Tameka Reportedly Plans to Appeal Custody Ruling
Written by Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American
30 August 2012
Usher Raymond was awarded custody of his two sons in a long and bitter battle between the singer and his ex-wife Tameka. But according to TMZ, Tameka is already planning for her appeal.
According ... read more >>
@ the Box Office (For movies opening August 31, 2012)
Written by Kam Williams
28 August 2012
@ the Box Office
OPENING THIS WEEK
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
For movies opening August 31, 2012
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Lawless (R for profanity, ... read more >>
Celebrity Birthdays August 23rd – August 29th
Written by Sentinel News Service
23 August 2012
Kobe Bryant – August 23rd
Dave Chappelle – August 24th
Kel Mitchell – August 25th
Reggie Miller – August 25th
Marvin Harrison – August 25th
Blair Underwood – August 25th
KeKe Palmer ... read more >>
Nicki Minaj – A Fashion Brand
Written by Walter Greene Special to the NNPA from the New York Carib News
23 August 2012
U.S singer Nicki Minaj arrives from the U.S to Heathrow Airport, London, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo)
Trinidadian rapper/singer turned pop Princess: NICKI MINAJ is solidifying herself ... read more >>
Did Nene Leakes Reject A Reality Show Spin-Off?
Written by Special to the NNPA from The Defender Network
23 August 2012
Sounds like the most popular “Real Housewife” reality star on Bravo isn’t ready for her own reality show yet.
Last year, rumors began that NeNe was going to have her own reality show shot ... read more >>
Vanessa Bell Calloway returns to Shameless
Written by Sentinel News Service
23 August 2012
Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway returns for the third season of John Wells' top-rated hour-long drama "Shameless" on Showtime. Slated to star in nearly half of this season's episodes, Calloway resumes ... read more >>
Film Review: Red Hook Summer (*)
Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic
22 August 2012
There is a nostalgia regarding some Spike Lee movies: “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Clockers…” Back in the day, the director gave glimpses of urban New York life ... read more >>
Darling Dania
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
22 August 2012
Actress Dania Ramirez arrives at the HBO post-award reception following the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Kristian ... read more >>
Carmen Ejogo The “Sparkle” Interview
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
15 August 2012
Carmen Sparkles
Carmen Ejogo was born in London on New Year’s Day 1974 to Elizabeth Douglas and Charles Ejogo, a couple of Scottish and Nigerian extraction, respectively. She made her U.S. ... read more >>
'Malcolm X' actor Albert Freeman Jr. dies at 78
Written by CHRISTY LEMIRE | Associated Press
15 August 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albert Freeman Jr., the veteran actor who played Elijah Muhammad in Spike Lee's epic film, "Malcolm X," has died. He was 78.
Howard University in Washington, D.C., confirmed ... read more >>
Evelyn Lozada issues statement on Johnson arrest
Written by Associated Press
15 August 2012
In this March 7, 2012, file photo, NFL football player Chad Johnson, right, poses with his fiancee, Evelyn Lozada, at an event in New York. Johnson was arrested Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, on a domestic ... read more >>
Actor Michael Clarke Duncan remains hospitalized
Written by Associated Press
09 August 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Green Mile" star Michael Clarke Duncan remains hospitalized in Los Angeles more than three weeks after suffering a heart attack.
Publicist Joy Fehily said in a brief email ... read more >>
The Long Beach Jazz Fest celebrates 25 years
Written by Sentinel News Service
09 August 2012
The Isley Brothers
Some of today's most celebrated Jazz and R&B artists will perform at the 25th Long Beach Jazz Festival, August 10-12, 2012.
This year's incredible performance line-up ... read more >>
Film Review: The Campaign
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
09 August 2012
Ferrell and Galifianakis Square-Off as Funniest Candidates Money Can Buy
If you’ve been looking for a laugh-a-minute comedy as a refreshing alternative to all the kiddie flicks ... read more >>
Colding’s Calling
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
09 August 2012
Danielle Colding the “Design Star” Interview
36 year-old Danielle Colding recently won the Design Star competition on HGTV (House & Garden Network). Colding has since not only won ... read more >>
Celebrity Birthdays August 9th - August 15th
Written by Sentinel News Service
09 August 2012
Whitney Houston - August 9th
Doug Williams - August 9th
Kurtis Blow - August 9th
Tyson Gay - August 9th
Deion Sanders - August 9th
Derek Fisher - August 9th
Ken Norton, ... read more >>
@ the Box Office (For movies opening August 10, 2012)
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer)
02 August 2012
@ the Box Office
OPENING THIS WEEK
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
For movies opening August 10, 2012
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Bourne ... read more >>
Steve Harvey takes on Pay-Per-View
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
LAS VEGAS, NV – Comedian Steve Harvey headlines his final stand-up comedy show on August 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, celebrating the end of more than 27 years ... read more >>
The Pan African Film Festival Announces Call for Submissions
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
Film Festival Set to Celebrate 21 Years of Cinematic Journeys Around the World
The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is ready to take movie goers on a cinematic journey with international film ... read more >>
Reviews: Motown acts top summer concert season
Written by Joy Childs (Contributing Writer)
02 August 2012
Smokey Robinson
Courtesy of artist
Concerts ’round L.A.
Three recent concerts featuring former Motown acts Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5 and Gladys Knight prove that these artists ... read more >>
Emmy-Winning Director Invites Investors in Black Panther Biopic
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2012
Dante James The “Huey P. Newton Documentary” Interview
Dante James is an Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker who has produced and directed critically-acclaimed documentary ... read more >>