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Eugene Record, leader of the 1970’s vocal group the Chi-Lites, died Friday in Chicago at his daughter’s south suburban home following a long battle with cancer. He was 64
Singer co-wrote such classics as “Have You Seen Her?” and “Oh Girl.”
The Way It Is, The Way It Was
Keyshia Cole’s album deals with life, past and present
The new Harry Potter book is in the hands of millions of eager readers today. Curriculum specialist/writer Colleen O’Brien explores the term "half-blood," offering critical insight into the world of magic, muggles and mudbloods.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Studio: Columbia Pictures (1 hr. 41 min.)
Plot: The mythic guitar-slinging hero, El Mariachi returns.
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp, Ruben Blades
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ****
Soaring On Clipped Wings
By Darcel Williams
ISBN: 1-930586-96-5
Publisher: Millennial Mind Publishing
Available: www.darcelwilliams.com or www.american-book.com
When it comes to checking out a movie, most guys would say, "Hey, let’s go see something starring Samuel L. Jackson, Wesley Snipes or Ice-T.
The Way A Door Closes
By Hope Anita Smith (with illustrations by Shane W. Evans)
ISBN: 0-8050-6477-X
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Available: Bookstores everywhere
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Plot: A squadron of pilots embark on a mission to neutralize an out-of-control robotic fighter jet.
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Jessica Biel, Josh Lucas, Sam Shephard
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ***