Ice Cube is Trailblazing Sports and Entertainment with the BIG3
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Ice Cube is a Los Angeles homegrown icon. He is the BIG3 CEO and co-founder who is trailblazing entertainment and sports.
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Watts Summer Festival Celebrates Community and Culture at Ted Watkins Park
July 24, 2024
The Watts Summer Festival (WSF), a historic and cultural cornerstone of the Watts community, returns to Ted Watkins Park, on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11, from noon to dusk.
Friidom and The Freedom to be You
July 24, 2024
Darrel “Friidom” Dunn is a multifaceted artist and movement innovator.
Michelle Elaine Stars as Miss Scarlet in ‘Clue’ at Ahmanson Theatre
July 17, 2024
Elaine’s character, “Miss Scarlet,” has traditionally been imagined as Caucasian in the board game and in the film as portrayed by actress Lesley Ann Warren. However, over the years the character has taken on many evolutions — from madam to spy to fortune hunter to actress, and more.
Eljay Williams Produces Award-Winning Sports Entertainment TV
July 10, 2024
Leroy “Eljay” Williams is a four-time nominated, Emmy Award-winning, senior sports editor and producer for the TNT Sports division. He is also a director.
At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris
July 8, 2024
As President Joe Biden tries to revive his embattled reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris led a parade of Black Democrats who warned Saturday that the threat of another Donald Trump presidency remains the most important calculation ahead of November.
More Than A Doll “Black Barbie” Is Black History
July 3, 2024
The Netflix documentary shines light on the historic legacy of Black dolls
Indulging in Fun at the 2024 BETX Fan Fest
July 3, 2024
The team behind the 2024 BETX Fan Fest curated a weekend for all attendees to indulge in their enjoyment.
So, You Think You Know Leon? The Actor and the Musician
July 3, 2024
He played the fictional character “J.T.” in “The Five Heartbeats,” Motown great “Eddie Ruffin” in “The Temptations,” and the titular character in “Little Richard,” which is based on the life of the “architect of rock and roll,” Little Richard.
10,000 Hours With Andrew Asemokai
June 26, 2024
Andrew Asemokai is a film composer and recent USC Thornton graduate who has composed for a Marvel Studios spinoff “Agatha”, received an Award of Merit for Original Score on ‘Ms. Anita’, and composed the score for Tribeca Film Festival short film, “Smile, God Loves You”.
How Columbus Short Bounced Back Into TV
June 26, 2024
Short stars as “Alfonso Williams” in the show, and he said it feels great to be back. “I missed being on a team. I missed being held accountable. I missed working with a crew and a cast — that everybody’s focused on one goal and that’s to make the best possible show,” said Short.
Rolonda Watts of ‘Mind Your Business’ and Emmy Award Silver Circle Honoree
June 12, 2024
Watts believes that while “Mind Your Business” is a sitcom it also underscores some very serious topics. “We have jokes, trust and believe,” said Watts. “But at the same time, we’re dealing with very poignant issues that we’re facing in our community.”
John Clarence Stewart is ‘Jelly’ in ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ at the Pasadena Playhouse
June 12, 2024
Stewart said you will not get a watered-down version of “Jelly” to make him more palatable to audiences. “It’s human. It’s visceral. We all have the capacity, in my opinion, for any and everything, and in doing that it makes redemption that much ,” said Stewart.
Berry Gordy Honored at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Tribute
June 12, 2024
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music honored record executive, songwriter, television producer, film producer and Motown founder Berry Gordy at the London West Hollywood on June 8.
Sinkane added to 2024 Skirball Sunset Concerts lineup
June 10, 2024
The Skirball Cultural Center welcomes back singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sinkane on Thursday, August 8, at 8:00 pm as part of the 2024 season of Sunset Concerts. The Sudanese-American artist made his Skirball debut in 2016 during the 20th season of Sunset Concerts.