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International recording artist Diego Trinidad is living the "Vampire Lifestyle" on this exclusive edition of The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood! 

While promoting the lead single and video Vampire Lifestyle from his forthcoming, yet untitled, full length album, Diego leaked three super fresh snippets of music that will also be featured on the album.  Diego's sound is an eclectic hybrid of Prince-like Pop, New Wave, Electronic, and futuristic Dance sprinkled with his original brand of swag. 

To watch the video for Vampire Lifestyle and access updates on everything Diego, hit: www.DiegoTrinidad.com, www.Facebook.com/DiegoTrinidadmusic, and www.Facebook.com/DiegoTrinidadartist.

Vampire Lifestyle is available now on Itunes!

Diego's Vampire Swag Stats:

DT's mother and father exposed him to his musical influences as a child.  Those included: Motown, The Doors, The Clash, and New Wave music.

Diego's first performance was at the age of 3 singing on stage during a talent show with his older brother performing "Do You Love Me? (Now That I Can Dance)" from the 1985 movie Teen Wolf starring Michael J. Fox.

Diego was born on March 9th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later moved to Louisville, Kentucky as a child.

At age 12, Diego excelled in sports, garnering the attention of the head coach of the University of Tennessee and other college recruiters. 

One of DT's childhood teammates was Rajon Rondo of the NBA's Boston Celtics.

Diego had only $30 (US) when he arrived in Europe for the first time.

While living in Sweden, DT recorded his third self-titled album "Diego Trinidad Pre-sale: European Edition." 

Enjoy Diego Trinidad on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!  

Special Thanks To:

                       Audio Engineer - DJ Ravenwolf, www.TheBestofHairRadio.com

                      Diego Trinidad, The Global Group, LLC.

                     Jason Rahmlow, Photos/Videography, www.AWDEfilms.com 

www.Twitter.com/LilalNetwork 

This podcast is produced from the original broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2012. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

At the 21st Annual Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Theatre Awards, Obba Babatunde was crowned Best Lead Male (actor) for a Soldier's Play at Malibu Stage Company, while also receiving the NAACP's prestigious Trailblazer Award.

For over 40 years, Babatunde has been mesmerizing audiences in the US and around the world with his skills as an actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, and musician.   He considers iconic entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. his "thespian muse."

According to Babatunde in an article with Shelby J. Jones for Blackfilms.com, "I would say that I am cut from the same cloth as many of the entertainers I grew up watching.  Great talents like Sammy Davis, Jr. - a man who did it all and did it all great (singing, dancing, and acting).  Davis mastered all that he set out to do through study, practice, and dedication to the art form." 

In addition, Babatunde credits Davis with opening doors and creating opportunities for African American performers, acknowledging that he is an undeniable beneficiary of Davis' barrier breaking efforts.

In this exclusive interview with Obba Babatunde on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood, learn more about his trailblazing journey, his passion for serving others, and his hunger to continue creating superior art for the world. 

Obba Babatunde @ The Movies! - Hot OB Flick Picks Include:

• Silence of the Lambs (1990)
• Philadelphia (1991)
• John Q (2002)
• How High (2001)
• Life (1999)
• Miss Evers Boys (1997) 
• Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1997)
• The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
• The Notebook (2004)
• After The Sunset (2004)
• That Thing You Do (1996)
• The Temptations (1998)

Obba Babatunde Swag Facts!

OB starred as C.C. White on Broadway in the original production of Dreamgirls.

Obba's brother Akin Babatunde is also an accomplished artist & musical talent.

OB is the proud father of two sons Antar Tariq & Malachi Kalen.

Actresses Rachel True & Essence Atkins played OB's daughters on the hit UPN comedy series Half & Half.

OB starred on Broadway as Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.

OB is a proud honorary member of MOCITI (Men Of Color In The Industry) - www.MOCITI.org

OB directs musical theater productions at The Phillips Performing Arts Musical Theater for Kids.  Founded by his son Malachi's mother, Rena Phillips, The Phillips Performing Arts Theater boasts a grand list of successful productions including: Guys & Dolls, The Wiz, Hairspray, Beauty & The Beast, and Alice In Wonderland!

