The Late Miss Vesta Williams

The music world suffered a great loss on Thursday, September 22, 2011, when news spread that Rhythm & Blues singer, songwriter, and actress, Vesta Williams passed away.  Vesta, best known for her powerful voice and 1980’s hit song, Congratulations, was found dead in her California hotel room.  Sources from law enforcement told TMZ that multiple bottles of prescription pills were found in Vesta’s hotel room and that some were even empty.  Williams’ death is being called a suicide or an accidental death.  Although several rumors circulated that Vesta was 48 years of age and some, 53, reports have confirmed that she was only 48 years old.  Toxicology reports could take up to six weeks to disclose results; therefore, the coroner will not be sure if Vesta’s unexpected death was drug related or not until that time.  One of Vesta’s closest friends, Jackee Harry, tweeted her condolences in regards to Williams’ sudden death.  “…just received truly devastating news: R&B great, and my friend of many yrs, Vesta Williams (@vest4u), has passed away. #RIPVesta.”

Music & Film Industry Mogul, Eric ‘Jamie Foxx’ Bishop

Biography

Jamie Foxx is often described as a triple threat for his versatility as an actor, musician and comedian. Born Eric Bishop, Foxx was raised by his grandparents in Terrell, Texas.  He had a special connection with his grandmother Esther Tally, who he affectionately called, “Granny.”  It was his “Granny” who recognized his gift to perform and introduced him to the piano. By fifteen, he was serving as musical director and choir leader at Terrell’s New Hope Baptist Church. Not only was he a gifted musician, but also a star athlete at Terrell High school setting records in football and track. It was music that took this well-rounded young man to California when he received a classical piano scholarship to U.S. International University in San Diego.

TNT Network Puts a ThoRN in the Series, HawthoRNe

Synopsis
Jada Pinkett Smith plays Christina Hawthorne who is a compassionate and headstrong Chief Nursing Officer heading up a group of dedicated nurses at Richmond Trinity Hospital and eventually becomes the Chief Operating Officer (COO).  If you or someone you love is sick and is in the hospital, Christina is the type of nurse that you want on your side because she fights for her patients and refuses to let them get lost in the shuffle.