The Break w/ The Lion & The Ram – First Love Note

In this episode we talk about our son getting his first love note, Bow Wow fired from 106 & Park, Beyonce Love/Hate, and some Grammy talk.

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Movers & Shakers: Mikki Bey

Listen in as KC catches up with beauty writer and makeup artist to the stars, Mikki Bey! You can catch Mikki beauty blogging for the Grammy awards this season and don’t miss her on the red carpet on February 10th! Follow her @MikkiBey on Twitter and at Mikki Bey Eyelash Extensions on Facebook!

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LA EVENTS: Moja Moja’s Pre-Grammy Brunch

MojaMoja will be honoring SHEILA E. with the Vanguard Award at our 2012 Pre-Grammy Brunch & Concert

Come reminisce with Sheila E’s “The Glamorous Life” from 1984, her collabs with Prince, and on as we honor this world renowned percussionist, singer, actress, founder, producer, philanthropist….the list can go on. We are honored that this legend can join us on this special morning. Come share this special moment!

Watch this video to look back on 2011’s Brunch & Concert when we honored Mavis Staples.

Limited tickets available! Don’t miss out, this event will sell out!
February 11, 2012
11am – 2pm
1224 BEVERWIL DRIVE
LOS ANGELES,CA 90035
Presented by KCRW
Your premiere Grammy weekend event.
Honoring Shiela E. with the Vanguard Award
Featuring exclusive performances by Grammy Nominated International & Pop Alternative Artists
HOSTED BY GARTH TRINIDAD
All guests will get receive a VIP experience at the world class MR.C HOTEL.
This includes a brunch prepared by world class Cipriani chefs, a bellini, an intimate concert experience in a special penthouse space, and a swag bag.

Black Is: The Week In Photos

The week in photos; photos and headlines for the week of Feb 7th -Feb 14th 2011.


Tuskegee Airman Leo Gray signs autographs for students this morning at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City.

Tuskegee Airman Leo Gray signs autographs for students and shares stories of overcoming barriers, at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida.


Newly created Pac-12 conference and 2pac fan battle for domain rights in web squatter case.


Green Bay Packers fans rejoice in 9 degree temperatures at the Super Bowl XLV Championship celebration at Lambeau Field.


Egyptians celebrate the news of President Hosni Mubarak resignation.


2,012 students compete in a game of dodge ball at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and set a Guinness World Record.


Former first lady Nancy Reagan attends a birthday celebration held in honor of Ronald Reagan. He would have been 100 years old on Feb 6th.


Jerry Sloan, Phil Johnson

Jerry Sloan(left) resigns as head coach of the NBA Utah Jazz after 23 season.


AOL will be adding Huffington Post co-founder Arianna Huffington to its arsenal.

AOL acquires Huffington Post for $315 million, Arianna Huffington to become media president.


Janet Jackson begins her world tour in Jakarta, Indonesia


Image: Abandoned buildings in New Orleans, La.

an estimated 3,000 homeless find refuge in the vacant and abandoned homes and buildings in New Orleans, that were damaged by hurricane Katrina.


Mississippi  proposes to issue specialty license plates honoring Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was an early leader of the Ku Klux Klan.

AFRO-American Newspaper has joined forces with Google to digitize its archives, making them available to anyone.


Garcelle Beauvais, Eva Amurri and Taraji P. Henson backstage at Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection, which raises awareness for heart disease in women, during Fashion Week.

Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Willow Smith, and Lady GaGa were some of the artist in attendance for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.