“Gloria” (Enchantment), “Oh Sheila” (Ready for the World), “Lucille” (Little Richard), “Bernadette” (the Four Tops), “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” (Jim Croce), “Take a Letter, Maria” (R.B. Greaves), “Billie Jean” (Michael Jackson), “Sherry” (the Four Seasons), “Don’t Mess With Bill” (the Marvelettes), “Louie Louie” (the Kingsmen), “Tyrone” (Erykah Badu), “Jamie” (Eddie Holland), “Jack and Jill” (Raydio), “Roxanne,

      Marlon Wayans, 33, and Shawn Wayans, 35, will always be associated with “Scary Movie” (and the first sequel) and their sitcom, “The Wayans Bros.” But then there is also brother Damon Wayans (“My Wife and Kids”), sister Kim Wayans (“In the House”), brother Dwayne (a composer) and sister Nadia (“I’m Gonna Git You Sucka”). The multi-talented clan also features cousin Craig (a scriptwriter), nephews Damon Jr. (“My Wife and Kids”), Michael (“My Wife and Kids”), Damien (“Little Man”)

Gazpacho, just try it

Can you imagine enjoying soup when it’s hot outside?  How about a bowl of minestrone or chicken noodle?  Actually, I can’t imagine it either.  Although soup is enjoyed year-round, I tend to think of it as a cold weather food.

The world almost never met Lamar Anthony Graham on Jan. 9, some 21 years ago. Arline Graham experienced discomfort and was rushed to the hospital. Emergency surgery was necessary. Lamar’s umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, his life endanger.

            “You’re my miracle baby,” his mother said.

      Metro Detroit’s ultimate summer event, the 18th annual Comerica TasteFest, was enjoyed by more than a half-million people over the Fourth of July weekend in the New Center Area. The all-ages food and music festival, held June 30 through July 4, showcased more than 40 of Metro Detroit’s most popular restaurants, offering a diverse international assortment of foods and a stellar line-up of free local and national musical entertainment.

      “This event has taken on a life of its own,” said Charlene Cole, Comerica civic affairs officer and education