Ntozake Shange and multi-octave singer-songwriter M. Nahadr find creativity in the moment together in the latest Tyler Perry film, "For Colored Girls" from Lionsgate, which opens on November 5.

There are three ways to make a hip hop beat. And more specifically, there are three main types of music tools that can be used to ensure you make a great hip hop beat. Some of the options are expensive and some are not, and although there is more than one way to skin a cat, we hope you come to the same conclusion we did.

It is obvious that glamorous celebrities are often considered to be trendsetters when it comes to fashion. They may set trends for short haircuts, dyed hair, babydoll dresses, killer heels, ballet pumps, etc.

So youve decided that you want to learn the guitar? But how do you convince your parents to buy you an electric guitar instead of the standard acoustic guitar that theyll want you to buy instead? The problem always used to be expense.

If you have decided that you want to enjoy karaoke from your home or that you want to start a side job as a karaoke DJ, you will need your own karaoke equipment. Depending on the application, there will be an investment to get good quality equipment and a few things that you will only need if you plan on taking your show on the road.