Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Birmingham's BJCC Studios Hosts Taylor Hicks & Chuck Faush
Taylor plays a tune during the The exclusive interview with Chuck in Birmingham. The "Soul Patrol" is on the look out while Taylor is currently on tour in Grease and with his new CD, The Distance.
Birmingham's BJCC Studios Rolls Out The Red Carpet
World class production in Birmingham's BJCC Studios with Taylor Hicks and Chuck Faush during nContrast taping with Birmingham City Schools Students
Music Producer West Byrd Leads Band at Birmingham's BJCC Studios with Taylor Hicks & Chuck Faush
nContrast Tapes "FAME" with Birmingham City Schools Students
nContrast Tapes "FAME" with Birmingham City Schools Students
Birmingham's BJCC Studios Hosts Taylor Hicks & Chuck Faush
Birmingham's BJCC Studios & Dr. Jack Schaeffer Hosts Taylor Hicks & Chuck Faush
nContrast Tapes "FAME" with Birmingham City Schools Students
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Bham Fame Finalists Tune Up At BJCC
Birmingham Fame finalists were at the BJCC Studio to practice and interview as they prepare for the September red carpet. The red carpet gives way to to the students who will perform at the BJCC Studio for a special national broadcast taping.
Student interviews and rehearsals posted here this week!
Student interviews and rehearsals posted here this week!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Host Chuck Faush and Music Director West Byrd at Birmingham Convention Complex
Host Chuck Faush and Music Dirctor West Byrd were with Birmingham City Schools students as they sang and danced at the BJCC Studio in Birmingham Alabama preparing for the September taping of nContrast in a salute to FAME.
Faush says "people shouldn't be surprised" at the talent in his hometown of Birmingham. "Get ready for an incredible night this September when LA, NYC, ATL will get another look at Birmingham".
Fame releases worldwide September 25, 2009. A MGM Film.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Student Success: Teen's Braces Saves His Life
Most kids wear their braces grudgingly. The pay-off for the pain is usually a long time coming and teens aren't known for their patience. But there is at least one kid who got more than he bargained for from his braces, and he didn't have to wait years for it.
Police in Pontiac, Michigan say that 18-year-old Anthony Pittman's braces probably saved his young life. Pittman was among a group of teens who got into an argument that turned into a gunfight. At least three different weapons were fired and a bullet from one of them - a .45 caliber - hit Pittman in the mouth. Police believe that Pittman survived the injury because his braces fragmented the bullet.
To read the rest of this article, please click the link below:
http://www.parentdish.com/2008/07/15/teens-braces-save-his-life/
Police in Pontiac, Michigan say that 18-year-old Anthony Pittman's braces probably saved his young life. Pittman was among a group of teens who got into an argument that turned into a gunfight. At least three different weapons were fired and a bullet from one of them - a .45 caliber - hit Pittman in the mouth. Police believe that Pittman survived the injury because his braces fragmented the bullet.
To read the rest of this article, please click the link below:
http://www.parentdish.com/2008/07/15/teens-braces-save-his-life/
Student Success: 11 year old girl saves Seven
Maddie McRae is being hailed a hero whose bravery saved the lives of seven people. After heavy rains washed out a section of roadway, two vehicles, including the one she was riding in with her mother and two siblings, ended up in the river. "I knew what was happening," said the eleven-year-old. "I thought we were going to die because the water was going over our heads. But me and my mom prayed a lot and we knew God could get us through it."
But instead, Maddie managed to get out of the vehicle through the broken windshield, crawl across a tree branch to the shore, and then climb an electric fence to reach a nearby farmhouse. She called 9-1-1 and rescuers were able to pull her family to safety using ladders and ropes. Her mother and siblings were treated at a hospital and released.
To read the rest of this article, please click the link below:
http://www.parentdish.com/2008/11/16/eleven-year-old-girl-saves-seven/
But instead, Maddie managed to get out of the vehicle through the broken windshield, crawl across a tree branch to the shore, and then climb an electric fence to reach a nearby farmhouse. She called 9-1-1 and rescuers were able to pull her family to safety using ladders and ropes. Her mother and siblings were treated at a hospital and released.
