Grady Demond Wilson dead: Sanford and Son star Dies As Family Pay Tribute

Grady Demond Wilson, best known for playing Lamont Sanford, the son of Fred Sanford on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at the age of 79.

Wilson's son, Demond Wilson Jr, revealed the sad news as he explained his dad was pronounced dead on Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California. He passed away from complications related to cancer. Demond didn't reveal the type of cancer he had. His son paid tribute, telling TMZ: "I loved him. He was a great man."

Southern Girl of the Year: La La The Model Exclusive Interview

 

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My name is LaTonya aka La La tha Model. My alter ego includes your sophisticated, professional, intelligent, seductive, tease type personality model. I mainly model in the Charlotte Metro area venturing out to different cities/states soon to be On the horizon. My experience includes 9 plus years with numerous photoshoots, fashion shows, and 2 music videos for 2025.  I have also taken part in a segment on Charlotte TV Access 21 with "Creative People" on the subject of "Life of a Model" by Cato Pickney which aired back in February 2025. I have done A couple of stage plays as well which was very dramatic and intense. Recent accomplishments I am proud to announce are being a nominee for Southern Plug Magazine "Female Model/Video Vixen of the Year". This event will take place July 27th in Augusta GA.  With so much more in 2025, the best of La La is just getting started. To be continued.

Artist Spotlite: Flordia's Own Award Winning J Reed

Born Sept 8, 1982, resides in South Daytona, Fl. J Reed is a 3x Indie Award Winner who in his spare time, loves to make real music that talks about the facts of life and what you have been through. Has worked with various Indie artist and has also been nominated for various awards. Loves listening to other Unsigned artist as well as inspirational artist. Writes poetry and music for other artist. Facebook page name is David Reed hit me up and ask me anything that you would like to know. Fatherhood first and foremost. Upcoming singles soon to be released so stayed tuned.

SOUTHERN PLUG GOES TO ATLANTA FOR THE SOUTHERN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS AND BRINGS HOME THE GOLD!

On May 18, 2025 Southern Plug Magazine packed up and left out for the Southern Entertainment Awards in Atlanta, GA. They interacted & and interviewed artists from all over the southern sea board as an official media sponsor of the show. Southern Plug founder Darren "Southern Plug" Brown hit the stage to present five awards as apart of the show. At approximately 7:50pm Darren "Southern Plug" Brown got back to his seat just to hear his brand named called as the winner for Author/Publication of the Year. Click Here <<<< to see our name amongst thousands of greats before us and along side us as SEA Awards winners.

Get To Know Sunshine The Singer

Sunshine, hailing from Monroe, Louisiana, has captivated audiences with her rich musical influences and deep passion for singing. Surrounded by a family that cherished music, she developed her talent through school talent shows and local competitions. Her style is a mesmerizing fusion of R&B's smooth melodies, Soul's emotional depth, Blues' raw expression, and Pop's catchy hooks. This versatility enables her to explore various musical avenues, making her performances unique and unforgettable. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé, she infuses her own personality and storytelling into every song. Her live performances offer an immersive experience, inviting audiences into the narratives she weaves through her music. With each performance, Sunshine not only showcases her vocal prowess but alsoconnects deeply with her audience, creating a bond that transcends the stage. Hershows often feel like a heartfelt conversation, where every note and lyric resonates with authenticity and emotion. As she continues to evolve as an artist, Sunshine remains dedicated to her roots while pushing the boundaries of her musical expression. Rumble In The Jungle, Push Wind & Grind and I’m Yours are a few of the sexy songs on her latest project

SOUTH CAROLINA’S #1 PARTY STARTER

Without any exaggeration, DJ B-LORD is without a doubt, the most recognizable, highest paid, most credible and most popular DJ in South Carolina. All this coming, after ten years of non-stop, round-the-clock grinding, and stretching the limits that other DJ’s have chosen to accept. From rockin’ on the radio five days a week, (E93 Jamz (93.1 in Savannah, GA.)) to doing clubs nationwide and as far out as Germany, to droppin’ award winning mix CD’s to keep the streets buzzin’, to making sure you see his face on TV, B-LORD is killin’ the competition by a long shot. Getting his start in the clubs of Florence SC at the young age of 15, B-LORD made sure his presence was felt from the beginning. After touring the local clubs and college circuits he went on to be the first DJ from the South to appear on the popular BET show, Planet Groove in 1998. From there he graduated to national college tours with groups like The Youngbloodz. Then in 1999, B-LORD made his first of 17 appearances on BET’s RAP CITY: The Basement. That’s more than any DJ in the country.

4GWL is the New Standard of Sound in Gospel Music

4GWL is based out of Charlotte, NC consisting of singers from NC, SC, Atlanta, and New Jersey. 4GWL members have managed to share the stage with Leandria Johnson, Fantaisa, John P Kee, KeKe Wyatt, Johnthan Nelson, Vashawn Mitchell, Alexis Spight , Melvin Chrispell III and many others. 4GWL released their first official single in 2017 “Worthy” which was nominated for four Rhythm of Gospel Awards and two Gospel Image Awards. March of 2023, 4GWL released their new single “GO” (Live) which was quoted as "The song that makes you dance!" 4GWL is a group that demonstrates the challenges and also the importance of what it takes to live for GOD.