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"Where there is woman, there is magic."--Ntozake Shange, poet/playwright
Rewind: "This is It," Michael Jackson's posthumous film created during rehearsals of the last months of his life, tops the charts earning $101 million worldwide in the first week. Clearly, he's still the King of Pop.
Monday, November 2:
Happy Birthday: Rapper and Apple Bottoms founder Nelly turns 35 today.
Sports: Baseball fans! Game 5 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies is tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on Fox.
TV: "Dancing With the Stars" is on tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on ABC. Go Mya!!! Go Mya!!! Go Mya!!!
Tuesday, November 3:
*Event: It's Election Day. Be a part of the process and solution. Your vote counts!
TV: Morris Chestnut co-stars in "V," the redux of the 1980's miniseries about an alien race. Call it brother from another planet."V" airs at 8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on ABC.
Music: The Renaissance man Ryan Leslie is back with his second album, "Transition." Leslie writes, produces and plays most of own music, and mixes modern beats with love songs. "Transition" is available in stores and online today.
Music: The sexy songstress Amerie is back with her latest effort "In Love & War." A mix of club bangers, R&B, soul and rock. "In Love & War" is in stores and online today.
DVD: "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," co-starring Channing Tatum and Adewale-Akinnuoye-Agbaje was one of the biggest blockbusters over the summer and has grossed $175 million worldwide. "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" is available on DVD today in stores and online.
DVD: "The Taking of Pelham 123" is a remake of a classic 1974 film of the same name. The original may have been a better movie, but this one stars Denzel Washington. Enough said. "The Taking of Pelham 123" is available in stores and online.
Wednesday, November 4:
Happy Birthday: Sean "Diddy" Combs is 39 today. Take that! Take that!
TV: Mariah Carey sits down with Larry King tonight to discuss her role in "Precious," her new album and finding love with Nick Cannon. Mimi is on "Larry King Live" at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on CNN.
Thursday, November 5:
TV: Rihanna appears on "Good Morning America" in an exclusive interview with Diane Sawyer. Truth or tabloid? We will all be waiting with bated breath. The Diane Swayer interview airs on "GMA" at 7:00 a.m. ET (check local listings) on ABC. It will also repeat on Friday, November 6, at 7:00 a.m. ET (check local listings) on ABC and at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on "20/20" on ABC.
TV: "Grey's Anatomy" is on tonight. Check out new cast member Jesse Williams, the latest TV heartthrob. "Grey's Anatomy" airs at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on ABC.
Friday, November 6:
Film: The dramatic and profound book "Push" by Sapphire has been adapted into the incredible movie "Precious." Director Lee Daniels cast Mo'Nique, Gabourey Sidibe, Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Sherri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz in a dark and intense movie about domestic and sexual abuse and literacy in our midst. Note: Oscar buzz. "Precious" opens in limited release today.
TV: Vanessa Williams takes no prisoners on the hilarious sitcom "Ugly Betty." Go inside the wacky world of magazine publishing at "Mode" on "Ugly Betty" tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on ABC .
Saturday, November 7:
TV: Comedienne and actor Wanda Sykes joins the ranks of late-night talk--it's part talk show/part game show. "The Wanda Sykes Show" debuts tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on Fox. Tune in and get ready to laugh out loud.
Please check out my blog "Emil's E-mail" for more insight and musings on popular culture.
*Love and happiness are the best mantras for this week. Smile and the world smiles back.
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