http://dailyvenusdiva.com The #1 Plus Size Magazine for Women with Curves Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:15:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-found-dead/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-found-dead/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:01:57 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29672 While at work today I kept hearing people whisper, “He committed suicide” but I had no idea that they were talking about Don Cornelius. Don Cornelius is single handedly responsible for introducing America to black culture with the creation of the dance and music show, ‘Soul Train.’ The show aired in syndication from October 1971 [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-found-dead/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/timeless-singer-etta-james-dies-at-73/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/timeless-singer-etta-james-dies-at-73/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:37:44 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29130 Timeless singer Etta James lost her battle with Cancer and other diseases at the age of 73, five days before her birthday. As a legendary performer and inspiration to many, Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins) left her mark on several music genres including blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Her career began in [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/timeless-singer-etta-james-dies-at-73/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/interview-the-ledisi-experience/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/interview-the-ledisi-experience/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:28:56 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29085 Singer/songwriter Ledisi has paid her dues. Known for her jazz influenced vocals, she released her first album in 2000 entitled Soulsinger: The Revival. After releasing her first album she generated a local buzz but 2007s Lost & Found put her in the spotlight where she belongs. With a new album, a headlining tour and three [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/interview-the-ledisi-experience/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/curves-take-center-stage-at-the-2012-bet-honors/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/curves-take-center-stage-at-the-2012-bet-honors/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:08:33 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28901 The fifth annual BET HONORS was taped at the historic Warner Theatre on Saturday, January 14 in Washington, D.C. Each year BET celebrates the achievements of legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. This year Gabrielle Union hosted the show, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/curves-take-center-stage-at-the-2012-bet-honors/feed/ 3 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/31/beth-dittos-memoir-coal-to-diamonds-is-long-overdue/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/31/beth-dittos-memoir-coal-to-diamonds-is-long-overdue/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:58:03 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28369 Earlier this year several sources reported that Gossip singer Beth Ditto would release her memoir, Coal to Diamonds. Although it’s a year later and we have yet to hear of a release date, we figured we would share the books synopsis with you. Maybe that will speed this process up. ‘My life was supposed to [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/31/beth-dittos-memoir-coal-to-diamonds-is-long-overdue/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/23/melanie-amaro-is-crowned-winner-of-x-factor-u-s/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/23/melanie-amaro-is-crowned-winner-of-x-factor-u-s/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:52:49 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28172 Join us in congratulating Melanie Amaro, winner of the U.S. version of X Factor. Originating in the United Kingdom, The X Factor is THE  most popular reality show of 2011. Similar to American Idol, The X Factor involves Simon Cowell (Executive produced)  but that’s where the similarities end. On The X Factor each judge mentors [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/23/melanie-amaro-is-crowned-winner-of-x-factor-u-s/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/21/cece-teneal-the-voice-of-neo-blues/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/21/cece-teneal-the-voice-of-neo-blues/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:08:23 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28143 Not many of us can add a personal shout-out from President Barack Obama to our list of accomplishments, but CeCe Teneal can. In 2007, on the strength of her voice and a performance at the show she curated in Orlando, Florida, “Sunday Night Live,” Cece was hired as the lead singer of the B.B. King [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/21/cece-teneal-the-voice-of-neo-blues/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/19/vh1-divas-celebrate-the-history-of-soul-music-on-december-19th/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/19/vh1-divas-celebrate-the-history-of-soul-music-on-december-19th/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:43:00 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28067 Tonight some of your favorite celebrities will share the stage for VH1 DIVAS Celebrates Soul.  Premiering on Monday, December 19 at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 CT on VH1, enjoy performances from Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J. Adding to an already stunning line-up of powerful [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/19/vh1-divas-celebrate-the-history-of-soul-music-on-december-19th/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/01/2012-grammy-nominees-adele-bruno-mars-tie-in-major-categories/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/01/2012-grammy-nominees-adele-bruno-mars-tie-in-major-categories/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:13:27 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=27631 Last night everyone from Lady Gaga to Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five performed during the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert. The concert was only an hour long but it was filled with explosive performances and an unlikely duet (Lady Gaga w/ Sugarland). Hosted by LL Cool J, some of the nominees were announced throughout the [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/01/2012-grammy-nominees-adele-bruno-mars-tie-in-major-categories/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/11/28/2011-soul-train-music-awards-curvy-looks-on-off-the-red-carpet/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/11/28/2011-soul-train-music-awards-curvy-looks-on-off-the-red-carpet/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:39:25 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=27431 Last night’s Soul Train Music Awards show was star studded. No music aficionado was left out as Hip Hop, R & B, Soul and Gospel artists gathered under one roof to pay tribute to the legacy of Soul Train, Heavy D., Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight and several award winners throughout the evening. Through [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/11/28/2011-soul-train-music-awards-curvy-looks-on-off-the-red-carpet/feed/ 3