NBA star Dwyane Wade hosted his inaugural 2011 D. Wade All-Star Basketball, Cheer & Dance Camp at Nova Southeaster University this week in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Miami Heat basketball player teamed up with Katina Taylor (wife of football player, Jason Taylor) to bring a 3-day basketball and cheer-leading camp to kids ages 6-14.
Each day, campers experienced daily games and various stations, specializing in fundamental skills and the team concept of basketball and cheer-leading. Each camper was placed in a small group according to his or her age, to assure that everyone got maximum instruction from top cheer-leading coaches in the Miami area.
Check out some photos & the video clip below from D. Wade’s All-Star Basketball Camp. Wade loves the kids!
Singer/songwriter/dancer Janelle Monae is featured in the newest issue of Glamour Magazine. The rising star spoke about her style, music and inspiring the kids. Check out some snippets below and also make sure to peep the behind the scenes photos from the shoot.
On what made her start wearing tuxedos:
“I’m just really attracted to a very tailored, classic look that commands attention. The tuxedo, especially on women, does that, I think, because of the stark black and white. It’s not a trendy thing. It’s timeless. It’s transcendent. The kind of thing you can give to your grandchildren.”
On if she ever breaks her black and white style routine:
“Do you ever just wear sweats? asked Glamour. Of course, yes. But they’re still black and white!”
On what she thinks of her fans versions of “Tightrope” on YouTube:
“It makes me so proud that I have created something that somebody can wear in their own heart. That’s what creating music is like for me. I want it to be part of your daily regimen. I want this song to be your drug.”
On seeing a schoolroom of kids singing one of her songs:
“I always think about the next generation and creating a different blueprint for them. That’s my goal: to let them know there’s another way. We don’t all have to take the same coordinates to get to the same destination.”
Bball player Amar’e Stoudemire, actress Kerry Washington, singer/songwriter Raphael Saadiq and Tennis player Serena Williams were among the celebrities that attended the 2011 ESPY Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
The award show aired last night and is held annually to honor and recognize the talented people across many sporting categories (view the official website for more info).
Aretha Franklin performs at the Toronto Jazz Festival on a couple of weeks ago in Toronto, Canada.
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin recently sat down with AARP MAGAZINE to discuss her life-changing weight loss, growing old and more. The 69 year-old is currently promoting her 38th studio album (WOW!). Check out snippets below.
On her surgery:
“I definitely did not have gastric bypass, and would not. The weight loss was gradual; I go to the health spa and eat more whole foods.”
On her proudest career moment:
“My happiest moments were singing with my family (sisters Carolyn and Erma and cousin Brenda). Following that would be the Grammy Legend and Lifetime Achievement awards, National Medal of the Arts, and the Congressional Medal. And singing the national anthem for President Obama.”
On her plans to retire:
“Always semiretire, never retire. Who wants to just sit somewhere? I’m a people person. And I love performing. It’s the way it is and the way it’s going to be.”
On the best part of growing older:
“I couldn’t tell you – I don’t ever think about it. I’m very young at heart” [ SOURCE ]
classic look that commands attention. The tuxedo, especially on women, does that, I think, because of the stark black and white. It’s not a trendy thing. It’s timeless. It’s transcendent. The kind of thing you can give to your grandchildren.”
On her proudest career moment:
