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Night Catches Us is the debut film from director Tanya Hamilton. It’s about Anthony Mackie’s return to his old neighborhood in Philadelphia and the conflict that arises between him and the Black Power organization he used to be a member of in the ’70’s. The Roots did the score and this is the second time Mackie and Kerry Washington have worked so closely together, the first time being the dismal She Hate Me. How many people who complain about Tyler Perry will support this movie?

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The Roots and John Legend performed “Hard Times” at the Highline Ballroom in NYC as part of Rolling Stone’s playlist issue concert.

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1. Is Keri Hilson trying too hard with her video for “The Way You Love Me?”

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2. Is Raheem DeVaughn trying too hard with his “She’s Single” video or he is really allowing male sensuality to run free?

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3. Is the industry finally getting it together now that the The Roots have been nominated for five Grammys?

4. How much future trouble could various urban music sites face after Homeland Security shutdown several rap sites that had relationships with labels and artists for copyright and trademark violations?

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5. What did Michael Rapaport do or not do to make Q-Tip withdraw his support for the Tribe Called Quest documentary?

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6. Why didn’t Nas, Damian Marley, Reflection Eternal and Dwele receive any Grammy nominations?

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7. What kind of surgery did Aretha Franklin have?

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Here are some highlights of the Hennessy Artistry Series in Miami with The Roots, Q-Tip and Eve.