To read the rest of this article, please click the link below:
http://www.parentdish.com/2008/11/16/eleven-year-old-girl-saves-seven/
Student Success: 15 Year Old Girl Makes History
On Saturday, 15-year-old Kimberly Anyadike finished a record-breaking flight across the country, becoming what is believed to be the youngest African-American female to pilot an airplane from coast to coast. The adventurous teenager flew from Compton Woodley Airport in Compton, CA, to Newport News, VA ,and back, making thirteen stops along the way. Her flight companions were an adult safety pilot and Levi Thornhill, an 87-year-old World War II veteran who flew with the Tuskegee Airmen, an all African-American combat unit in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Part of the reason for Anyadike's voyage was to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, dozens of whom she met throughout the journey
To read the rest of this article please click the link below:
http://www.parentdish.com/2009/07/13/high-flying-adored-15-year-old-girl-pilots-a-plane-coast-to-co/?icid=main|main|dl5|link2|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parentdish.com%2F2009%2F07%2F13%2Fhigh-flying-adored-15-year-old-girl-pilots-a-plane-coast-to-co%2F
Music Director West Byrd Mentors Students For Birmingham Recording Sessions Thursday, July 16 at BJCC Birmingham, Al.
"Before we did the Atlanta show, the students did not know what to expect. Nervousness had taken control of them. The only thing on their minds was the stress of big cameras, a room full of people, and an expectation to blow everyone's mind beyond expectation.. In the mist of all this they forgot two critical things, BE YOURSELF and HAVE FUN!!! When there is a natural gift within someone, it stands out without being forced. Whether you sing, act, dance, or play an instrument your natural ability is the attribute that thrusts you ahead of your peers. Combine these talents with a A-1 character and personality and you have the formula to the next Hollywood star.Remember you can only give YOUR best so approach with confidence and a determination to succeed".
R. West Byrd
R. West Byrd
Friday, July 10, 2009
Student Success: Jasmine Fells
Jasmine Fells has been in Girl Scouting since the ripe age of 5 years old, and now turning 17, entering her senior year at John Carroll Catholic High School, she has accomplished completing requirements for receiving her Gold Award, which is the equivalent of the Boy Scout’s “Eagle Award.” It was her passion for working with Art and enjoying the company of children, that she created an after-school art program called, “Fun Art” where she taught art classes to students at Princeton Elementary School within the Birmingham City School system and The Boys and Girls Club in Clay, Alabama. “Fun Art” lasted from January through May 2009, alternating weeks for each site. She worked with 55 youth ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade.
To read the rest of this article, please click on the link below:
http://birminghamtimesonline.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=738:jasmine-fells-completes-girl-scouts-gold-award&catid=35:local-news-headlines&Itemid=95
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Deon'trae Archie
School: Woodlawn High School
Hobbies/Interest: Singing, dancing and Acting
Extra-curricular - Choir and Band
Future Plans: I want to be a singer or a lawyer
Career/Life Goals: To be a singer
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
"BIRMINGHAM FAME" STUDENT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!
As nContrast prepares for the worldwide release of Fame, our cameras rolled in Birmingham, Alabama and found the most talented students anywhere in America. Auditions are completed and the finalists have been chosen. Each finalist will receive a professional audio and video recording session and masters provided for their professional development.
The students will also perform before a live studio audience in Birmingham
this September for local and national broadcasts.
Fame releases worldwide September 25, 2009.
Watch nContrast for exclusive cast interviews and behind the scenes footage.
nContrast airs weekly on BETJ.
The students will also perform before a live studio audience in Birmingham
this September for local and national broadcasts.
Fame releases worldwide September 25, 2009.
Watch nContrast for exclusive cast interviews and behind the scenes footage.
nContrast airs weekly on BETJ.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Host Chuck Faush and Music Director West Byrd recently completed a special broadcast with seven talented Georgia students in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia Public Broadcasting students with a live studio audience of 250. Exclusive interviews with the stars of The Soloist Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr and student performances excited the crowd with red carpet entrances and earlier screening of The Soloist.
As the remake of FAME releases worldwide this September, nContrast cameras will roll in Birmingham, AL with the students of Birmingham City Schools.
Watch highlights from Atlanta and a sneak peak of what's coming this September.
As the remake of FAME releases worldwide this September, nContrast cameras will roll in Birmingham, AL with the students of Birmingham City Schools.
Watch highlights from Atlanta and a sneak peak of what's coming this September.
Angelik Johnson
School: A. H. Parker High School
Hobbies/Interest: writing poetry, praise dancing, cooking, reading, singing, studying hair, planning trips for the youth in my church
Extra-curricular activities: Key Club, skills U.S.A., Future Business Leaders of America, S.G.A., Legacy youth Leaders at the civil rights
Future Plans: becoming a news broadcaster, motovational speaker, and dynamic actress and hair stylist
Career/ Life Goals: After High School "I plan on attending college and majoring in Mass forum and minoring in journalism"
Other: "I was given a gift. We all were given a gift by God. I am a powerful speaker and I will use my gift for the good in the world"
Name: Tyree Bevels
School: A.H. Parker
Hobbies/ Interest: Singing, eating ("I love food")
Extra-curricular activities: TROTC, runing back
Future plans: Enlist in the army and complete college
Name: William David Kelly Jr.
