India.Arie Announces Hiatus from Touring: “I Need Healing Too”
June 3, 2024
The announcement comes from an artist who has been a powerful voice in the music industry for over two decades.
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UPDATED! Juneteenth Events in LA: Celebrate Freedom Day, Your Way!
May 31, 2024
looking for #juneteenth plans? Look no further, LA Sentinel will be rounding up events for you to celebrate freedom day, your way! Check it out!
Malachi McCaskill Stars in ‘A Strange Loop’ at Ahmanson Theatre
May 29, 2024
McCaskill described “A Strange Loop” as a “very meta-musical.” A meta-musical is theatrical commentary about stagecraft. “It’s about a Disney usher whose name is “Usher,” and he’s writing a musical about an usher writing a musical,” commented McCaskill.
Derrial Christon: Entertainment Journalist, TV Producer, and Celebrity Wealth Expert
May 29, 2024
Eventually, Christon would masterfully coin himself a “celebrity wealth expert,” which would merge his educational background with his show business pursuits.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kameron Gates
May 29, 2024
King/Drew senior Kameron Gates plays football and basketball for the Golden Eagles. Gates will be continuing his football career at Morehouse in the fall.
A Visual Must See: Mickalene Thomas’ “All about Love” at the Broad
May 28, 2024
In collaboration with Dior, The Broad Museum created a moment of celebration for the multi-media contemporary art series, “All about Love,” constructed by Mickalene Thomas. The debut of the series opened May 25 and available until Sept. 29.
Kecia Lewis in Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ delivers the soul and earns a Tony Award nomination
May 27, 2024
It’s fitting that Kecia Lewis has had her most successful theater season while playing a mentor.
Lauryn Hill’s classic ‘Miseducation’ album tops Apple Music’s list of best albums of all time
May 25, 2024
The music streaming giant announced on Wednesday their 10 greatest albums of all time with Lauryn Hill’s 1998 iconic “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” claiming the top spot. Hill’s debut album outpaced other classic records from Beyoncé,The Beatles,Michael Jackson,Prince,Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar,Amy Winehouse,Frank Ocean and Nirvana.
Angela White (formerly ‘Blac Chyna’) Talks Mental Health at I Love Myself Festival
May 23, 2024
White, who also stars in the BET drama series “The Black Hamptons,” said events like the I Love Myself Festival is a safe space where Black people can come together and not feel isolated when it comes to navigating their psychological well-being.
Amber Weekes to Celebrate Nancy Wilson at the Catalina Jazz Club
May 22, 2024
“A Lady Sings a Song – Amber Weekes Celebrates Nancy Wilson” is a Southern California vocalist’s homage to the international singing sensation. Weekes is set to perform her tribute to Wilson on June 6, at the Catalina Jazz Club on Sunset Boulevard.
‘Unseen Innocence:’ Did a Black Man Kill Actor Sal Mineo?
May 16, 2024
“Unseen Innocence” is a documentary seeking to shed light on the tragic plight of Lionel “Ray Ray” Williams, a Black man who served time for the 1976 murder of actor Sal Mineo.
Artist Arthur Haywood Wins the Writers and Illustrator of the Future Award
May 16, 2024
Arthur Haywood is a young, talented artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Thursday April 25, Haywood was honored at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood as the winner of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest. His art will be published in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40, which was created by Illustrators of the Future Judge, Daniel dos Santos. The contest is in its 41st year and is the most prestigious, longest running competition of its kind. Haywood has been creating exceptional artwork since he was a teenager, and has now evolved into connoisseur of
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ – A New Generation Rises
May 9, 2024
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” encompasses all necessary elements to become a new classic. The central question posed is whether the human race will survive and thrive. The continuing franchise is smartly set up to provide an answer.
Mario Headlines I Love Myself Festival at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
May 8, 2024
The festival raising mental health awareness will also honor Jhene Aiko, Angela White aka Blac Chyna, Pretty Vee, Kayla Nicole, Stephanie Ike Okafor, Derek Ali, Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Scottie, Ali Hasan, Blavity, and The Drew League
2024 Black Entertainment Summit Fills a Void in Corporate America
May 8, 2024
Diverse Representation’s annual Los Angeles Black Entertainment Summit provided information, mentorship, networking, and job opportunities to Black students and professionals nationwide.