July 11, 2019 

By The Associated Press 

Beyoncé is dropping a new original song from Disney’s live-action “Lion King.”

The song, “Spirit,” will be released later Tuesday and should get a push for Academy Award consideration.

A news release says the song comes at a pivotal moment for Nala, the character voiced by Beyoncé, in the film that comes out on July 18. She also co-wrote the song.

It’s part of an album called “The Lion King: The Gift” that Beyoncé is executive producing and performing on along with other artists.

The collection is a companion to the main “Lion King” soundtrack, which consists mostly of songs from the animated film, along with a new number from Elton John and Tim Rice, who wrote the songs for the original.

July 11, 2019 

Aries 

MAR 21 - APR 19 

You're going to be very frisky this week, Aries, and your overexcitability might lead to a hasty moment of passion or reckless spending on a lover that you later regret. Whatever you do this week in your love life will feel SO right in that moment, but later on, might really begin to mess with your head. It could wear on your self-confidence, pushing your self-worth buttons in ways you can't possibly see when you're caught up in having a great time in that moment of euphoria. Have fun, but pace yourself. Temperance is key.

Taurus 

APR 20 - MAY 20 

A chance conversation with someone you love or are crushing on will lead to something electrifying! The two of you might finally call out the elephant in the room and declare your feelings for each other if this has been one of those situations where neither of you were sure if you should open that door. You might get a phone call or text message out of the blue from someone you want to date, and if so, this person might finally be ready to ask you out. Say yes, it looks promising!

Gemini 

MAY 21 - JUN 20 

Your sweetheart might gently encourage you to cultivate a talent you have that you've been too shy to reveal in public. This can be anything from artistic or musical ability to a spiritual or psychic gift. For whatever reason, you've preferred to keep this ability of yours in the closet. Your partner happens to think it's one of your qualities that makes you so amazing and, this week, he or she will say this to you in the loudest way possible. Will you finally hear it?

Cancer 

JUN 21 - JUL 22 

Your love life will not be easy this week. In fact, if you and your partner have been going through a rough patch, the toll it has taken on both of you might finally reveal itself. It's as if you're both wounded warriors in a battlefield and are ready to just give up and die. If that is how serious things are now in your relationship, it is possible that this week will turn into a breaking point. The Sun in your sign will oppose both Saturn and Pluto in your partnership sector. You will either be crushed by limitations in love, or choose to fight harder than ever.

Leo 

JUL 23 - AUG 22 

This could be a volatile week for you in love. Mercury is now full-on retrograde in your sign, so it's difficult for you to sort out your thoughts in a clear way. On Monday Mercury and Mars (also in your sign) collide and this can easily turn into you saying something rash to your partner that you truly regret later. It's one of those "speaking before thinking in the heat of the moment" situations, Leo, so try your best not to get too caught up in saying something you can never take back. This week, silence is best.

Virgo 

AUG 23 - SEP 22 

Your love life might be filled with more drama this week than you'd prefer. A friend could shine a light on everything that is going wrong in your love life. If you're dating someone where a part of you knows there are some red flags, they'll now be impossible to ignore. Of course, you can choose instead to lash out at your well-meaning friend and allow whatever is happening in your romantic world to continue. But again, you already know that something needs to be addressed. Your friend is acting as a mirror to what you already know. See it.

Libra 

SEP 23 - OCT 22 

You might find yourself lamenting to a friend this week about something that is bugging you about your mate. Unfortunately, you might think this is a perfectly normal way to vent, only to find out that the words you express to this pal somehow end up biting you in the butt. He or she might go directly to your partner and convey your sentiments, which will surely rub you the wrong way. Or, your partner might inadvertently overhear your conversation or read your text messages behind your back. You won't be pleased.

Scorpio 

OCT 23 - NOV 21 

A sudden opportunity to explore new territory with your sweetheart might infuse your relationship with some much-needed excitement. You and your lover could finally decide to book that dream vacation abroad to a destination you've both always wanted to visit. You might even decide to go to a workshop together on a topic that interests the both of you. Just be careful not to make your partner feel as though he or she is never right for their opinions or beliefs. There is a potential for you to pontificate this week. Recognize if you are.

Sagittarius 

NOV 22 - DEC 21 

A feisty conversation early in the week might leave you with more questions than answers when it comes to love. You could start to realize you're beating a dead horse with a certain topic that you and your lover just can't seem to agree on. Now, what you really need to focus on is whether you can move on from this difference in perspective or if it will become a true deal-breaker for the future of your relationship. Don't make a final decision now, but DO start to consider all angles.

