Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut together? Sounds like a date movie that works for both the guy and the girl. Count us in. Their movie “The Call” opens this weekend. Rihanna and Alicia Keys are on tour and Beyonce’s on TV. And of course, for those of you that are into the NCAA Tournament, March Madness is in full swing. Check out what else is happening this weekend.
DVD
It’s been 14 years since the release of one of my favorite movies – Love Jones. Listen here for Larenz Tate’s interview with Nikki Woods. A special edition is available on Amazon.Com.
Friday, March 14
HOT ON TV:
All Times Eastern
JOKE’S ON ME
BET, 8 p.m.
“”Centric Comic All-Stars”
Bill Bellamy and Anthony Anderson host; George Wallace is honored in comedy fest
Saturday, March 15
IT WAS ALL A DREAM
BET, 9 p.m.
“Dreamgirls”
Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy round out a great cast
Saturday March 16
DOING BAD
8 p.m., TBS
“I Can Do Bad All by Myself”
Taraji P. Henson plays a woman involved with a married man who has to take care of her nieces and nephews after they get into trouble
READ IT:
“A Social Affair” by Pat Tucker and Earl Sewell
A bored housewife, a webcam and a guy with computer love fantasies does not a good mix make
SEE IT:
ANSWER THE CALL
“The Call” stars Halle Berry as a 911 operator and Morris Chestnut as her cop boyfriend. The two joins forces to outwit a sadistic killer.
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GOOD GIRLS GONE BAD
“Spring Breakers” takes former sweet girls Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez and dirties them up in this romp about what happens when a few young women get together for spring break
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IN CONCERT/EVENTS:
Friday, March 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA
FELA! The musical Featuring Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child
(through Sunday, March 18) Merriam Theater
Friday – 8:00 p.m. Saturday – 2 p.m, 8 p.m.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
The Borgata
8 p.m.
Classic hip-hop in A.C.
JACKSON, MS
Ladies Night Out Tour – Dru Hill, K-Ci, JoJo and Silk
Jackson Convention Center Complex
8 p.m.
90’s hitmakers head out to entertain female fans
GREENBELT, MD
Greenbelt Marriot
If you need to make positive changes in your life, start her with empowering panels and featured speakers
BIRMINGHAM, AL
(through Saturday)
Bill Harris Arena at the Crossplex
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Black rodeo stars showcase their talents in Alabama
MIAMI GARDENS, FL
8th Annual Jazz In the Gardens Concert
with Ne-Yo, New Edition, Earth Wind and Fire, Fantasia, Monica and more (through March 18)
Sun Life Stadium
DALLAS, TX
HBCU Classic: SWAC Basketball Tournament
Curtis Culwell Center
HBCU’s battle it out for a chance to advance in the NCAA tournament
Saturday, March 16
NEW YORK, NY
Annual St. Partrick’s Day Parade
44th – 79th Street via Fifth Avenue 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The oldest St. Patty’s day parade in the U.S. takes it’s annual trek up Fifth Ave.
LAS VEGAS, NV
Mandalay Bay Casino
8 p.m.
A girl on fire heads to Vegas this weekend with crooner Miguel
Saturday, March 15
CHICAGO, IL
9TH Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival
Arie Crown Theater
7 p.m.
Sunday, March 16
GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie
7:30 p.m.