Join Me This Sunday (4/4) To See My Crushin': Lamman Rucker In WEBEIME!

After gaining respect and accolades through his engaging portrayals on the stage, in popular daytime soaps, hit sitcoms, successful primetime dramas, and hot feature films like Tyler Perry's #1 movie "WHY DID I GET MARRIED?" where he captured hearts as the handsome hero 'Sheriff Troy', rising star LAMMAN RUCKER continues to impress the masses with his multi-faceted arsenal of talent and abilities with the BLACK GENTS of Hollywood's original play, "WEBEIME".

Come see Lamman and his incredible cast mates for the remaining performances of the highly-successful run of "WEBEIME" (We, Be, I, Me). Having won the interest of many suitors, this play is a 'must-see' and will be one of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have at the theater. A story about a young man who, in the last two hours of his life, re-lives his vivid recollections of the major events of his tumultuous past and is forced to come to terms with the experiences and choices that have created his present circumstance and impact his future. It's a roller-coaster ride of laughter and tears; joy and pain; anger and frustration; love and hope; childhood innocence and the accountability of adulthood; and of the vulnerability of man and the power of the human spirit! Told by a powerful all-male ensemble of eight dynamic, good-looking and talented African-American men, "WEBEIME" is a journey you will never forget!!! ... The BLACK GENTS of Hollywood & The NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY present critically-acclaimed, award-winning play "WEBEIME" by: Layon Gray STARRING: Justin Biko, David Wendell Boykins, Layon Gray, Jason McGee, Thom Scott II, Donn Swaby, Darren Thomas, Gordon Timothy and *LAMMAN RUCKER*!

WHEN: Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 PM Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 PM Only!

RUN TIME: 2 hours with One Intermission

WHERE: Harlem School of the Arts 645 St. Nicholas Avenue [Between 141st & 145th St.] New York, NY 10030 212-279-4200

TICKETS: Go to: "www.ticketcentral.com" By Phone: (212) 279-4200 Open 12-8 Daily At Box Office: Central Box Office 416 W. 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Open Daily 12-8pm For more info, visit: "www.myspace.com/BLACKGENTS" Or: "www.necinc.org" *NOTE*: Please spread the word, and come ready to be moved! This is a great play!

Please be aware, however, that this play has very mature content, occasional profanity, stylized physical abuse, and moments of mild nudity - all which serve the style, storyline and message of the piece. We encourage the attendance of teens and young people, but please use your discretion. The BLACK GENTS of Hollywood greatly appreciate your on-going love & support of our gift and passion for acting and healing other people and look forward to this opportunity to share that blessing with you!!!

JD

Dreams Do Come True…Crushin’ on Lamman Rucker Part II!

Monday night NABFME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment) hosted, Breaking the Silence in Song, a music competition centered on domestic violence. I had the pleasure of meeting my crushin’ Mr. Lamman Rucker! OMG, in the words of B. Scott…TAKE ME HIGHER LORD! I thought I was going to need an asthma pump and I don’t even have asthma! Talk about a nice, fine, tall glass of water!! After meeting Lamman and hearing about some of the great things he’s involved in, my crushin’ on him is now on a totally different level and I have soooo much respect for him. Mr. Rucker is such a well-rounded individual and he actively participates in various awareness programs including domestic violence and HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness!

Lamman is currently acting in the hit play WeBeIMe, a dramatic portrayal of one man's coming to terms with the repercussions of the decisions that he has made in life before the inevitable happens. With little time on his side, he searches his soul for inner peace and his mind wanders back down the road that put him in his current predicament. My business partners and I will be going to see WeBeIMe this month and I hope you guys will join us, additional information and an interview with Lamman will be forthcoming.

Joan

From a concerned (future) parent to another.....

Dear Ms. Hawkins,
Please come and get your son. Our friend who shall remain nameless is coveting your child Chris. Joan and I were in the process of staging an intervention, but then 106 & Park aired his new video "Take You Down" and all hell broke loose. Some of the moves your son did were reminiscent of a young Bobby Brown when he performed "Roni." Therefore we offered Bobby aka "The King of R &B" as a substitute since he is closer to her age, but she declined. At this point we are just going to have to let the chips fall as they may.

Please tell Chris' bodyguard to be gentle..she's harmless


Shakara & Joan

Crushin' Part Deux! I've Fallin' And I Can't Get Up!