School: Ramsay High School
Hobbies/Interest: Dancing, swimming, listening to music, playing video games
Extra-curricular activities: Modern Dance Club-vice president, FBLA, SGA-Public relations, Bible Club, Ramsay Ambassadors, youth leadership Forum
Future Plans: I plan to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham majoring in nursing. I would also like to become a part of a local dance company.
Career/ Life goals: I plan on becoming a certified Registered nurse Anesthetist
Other: I am truly grateful for this wonderful opportunity
Name: Ricia Pressley
Name: Ricia Pressley
School: G.W. Carver High School
Hobbies/ Interest: volleyball, choir, president of the drama club, singing, and playing the piano
Extra-curricular Activities: volleyball, choir, and drama club
Future Plans: to major in communications with a minor of musical theater
Career/ Life goals: To be the greatest in whatever life and my career throws at me and even with any struggles and obstacles, I will overcome.
My motto: Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eye of your goals
Name: Sedric Steele
Name: Sedric Steele
School: Woodlawn High School
Hobbies/ Interest: Playing sports, and dancing, I like to go out to the mall, being with my friends, and having a good time
Future Plans: I want to become an engineer
Career/ Life goals: to finish High School then go off to college to become an engineer
Name: Marquis D. Timmons
Name: Marquis D. Timmons
School: G. W. Carver High School
Hobbies/ Interest: singing, dancing, drawing, and writing songs
Future plans: To finish college and become a game designer, work on music, and continue dancing
Career/life goals: to become a game designer, song writer and singer, and a dancer
Name: Desmond Gullett
Name: Desmond Gullett
School: Huffman High School
Hobbies/Interest: I love sports but I also love to sing anywhere and everywhere I go.
Extra-curricular Activities: I play football at HHS
Future plans: I plan on pursuing my education attending Jacksonville State University and becoming a professional singer.
Career/ Life goals: After graduation, I will pursue music as a career.
Other: Thanks for this wonderful opportunity. This is a great chance for one young person to show that all young people are not bad.
Name: Jacquese Shepherd
Name: Jacquese Shepherd
School: Wenonah High School
Hobbies/ Interests: I enjoy singing, dancing, cosmetology, writing, and acting
Extra-curricular Activities: Choir(school and church), Church drama ministry, and praise dancing
Future Plans: I would like to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham to study medicine (pediatrics) or criminal justice (to become a police officer).
Career/ Life Goals: I plan to practice pediatric medicine and help to find a cure for cancer.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Name: Tanarius Hillard
Name: Tanarius Hillard
School: Jackson- Olin High
Hobbies/Interests: exercising; video games; computer
Extra-curricular Activities: football and drama club
Future Plans: working in either radio/broadcasting or sports medicine after graduating college
Career/ Life Goals: to work in television or radio either on screen or behind the scenes
Name: Jazmyne Jatirill Ford
Name: Jazmyne Jatirill Ford
School: P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
Hobbies/Interests: writing, reading novels, cooking, acting, hanging out with friends, mentoring friends and family, playing sports
Extra-curricular activities: youth leader counselor, Dazzling Diamond Flag Team, Choir, cheer leader, and maintaining a job
Future Plans: Culinary at the Art Institute of Atlanta, Majoring in theater, and creative writing
Career/Life Goals: open up and own my own dining facility, write and manage my own novel, become an actress
Name: Kimberly Griggs
Name: Kimberly Griggs
School: Ramsay High school
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, making up dances, studying
Extra-curricular Activities: Birmingham Urban League, AKK Sorority (vice president) Blue Diamond Dance Team captain, Dance club president, SGA, Bible Club, community services (Ronald McDonald House, East View Nursing Home, March of Dimes), P.A.I. dance company
Future Plans: I plan to major in physical therapy or corporate management and to keep taking dance classes so I can continue to get better.
Career/Life Goals: I plan to graduate from college and start working as a physical therapist or a corporate manager. I also would love to dance for a big company or start my own.
I am very thankful for this opportunity to share my gift
Name: Erica Scott
Name: Erica Scott
School: Huffman High School
Hobbies/ Interests: l love to sing, play the piano, act, and model. I also like volunteering, reading, and spending time with my family as well as attending church where I am active.
Extra-Curricular Activities: National Honor Society, SGA, HHS Ambassadors, Interact, Academic Bowl, Teens for Christ, HHS Chamber and Women’s Choir, Youth Leadership Academy
Future Plans: In the future I plan to attend college to prepare for law school. I would also like to pursue a career in singing and acting while remaining active with my church
Career/ Life goals: My career and life goals are very similar. I dream to be a successful as a singer/ actress while practicing law and building my relationship with God.
Other: Thank you for this great opportunity. Through this experience, you are allowing me to achieve my goals and turn my dreams into reality while daring to be different.
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