“You’ve got to imagine that this is a man who was used to moving within high society [his uncle was the president of Haiti]. He was a very dignified gentleman,” says Sherwood. “He purchased a second class ticket, which was a very prestigious ticket because you were afforded essentially the same rights as a first-class passenger.

Today Okiki shows us how to get those coveted abs of steel.

Sway catches up with RT!, Canada’s most awarded music video director.

Sway takes a look at our favourite celebrities’ money habits to determine whether they’ll end up in rags or riches in 2012.

“I believe any community event, no matter how big or small, must not only be about entertaining a community for an evening,” says Whiting. “It has to also support it long after the band has gone home. We must always remember, in the end, why we do what we do and make sure that we ‘big up’ all involved.”

The title theme of this year’s gala festivities is Legacy Drives Impact, and is hosted by Marci Ien and Farley Flex, with keynote speaker CNN strategist, radio and TV personality Roland Martin.

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“If it makes money then we will see more Black soul singers in the mainstream. If it doesn’t, we won’t.” —Broadcaster and journalist Norman “Otis” Richmond

Surrounded by a family of closet musicians, Charles, who is a self-taught guitarist, grew up listening to music that ranged from Puccini to Lauryn Hill.

Last year, Dru completed his most significant deal to date: merging his independent label, Effortless Ent., with Universal Music. Sway catches up with the Mississauga, Ont. native to chat about pushing forward.