Seriously, I can't take this $&*@, somebody is going to have to save me. I'm feeling like in any minute Chris Hansen is going to jump out the closet on me and tell me that I'm on Dateline's "Catch a Predator"!



Take me higher Lord! (I heart B. Scott!)
JI

Crushin': Andre 3000

Dear Andre,

It was 1993, I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was watching BET and I saw you. You were slim and brown..just like I like’em. You were young and running wild, who knew that you would turn out to be such a refined man. I can’t judge, I was running right behind you and Big Boi singing, “All the players came from far and wide, wearing afros and braids kicking them gangsta rides..” Even when you dated Erykah, I was still supporting you, tight clothes and all. Through the cornrows, afros, and wigs, I have been there. I’ve lived in your lap in the love below, and I have loved every minute of it. I have no children so I guess there is no way to justify me watching your Emmy- award winning cartoon; Class of 3000…other than the fact that I just want to see your face and the show is great. So as you make your place in Hollywood as an actor, I will be right there enjoying every minute of it. Don’t let the fact that I have not seen your new movie Semi-Pro, affect our relationship..I’m just on the grind baby. I met your mother back in October of 2007 at the NABFEME Mother’s Luncheon and I felt the connection with Mrs. Benjamin right away. I gave her a copy of my book; Get ‘Em Girls’ Guide to Unlocking the Power of Cuisine and she was very receptive. Speaking of receptive I know you are a vegan and I am receptive to your lifestyle..we do have a couple of vegan recipes in our book. I have been a vegetarian before and I have vegan friends…sounds like a love connection to me! So until we meet on someone’s red carpet..keep doing your thang..you are most definitely Get ‘Em Girl approved!

Shakara aka Flygirl

Crushin' Age Ain't Nothing But A Number Version: Chris Brown

What I'm going to need Chris Brown to do is put his clothes on...'cause an old woman can't take this temptation! I mean, the dudes weren't looking this scrumptious when I was 18...I've been cheated!

JI

source: chrisbrownonline

Crushin': Lamman Rucker

I was first introduced to this man after he starred in the hit sitcom Half & Half as Mona’s love interest and I was extremely excited to see him on the big screen as Sheriff Troy in Tyler Perry’s: Why Did I Get Married? For one brief moment I wish I was playing the roll of Shelia in the movie so I could get to …well you know where I’m going with this! Lamman Rucker has been around for awhile and I’m excited to know that he’s making major moves with his career. If anyone out there knows this man personally, please tell him that I’m looking for him!

Crushin': Wynton Marsalis

There is something about a man from N'Awlins...and since Weezy F. isn't quite my type, I'm crushin' on the one and only Mr. Wynton Marsalis. I'm sitting here vibing off of I Got Lost In Her Arms...and I'm thinking, "Lord, if I die tonight, let me come back as a trumpet" lol.

Seriously, Mr. Marsalis has been described as one of the greatest jazz musicians of our generation, and I must say...I concur!

JI

Crushin': Something New Version: Prince Harry

OK, I know you're probably looking at the screen like "who in the hell..." but I've got a lil' crush on Prince Harry. I don't know if it's his rebelliousness or the David Caruso shade of red hair...either way I've got a mini Jones for the Prince of Wales. What????

Crushin': Marcus Samuelsson

So I got a chance to meet Marcus Samuelsson on Monday at the Fairway Market by my house, can I tell you that celebrity chefs are to me what a first-round draft pick stumbling out of the club in a drunken stupor is to a money-hungry groupie! LOL, seriously...I'm in awe of the Ethiopian-born chef, not just because he can cook his ass off, but because he overcame adversity at such a young age to become one of the most reveled and sought after chefs of this generation!

CRUSHIN': "GROWN MAN"

Dear Idris,

My name is fabgirl and I'm an Aries. My love for you is like peanut butter and jelly...it's authentic and it will never go out of style. I never could grasp the idea of drinking someones bath water until I first laid eyes on you. If I could describe you in two words it would be "GROWN MAN." From the "Wire" to "This Christmas" I have admired you. When I see you, I hear Lu-fa (Luther) ..."If this world were mine, I would place it at your feet." Back in the day, all I could offer you was some red kool-aid, but times have changed I have a cookbook out and we can discuss politics and music over turkey bacon and sweet potato biscuits anytime you want. So until we meet ...(and we will meet) Stay sexy...

xoxoxo, FabGirl