Obba plays the father of Ice Cube & Essence Atkins on the TBS comedy series Are We There Yet?

Portraying Sammy Davis Jr., Obba received rave reviews for his work in Sammy at The Old Globe theatre in San Diego, California.

In the Malibu Stage Company's production of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize winning A Soldier's Play, OB portrayed Waters and won an NAACP Theatre award for Best Male Lead (actor). 

Enjoy this inspiring exclusive interview with Obba Babatunde on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf, www.TheBestofHairRadio.com

                  Obba Babatunde

                  Malachi Cohen

                  Rena Phillips, The Phillips Performing Arts Musical Theater for Kids

                  Akin Babatunde

                  Antar Tariq

www.Twitter.com/LilalNetwork                 

This podcast is produced from the original broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2012. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The founding member of The Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Pointer, dropped by The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood to rap about her latest album Like A Picasso, as she prepped for a guest performance at Sheryl Lee Ralph's 21st Annual Divas Simply Singing (www.thedivafoundation.org)  HIV/AIDS awareness and fundraising benefit concert in Los Angeles.

During this exclusive interview, Bonnie reflects upon growing up in West Oakland, California as the "baby sista" of The Pointer Sisters, the thrill of Elvis Presley singing her music as a young songwriter, leaving The Pointer Sisters to embark upon a solo career at Motown, the process of recording her Like A Picasso project, and a few other Bonnie Pointer gems of info., as only she can bring it.  

For everything Bonnie Pointer, check out www.BonniePointer.com! 

A Platinum Trini Entertainment/Universal Music Group release, Like A Picasso is available at Amazon.com, and Itunes.

Bonnie Pointer Swag Facts!

BP graduated high school at the age 15 and graduated from college by the age of 20.

In 1969, Bonnie formed the duo "Pointers, A Pair" with her sister June. 

By 1972, sisters Anita and Ruth had joined the group, and The Pointers Sisters began to blossom with the record label Blue Thumb Records.

Micheal Jackson, Diana Ross, and Smokey Robinson are a few of the artists for whom Bonnie has written songs.

The Pointer Sisters received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.  

As a solo artist, Bonnie scored some hit singles including "Heaven Must Have Sent You" (1979), and "I Can't Help Myself" (1980). 

In 1974, Bonnie wrote the song "Fairytale" with her sister Anita.  In 1975, "Fairytale" won The Pointer Sisters the Grammy Award in the category of Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, making The Pointer Sisters the first African American female group to win a Grammy Award in the genre of Country.  

Enjoy this exclusive feature on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood with Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Patricia Eva "Bonnie" Pointer! 

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf, www.TheBestofHairRadio.com

               Bonnie Pointer, www.BonniePointer.com

               Ed Roebuck, www.TheDivaFoundation,org

               Sheryl Lee Ralph, www.TheDivaFoundation.org              

               Belinda Foster, AWJ Platinum PR, www.awjplatinum.com

               Robert Watson, Manager for Bonnie Pointer (www.BonniePointer.com)

www.Twitter.com/LilalNetwork

This podcast is produced from the original broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2012. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Best Picture Oscar Winner: The Artist! 

A few days before the 84th Academy Awards (Oscars.org), Oscar nominated actor James Cromwell (Best Supporting Actor Nom. - Babe, 1995) visited The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood to chop it up a bit about his career and his experience working with director Michel Hazanavicius on the critically acclaimed global hit film The Artist.

Nominated for 10 Oscars, The Artist features Cromwell in a supporting role (Clifton, The Chauffeur) alongside a brilliant cast of players including Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, Malcolm McDowell, Penelope Ann Miller, John Goodman, and a scene-stealing 9-year old Jack Russell Terrier named Uggie.

The Artist has been the darling of this year's awards season in Hollywood and around the world, and James Cromwell has worked tirelessly to lend his celebrity to help promote the film in every way possible. 

True to form, he didn't allow jet lag or fatigue to deter him from passionately singing the praises of The Artist, its director Michel Hazanavicius, the cast, crew, and movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, whose Weinstein Company (www.Weinsteinco.com) serves as the film's distributor.

