March 23, 2017

Aries   

March 21 – April 19 

As the Sun enters your sign, its radiant glow can enhance vitality and give you the confidence to move ahead with plans and projects that have been on the back burner. Links to Venus enhance your popularity and make you a winner on the social scene. However, try to avoid getting into a spat, as the present picture reveals that it won’t do either side any good. You’d be better off focusing on building constructive relationships rather than involving yourself in needless conflict.

  

Taurus 

May 21 - Jun 20 

Subtler elements may influence you over the course of this week, perhaps a dream or intuitive hunch. And even with Venus, your personal planet, presently retrograde, you can find this connects you more closely with your feelings. Try not to dither too much, though, as there could be certain opportunities that come your way that need to be grabbed immediately. If you wait for just the right time, you could miss them. Finally, a reunion could prove a delightful occasion.

  

Gemini 

May 21 - Jun 20 

Your social life could dominate this week, with a key event being something that will evoke many happy memories in the months to come. With the Sun dancing into this same sector early in the week, you have an opportunity to take stock and consider what you can do to improve matters in this area. You could take offense at a chance remark that isn’t meant to be personal. Giving the other person the benefit of the doubt may be your best bet here.

  

Cancer 

Jun 21 - Jul 22 

The Sun’s move into your sector of ambition may have you moving into the spotlight over the coming four weeks. But for now you might want to consider your present position and where your priorities lie. Certainly, with Venus retrograde in this sector, it might not be wise to rush ahead with key deals. But if you’re prepared for a change of plan along the way, go for it. You may enjoy mixing and mingling this week, as friends can prove great company.

 

Leo 

Jul 23 - Aug 22 

The desire to explore new territory and expand your reach can be emphasized from this week as the Sun moves into your sector of far horizons. If you’re up for a spring vacation, this is the time to go for it. The cosmos is encouraging you to leave behind your everyday environment and immerse yourself in new experiences. You could feel a tad guilty for abandoning certain responsibilities, but try not to let it worry you. Just do what you need to do.

  

Virgo 

Aug 23 - Sep 22 

You have a chance to think more deeply about business or financial matters and make some key decisions. But with Venus continuing retrograde in your sector of shared assets, you may need to take care when closing various deals or considering borrowing money or any other financial moves. A soothing focus could see you enjoying some downtime in the form of new experiences that give you much food for thought. Over the weekend, it helps to expect the unexpected.

  

Libra 

Sep 23 - Oct 22 

Relationships continue to be a major focus for you and something that you may relish over the weeks ahead. This could be because there’s a chance of a reunion or a heartfelt conversation with someone you parted from in a difficult situation. A healing could occur if you make the time to talk. However, when it comes to family members, you might need to tread with care, as their opinions could conflict with yours on a key issue.

 

Scorpio 

Oct 23 - Nov 21 

The current blend of energies could encourage you to consider whether you are better served by sticking to your present agenda. In fact, if everyday busyness has overridden your deeper purpose in life, this could become very clear to you at this time. Getting your priorities in order might mean letting go of certain activities in order to focus on something that nurtures your soul. A dazzling piece of information could lead to an opportunity this week.

  

Sagittarius 

Nov 22 - Dec 21 

There may be fun and games on the agenda, as the planetary picture suggests you’ll be in the mood to enjoy yourself. And anything goes so long as it involves some kind of adventure. Nevertheless, you could feel a little bit guilty about the cost involved in one escapade. If there is a cheaper way to have the same experience, this could be an alternative. If not, perhaps you should just go ahead. A social event could have quite an impact on you.

 

Capricorn 

Dec 22 - Jan 19 

Family matters seem to be at the top of your agenda, which may not be such a bad thing. Getting together can encourage discussion. If a certain matter is causing bad feelings, a heart-to-heart chat may be all it takes to sort things out. On another note, a positive focus on your leisure sector could see you enjoying a sensual spa treatment or massage that helps you unwind after a busy period. Some time out can be very good for you.

