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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Super Bowl XLVII

Posted on February 4, 2013 by | Leave a comment

alicia-keys-swizz-beatzHarlem girl Alicia Keys‘ red-hot performance of the national anthem at the Super Bowl XLVII earned her a spot right on the sidelines for the big game. The singer was spotted post-performance with hubby Swizz Beatz. Continue reading →

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Alicia Keys ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ Hit Or Miss?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by | Leave a comment

alicia-keys-piano-super-bowl-piano-2-3-13-jpg_002855When it comes to celebrity renditions of the national anthem, examples of “what so proudly we hailed” seem a lot less common than examples of “the perilous fight.” Just look at the backlash against Alicia Keys‘ version of the tune before the Super Bowl if you want a good example of bombs bursting in air. Continue reading →

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Harlem’s Alicia Keys At Super Bowl XLVII Weekend!

Posted on February 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

super-bowl-alicia-keys-2-650-430Alicia Keys performs the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Continue reading →

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Tourism Groups: 2014 Super Bowl Means Big Bucks For NYC (And Harlem)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by | Leave a comment

62_MetLife_Stadium_ExteriorThe sidewalks in Times Square are relatively quiet during the dog days of winter, but things should heat up next year when the Super Bowl comes to town. Continue reading →

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Charlie Rose Gets His Dougie On At Melba’s (video)!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Charlie Rose has some moves! Or a move, at least. Ha! The CBS anchor got down with a young boy while hanging out at Melba’s in Harlem and tried his best to do the Dougie. Continue reading →

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Michael The Giant Is A Winner With Ripa

Posted on September 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Michael Strahan has been picked to partner with Kelly Ripa on her morning syndicated “Live! With Kelly” show according to staffers at ABC in New York City. Continue reading →

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NY Giants Grab Championships, Not Headlines

Posted on August 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

 

By Marc “The Rass” Rasbury

They’ve gone about their business with little national media coverage for a long time, even after two Super Bowls in four seasons. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Out of the Blue By Victor Cruz

Posted on July 11, 2012 by | Leave a comment

“It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.”—from the epilogue of Out of the Blue

Victor Cruz, the Super Bowl-winning and record-breaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. Continue reading →

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New Orleans Saints’ Bounty-Gat: Are We Hypocrites?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Marc Rasbury

First let me start off by saying that I’m not condoning illegal cheap shots that might end up taking an NFL player out of a game, putting him on the Injured Reserved List or ending that player’s career. Continue reading →

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NY Giants GM, Jerry Reese, A Man of his Convictions

Posted on February 12, 2012 by | 2 Comments

By Marc Rasbury

As part of our Salute to Black History Month, I would like to do a series of features on African Americans who have made a difference in the world of sports.

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