On this exclusive addition of The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood, enjoy listening to an intimate conversation with a living legend about his career and a little silent film that's doing big things in what typically is a pretty noisy business.

James Cromwell Factoids!

• In street dancing circles, James Cromwell is known as "J-Sizzle!"

• He got the acting bug after spending a summer on a movie set with his father - film director John Cromwell.

• His big acting break came in 1974 on an American TV comedy series called "All In The Family."

JC starred in all three Revenge of The Nerds films:

• Revenge of The Nerds (1984)

• Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)

• Revenge of the Nerds III:Nerds in Love (1994)

6 Must-See Films Starring James Cromwell  

1. LA Confidential (1997)  
2. Babe (1995)  
3. The Green Mile (1999) 
4. W (2008)
5. Secretariat (2010)
6. The Artist (2011)

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf, www.TheBestofHairRadio.com

       James Cromwell

       Johanna "Jo-Jo" Shapiro

       Jayson Rahmlow, Photos/Videography, www.AWDEfilms.com

       Harvey Weinstein, Weinstein Co.

       IDPR, Judy Merrick

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This podcast is produced from the original broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2012. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In this exclusive feature interview, Maria Ferrer and her brother, Reverend Gabriel Ferrer, share with The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood their experiences growing up in Beverly Hills as the children of two remarkably talented and famous parents - singer/actress Rosemary Clooney and actor/director Jose Ferrer.

Jose Ferrer & Rosemary Clooney Factoids!

• Jose Ferrer was awarded the first ever Tony Award given in 1947.

• In 1951, Rosemary Clooney recorded a song that she despised called Come On-a My House.  This song was a huge hit and made Clooney a household name.  She became known as "Rosie."

• Jose Ferrer became the first Latino actor to win an Academy Award in 1950 for his role in the film Cyrano de Bergerac.

• In 1954, Rosemary Clooney starred in the film White Christmas opposite Bing Crosby.

• In 1952, Jose Ferrer won two Tony Awards.  He received a Tony for directing the plays Stalag 17, The Fourposter, and the Shrike.  The second award was for acting in Shrike.

• From 1955 to 1960, Jose Ferrar and Rosemary Clooney had five children together: actor Miguel Ferrer (1955), Maria Ferrer (1956), Gabriel Ferrer (1957), Monsita Ferrer (1958), and Rafael Ferrer (1960).  

• In 1968, Rosemary Clooney was standing only yards away at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California when her close friend and candidate for President of the United States, Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated.

• In 1985, Jose Ferrer  was the first actor to receive the National Medal of Arts.

• In 2002, Rosemary Clooney received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.

Enjoy Maria Ferrer and Reverend Gabriel Ferrer on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf, www.TheBestofHairRadio.com 

          Else Blangsted

          Maria Ferrer

          Rev. Gabriel Ferrer

www.Twitter.com/LilalNetwork

This podcast is produced from the original broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2012. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

On this exclusive edition of The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood, enjoy an intimate conversation with Marlene L. Dermer, Executive Director and Programmer of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF).

The 15th Anniversary of LALIFF is set for Sunday, July 17 through Monday, July 25 at Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre (www.egyptiantheatre.com).  Celebrated as the world's premiere film festival for Latino filmmakers, LALIFF 2011 will once again present feature films, documentaries, shorts, and special screenings.  Filmmakers and the general public will also have access to conversations with artists and panels presented by the Writers Guild and Directors Guild of America.

LALIFF's 9-day Quinceanera extravaganza kicks off with the Opening Night Gala & Gabi Award Presentation on Sunday, July 17, 2011.  Regular screenings commence Monday, July 18 and run through Sunday, July 24.  The Closing Night Gala & Awards Ceremony is Monday, July 25 at the Egyptian Theatre located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA. 90028.

For more 15th Anniversary LALIFF info., and to purchase tickets, log onto www.LatinoFilm.org! 

Additional LALIFF contact information:

• Tel: (323) 446-2770/Fax: (323) 446-2793

• P.O. Box 149, Hollywood, CA. 90028

Marlene L. Dermer Fun Stats!

