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Russell Simmons votes for C.H.A.N.G.E.
Russell Simmons and Lil Kim
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While covering the red carpet for Russell Simmons and Spike Lee's I Am C.H.A.N.G.E. (Conquering; Human Rights; Action; Needed; Global; Empowering, Evolving) event, CGG snagged an interview with the big man of the night himself, Mr. Simmons.
Tyson Beckford hypnotizes us into voting
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CGG caught up with supermodel heart throb Tyson Beckford at Russell Simmons and Spike Lee's I Am C.H.A.N.G.E event Thursday night, and once we stabilized our buckling knees, we were able to get a fabulous interview with this piercing-eyed, pouty-lipped hunk.
Tyson filled us in on his thoughts regarding the biggest issue facing our new president, and what exactly he'll do if his candidate of
I Am C.H.A.N.G.E. brings out hip hop stars for youth voting
Londell McMillan, Tyson Beckford, Vince Carter, LL Cool J, Lil Kim, Rocsi and Spike Lee via Terrence Jennings
Quote of the Day
"I have no illusion that this film will erase all the harm done," Spike Lee tells ELLE about his new film Miracle at St. Anna which portrays WWII from the perspective of black Americans, "but what I hope people will take from it is that these soldiers were true patriots. It's easy to pick up a gun and fight for your country when your country treats you like a human being. It's a much greater act of patriotism to do that when your country treats you like a second-class citizen."
Vogue Italia stands up for an issue, with A Black Issue
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Obama set to host a star-studded red-carpet DNC affair
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Looks like Obama’s popularity with Hollywood is paying off, as an unprecedented list of A-listers have recently confirmed to attend the Democratic National Convention next month in Denver.
Spike Lee to Spotlight Passing Strange
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Remember when CGG reported Spike Lee’s MySpace blogging about his new
favorite Broadway show, Passing Strange? Well, Spike loved the “unstoppable force of energy, music and mayhem” so much that he’s doing what he does best, bringing it to the big screen!
Michael Strahan golfs for the kids
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Former NFL defensive end Michael Strahan gears up for the third annual 2008
The Dream Team
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Magic Johnson, his wife Cookie, and Spike Lee are teaming up with Abbott, a health care company, and the Magic Johnson Foundation to slam dunk HIV. They have come together to create a series of PSA’s featuring the Johnsons to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS through the I Stand With Magic Campagn, which over 87,000 people have joined.
