Stay in style Nov 15, 2009
Rooms have custom duvets and special gentleman s armoires for business travelers; guests with a hankering for the past can stay in the restored smoke-filled room suite of Warren G. Harding s 1920 Republican presidential nomination. The hotel also has its own museum-quality art collection, with a rotating exhibit of 1,400-plus works by Chicago artists in the grand Art Hall. (Boston Globe)
City Beat (5) Oct 18, 2009
Author Jim Robenalt speaks at the Orange branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 31300 Chagrin Blvd., at 7 p.m. Author discusses his book The Harding Affair, about the personal and political life of President Warren G. Harding. 216-831-4282. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Def Jam History Fills The Pages Of November's XXL Oct 15, 2009
Fabolous talks about the family feel of the label, Warren G shares a story about former president Lyor Cohen visiting his home as he tried to recruit the West Coast star and Scarface remembers meeting LL Cool J when the he was an upstart in 1989 and then having the legendary rapper appear at his own Def Jam album party years later. "I was probably, like, 18 years old, on the phone with my mom, like, 'Mama, I'm in New York,' " Face explained. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Brooklyn in the House! VH1 Brings Hip Hop Royalty Together at the 6th Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam Records Oct 13, 2009
Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, DJ Chuck Chill Out, DJ Clinton Sparks, DMX, Eminem, EPMD, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Gym Class Heroes, DJ Jaycee, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ghostface, Ja Rule, Judacamp Choir, Kid Rock, KRS One, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, DJ Nonstop, Onyx, Public Enemy, Redman, The Roots, Rick Ross, DJ Sam Sneak, Scarface, DJ Scratch, The Street Sweeper Social Club, Trey Songz, Wale and Warren G Performed In Honor of Def Jam RecordsAnthony Anderson, Eve, Jimmy Fallon, Oran "Juice" Jones,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trey Songz Talks His First Headlining Tour, Which Launches Today Sep 30, 2009
" Songz also taped a performance with Warren G for the 2009 ceremony last week, and he can't wait for the show to air on October 13. "I'm excited. " he said. " 'Regulate' was one of my favorite records [when I was] coming up, so to perform with Warren G on Hip Hop Honors, something I've been watching for the past couple years, is a great experience. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors' Sep 25, 2009
" When Onyx performed "Slam" it felt like the group had stepped out of a time capsule: They looked almost exactly the same and still had that insane energy that made them famous. During his verse, Sticky Fingaz climbed on top of a large speaker. Rather than climb down when he finished, Stick climbed into the balcony. Other performers included Rick Ross, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Redman, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, EPMD, Ghostface Killah, Chrissette Michele, Warren G, Trey Songz, the reunion of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Busta Rhymes '80 Percent' Done With New LP, Aims For Hottest MCs List Sep 2, 2009
Rick Ross, Bun B, Flo Rida, Twista, Warren G, Play-N-Skillz and Pitbull all took the stage as well. "The show was crazy," he said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
OSU graduates one of its largest classes Aug 21, 2009
Krissa Mattox, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Edwin V. Maulding IV, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; Melissa A. Maurer, Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science; William M. Mayer, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Daniel C. Mc Cabe, Bachelor of Science, General Science; Luke A. Mc Cullough, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies; Chelsea M. McLagan, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Janet A. McLain, Master of Education, Education; Brian V.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
At 110, Bay State’s oldest resident is a marvel of longevity Jul 24, 2009
Born when cars barely existed, she came of age at the close of World War I. She attended Warren G. Harding s inauguration and recalls, with remarkable clarity, the advent of radio and television, Pearl Harbor and President Kennedy s assassination. With a clear voice and wistful look, she recounts moments like getting in trouble as a teenager for playing a swing song on the church piano and the day she met her husband in the early 1920s. (Boston Globe)
REQUIRED READING Jul 20, 2009
