I can’t remember how long its been since the last season of “Project Runway” aired. What I do remember is that under an even stricter shroud of secrecy than usual, the three Season 6 finalists of the promising designer show debuted their collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February, months before their season has aired.
That’s a first.  So is the excellent reality show’s move from Bravo to Lifetime, and a location change from New York City to Los Angeles.  Will it be as good?  I hope so and will be glued to the flat screen in my hotel room in …read more

If you’re a fan of neo-soul queens Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, you’ll love Wayna, an Ethiopia-born singer nominated for a Grammy award (Best Urban/Alternative Performance) for “Lovin’ U (Music)” from her sophomore record “Higher Ground” (available at Amazon.com).
Wayna’s name (short for Waynab) means “the wine of God or communion,” and her music’s positive vibe will bring soul seekers together.  The singer’s path to Sunday’s 51st Grammy Awards ceremony, however, had an unlikely detour.  After graduating from the University of Maryland at College Park, where she studied English and speech communications, Wayna landed a plumb job as a writer in …read more