• In 1995, Marlene programmed the Latino Program for the Shanghai Film Festival, which was the largest presentation of Latin films ever screened in China.
• The causes for which Marlene has campaigned include Green Peace, the Cancer Society, World Peace and AIDS.
• From 1996 to 1998, she served as the Director of Foreign Adaptation at Paramount Pictures, where she supervised the production of scripts, translations, and subtitles for the studio's feature films to be released in Latin America.
• With co-founder Edward James Olmos, Marlene created LPB (Latino Public Broadcasting) and served as Executive Director for five years from 1998-2003.
• MD considers herself a citizen of the world.  She was born in Peru and has lived in New Orleans, Spain, and currently resides in Los Angeles. 
• All of Marlene's work is dedicated to her son William, whom she calls the love of her life.

LALIFF Movie Buzz

Among the films being showcased at the 15th Anniversary of LALIFF generating buzz are:

• From the US, "Without Men" starring Eva Longoria, Kate Del Castillo, Maria Conchita Alonso, Christian Slater, and Monica Huarte.  Directed by Gabriela Tagliavini.

• From Mexico, "Hidalgo, La Historia Jamas Contada" (Hidalgo, The Never Told Story) Starring Ana de la Reguera & Demian Bichir. Directed by Antonio Serrano.

• From Chile, "La Vida De Los Peces" (The Life of Fish) Starring Santiago Cabrera, this is a film about a journalist's return to his home and rediscovering the past he had chosen to forget.  Directed by Matias Bize.

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The "Gabi"

Academy Award winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro (Pan's Labyrinth, 2006) is the recipient of the 2011 Gabi Award.  The Gabi Award was created in 1997 to honor legendary Mexican cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa, the first Mexican cinematographer to be nominated for an Oscar for his work in the 1964 John Huston film "The Night of the Iguana."

Hot Guillermo Navarro Flick Picks:

• Cabeza de Vaca (Nicolas Echevarria)
• Cronos (Guillermo del Toro)
• Jackie Brown (Quentin Tarantino)
• The Long Kiss Goodnight (Renny Harlin)
• El Tango Es Una Historia/Tango Is History (Humberto Rios)
• Spawn (Mark Dippe)
• El espinazo del Diablo/The Devil's Backbone (Guillermo del Toro) 
• Hellboy (Guillermo del Toro)
• Imagining Argentina (Christopher Hampton)
• El laberinto del fauno, Pan's Labyrinth (Guillermo del Toro)
• From Dusk Till Dawn (Robert Rodriguez)
• Spy Kids (Robert Rodriguez)
• Blade II (Guillermo del Toro)

The Lilal Network is proud to salute 15 groundbreaking and phenomenal years of LALIFF!

Congratulations to LALIFF's co-founders Edward James Olmos and Marlene L. Dermer, and to every volunteer, staff member, sponsor, vendor, city official, filmmaker, celebrity, and movie-loving patron who has lent their time and talents to help make LALIFF the world's premiere showcase for Latino films.

Become a member of LALIFF!  Check out www.LatinoFilm.org.  Happy Quinceanera LALIFF!

Enjoy Marlene L. Dermer on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf, www.TheBestofHairRadio.com 

Marlene L. Dermer, Executive Dir.,/Programmer, LALIFF (www.LatinoFilm.org)

Edward James Olmos, Executive Prod./Co-Founder, LALIFF (www.LatinoFilm.org)

Rafael Agustin, Festival Manager, LALIFF (www.LatinoFilm.org)

Connie Quintanilla, Press Office Coordinator, LALIFF (www.LatinoFilm.org) 

Leo Ventocilla, VP Entertainment (www.VPentertainment.org)

Edit Peli, Photographer - VP Entertainment (www.VPentertainment.org)

This podcast is produced from the original broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Hollywood pioneer and music editor Else Blangsted returns to The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood to celebrate her 91st birthday! 

With her irresistible charm, Else drops nuggets of wisdom and reminds listeners of all ages that 91 is every bit as cool as 19!  Correction...  Every 19-year old around the country can only dream to be as cool as Lady Else at 91!  She is living proof that age ain't nothing but a number.

