Category Archives: CL EXCLUSIVE

JILL SCOTT’S VH1 ‘STORYTELLERS’ + AFTER PARTY PICS (PREMIERES TONIGHT)

Earlier this month, Jill Scott recorded her episode of ‘VH1 Storytellers’ in front of a live audience at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom in New York City. She put on a show by getting into character (as seen above) and showing off different sides to herself and music.

The singer performed some of her fan faves like “Golden,” “Crown Royal” and “Come See Me.” Shortly after, select people were invited for an after party celebration at the Ink 48 hotel with appearances from Janelle Monae, former American Idol contestant Michael Lynche, Bravo TV’s Chef Ruble and Concrete Loop’s own Angel Laws.

Check out some of the video below, along with the exclusive Taj Washington photos below. Her episode, ‘VH1 Storytellers Presents: Jill Scott Live’ kicks of the series’ 16th season tonight, May 21st at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘BATTLESHIP’ HAWAII PRESS JUNKET RECAP + MOVIE REVIEW

CONCRETELOOP.COM was invited out to the beautiful island of Oahu (Hawaii) earlier this month to participate in the press junket for Universal Pictures’ latest action flick ‘BATTLESHIP’.

Pictured above is Director Peter Berg, actress Brooklyn Decker, Military Veteran Gregory D. Gadson, actor Taylor Kitsch, actress/singer Rihanna and actor Alexander Skarsgard doing promos in Hawaii for the film. Click the link below to check out some of our exclusive photos/video from the trip and also for Angel’s honest review of the movie.

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‘CL GRADS’ RETURNS & WE NEED YOUR 2012 GRADUATION PHOTOS!

Pictured above: Ashley Matthew, a chemistry/premed major from Quincy MA, Jasmine Holmes, a chemistry/premed major from New Orleans; and Asia Matthew, also a chemistry/premed major from Quincy MA – who graduated summa cum laude with perfect 4.0 grade point averages from Xavier University of Louisiana earlier this week. Congrats to the new grads!!

With that said, it’s that time again as we celebrate the educational accomplishments of our readers with the annual Concrete Loop Graduates feature. Whether from pre-school or law school, graduating is a major milestone, and we want to share in your joy by featuring you!

SEND EMAILS TO: clgrads12@gmail.com

- Name
- School
- Degree and Type
- Caption Photo w/ Names of People (if applicable)

*NOTE: The photo should be large enough to view and have you wearing your cap and gown. Please make sure it’s attached to the email.
By submitting it, you consent to have it posted on the site.

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CL TWITTER GIVEAWAY: WIN ‘#BATTLESHIP’ SWAG FROM THE NEW MOVIE

Concrete Loop is bringing you another EXCLUSIVE TWITTER GIVEAWAY! This time we teamed up with Universal Pictures in promotion for their new action flick, ‘BATTLESHIP’ (which hits theaters tomorrow, MAY 18TH). Check out how easy it is to win some of the free swag we received. Also make sure to look out for our review of the movie, along with a recap of the Hawaii press junket tomorrow!


READ WHAT YOU NEED TO TWEET TO WIN OUR ‘BATTLESHIP’ PACKAGE(s)

- (4) Concrete Loop reader(s) will receive (1) Exclusive ‘Battleship’ t-shirt, (1) ‘Battleship’ bracelet OR necklace and (1) Concrete Loop sticker.

- (1) Concrete Loop reader will win (1) Exclusive ‘Battleship’ backpack, (1) Exclusive ‘Battleship’ t-shirt, (1) ‘Battleship’ bracelet OR necklace and (1) Concrete Loop sticker.

To be eligible you must be following @concreteloop on twitter and must tweet us the answer to the following question:

1. WHAT IS THE NAME OF RIHANNA’S CHARACTER IN THE FILM?

2. MAKE SURE TO USE ‘#BATTLESHIP’ when YOU TWEET YOUR ANSWER

PLEASE NOTE: Giveaway ends at 6:00pm EST on Friday – May 25th, 2012. WINNERS will be selected randomly and notified via email. We will also announce the winner’s on the @concreteloop twitter account..

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