NEW AALIYAH ALBUM: Set For Release

The loss of few artists could have been as impactful as the loss of Aaliyah! Few artists could merit the adulation, loyalty and sustained relevance of Aaliyah. After 11 years, her fans are still engrossed by her music and captivated by her style and beauty. And now, the loyalty of Aaliyah fans will be rewarded by the release of a new Album that will feature some of her last music. The new album is the work of Jefferey "J-Dub" Walker, a producer on Aaliyah's last album. Details on the album are sketchy at best but the album will apparently feature J-Dub himself (let's hope this isn't a personal project masquerading as an Aaliyah album). When the album will be released and how many original Aaliyah tracks will be on the album are unclear. Stay tuned, WORTHY MAGAZINE, will keep you informed of all developments!

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MEET THE NEW CARRIE! Sex & The City Comes To The CW

Meet The New Carrie Roberts! Annasophia Robb will play the role of Carrie Roberts in a new CW television series that adapts the "Carrie Chronicles" which was a prequel for the incredibly successful Sex in the City series. Robb has been sharpening her acting chops on films like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Race to Witch Mountain, The Space Between and Soul Surfer. The Executive Producer of the new show will be the script writer of the breakout hit, Gossip Girl! Well readers, "what say you"? Is the new Carrie, "Worthy" of the role?

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ROMNEY INSPIRED OBAMA HEALTHCARE REFORM: Questions For GOP?

Recent reevaluations suggest that Mitt Romney hasn't been entirely truthful with voters. The former Governor of Massachusetts became a national leader, by reforming the healthcare system in his state. In the eyes of some, his healthcare reforms were the most successful policy update in generations. He mandated that every person in Massachusetts should have insurance; If they chose not to purchase insurance they would be subject to fines. This policy is called the dreaded healthcare mandate. Mr. Romney has at times, decried his own policy and suggested that the President should have consulted him on the "mistakes" that were made in the Massachusetts Reform. He has tried to suggest that the President's healthcare reform, which sports a similar mandate, is unconstitutional. He has also vowed to repeal "ObamaCare". However, a newly recovered OP-Ed in the USA Today, shows that in 2009, Mitt Romney implored the President to add a federally enforced healthcare mandate to his reforms (President Obama ran in opposition to the mandate). Romney suggested creating tax-consequences for those who refuse to purchase insurance. The glaring hypocrisy creates an intellectual pretzel that will be very difficult for Romney to relieve himself from. Given that Mitt Romney is largely known for his famous flip flops, this revelation will add to the perception that he lacks principle. But it should be noted that most Republicans were once advocates of forcing ALL Americans to purchase private insurance. However, when the idea became the stated policy of President Barack Obama, Republicans began repudiating the policy. Newt Gingrich, a 20 year advocate of Federal Insurance mandates began calling the policy socialism and the President a Radical Communist, for proposing the former GOP policy. The mandate was actually proposed by the GOP on three different occasions: twice in 1993, & 2007. In each case the bills were heavily co-sponsored by the GOP, who embraced the idea when it was conceptualized by the Heritage Foundation, which markets itself as "Ronald Reagans Favorite Think Tank".

The GOP should be asked to account for its blatant hypocrisy. The healthcare mandate is the source of President Obama's reform. By imposing the requirement on all americans, Obama creates the financial framework that makes it possible for insurance companies to cover Americans with Pre-existing conditions (such as children born with defects). It also provides subsidies that extend healthcare to 30 million more americans. The GOP proposed Obama's healthcare reform, in one way or another, for over 20 years. They did not indicate then, that it was socialistic, or contrary to the constitution. And the media should demand that republicans explain this recent epiphany. Mitt Romney is gaining a reputation for being unprincipled, but if he or the GOP are willing to oppose good ideas, simply for the sake of gaining power or criticizing the President, their actions are beyond cynical. We have reached an unfortunate place in our politics, in which parties have become obsessed with power. The only consistent principle seems to be opposing their opponents. And in the war between the political factions, the American people are becoming causalities.

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A worthy obsession: Reed between the lines wardrobe

Take a peek at the wardrobe that has us drooling. Those Zara shopper handbags that Tracee Ellis Ross is gets to carry are certainly are on our most wanted list.

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Meet Devin Tracy

Our newest addition to music department of Worthy Magazine goes by the name of Pasha. Her love for all kinds of music is aptly captured in her writing. Recently she got the opportunity to speak with 21-year-old jazz singer Devin Tracy. Trust us, you will want to know who he is. Here is her exchange with the singer. 