We Love You Else!  Happy 91 years young!

Enjoy Else Blangsted on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

Special Thanks To:

• Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)

• Else Blangsted

This podcast is produced from the original live broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Eric G. Wilson, CEO of Wisdom 7 Entertainment and the creator of the Summer Sizzle Series, dropped by The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood to promote the debut concert of "The Sizzle" blasting off in Palmdale, CA on Saturday, June 18 featuring R&B legends The Whispers along with Tony! Toni! Tone!, and brilliant newcomer Stephanie Ferrett.

With the full support of the city of Palmdale and Mayor Jim Ledford, the Summer Sizzle Series marks the birth of a fresh era of concert events headquartered at the Palmdale Amphitheatre.  

Hosted by actor/comedian Chris Spencer, the first Summer Sizzle Series concert also boasts some special prizes and give-aways including a trip to "Anywhere in the World" and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Working in conjunction with the city of Palmdale and CEO Lonnie Stribling's Bling 1 Entertainment (Presenting Sponsor), some of the proceeds from the inaugural "Sizzle" event will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Rivers of Life.

Get ready for "The Sizzle!"  For concert ticket, lodging, restaurant info. and more, hit www.SummerSizzleSeries.com!

Eric G. Wilson Fun Stats!

• Eric has over 20 years of experience as a celebrity hairstylist.

• He calls himself a "PK" because he grew up as a Preacher's Kid.

• EW is the proud father of two talented sons.  His eldest, a recent high school graduate, is a scholar-athlete headed to UCLA to continue his studies and play football, while his youngest son is entering his senior year in high school as a highly sought after scholar-athlete planning to play collegiate football like his older brother.

• Eric is an avid supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. (www.bgca.org)

Enjoy Eric G. Wilson on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood as he promotes the Summer Sizzle Series with the help of some classic cuts courtesy of The Whispers and Tony! Toni! Tone!

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)

• Eric G. Wilson (www.SummerSizzleSeries.com)

This podcast is taken from the original live broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Robert Shapiro, an accomplished actor, musician, and singer/songwriter, offers poignant nostalgia and insightful commentary on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood during a look back at Wattstax, the 1973 music documentary directed by Mel Stuart.

Organized by powerhouse Memphis record label Stax Records, the Wattstax music festival took place on August 20, 1972 at the Los Angeles Coliseum to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the LA Watts Riots of 1965.

Imagine attending an all-star Stax concert for only $1 featuring the likes of Isaac Hayes, The Bar-Kays, The Staple Singers, Johnnie Taylor, Rufus Thomas, Kim Weston, Albert King, and a host of other artists hitting the same stage!  That's Wattstax!

Director Mel Stuart does a masterful job of capturing a once-in-a-lifetime concert event, while giving voice to a post Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./civil rights generation as they explore a myriad of subjects including past, present, and future notions of self-awareness, self-determination, and cultural identity.

Featuring a soul stirring invocation by the Reverend Jesse Jackson and interviews with comedic genius Richard Pryor and actor Ted Lange, Wattstax is a music lover's dream and movie buff's gem.  Among concert films and/or the genre of music documentaries, Wattstax is a timeless piece of art that is just as relevant today as it was in the early 1970s.  Simply put, Wattstax is one the best concert films/music documentaries ever made.

Enjoy expert commentary on Wattstax by special guest Robert Shapiro on this exclusive edition of The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

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Wattstax Fun Facts!

• Wattstax was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for Best Documentary Film.

• Stax artist Isaac Hayes was also known as "Black Moses."

• Rufus Thomas performed "Do The Funky Chicken" at Wattstax.

• Iconic filmmaker Melvyn Van Peebles introduced The Staple Singers at Wattstax.  He also worked on the concert staging for Wattstax.

• Wattstax took place on Isaac Hayes' 30th birthday.

