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About J. Dakar

Cool kid, smart guy, Southern gentleman and brilliant blogger (or so they say).

MOVIE TRAILER: JUMPING THE BROOM

Here’s the trailer for Salim Akil’s feature film debut, Jumping the Broom, the romantic comedy which stars Paula Patton and Laz Alonso whose families from opposite sides of the tracks get together one weekend in Martha’s Vineyard for their wedding. The cast includes Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Tasha Smith, Mike Epps, Meagan Good, Pooch Hall and more. Jumping the Broom hits theaters May 6 — Mother’s Day.

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VIDEO: ADELE PERFORMS “NATURAL WOMAN” FOR VH1 UNPLUGGED

English singer/songwriter Adele performs Aretha Franklin’s classic “Natural Woman” for VH1 Unplugged, premiering at VH1.com on March 3 (7 p.m. EST) and on VH1 March 4 at 11 p.m. Her second album, 21, hits stores here in the U.S. February 21.

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MUSIC VIDEO: TANK – “I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME”

Check out Tank’s new video for his cover of the Bonnie Raitt classic “I Can’t Make You Love Me”. Directed by photographer Jonathan Mannion, it features actress Keisha Knight-Pulliam.

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GUESS WHO: LEAVING HER DAD’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Guess who was spotted leaving restaurant after celebrating her father’s 80th birthday earlier this week. Hint: She’s reportedly joining a hit television show.

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