The Love & Laughter - Valentine's Day event will be backed by the Londzell Performing Arts Theatre (LPAT) House Band. Also showcased at the show are the talents of vocalist Kari Epps and comedian JJ Williamson. Comedian Kelly Kellz will host this special night for people who love to love - like me! The Lover & Laughter - Valentine's Day event is an LPAT production.

"It's a blessing just to be in the building," Stokely said as we talked about the show. "I perform last."

"By that time, they are tired," he pointed out to me. "But it's great being at the top. My job is to elevate people."

I told Stokely that they will get their energy back when he gets on stage to perform! In 2011 Williams scored a Grammy nomination as a featured vocalist on Kelly Price's single "Not My Daddy." In 2017 he toured with The Revolution in honor of Prince. Stokely Williams also played Rick James in the Ja'Caryous Johnson stage production "Super Freak: A Rick James Story."

Stokely is the lead vocalist and drummer of the legendary band Mint Condition. He is known for also being a solo artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has collaborated with Janet Jackson, Prince and Whitney Houston. As a musician Stokely has played on projects for Janet Jackson ("Twenty Foreplay"), Jon Secada, Yolanda Adams ("Open My Heart"), Usher, Luther Vandross, Prince, New Edition, Johnny Gill and Karen White.

"I go away to live a bit," Stokely said when we were talking about that high-profile life (entrenched in your music).

Stokely launched his solo career in 2017 with the album "Introducing Stokely" (Blueraffe/Concord Records). It was produced by "Philly" producers Carvin and Ivan. That project garnered two #1 Billboard Adult R&B Chart singles ("Organic" and "Levels"). His sophomore album was "Sankofa" in 2019, that was released in collaboration with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. In 2020 he scored another #1 Billboard Adult R&B Chart single titled "She..."

"I haven't gone to bed yet," he said with a slight laugh, about being in the studio all night when I asked if any new music is coming. "I have to force myself to go to bed sometimes. Good stuff is coming. I have collaborations with people that are on my wish list!"

Stokely said we will know more about his new music in a couple of months.

As a member of the band Mint Condition Stokely has recorded seven albums with the group that are from St. Paul, Minnesota. Mint Condition was formed in the 1980s and was discovered by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis in 1989. They later released "Meant to be Mint" in 1991. That album garnered the "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" hit single that was certified Gold, and the hit "Forever in Your Eyes" came from that project. The band has received a Grammy nomination and three Soul train Awards. In 1993 Mint Condition released "The Mint Factory". Their album "Definition of a Band" was also certified Gold, and their hit "What Kinda Man Would I Be" is on that album. Mint Condition started out on the Perspective Records label, was also on Elektra Records and Shanachie Entertainment. Currently there are on their own label Mint Condition.

For now, you can hear the legend on Saturday February 14th at the Londzell Performing Arts Theatre in Atlanta.  www.iStokely.com www.LondzellPAT.com

Space/Time, released by Epic Pictures Group, is about a group of scientists that have created a device to save humanity, even though their first try at it was disastrous. Space/Time stars Ashlee Lollback (Bloody Hell), Hugh Parker (Elvis), Pacharo Mzembe (Nautilus), Haroon Jafarey-Hall, Rob Horton (Take My Hand), Shaun King (Luca), Craig Gaffney (Break the Rock), Sophia Emberson-Bain (Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire), Gareth Harris (Casualty), Robin Darch (Goodbye, Tiger), Erin Connor (When Love Springs), Damien Campagnolo (Expats), Madison Sturgess (The Wilted Rose), Loretta Kung (Irreverent) and Cate Feldmann (Tidelands). The leader of the team Holt, played by Hugh Parker, is assisted by Liv played by Ashlee Lollback. They turn to the criminal underworld to continue working on the device. As they try to avoid the law and time the device becomes their passion. A passion that may save humanity or do something far worse.

"I'm very lucky. These are actors I've worked with before," Michael informed me when I mentioned what a large cast he has for a low budget film. "There's already trust and a desire to work together. Also, in Australia this is not common - space films. It's unusual, so they respond to the story. In many cases the roles were written for the actors."

I asked Michael about stunt work in the film and he said, "There are some stunts in Space/Time mostly visual effects. Filmmaking is so difficult...so you have to work with people you can rely on."

Space/Time is considered a low-budget film, and I asked O'Halloran about working with a low budget on a feature film with so many actors and he said, "I use a couple of philosophies. You have to believe in it. Put in the time and work. There's also the audience thing...props...location not available. You also have to surround yourself with smart people."

"I hope it doesn't change the spirit," Michael said when I mentioned how one day he will have a big budget film.

"It's on video-on-demand on all major platforms," O'Halloran added. "You can go to EpicPictures.com for more details."

A Mohworks Films production, Space/Time was released in the United States January 13, 2026, and is available on video-on-demand (VOD). Space/Time was released in Australia and New Zealand in 2025. The script is written by Adam Harmer (The Dossier Case). Epic Pictures, that is distributing Space/Time, also produces and finances film projects. Epic Pictures distributes on average 30 films a year through its Epic Pictures Releasing. In 2017 it launched DreadTV and in 2019 it ventured into horror gaming at DreadXP.com. In 2020 it started its own video game production and publishing division DreadXP.

O'Halloran is known for making short films. I asked him what the difference is in making short films versus feature films.

"It's a different type of storytelling...than short films. I try to condense feature films into a short film," he told me.

"Science fiction is an interesting genre," O'Halloran said when I asked why his first feature film was a sci-fi thriller. "It's a good way to tell a simple story. A pathway to talk about larger themes...big ideas in big ways. I'm just a big sci-fi lover!"

"I have been...since a child in primary school and high school....short films," Michael pointed out when I asked when his interest in films began. "Commercial work. I love cinema and all its forms."

Michael O'Halloran's credits include Windcatcher (Stan Original Films), Budjerah, which he received an ARIA Award nomination for Best Video for Directors in 2024, and Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense. A 2007 graduate of Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia (QTU) with a bachelor's in fine arts in film and TV, O'Halloran owns Mohworks Films.  www.EpicPictures.com

SYNDICATED COLUMNIST: Dr. Eunice Moseley has an estimated weekly readership of over one million for her column The Pulse of Entertainment. She is the publisher of the digital magazine www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com, which has an estimated 160,000 visitors a month. An entrepreneur, Dr. Moseley’s company, Freelance Associates, is a business management/public relations strategic planning and consulting firm that is celebrating 32 years in 2025. Dr. Eunice also serves as professor for the School of Business at Stanton University in Anaheim, California and serves as promotions director (at-large)/journalist and business consultant for The Baltimore Times. Dr. Moseley founded the Uplifting Minds II Foundation (www.UpliftingMinds.com) in 2023, a 501 C3 with a mission to empower the underserved through three major programs – One Stop Business Shop, the ULMII Professional Conference and the ULMII Academy (business management and public relations). EVENTS: "Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference (ULMII), was launched by Dr. Eunice in 1999, to educate aspiring artists/musicians about the business of entertainment – www.UpliftingMinds2.com. Next ULMII Entertainment Conferences for Baltimore on Saturday April 18, 2026, presented by Security Square Mall and The Baltimore Times, and for Los Angeles on Saturday, November 7, 2026, presented by The Pulse of Entertainment and the ULMII Foundation. The ULMII conferences are free with virtual access via Zoom. ULMII entertainment conference offers a Professional Panel Q&A Session, a Professional Talent Showcase and International Talent Competition where the top three scored acts receive the ULMII Best Act Award and over $20,000 valued in prizes/product/services and cash!