For more info. on Wattstax, check out http://www.wattstax.com/

Official Lilal Network Stax Music Picks:

• Booker T & the MG's - "Green Onions" - 1962 & "Hip Hug-Her" - 1967
  

• Otis Redding - "I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)" - 1965 & "I Love You More Than Words Can Say" - 1967
  

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf  (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)

• Robert Shapiro, www.populuxehq.com 

This podcast is taken from the original live broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

On this exclusive edition of The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood, get ready for the 6th Annual Brittiana Smile For Life 5K Run/Walk with the sounds of phenomenal singer/songwriter/actress/poet Jill Scott!

If you are in the US on Saturday, May 14, we will meet you, your friends, and family at Kenneth Hahn Park in Los Angeles, CA. for the 'Brittiana Smile For Life 5K' hosted by Grammy Award winning vocalist Jill Scott.  Sign up now at www.BCIrunwalk.com!

And remember, BrittiCares needs your loving support, volunteer efforts, and generous donations year round, so we encourage and welcome you to get involved in any way possible by contacting:

BrittiCares International

P.O. Box 43504

Los Angeles, CA 90043

Tel: (323) 292-8527

Fax: (323) 292-8528

Email: Info@BrittiCares.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Lilal Network is proud to celebrate BrittiCares Int'l and the 6th Annual Brittiana Smile For Life 5K Run/Walk!

Created by childhood cancer activist and humanitarian Brittiana Rene Henderson as a pre-teen, BrittiCares Int'l is dedicated to "Helping Children Survive Cancer One Smile At A Time."

As a resilient cancer patient, Brittiana thoroughly understood what it felt like to battle and live with cancer.

At 10 years of age, Brittiana was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer).  She later went into remission for 14 months before developing leukemia at the age of 12.  Following a valiant one year fight with leukemia, Brittiana passed away.

According to her loving father and mother, Jamie and Shirell Henderson, it was rare to find Brittiana without a smile on her face while enduring the painful challenges of her cancer.  Mr. and Mrs. Henderson affectionately recall that Brittiana would often say, "I'm smiling because I'm living."

This is precisely the same smile Brittiana worked tirelessly to put on the faces of other children battling cancer, while in the midst of her own cancer struggles.

Today, BrittiCares Int'l continues its mission of assisting children living with cancer and helping their families combat the emotional obstacles that accompany sickness and its uncertainties through a variety of programs designed to create awareness, uplifting support, and family involvement.

BCI believes that "Every Life Has a Purpose, And Every Child Deserves The Opportunity To Smile."  Some of BCI's programs and events include:

• Imagine Me Programs - Celebrity Connection, Pick-A-Party, Patient Imagination, and the BCI signature 'Imagine Me' Bedroom Makeovers.  The BCI personalized theme bedroom makeover is one of the greatest ways to lift a child's spirit and create a space filled with love, optimism, happiness, hope, and healing.

• Inpatient Programs - New Patient Care Bags, Holiday Smiles, Adopt-A-Family, and Patient Party Times, which are parties held in a hospital setting that bring laughter and fun to the patient's bedside.

• Blood & Marrow Drives - BrittiCares hosts annual Blood and Marrow drives to create awareness regarding the prevalence of childhood cancer, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, other serious blood diseases, and the need for more blood donors.

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The Brittiana Smile For Life 5K Run/Walk is BCI's flagship cancer awareness and fundraising event powered by family and friends, volunteers, hospital, community, and celebrity supporters, along with a growing roster of generous sponsors - all of whom work in concert to change lives.

Hosted by Grammy Award winning artist and critically acclaimed actress Jill Scott, the 'Brittiana Smile For Life 5K' is set for Saturday, May 14 at Kenneth Hahn Park in Los Angeles, CA. (4100 La Cienega Blvd, LA, CA 90056)  Suggested arrival time is 8 AM.

The 'Brittiana Smile For Life 5K' aims to generate vital funds for cancer research, direct assistance and uplifting support for childhood cancer patients and their families, blood and marrow drives, as well as raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of childhood cancer and the growing need for enhanced community involvement to help make a difference.

