Friday, April 19, 2024

Vince Wickliffe… Making it big at Boyd Gaming

April 28, 2009 by  
Filed under Business

Boyd Gaming is one of the gaming companies in the Las Vegas seemingly untouched by the plague of bankruptcy.  A formula of diversified success has lessened Boyd’s economic woes.  Executive Vince Wickliffe, who serves as the assistant district manager of Boyd’s California and Main Street hotels, identifies the strength of their success.  What are some […]

The multifaceted Vivica A. Fox

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cover Story, Feature

B y Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud As my interview with Vivica A. Fox approaches, I take some time to reflect on her accomplishments in Hollywood. Even a brief review of her résumé reveals a multifaceted approach to show business success: The actress has starred in productions ranging from the daytime soap “The Young and the Restless” and […]

Swimsuit fashion: MOCHA models

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Photos

Mocha Models is hosted by Kim Flowers of the  Kim Flowers Talent Development Academy. www.kftda.com or call 702-877-2227.

Celebrities on the scene…

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Celebrity Photos

 

Successful Living Tips with Dinea Destan & Daryal B. Smith

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Extra

  Dinea Destan, FNA “Eurisa,” is corporate executive of Golden Streams Entertainment Enterprises, a music publisher (Melody Girl Music), record producer, recording artist, entertainer, singer, songwriter, arranger, musician and video producer. Daryal B. Smith is a commercial airline pilot, photojournalist and real estate investor.   Dinea Destan & Daryal B. Smith’s keys for Successful Living that […]

Senior airman Larry Reid Jr. flies high with the U.S. Air Force

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Community

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD During the hustle and bustle of our weeklong entrepreneurial work duties; my husband and I made the time to escort our 9-year-old son, Brandon, on his Thunderbird field trip with his school.  After arriving with our son and his fellow schoolmates at Creech Air Force Base — we were so happy to […]

The evolution of Halle Berry

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cover Story, Feature

Halle Berry’s name is one we hear on a regular basis either by Hollywood affiliates or by the teasing mouths of our significant others. Playing tit for tat with our better halves also can be mind-boggling when we bring up Denzel Washington to offset the celebrity comparison. For some unknown reason, a beauty barometer placed […]

A BUSINESS conversation with SISTER CEOs GWEN BRAIMOH AND TRINA JILES

April 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Conversation

By Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud Many people look back on their childhoods and recount the many times they experienced sibling rivalries. On the contrary, Gwen Braimoh and her ‘‘sista’’ Trina Jiles grew up very close, even through there is a 10-year age difference between them. Gwen, owner of Expertise Cosmetology School of Beauty, and Trina, owner of […]