Michael P Coleman is a freelance writer who used to talk to strangers and get punished. Now, he gets published! This is some of the stuff he can't stop thinking about! michaelpcoleman.com
By Michael P Coleman Last year, the British label Soul Music Records mined some of the best of one of our country’s musical treasures, Dionne Warwick, for a comprehensive box collection of her vintage Arista catalog. That collection was a tough act to follow. But they’ve managed it with aplomb, as the legendary Deniece Williams …
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The superstar reveals his secrets for staying at the top of his game for 65 years, talks about his father & Nat “King” Cole, and plans his return to the stage this summer. This feature was first published with SacCulturalHub.com. By Michael P Coleman With COVID vaccinations up and cases down all over the country, …
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By Michael P Coleman Before I tell you about the new cinematic adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, I have two confessions: First, I’m not a rabid fan of Miranda’s. I saw the filmed version of his Broadway phenomenon Hamilton. It was good. Very good, in fact. But perhaps because the hype and expectations …
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By Michael P Coleman I’m not one to want the brightest, shiniest, newest piece of tech or equipment. Who am I fooling? I live for Apple’s periodic product launch events, during which they tease new iPhones, iMacs, smart devices and the like. I have one of each, and several of some, of their devices. I …
By Michael P Coleman If you were alive during the 80s, or know great pop music when you hear it, you know Atlantic Starr’s sole #1 smash, “Always.” It was the follow-up to their breakthrough single “Secret Lovers,” which revitalized their lagging career and paved the way for a lucrative, three album run with Warner …
By Michael P Coleman It all started with a wig and a cheap house dress. Tyler Perry’s name is becoming more and more prominent every day. Earlier this year, he made Forbes’ world billionaires ranking, which also includes celebrities like Jay-Z and Oprah Winfrey. That’s right: Perry’s net worth exceeds a cool $1 billion! The …
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