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Accounting 101: Celebrities and Back Taxes

Having a successful career in the entertainment business yields several perks and privileges. The most popular among them is the big fat paycheck. Between salaries, royalties, and the now, almost-expected endorsement deals and side, many celebrities enjoy lots of disposable … Continue reading

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Academy Awards Wrap Up

Keeping this Oscars post short, sweet, and to the point. Here we go… Viola was Best Dressed (and should have been Best Actress). Her natural is still speaking wonders… Billy was bland. Octavia won (yay!). Esperanza’s voice was sheer heaven. … Continue reading

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The Sit Down: Dunson

“You are the investor. I am what you need to invest in.”~ Dunson Kenton Dunson is a man who knows what is at stake. He made a living advising people of what to do with what is at stake. In … Continue reading

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(A Quick) View From The Top: Ear Candy 2012 Series – Session 1

Ear Candy’s 2012 Series started off with a rimshot and a beat drop Tuesday night! Gypsy Soul does not play games when it comes to bringing you the dope sounds courtesy of artists you should ALREADY be following. Time to … Continue reading

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Get Up, Get Out, and Do Something: Good Deeds. Great Needs.

We are only two months into 2012, but so many are being crushed under rising expenses. Be it rent or mortgage, groceries, or utilities, simply trying to maintain food, clothing, and shelter can be a day-to-day struggle. Now try taking … Continue reading

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Dim The Lights – Whitney Houston

You already know. The impact is endless. Another legend gone. We send our condolences to the family of iconic singer Whitney Houston, who died suddenly in Beverly Hills on Saturday, prior to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. Houston was 48 years … Continue reading

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Tell Me Where To Go: Ear Candy 2012 – Bianca Racquel and Dunson

  One of my favorite events to attend as a blogger (and music lover) is Ear Candy. Obviously, I am glad the wait is over. A new year equals a new installment of Gypsy Soul’s popular music showcase. Now in … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – David Peaston

Unfortunately, when the death train  starts rolling, it seems never-ending. In addition, to the deaths of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and boxing icon Angelo Dundee, singer David Peaston died on Wednesday. Peaston was best known for his multiple-win run … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Angelo Dundee

As we continue to deal with the death of Don Cornelius, boxing training legend Angelo Dundee also died on Wednesday of a heart attack. Dundee was best known as the legendary trainer for boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Don Cornelius

As we all know by now, the world is dealing with the loss of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the iconic, Soul Train, from an apparent suicide. Authorities responded to a call reporting hearing gunfire and discovered Cornelius dead … Continue reading

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