Here's a bonus reminder - For more information about BrittiCares International and the 6th Annual Brittiana Smile For Life 5K Run/Walk, log onto:

• www.BCIrunwalk.com

• www.BrittiCares.org

BrittiCares International

P.O. Box 43504

Los Angeles, CA 90043

Tel: (323) 292-8527

Fax: (323) 292 8528

Email: Info@BrittiCares.org

BrittiCares Int'l Wishes To Thank The Sponsors of the '6th Brittiana Smile For Life 5K' including: Pepsi, Roadstoves, Roots Nutrition, Edison, US Bank, ICEF, Coach Art, and all of the wonderful community supporters!

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Jill Scott's latest album is titled The Light of The Sun and is already generating both street buzz and critical praise.  Look out for joints from the set including "So In Love" featuring Anthony Hamilton, "Shame," and "Rolling Hills."

For all things "Jilly from Philly," hit www.MissJillScott.com!

Jill Scott Fun Facts!

• She was born and raised in (North) Philadelphia, PA.

• Her breakout film was Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" (2007)

• Jill has a beautiful son named Jett.

• JS established the Blues Babe Foundation, a program created to help young minority students pay for university/college expenses.

• She made her television acting debut in 2004 on several episodes of the hit UPN comedy series "Girlfriends."

• The BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency is must-see TV starring Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose.
  

Enjoy this exclusive global broadcast celebrating BrittiCares Int'l featuring the soulful sounds of Jill Scott!

We Love BrittiCares!

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf! (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)

       Jamie & Shirell Henderson, BrittiCares Int'l, www.BCIrunwalk.com

       Jill Scott, www.MissJillScott.com

This podcast is taken from the original live broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Known for his starring role as Victor Newman on the CBS daytime drama series The Young & The Restless, which has been #1 in the US since 1988, legendary thespian  Eric Braeden is one of the world's most recognized actors.

Though Braeden has starred in Y&R since 1980, he made his movie debut in 1961 with a project called Operation Eichmann.  He has starred in over 120 television series and films in his fifty plus year career, and worked alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names including Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Geraldine Page, Dennis Hopper, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds, Mary Tyler Moore, James Earl Jones, Tyne Daly, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Jack Lord.

During his visit to the Lilal Network Live from Hollywood, Braeden reflected upon the experiences that have helped shape and mold him as a person and an artist.  Having recently celebrated turning 70 years of age, the actor unflinchingly speaks his mind about his childhood, career, his idols, and a few other topics.   

Enjoy this intimate conversation with Emmy Award winning actor Eric Braeden on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood! 

Eric Braeden Fun Facts!

• He has been married to his wife Dale since 1966.

• On July 20, 2007, Braeden received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame becoming the first German born actor since Marlene Dietrich in 1960 to receive the honor.  

• Eric Braeden's son is Christian Gudegast.  Christian is credited as writer of the 2003 film "A Man Apart," which stars Vin Diesel, Larenz Tate, and Timothy Olyphant.                                                   
  

• Actor Clarence Williams, III is one of Eric's best friends.

• "The Man Who Came Back" (Lionsgate 2008) is an independent western film executive produced by and starring Eric Braeden.

• In the 1997 film Titanic directed by James Cameron, Braeden plays the role of John Jacob Astor IV. 
  

For More Eric Braeden Info., check out www.EricBraeden.com

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf! (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)

         Charles Sherman Public Relations

         Donald Carraway, In-Studio Photography

This podcast is taken from the original live broadcast, as heard on  ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Legendary Hollywood film music editor Else Blangsted, who is soon to be 91 years young, graces The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood with the first installment of an exclusive series of live interviews where she recounts her journey of a turbulent childhood in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s to her serendipitous arrival in Hollywood.

Madam Blangsted's wisdom and razor sharp wit inspire audiences to consider the world through her eyes and ears.  She is a woman's woman of whom every generation can be proud and from whom every generation can learn.

Revered as a trailblazing pioneer for her work as a music editor on some of Hollywood's greatest films, Else Blangsted is worthy of even more praise for her life-long contributions as a mentor and humanitarian.

Enjoy (Part I) of the enlightening voice, spirit, and journey of Else Blangsted on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

Else Blangsted Fun Facts:

• She loves to dance.

