Compromise is a necessary part of life.  No one can survive in this world without being willing to yield in some way shape or form.  Successful people are masters at compromise.  They know what and how much to concede.  There is no template when it comes to compromise as every situation is different. MY […]

Listen to the conversation between Majic News Director Ebony McMorris and Vernon Lee, Jr of the DC chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. regarding the organization’s Talent Hunt Competition for DC area students and other Omega Psi Phi community initiatives.   Follow  @aprilwattslive on Facebook  Instagram & Twitter

  Art is truly imitating life for Jussie Smollett.  The actor that plays “Jamal Lyon” on Fox’s new hit series Empire, has just inked a deal with Columbia Records.  Jussie has the looks, the charm and certainly the voice to be a superstar.  I await his upcoming album with baited breath. Read Jussie’s big reveal […]

I am not one to over utilize acronyms but every now and then I create or come across a good one.  So many of us operate in fear.  We fear death.  We fear loss.  We even fear success.  Wouldn’t it be great to be able to eliminate fear from our spectrum of emotions?  We can! […]

If you look deep enough, there’s a bright spot in every grey day. In fashion and in LIFE, be creative and find yourself a pop of color! Follow  @aprilwattslive on Facebook  Instagram & Twitter

On Saturday, January 17th, Training Grounds, Inc. held it’s 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Gala at THEARC Theater in Southeast, DC.  In celebration of 10 years of workforce training and community service, Training Grounds honored individuals, corporate partners, and groups that exemplify the spirit of service and human development.  Honorees for the ceremony were WC […]

Majic 102.3’s #ServiceSaturdays initiative continued this weekend at the THEARC in Southeast, DC, as our very own April Watts broadcasted live and hosted their 10th Anniversary Gala. “Over the past ten years, they have impacted the lives of more than five thousand individuals through initiatives including: -The Safe Haven Centers, provising refuge, resources and life-saving […]

With the current strain in relations between law enforcement and communities of color in the United States, many aren’t feeling the Christmas spirit this holiday season.  Last night in Baltimore, veteran multimedia journalist Pete O’Neal united everyone for a common cause:  to deliver toys to less fortunate children.  At least 400 people–including various branches of […]

I had soooo much fun hangin’ in the studio with Eric Roberson.  He was gon’ bite my melon! Ha!  On the serious tip, his latest project “The Box” is nothing short of FANTASTIC.  My favorite cuts are “Don’t Hide Your Wings” and “I’m Not Trying To Keep Score No More.”  I think those cuts appeal to […]

On Sunday, Negro Leauge Legends Hall of Fame held a bowling event at AMF Bowling Lanes in Laurel, MD.  Sponsored by Greegberg & Bederman, the toy drive and fundraiser was held to benefit Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS).  The organization assists homeless and low-income individuals and families who are experiencing a crisis by providing both emergency and […]

I remember the exact day and precise moment I threw worry out the window.  It was Sunday, October 27, 2013.  I was twelve miles into the 38th Marine Corps Marathon when my quad cramped up.  My muscle formed a knot the size of a fist and protruded through my running pants.  The pain and the […]

From her dramatic weight loss and wardrobe overhaul to her short and sassy crop, Jennifer Hudson‘s style evolution has been a joy to watch.  J Hud’s transformation has to go down as one of the greatest in R&B history.  I am in love with her latest hairdo; lilac and all.  This look is super haute […]