Capricorn 

DEC 22 - JAN 19 

Oh, Capricorn. This won't be an easy time for you in love. The Sun is moving through your partnership sector, so a light is definitely shining bright now on matters of relationship and collaboration. The problem, however, is that you don't seem to be willing to make any type of compromise with your mate. The Sun will oppose both Saturn and Pluto this week -- both in your sign. You are not budging from your point of contention and desire to control, which will only continue to bring resistance to your love connection. Is this what you really want?

Aquarius 

JAN 20 - FEB 18 

On Monday, you might want to seriously think twice before you try to talk to your partner about anything too important. Unless it's a situation from your past that you are now both ready to resolve, it appears that your mind will only be confused about which way to go. You might end up in a heated argument and not even know how the two of you got to this point. On Thursday, you might feel as if your relationship really is on unsteady ground thanks to Mars in your partnership sector square Uranus. An earthquake is possible and, if it happens, it might rattle the security of your connection.

Pisces 

FEB 19 - MAR 20 

You can't keep ignoring what is wrong in your love life, Pisces. The blocks, limitations, and power struggles you might be experiencing are bound to reflect your way and, when that happens, you could feel blinded ... or blindsided. You prefer to focus on what's beautiful rather than the trouble spots. Unfortunately, because of your tendency to live in La-La Land when your fairytale turns into a reality show, you tend to be taken by surprise. Don't be. The signs were there all along. This week you have to realize that once you've seen something, you cannot un-see it. It's time to do something about it.

July 11, 2019 

By Saybin Roberson 

Contributing Writer 

Rennie Harris Funkedified is a throwback to a simpler time, street dance meets funk, the original hip-hop dance style reincarnated. Showing July 20, 2019, at Ford Theatres in Hollywood, Rennie Harris Funkedified is sure to get you in the dancing spirit!

Conceptualized and choreographed by Rennie Harris himself, the self-taught street dancer will take you down memory lane as he recollects his childhood in North Philly and the rise of funk music in the 70s.

Beginning as a workshop in Washington, D.C. two years ago, Rennie Harris Funkedified grew into a full-fledged show premiering in New York at New Victory Theater, complete with funky sounds from James Brown, George Clinton, and Roger.

“The idea was based on me growing up in the era of funk,” Harris states of the inspiration of the behind the show. Noting that the dance style popping, breaking, and locking in which he has perfected, is true funk. Explaining, “with Rennie Harris Funkedified, I’m basically using the movement that was popular in the 70s.”

To contextualize, Harris explains the difference between funk and hip-hop dance, the era and utensils used to create the sound of music such as the 808 drum machine that truly separated the two genres. In the 70s, rap lyrics were placed on top of funk beats, and street dancing as Harris knows to be true, is that of funk. To the blind eye, it is hard to see the difference between the two, however, Harris focuses on the message, rather the delivery to seal the deal each time.

The message goes back to Harris’s narrative. “I’m talking about me growing up in the era of funk and how that affected me; you hear my voice talking,” he says. The use of voice will help tell a story of the neighborhood and the world during his youth.

“In the African American and Latino community, brown and black folk, it’s [dance] a part of culture so it’s really no beginning and when you start,” he says when asked how long he’s been dancing. As a professional dancer, his career began at 14 years old opening up for rappers with his dance group. Going on his first tour in 1983 that went across the country and beginning his career in choreography in 1991.

Harris has gone on to make major moves in his career, opening his own company Rennie Harris Pure­movement based in Philadelphia, internationally known for bringing street dance to the theater 30 years ago. He also has Rennie Harris Awe-Inspiring Works (RHAW), also located in his home of Philadelphia, Colorado and Los Angeles, a training school for all age ranges of dancers with goals of entering Rennie Harris Puremovement dance company.

“It’s crazy I’m still doing this,” he says as he thinks back on his career. It’s been such a journey for Harris who lives most of his time in the moment, as present as possible, adding, “being in the moment is my vacation.” As a choreographer and responsible for artistic direction, Harris enjoys being able to take this step back into the past to create Rennie Harris Funkedified.

Harris carries his shows with humbleness, putting hard work, consistency, and discipline at the forefront. Allowing truth to speak to his artistry, he is able to create time after time shows that speak to the audience as Rennie Harris Funkedified will!

As for the current show Rennie Harris Funkedified, Harris simply puts it, “come out, have a great experience and be in the moment!”

To get tickets to the Rennie Harris Funkedified visit https://www.fordtheatres.org/calendar/rennie-harris, proceeds will benefit the Ford Theatre Foundation.