Hub City Now: Interview with Marcus Scribner and Aurion Blanchard

Hub City Now: Interviews with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kandi Burruss and Marcus Scribner

April 24, 2022 Uncategorized

This is what you've been waiting for: Hub City Now’s special Celebrity Interviews episode.

In this episode, you’ll hear host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interview actress, singer, author, and activist Mrs. Sheryl Lee Ralph, who portrays veteran elementary school teacher Barbara Howard on the hit ABC show "Abbott Elementary," which recently finished its first season and has been renewed for a second season.

You might also know her as one of the original "Dreamgirls" from the Broadway production in 1981.

She played Deena Jones and was even nominated for a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical.

Mrs. Ralph was also on the '90s sitcom "Moesha" as the stepmom of the main character, played by Brandy.

She's married to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes.

You can find Sheryl Lee Ralph on the following social media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesherylralph

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesherylleeralph

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesherylleeralph/

Following Mrs. Ralph’s interview, is an interview with Kandi Burruss a.k.a. Kandi.

The singer and hit songwriter to businesswoman, entrepreneur, actress, TV personality and proud mother — and she effortlessly balances it all. Kandi has starred in 12 seasons of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, starred on Showtime's The Chi as Roselyn Perry, won the third season of The Masked Singer, made her Broadway debut as Chicago's Mama Morton in 2018, and attar of the new Bravo reality series, Kandi and the Gang, which premiered Sunday, March 13.

In the past few years, Kandi made her Broadway debut in “Chicago,” and made her Broadway producing debut with the remarkable “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” She has launched multimedia agency Kandi Koated Entertainment, Bedroom Kandi, Kandi Koated Beauty, Raising Ace, TAGS, Blaze Steak & Seafood, and of course, Old Lady Gang.

Kandi's entrepreneurial skills are something she wants to impart to her children Riley, Ace, Blaze and Kaela, so they can also work hard to achieve their own dreams. As she continues to expand her empire, she credits her amazing village for helping her as she juggles various hats.

You can find Kandi on the following social media platforms:

Website: https://www.bravotv.com/kandi-and-the-gang

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kandi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kandi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KandiBurruss

Last, but certainly not least, is the re-airing of the interview with actor Marcus Scribner, best known as Andre Johnson Junior on the ABC comedy “black-ish”, voicing the character Bow in the critically acclaimed Netflix animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and as the voice of D’Angelo Baker on Hulu’s “Dragons: The Nine Realms.”

Marcus spoke about the eighth and final season of black-ish, how much of himself he put into the character Junior, what his favorite episodes to shoot were, his new production company and much more.

You can find Marcus Scribner on the following social media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusScribner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MarcusScribner

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcusScribnerOfficial

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Hub City Now: Interview with DJ Vudu Spellz

March 26, 2023

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Don't miss the next episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." Sunday, March 26, 2023, 2023, at 6:15 a.m.. My guest is DJ Vudu Spellz. The show will air on 97.7 FM Jammin Jackson (for those in and around Jackson, Tennessee), Radio731.com and the Radio731 app at 6:15 a.m. Sunday.

Two-time Grammy accredited platinum producer and international DJ, DJ VUDU SPELLZ, is the next generation of upcoming seasoned Dj's and producers. His chart topping produced song “Georgia”, performed by Ludacris and Jamie Foxx, was nominated for best hip-hop collaboration at the 2007 Grammy Awards. Vudu also has production and writers credits on Ludacris’ “Release Therapy” album that won a Grammy for “Best Rap Album Of The Year” at the 2007 Grammy Awards. Vudu has produced on numerous #1 billboard chart topping albums and was blessed to receive two platinum plaques in his first official year as a freshman in the recording industry. Vudu has been producing and recording since 1994 but some of Vudu’s recent NRA projects include Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, Chingy, R.Kelly, Do Or Die, Shawnna, Reuben Studdard, Montell Jordan, Cece Peniston and a host of others. Vudu has also done voice overs for promos and commercials for TVT Records which aired on BET Awards Show and recent radio ad for PBS tv series "Fight The Power" executive produced and hosted by hip hop Icon Chuck D from Public Enemy.

