

“There's no, like, I'm gonna go off and be this celebrity and then I'll come in and do this performance,'' she notes.

“It just doesn't work that way. And the company, they could care less if Jay Z wants me to come and perform at his concert! Their focus is putting on the best performers and performances they can.''

October 22nd - Nov 4th, 2015

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mour award, at Kennedy Center paying tribute to Murphy are Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Jay Pharoah, Kevin Nealon and Joe Piscopo.

WASHINGTON _ Eddie Murphy is trading places with Mark Twain.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is honouring the comedian, film star, producer and director Sunday evening with the nation's top prize for humour.

A lineup of funny men and women including Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Kathy Griffin, Arsenio Hall, Trevor Noah and Whitney Cummings will salute Murphy with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Other performers include stars from “Saturday Night Live,'' where Murphy had an early break. Among the SNL alumni

The humour prize honours those who influence society in the tradition of Samuel Clemens, the writer and satirist known as Mark Twain. Past honorees include Jay Leno, Carol Burnett, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Will Ferrell, Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby.

Murphy gained national attention when he joined the SNL cast in 1980 at the age of 19. He went on to become the most commercially successful African-American actors in film history and one of the industry's Top 5 box office performers overall, the Kennedy Center said. Murphy's films have been among Hollywood's highest-grossing comedies, including “48 Hours,'' ''Trading Places,`` ''Dr. Dolittle`` and ''Coming to America.`` The tribute will be broadcast Nov. 23 on PBS. The Associated Press

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Fashion museum opens in Atlanta with tribute to Oscar de la Renta's work and inspiration

ATLANTA _ A new museum focusing on international fashion has opened in Atlanta.

The first exhibition at SCAD FASH features more than 80 Oscar de la Renta designs and opened to the public this month on the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

The pieces come from the school's permanent collection and donations from collectors and celebrities who worked with de la Renta before his death in 2014.

De la Renta was a frequent donor to SCAD's collections and the natural choice for the opening, said Laurie Ann Farrell, executive director of museums and exhibitions and curator of the showing. She hopes visitors whether casual observer or devoted student will learn something about design.

worn at the Emmy awards by actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Student-docents hold iPads with information about each garment as they guide visitors through the 10,000 square-foot space, winding through curved galleries and small rooms featuring a source of inspiration for the designer. A white, mirrored room contains romantic wedding gowns and a silk-patterned dress inspired

by Marie Antoinette while a nearby platform holds a gathering of black and red flamenco-inspired garments with dramatic ruffles and other flourishes.

the same event features a large version of de la Renta's signature embroidered in red near the bottom of the skirt's cross-hatched train.

A red silk dress covered in delicate ruffles that Beyonce wore in a Vogue magazine photo spread stands alone on a pedestal, surrounded by curved black plastic adding drama for Instagram photos.

In a short hallway holding metallic ensembles, museum-goers bent to examine the intricate beading and embroidery on Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin's custom wedding dress for her 2010 marriage. On the other end of the political spectrum, the exhibit includes a white cashmere coat and dress with delicate beading that former first lady Laura Bush wore for her husband's 2005 inauguration.

De la Renta received a lifetime ``Everybody selects their achievement award from clothes as one way of signiSCAD in 2001, beginning a fying their identity,'' Farrell said. ``Even if somebody A red silk dress covered in delicate ruffles that relationship with the school. doesn't consider themselves Beyonce wore in a Vogue magazine photo spread De la Renta donated pieces to SCAD's permanent collection a fashion aficionado, I think stands alone on a pedestal ! in the years following the they can come in and be recognition.

De la Renta's technique and influence inspired by what different designers is the exhibition's focus, but the people have done through the years.''

Immediately outside the museum once inside the garments add to each doors, SCAD Atlanta's fashion students item's appeal for visitors.

The pieces on display in Atlanta until have moved into new classrooms and Dec. 31 cover decades of work, from a can closely examine or even take apart An embroidered silk gown worn by 1965 black cashmere dress with a white items from the school's permanent colTaylor Swift at the 2014 Met Gala stands satin collar and waist bow to a silk colection inside a fashion resource library. next to the entryway. A black and white lour-block gown designed by creative gown worn by Sarah Jessica Parker at director Peter Copping for fall 2015 and

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