Syndicated radio host Tom Joyner has booked some heavy hitters for his annual Tom Joyner Family Reunion in Orlando, Florida.
"Nothing says summer like a Family Reunion and it's that time of the year again for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion," said Joyner. "We're headed back to Orlando on Labor Day weekend for more fun, food and family entertainment that you won't find at just any family reunion."
The Family Reunion lineup this year includes performances by Maxwell, Vanessa Williams, Raphael Saadiq, Loose Ends, Chico Debarge, Joe, Ginuwine and the reunion of BeBe & CeCe Winans.
In addition to the concerts, there will also be a late night comedy show.
During the day, guests can visit the Allstate Family Expo, which features vendors, family games, health and business seminars and celebrity guests.
The Tom Joyner Morning Show reaches nearly 10 million radio listeners in more than 115 markets.
Joyner's staple co-hosts are Sybil Wilkes and comedian J. Anthony Brown.
In addition to yours truly, the TJMS also features contributors like Roland Martin, Jacque Reid, D.L. Hughley, Sheryl Underwood, Jeff Johnson and Mellody Hobson.
For more information on the Tom Joyner Family Reunion go to www.blackamericaweb.com.
Celebrity Look Alikes Vol. 5
Karrine Steffans
This 30-year-old New York Times best-selling author made a name for herself in the music industry as a music video model. After intimate relations with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Jay-Z, Ja Rule and Method Man, Steffans became known as "Superhead." The former adult-film star is currently working on her third book 'The Vixen Manuel: How To Find, Seduce & Keep The Man You Want.' You wouldn't believe which high-ranking officer of the court we think Steffans resembles.
Judge Glenda Hatchett
Judge Glenda Hatchett has starred on her own court television show for the past eight years. The Emory University School of Law grad also released a book 'Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say.' Before heading to television, Hatchett was a senior attorney at Delta Air Lines and the highest-ranking African American woman at the company. She also has the distinction of being Georgia's first African American chief presiding judge of a state court.
Karrine Steffans / Judge Glenda Hatchett
True, Judge Hatchett is a bit mature to pass for Steffan's sister, but they surely could be mistaken for mother and daughter. With their fair complexions, dark-brown hair, wide smiles and noses, they definitely resemble each other.
Ciara
These days, 23-year-old Ciara Princess Harris simply goes by Ciara. Raised in Atlanta, this R&B chart-topper, who once dated pint-size rapper Bow Wow, burst on the music scene in 2004 with 'Goodies.' Both her debut single and its follow-up 'Ciara: The Evolution' were platinum hits. She's currently wrapping up her new album 'Fantasy Ride' and will star in the upcoming film 'Mama, I Want to Sing.' But many have said she looks like a popular comedienne. Guess who?
Wanda Sykes
Comedienne and actress Wanda Sykes got her start as a writer for 'The Chris Rock Show.' And, though her two short-lived shows 'Wanda at Large' and 'Wanda Does It' haven't made her a television star, her more recent stint on the CBS sitcom 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' has been steady. In 2008, the stand-up comic "came out" as at a pro-gay marriage rally in Las Vegas.
Ciara / Wanda Sykes
They're not identical by any means, but Ciara and Wanda Sykes definitely favor one another. We aren't holding our breaths to see Wanda sport a dolled-up look like Ci-Ci, but with their similar noses and big brown eyes, the two ladies remind us of each other.
Iman Crosson
This 26-year-old Ohio native received a great deal of attention with his parody of President Barack Obama doing Beyonce's 'Single Ladies.' The YouTube clip 'If You Voted for Me' has scored nearly 2 million hits and landed Crosson an appearance on Entertainment Tonight. There's a certain banker who looks like the Dancing Obama. Can you take a guess?
Al Reynolds
Virginia native Al Reynolds is mostly known as the ex-husband of former plus-size talk show personality Star Jones. Their nuptials are rumored to have cost upward of $1 million dollars and became a public relations nightmare for 'The View.' Sadly, their union didn't last long. Jones filed for divorce in 2008. The former investment banker is currently finishing up his doctorate in organizational leadership and teaching at Florida Memorial University.
Iman Crosson / Al Reynolds
Talk about splitting image. It's easy to see how Iman Crosson might be mistaken for Al Reynolds over our President Barack Obama. The two light-skinned, handsome brothers both know how to hang a suit. And with such distinguished looks, if they can't pass for each other, they can pass for brothers.
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford is best known for co-hosting the talk show 'Live with Regis and Kathie Lee,' alongside Regis Philbin for 15 years. In 2008, she returned to the small screen to host the fourth hour of NBC's 'Today' show.




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By: Dolores Price on 7/22/2009 3:18PM
I have a would like to ask a request of Mr. Tom Joyner. Recently on U Tube I came across a clip of a performance by Gladys Knight and a gentlemen who sang with her. The occassion was Mr. Joyner's wedding in 2000 I believe.
I want to know if there is a way to purchase a recording of the song "From this Moment" that the two of them sang to the bride and groom. It is simply lovely.
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