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Recalibrating Life with Jerah Milligan’s One-Man Show: “But, Did You Die?”
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Recalibrating Life with Jerah Milligan’s One-Man Show: “But, Did You Die?”

Betti Halsell, digital editor and staff writerMarch 21, 2025

Everyone walked away with a different reaction to the message at hand and possibly, with a green ball in their coat pocket. On March 18, at The Elysian Theater, the versatile entertainer Jerah Milligan performed a one-man show, “But Did You Die?”   Well-known for his diverse contributions to movies and television, Milligan hopped on the stage to tell a very personal story that confronted the silence behind mental health for Black men.

How Tony Weaver Jr. Turned His ‘Weirdo’ Story Into a Movement—and a Must-Read Bestseller
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How Tony Weaver Jr. Turned His ‘Weirdo’ Story Into a Movement—and a Must-Read Bestseller

Keith L. Underwood, Entertainment WriterMarch 5, 2025

For Weaver, it was just as important that Weirdo showed mental health through the lens of a Black child. “Very rarely is there a character of color, especially a Black character, that’s navigating these things,” he said. “The nuances of what it means to be Black in the United States create an additional layer of struggle for a lot of these mental health conditions.”

Legendary singer Angie Stone dies in car accident at 63
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Legendary singer Angie Stone dies in car accident at 63

March 1, 2025

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The music and entertainment world reacted in shock and sorrow after the tragic death of Angie Stone, the pioneering singer-songwriter and hip-hop trailblazer who was killed in a car accident early Saturday morning in Montgomery, Alabama. She was 63. Stone’s publicist Deborah R. Champagne confirmed the devastating news, stating that her family is heartbroken. “A number of her loved ones had just spoken to her last night,” Champagne told TMZ. Born Angela Brown, Stone first rose to prominence as a member of The Sequence, hip-hop’s first all-female rap group. Their 1979

REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala Honors LGBTQ+ Trailblazers on the Red Carpet
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REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala Honors LGBTQ+ Trailblazers on the Red Carpet

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterFebruary 26, 2025

REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala red carpet celebration brought together some of the queer community’s biggest stars. Held on February 15th at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, the event raised awareness for the organization’s free mental health and creative arts programming for the LGBTQ+ community, with all proceeds supporting LA wildfire relief efforts.

Soul and R&B Mourn Loss of Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae and Jerry Butler
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Soul and R&B Mourn Loss of Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae and Jerry Butler

February 24, 2025

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose smooth vocals and intimate style made her a defining artist of the 1970s, died Monday at her home surrounded by family. She was 88. Her publicist, Elaine Schock, confirmed the news in a statement. Flack revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which had taken away her ability to sing. Her death came just one day after the passing of soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae, who died Sunday at 81. McCrae,

Top 10 Entertainment Stories of 2024
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Top 10 Entertainment Stories of 2024

Simone Grant, Contributing WriterJanuary 1, 2025

There’s no denying that Kendrick Lamar took over 2024 with his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.” As if releasing the number one song that took over the radio, clubs, and social media wasn’t enough, the rapper announced his “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” concert that had fans scurrying to buy tickets. The three-hour event took place on Juneteenth at the Kia Forum and featured performances from up-and-coming and veteran artists. The legendary Dr. Dre, Steve Lacy, Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, Tyler The Creator, and Ab-Soul, were just a few of the many performers for the ‘Pop Out.” Tommy The Clown and his dance group, the T-Squad, also made an appearance and showcased the years of work the inventor of “clowning” has put in.