• One of her dearest friends was the late great actor Dudley Moore.  Moore was perhaps best known for playing the title role in the hit film Arthur.  The 2011 remake of Arthur stars Russell Brand alongside Dame Helen Mirren, Nick Nolte, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, and Luis Guzman.

• Else is an avid gardner.

• She takes a daily afternoon nap.  No excuses!

• Else can scientfically prove that Oscar nominated actor James Cromwell hung the moon. (LOL with Love!)

Special Thanks To:

Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf!(www.TheBestofHairRadio.com) 

Johanna Shapiro, Koshari Films

Ken Arce

James Cromwell

This podcast is taken from the original live broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2011. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A charismatic master of the ballad, Ricky Jones is a singer's singer with smoking songwriting talent to match.  With influences that include iconic voices like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and Donny Hathaway, RJ is continuing the tradition of classic R&B/Soul crooning, while bridging the gap between classic and contemporary vocal stylings.

On this Lilal Network Live From Hollywood exclusive, Ricky shares his thoughts about love, relationships, music, and a whole lot more.  Enjoy this feature of Ricky "The King of Hearts" Jones, an artist destined to be around for a long, long time.

Ricky Jones Fun Facts!

* Ricky has performed as a background vocalist for Celine Dion.

* According to RJ, Styx and The Eagles are among his musical influences.

* Hit songwriting legend Diane Warren wrote Ricky's first single release "If I Was The One," which was featured on his self-titled debut album.

* Ricky has toured with international pop music icon Lionel Richie.

* RJ has sung the hook (chorus) on music for Grammy-winning duo Outkast.

For all things Ricky Jones, drop by:    

* www.MySpace.com/RickyJonesTheMusic 

* www.Facebook.com/RickyJonesTheMusic

Watch the video for Ricky's hit song "Soulmate" on Youtube! Click here -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDoGPoEEVss 

Special Thanks to Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)!

This podcast is taken from the original live broadcast, as heard on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2010. Lilal Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.  

Days before the gentlemen of Dru Hill hit Australia for the first time in the group's history, they flew to Los Angeles to headline a concert dubbed as the "Old School Meets New Skool" to support the sophomore CD release of an up-and-coming R&B newbie known as Trueful. 

While in LA, The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood caught up with Baltimore's favorite soulful quartet to chop it up about their new album INDRUPENDENCE DAY, their hit reality television series Keith Sweat's Platinum House on Centric TV, and the blossoming brotherhood among the members as they move on without original DH vocalist Woody and welcome new member Tao to the Dru Hill family.

Dru Hill Fun Facts:

DH is a multi-platinum selling group whose name is taken from a popular park in West Baltimore called Druid Hill Park.

DH performed at the 80th birthday celebration for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Original DH members Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz, and Woody worked together at Baltimore's world famous Fudgery in the Inner Harbor where they sang to and entertained customers while making fudge.

DH's How Deep Is Your Love was featured on the soundtrack for the 1998 hit movie Rush Hour starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan.

DH manager Kevin Peck discovered the quartet at a local talent show in 1992 when the guys were just 14 years of age.

Dru Hill's Discography Consists of Four Releases:

Dru Hill (1996), Enter The Dru (1998), Dru World Order (2002), and InDRUpendence Day (2010).

For more Dru Hill info., hit www.DruHillOnline.com.  To checkout Keith Sweat's Platinum House starring Dru Hill, peep www.CentricTV.com!

Go get INDRUPENDENCE DAY, and keep it DRU!

Enjoy this exclusive feature with Dru Hill on The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!

Special Thanks to Audio Engineer DJ Ravenwolf! (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com)

This podcast is taken from the original broadcast, which aired on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2010.  Lilal Network, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

An eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary R&B/Soul joints are on burn for this edition of The Lilal Network Live From Hollywood!  Have fun preserving your sexy as you pierce your ears with this blend of sounds for the Global Grown & Sexy crowd!

Enjoy!

Special Thanks to Sound Engineer DJ Ravenwolf (www.TheBestofHairRadio.com).

This podcast is taken from the original broadcast, which aired on ARN (American Radio Network).

Copyright 2010.  Lilal Network, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

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