  

Aquarius 

Jan 20 - Feb 18 

The people you connect with over the course of this week can be a source of delight and optimism. Nevertheless, it’s possible that you could overreact to a conversation when nothing personal was meant. This might stem from childhood experiences, and this may be something to reflect on that now needs to be released. On another note, you may feel ready to clear out clutter at home and in the office, which can boost your energy level.

 

Pisces 

Feb 19 - Mar 20 

With Venus continuing retrograde in your personal financial sector, you may feel moved to pare back spending in order to save for something really special. But buying one or two small luxuries could help you make up for any lack in this department. On another note, it helps to put a little bit aside for unexpected expenses, as it’s possible that something could crop up. On the other hand, you could have a small windfall to look forward to as well.

March 23, 2017 

By Niele Anderson 

Contributing Writer

 

The soul of Rock ‘N’ Roll is found in the legacy and life of Charles Edward Anderson Berry better known as Chuck Berry. His guitar style was notorious for his half splits while playing the electrifying strings and his way of grooving with his instrument of choice. Musicians today still aspire to emulate his style and grace. Many took to social media to express their re­spect.

 

Bruce Spring­steen tweeted, “Chuck Berry was rock’s greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived”.

 

The Jacksons tweeted, “Chuck Berry merged blues & swing into the phenomenon of early Rock ‘N’ Roll. In music, he cast one of the longest shadows. Thank You Chuck.”

 

Keith Urban tweeted, “RIP Chuck Berry!!!! Thank you for the poetry, the passion and the potency! GO JOHNNY GO. – KU “.

 

Huey Lewis tweeted, “Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever. – Huey”

 

LA Reid tweeted “What a great life in music."

 

His song writings were country folk tales that resonated far and wide. His first hit was in 1955 with Maybellene. His music reflected the times like in 1956 when he wrote “Brown Eyed Handsome Man”. Segregation and racism governed this country at the time, the one common ground many found during this time like many times before and as the same today, the music. Berry said that this song was a daring commentary on race relations. It was written after an episode he witnessed outside a concert he was playing in California.

 

His most popular hit came in 1958 “Johnny B. Goode”, some call it the Rock ‘N’ Roll national anthem. This might not have ever been if Berry hadn’t changed the original lyric about a “colored boy” to “country boy” for a shot at radio play. Many of his experiences can be found in his Autobiography: Chuck Berry.

 

Berry was a St. Louis native and was one of the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Themetta “Toddy” Sugg and his four children.

 

Last year, Berry announced on his 90th birthday that his first new studio album since Rock It in 1979, entitled “Chuck”, would be released in 2017. “This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy,” Berry said in a statement on his website. “My darlin’ I’m growing old! I’ve worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!”

 

The family recently posted on the website, “. While our hearts are very heavy at this time, we know that Chuck had no greater wish than to see this album released to the world, and we know of no better way to celebrate and remember his 90 years of life than through his music.

 

For months now plans have been in place, and preparations have been made with our friends at Dualtone Records, to reveal further details and music from the album this week. As a tribute to Chuck Berry, and with gratitude to his fans around the world, we will be following through on those plans in the coming days”.

 

Chuck Berry was pronounced dead at his home in Missouri on March 18 from natural causes.

March 16, 2017 

Associated Press 

 

“Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi had lots of fans and supporters as she applied for college. She also had a letter of recommendation — and some encouragement — from Michelle Obama.

 

Shahidi tells W magazine that the former first lady gave her a “go get ‘em, tiger” backrub before Shahidi took her Advanced Placement exams. She says Obama is “very amazing and such a supporter, which is something very surreal to say.”

 

Obama and Shahidi appeared on stage together in Washington in October for an International Day of the Girl event hosted by Glamour Magazine.

 

 

Shahidi is set to begin shooting a pilot for a spinoff series featuring her “Black-ish” character, Zoey Johnson on ABC.