Entertainment

Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up to Spotlight Self-Care Companies for National Black Business Month

In continued support of go-getters and changemakers in the Black community, the brand is launching ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ in partnership with media personality, entrepreneur, and candy lover La La Anthony, to spotlight five emerging black-owned businesses in the self-care space and to encourage fans to take a pause NOW, so that they can reset and reenergize for their daily hustle LATER.

The Karyn White Experience – Beyond Superwoman

R&B singer and songwriter Karyn White calls singing the heartbeat of her life. She also acknowledges loving the attention singing has brought to her, especially now returning to her craft after a self-imposed hiatus.

Hollywood Under Fire: Black Caucus Members Concerned About Black Women Execs Leaving Entertainment Industry  

On July 13, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) led a group of lawmakers led a news conference at the State Capitol to express their concerns over various news reports of abrupt departures of Black women leaving high-profile careers in Hollywood after the state recently approved $1.6 billion in tax credits for the industry. 

Nina Simone’s Performance at Newport Jazz Festival Comes to Life on New Album

In celebration of the 90th birthday of the iconic Nina Simone, Verve Records and UMe have unveiled a hidden gem from her illustrious career. “Blues for Mama,” the second single from the newly-discovered live recording of Nina’s mesmerizing performance at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival, has been released as part of the year-long commemoration.

Kool and the Gang Celebrates 60 Years in Music

Oh…what a night! This line from the Kool & the Gang’s 1979 hit “Ladies Night” perfectly describes their show at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday and Saturday. A Bowl fan favorite, and for a good reason, this Grammy award-winning band knows how to get the party started, and their musicianship is tremendously strong and still incredibly cool (pun intended) are celebrating 60 years in music.

Karen Pittman Discusses ‘And Just Like That’ and Looming SAG Strike

One of the best reasons to watch “And Just Like That” now in its second season on MAX is to witness actress Karen Pittman’s portrayal of Dr. Nya Wallace. She brings a sense of calm, dignity, and inner strength that makes you wish she had her own show. With her talent, the vastness of New York City, and the complexity of Dr. Nya Wallace, she is more than capable. To provide some context, “And Just Like That” is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Michael Patrick King for HBO Max. It serves as both a revival and a sequel

WORDTheatre Partners with LA Phil, Celebrates 20th Year with JAZZ Re-EVOLUTION

In partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (LA Phil), and in celebration of its 20th anniversary, WORDTheatre® proudly presents JAZZ Re-EVOLUTION, a literary and musical tribute honoring jazz legends, at The Ford, on Saturday, July 22, at 8:00pm. Featured performers include Keith David, Antonique Smith, Tracie Thoms, Glynn Turman, Terrace Martin, Nedra Wheeler and Clayton Cameron, among many others.