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.
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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.
Amazing Grace Conservatory Presents ‘Aladdin’ at Crenshaw High
May 8, 2024
Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC), led by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, presents “Aladdin” on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Crenshaw High School, 5010 11th Avenue in Los Angeles.
Telma Hopkins and Her Son Remember Single-Mothering in Showbiz!
May 8, 2024
“I had a lot of mom guilt. I just had to realize to give him the life that I wanted him to have – I was going to have to make the sacrifice, and hopefully that sacrifice was not going to be detrimental to him,” said Hopkins.
Review: “Hell’s Kitchen” – A Thrilling Musical Journey Through Alicia Keys’ Soul
May 3, 2024
The musical left little doubt as to why, in bustling New York, in the middle of the week, a sold-out crowd poured into the Shubert Theater. It also provided many clues as to why this production has earned an impressive 13 Tony Award nominations.
Airbnb Introduces “Icons” Extraordinary Experiences with Celebrities and Cultural Legends
May 3, 2024
Airbnb is inviting customers to stay overnight in the bedroom where the late pop superstar Prince composed his groundbreaking tracks. Patrons are even invited to enjoy a private tour of the Purple Rain house, which is filled with the icon’s keepsakes.
BMAC and Mickey Guyton Kick Off Stagecoach Weekend with Country Music Panel Discussion
May 2, 2024
Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), in partnership with Billboard, kicked off Stagecoach weekend with Act II: A Conversation Around “Three Chords and the Actual Truth” on April 24, at Live Nation in Beverly Hills, CA.
‘THEM: THE SCARE’ is Sensational!
May 1, 2024
Deborah Ayorinde, Pam Grier and Luke James topline the suspenseful new season