Dec 9th, 2008 · In her new book, Patti Webster explores humorous stories from the Bible, as well as jokes in the Christian tradition. Besides being an author, Webster is the CEO of a public relations firm that represents artists like Ludacris, OutKast and Patti LaBelle. She talks about her book, It Happened in Church.
Keywords: Relations · public · artists · Christian · Traditional · CEO · Bible · OutKast · pulpit · Webster · pews · Patti LaBelle
Aug 1st, 2008 · Farai Chideya talks with Newsweek correspondent Allison Samuels about the new pro-Obama Ludacris track, Halle Berry's paparazzi woes, and a fiery exchange between reality show villain Omarosa and new TV talk show host Wendy Williams.
Keywords: rapper · TV · songs · Farai Chideya · paparazzi · villains · Obama · Halle Berry · Ludacris · Allison Samuels · emNewsweek · Obama Ludacris
Jul 31st, 2008 · The Atlanta rapper has released a song in which he claims to be the senator's "favorite" and calls Hillary Clinton, John McCain and the president derogatory names. Washington Post associate editor Kevin Merida talks about how the song could affect Obama's image and how the campaign has dealt with other unexpected statements of support from celebrities.
Keywords: Senate · president · rapper · Atlanta · celebration · campaign · John McCain · songs · Obama · Hillary Clinton · Ludacris · derogatory
Feb 12th, 2007 · As the political climate shifts, Natalie Maines and The Dixie Chicks go five-for-five at the Grammys, including best song for "Not Ready to Make Nice." Mary J. Blige and Ludacris are among other popular winners.
Keywords: politics · Grammy · winners · Climate · songs · Blige · Chick · Dixie · Ludacris · Natalie Maines · grammies · The Dixie Chicks
May 6th, 2005 · Film 'Crash' Explores Racial Divisions
May 6, 2005 ·
Film critic David Edelstein reviews Crash, a new film by writer-director Paul Haggis. The movie's ensemble cast includes Brendan Fraser, Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton and hip-hop artist Ludacris.
Keywords: director · critic · divisions · artists · 2005 · Writer · movies · Racial · Hip · David Edelstein · Brendan Fraser · Paul Haggis
May 4th, 2005 · Hip-hop star Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and actor Larenz Tate play key characters in the new film Crash, a meditation on race and prejudice that's already gotten a lot of award buzz. The two talk about their own experiences confronting racism in Los Angeles.
Keywords: confrontation · Los Angeles · actor · Stars · Racism · Hip · Prejudice · Ludacris · Larenz · Chris Ludacris · Larenz Tate · meditation