Behind the Scenes of 'Cool'

It's Anthony Hamilton and David Banner making the video (but without MTV).

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Anthony Hamilton's 'Cool' New Video

Anthony Hamilton has a new video for "Cool," featuring David Banner. It's the first single off his upcoming album, The Point of It All. The release date for the album, by the way, has been moved to December 2. In advance of the album, though, the Charlotte native is kicking off his Play It Cool tour November 5 in Chicago. There are 25 cities confirmed so far and he will perform in front of the home crowd November 23 at Amos' Southend. Keep up with Hamilton at www.anthonyhamilton.com. And enjoy the video below.

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Katie Couric's In Charlotte Tomorrow

Katie Couric will be broadcasting live from Charlotte tomorrow for the CBS Evening News. Don't worry about the site because the public won't be allowed there. It's not like her old days on the Today Show, when you could stand in the background, scream, wave, and flash signs. The city's skyline will be the backdrop for this show.

Charlotte is the first stop of three cities in presidential election battleground states Couric will be broadcasting from leading up to the election. As you should know, North Carolina is currently a tight race for Obama and McCain. Aside from talking about those two, Couric will interview Elizabeth Dole and Kay Hagan, the two women who are battling for U.S. Senate.

I met Hagan last month when she spoke at the "Your Voice. Your Vote." event my black journalists organization held. She even sent me a nice letter afterwards thanking us for working "to make this event happen and even when Senator Obama's visit threatened to steal the spotlight, you still had a great event." Yes we did.

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Another Chance to Meet Local Candidates

Between now and November 4 I'm going to continue to harp on not the importance of voting--you have Diddy, Bow Wow, and Leonardo DiCaprio telling you that--but the importance of knowing who and what you're voting for. As I've been saying for weeks, particularly to the first-time voters, when you go to the polls there's going to be more boxes to check other than the one next to Obama or McCain. And you wouldn't be "rocking the vote" if you're guessing.

So after you watch tonight's presidential debate, make sure you go to this event tomorrow. The Charlotte Chamber and the Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance are hosting a Meet & Greet the Candidates reception. You'll have the opportunity to meet candidates seeking office in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. You know, the people who decide how much and where local money goes for neighborhood improvements, roads, schools, parks, to fight crime, and more. Yeah, the little stuff.

Not only is tomorrow's event free, but food will be served from some of Charlotte’s best restaurants: Omaha Steakhouse, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, Brixx Woodfired Pizza, Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon, and more. It's 5:30-8 p.m. at the Charlotte Chamber’s Belk Action Center, 330 S. Tryon St. Click here to register to attend.

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Relationship Reality Show Casting Call

The CW is holding two casting calls in Charlotte this weekend for a new relationship reality show. The producers are looking for "young hot couples who’ve been together for over a year but haven’t taken that next step."


The first casting call will be held this Saturday, 2-6 p.m., at The Grape at SouthPark, 4300 Sharon Rd. The second will be held Sunday, 2-6 p.m., at Cans, 500 W. Fifth St. Click here for more info.

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