It’s uncommon to to find a 21 year old jazz singer with so much soul these days, I came across an amazing artist 2years ago at Bamboo hair Studio launch of its own product. When Mr. Devin took the stage and opened his mouth I was amazed at this strong voice coming out of someone so tiny.  Devin Tracy, a very talented 21 year old soul/nu jazz and popular music singer/songwriter and military brat was born in Miami, Florida. His father retired from the Air Force in 1996, and then moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Devin's talent was discovered while in Jacksonville at the tender age of six. As a teenager Devin developed a special appreciation for jazz music.

While most youngsters his age had a musical appetite for hip hop and other mainstream genres, he was influenced by artists like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Norman Brown, Herbie Hancock, Phyllis Hyman, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald etc.
While in middle school he performed with a live band at talent shows, churches and other local competitions. During his High School years, Devin Tracy was recognized as "a small guy with a big voice". He attended Bethune Cookman University majoring in music technology. He then met producer William (Chase) Neckles in Music Tech class, who is a counterpart of Roderick Whyte and production team called "The Radicals".

The Radicals introduced Devin Tracy's music to Lamar Coaston who in turn introduced Devin to multi platinum producer Herb Middleton. Together the two are creating a synergy around the young new rising star, now known as "Mr. Devin Tracy". The "Mr." in Devin's stage name prophetically signifies the level of respect that “Mr. Devin Tracy" will be eventually receiving from his peers. This young man is a musical mission and he's about his business. His knowledge of legendary jazz greats surpasses those in his age group. "Mr. Devin Tracy" is destined to blow the minds of the music industry and music lovers all over the world. He’s a breath of fresh air that over time will eventually expand into one of the more popular artists of our time. With his unique look, sound and live performance, he’s guaranteed to make a difference in the music world. Ladies and Gentleman..."Mr. Devin” 

1. When did you start singing?

Devin Tracy: I started singing around 5 or 6 years old.

2. When I first heard you at the Bamboo hair event I was shocked that, that voice came out of that little body!  Did your voice shock you? How did others respond?

Devin Tracy: My voice didn’t shock me at all, when I was younger I would love to hear myself make up melodies and harmonies and what not. Others responded as if I been in the music industry, they were the ones shocked by how big my voice was (coming from a small body like mine)

3. At what moment did you decide this is what you wanted to do for the rest of your life?

Devin Tracy: The moment I decided I wanted to do this, was when I realized how heavy I inspired a lot of people, and how I touched people that I never really spoken to, & how people were driven by my voice alone.

4. Who inspires you? What music influences yours?

Devin Tracy: I don’t really have anybody who inspires me but my parents. The music that influences me the most is Jazz; I LOVE it SO much, because it’s so free. I love to improve (scat) as well. Sometimes I would feel venerable.

5. What do you want people to take from your music?

Devin Tracy:  I want people to see that there’s more to music than just the crap they hear on the radio or see on TV ,music is everywhere, its in everything we do, even if we you don’t realize it. It’s diverse, widespread.

6. What would you like your legacy to be?

Devin Tracy: I would like for my legacy to be; How Devin opened doors for a lot young jazz artist, because if you can see jazz you can sing anything.

7. Who would you love to work with?

Devin Tracy: I would love to work with a lot of artist like Pharrell Williams, Kelis, Esperanza Spalding, Emily King, Tweet, Amerie, Ledisi, Robert Glasper, Lady Gaga, etc

You can find out more about Devin Tracy at http://www.reverbnation.com/DevinTacy and follow Devin Tracy on www.twitter.com/DevinTracy 

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Director's roundtable becomes controversial as only one director discusses race in film

Steve McQueen held no punches when he discussed the world of film as it pertains to American films. McQueen sat next to some of Hollywoods heavy weights: Jason Reitman, Bennett Miller, Mike Mills, Alexander Payne and Michel Hazanavicius.

When the question rose about the lack of minorities featured in American films, McQueen was the only vocal director on the panel.

“I’m always astonished by American filmmakers, particularly living in certain areas, when they never cast one black person, or have never put them in a lead in the movie,” McQueen said. “I’m astonished. It’s shameful. How do you live in New York and not cast a black actor or a Latino actor? It’s shameful. It’s unbelievable,” McQueen Said. 


Only one director spoke up 

“Not stepping into that,” said Reitman, who’s had Oscar nominations for best director.

McQueen made it a point to state that film should be a reflection of reality and that most films are no longer reflecting reality. 

What do you think? Do you agree? Does the reality of film upset you? Or have we gotten past the issues of race?

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