Vudu produced songs for Grammy Award winner Harold Lily who wrote “You Don’t Know My Name” for Alicia Keys. Harold and Vudu’s collaboration “Po Pimpin” appeared in Ushers Movie “In The Mix”. Vudu’s guest appearances as a DJ and as a producer include BET’s “106 and Park”, BET’s “Rap City - The Basement”, “Fox - In The Morning”, “UPN’s Reality Hip Hop Show”, and “ Girls Gone Wild Spring Break - South Padre” so it’s safe to say Vudu’s no stranger to the camera. Vudu gets his name from the original word Voodoo which is perceived to be negative. Vudu changed the spelling and put a twist on it with his new definition : “controlling my audience in a positive way through my music, therefore putting a Vudu Spellz on them” . Vudu's New Orleans Gumbo-like style is a unique blend of Dirty South, Midwest, East and West Coast hip-hop .Vudu produces and spins Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Top 40 and a taste of many other genre’s of music making him one of the most versatile producers to hit the market. His 2002 Midwest Music Award and 2006 Global Mixx DJ Nomination for “Best Hip-Hop Producer” speaks for itself. Vudu's national DJ history also makes him more of a hot commodity to any club . With addition to his Discography of multi-platinum artist. Vudu is also a former alumni of P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Management Family and has traveled across the country spinning for the most prestigious companies like National Lampoons who holds an MTV sponsored SPRING BREAK TOUR every year in Las Vegas, Mexico, and Texas. Vudu has also spun in many other markets including Alaska, Seattle, Chicago, And Memphis .Vudu plans to continue building his entertainment company, Vudu Spellz Entertainment Inc.,building his catalog, DJ experience, and making an impact on the world of music and entertainment.

Vudu Spellz current projects include the DGE/Universal release of his song collaboration "Sex Your Troubles Away" featuring new artist M-Status and guitarist Fretty Brown along including the music video introducing his daughter, artist and songwriter Nasia. Vudu also is creative designer and DJ for Power 88 (Las Vegas) and KISS Fm 98.7 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is also working on a current projects with son, producer DJ J Legacy, featuring new up and coming artists Daiyon, Ivy Shades, 9 year old hip hop phenomenon Lil Jeezy and other promise independent artist nationwide. And last but not least Vudu is a strong believer in giving back to the community and is part of several foundations and outreach programs that support and uplift the youth including the Taking Back The Block Foundation (Las Vegas) founded and created by by close friend and business associate Robert Strawder that includes the Hip Hop Entrepreneurship Program and the McCarty Legacy Foundation located in Vudu's home town of Kankakee,IL co founded by his mother Christine McCarty Booker. Music runs deep in Vudu's blood having a family of musicians, artists and singers on both sides of the family and having children of his own that are blessed with those talents as well has continued a legacy that is going to continue making a mark on the world. Stay tuned into Vudu Spellz.

You can find out more about him by clicking on the following links:

Landing Page: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway

Tidal: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/tidal

Apple: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/applemusic

YT Music: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/youtubemusic

Spotify: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/spotify

Deezer: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/deezer

Amazon MP3: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/amazonmp3

Amazon Streaming: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/amazonmusic

iTunes: https://djvuduspellz.lnk.to/sexyourtroublesaway/itunes

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Hub City Now: Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson

March 14, 2021 Uncategorized

[caption id="attachment_70321" align="alignnone" width="200"] Photo Courtesy of West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center[/caption]

In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, noted author, Haywood County native and cultural historian.

Reed, who is continuing Hub City Now's spotlight on Women's History Month, has known Dr. Bond Hopson for years and the two speak about that during this interview. Dr. Bond Hopson will speak about Brownsville's 7th annual Women's History Month program going virtual this year. Eight women will share their stories on Facebook during "Phenomenal Women Speak," Saturday, March 20, 3 p.m., from the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville.

Dr. Bond Hopson, will host and facilitate the panel of local trailblazers and leaders. This is the seventh year for the program led by Bond Hopson, whose books on Haywood County include The Women of Haywood: Their Lives, Our Legacy, Wiggle Tales, Times of Challenge and Controversy, and her latest inspirational book Totally Gracefull.

Dr. Bond Hopson will also talk about how over the past six years more than 50 women who live or work in Haywood County have shared their powerful journeys. Panelists are suggested by their peers, former honorees and other community leaders. This year's theme is "Lessons Taught, Learned and Lived."

Panelists will include Ida Ruth Bradford. Blandie Bond, Martha Lyle Ford, Andrea Bond Johnson, Rev. Gussie White Mask, Anitra Denise Shead, Sandra Silverstein and Rev. Felicia Walker.

Dr. Bond Hopson also spoke about presenting an inspirational, and humorous, look at "Womenfolk: Striving, Challenging and Leading the Way!" This International Women's Day program was presented via Zoom, Monday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. This lecture is a part of the Center's monthly Exhibition Exchange program. You can watch it at the following link: https://fb.watch/4bDv5UZLBP/

For more information about these free programs, call 731-779-9000 or visit www.westtnheritage.com.

Find out more about Dr. Bond Hopson by visiting www.drbondhopson.com. So be sure to tune in Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 6:15 a.m. to JJ 97.7 FM Jammin Jackson, www.radio731.com or tune in to the Radio 731 app and listen to the show live by clicking on the Jammin Jackson 97.7 FM station.

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