And who knew Warren G. Harding was the one who coined the phrase "Founding Fathers," when as a senator, he gave the keynote address at the 1916 Republican National Convention. lect. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Steinway White House Pianos Pay Tribute to America Jul 18, 2009
The "Gold Grand" was presented to the White House, and President Theodore Roosevelt accepted the $18,000 Steinway "on behalf of the nation." The piano served through the administrations of Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin Roosevelt; it was then donated to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. The second White House piano was built and presented to President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
5 nuggets of knowledge about libraries Jul 15, 2009
Ever want to see a photo of President Warren G. Harding s dog, Laddie Boy, celebrating a birthday with his own cake. It s in the Library of Congress. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Stars Come Out at Maloof Money Cup Jul 13, 2009
Kobe Bryant, Warren G, E-40 and Snoop Dog, who held an impromptu concert in the Maloof Money Cup arena, thrilled fans and cheered on their favorite pro skaters including P-Rod, Ryan Sheckler, Sean Malto and Nyjah Huston. The Maloof Money Cup is gearing up for a final day of competition that will showcase the best skateboarding on the planet and award the largest purse in the skateboarding world: more than $450,000 in cash and prizes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chrysler franchise no more Jun 16, 2009
The number of people killed, wounded, or missing between September 1939 and September 1945 can never be calculated, but it is estimated that more than 55 million people perished". If they aren't teaching history in history class any longer, what are they teaching, liberal view points?President Woodrow Wilson, also a Democrat was in charge during WWI. Who by the way was replaced by Warren G. Harding a Republican. So was Lyndon B. Johnson, School is out for today. ". Alihandero wrote on Jun 15,... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Eminem, Jay-Z Share Stage For 'DJ Hero' Party Jun 3, 2009
" The duo were joined by West Coast hip-hip royalty Warren G for a spin through "Regulate" before the house band took over for a bit of "Guitar Hero" action. It wasn't a long wait, though, as Jigga soon hit the stage with a live band the Roc Boys and slammed the crowd with "U Don't Know," sending the room into a frenzy as he quickly followed up with a barrage of hits including "99 Problems," "Can I Live" "Jigga What," "Public Service Announcement" and his verse from "Swagga Like Us. " The set... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lucas: Sunday Detroit Notebook Apr 6, 2009
Actual quote from Sunday afternoon: "Is this the same set list as yesterday? I think I heard this really bad version of a Warren G song yesterday.". is the publisher of. (Tarheelblue.com)
Today in History Mar 14, 2009
In 1923, President Warren G. Harding became the first chief executive to file an income tax return. In 1939, the republic of Czechoslovakia was dissolved, opening the way for Nazi occupation of Czech areas and the separation of Slovakia. (Yahoo News)
And for extra credit, rank our presidents Feb 17, 2009
Martin Van Buren begins the descent into the nether regions of the presidential list followed by Chester A. Arthur, Rutherford B. Hayes, Herbert Hoover, John Tyler, George W. Bush, Millard Fillmore, Warren G. Harding, William Henry Harrison, Franklin D. Pierce, Andrew Johnson and James Buchanan. I know what you're thinking -- why is Harrison ranked so low when he died a mere month into office. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
TV museum is channeling history Feb 12, 2009
Listen to a re-creation of the first broadcast from a radio station: the results of the 1920 presidential election proclaiming Warren G. Harding's election. The broadcaster at KDKA in Pittsburgh was so unsure of how many people were listening and how far the program was reaching that he asked listeners to reply via letter. (Boston Globe)
Rihanna, Timbaland Pump Up Star-Studded Grammy Party Feb 8, 2009
Tim performs new Shock Value 2 tracks along with old hits. " At around 12:30, Rihanna came out, wearing a short, sexy black dress. "Disturbia" was her opener. "Los Angeles, I know y'all know how to party," she said. "Let me know you're ready to party with me. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Best bets: Welcome to the Dollhouse Feb 8, 2009
One of the original gangsta rappers, Warren G, returns with his latest album, The G Files. The album features guest performances from Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Travis Barker, Ice Cube and Lil Keke. (MSNBC -- Television)
