“That’s one thing that I think definitely was a detriment to my standup career, is I wasn’t on the road like my peers,” said Spencer. “Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Jamie Fox — these were the guys in my class, and they were hitting the road hard, and now they’re all very wealthy comedians.”
Brown remembers a time when he did not know he could turn his love of the arts into a career. For this reason, he now believes it his obligation to help broaden the horizons of Black youth beyond their own expectations.
Taped in the place Luenell calls home — Oakland, California at Yoshi’s Jazz Club – her special, she says, is a love letter to the city, and she hopes she has given Oakland a reason to be proud.
The Tulsa Race Massacre was an eighteen-hour ordeal occurring from May 31 through June 1, 1921. The mostly Black neighborhood of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma was attacked by a white mob, destroying homes and businesses. Between 150 and 300 people lost their lives in one of the most heinous acts of racial violence in United States history.
Distinguished for his extraordinary achievements across the realms of both film and theater, Colman Domingo, an Afro-Latino actor of immense talent, is poised to receive the prestigious TIFF Tribute Performer Award.
Actor Jay Hunter best known for his roles in “And Just Like That,” “The Rookie,” “Tyler Perry’s If Loving You is Wrong,” and “Tyler Perry’s Acrimony” is comfortable revealing his highs and lows in Hollywood. In fact, he says he is more than willing to talk about it with anyone who might find inspiration in it.
In 1994, Hart hosted E! Entertainment’s “Gossip Show.” The program aired for six years in 140 countries all around the world. She would eventually be joined by co-host, television personality Downtown Julie Brown. Hart has also “dished tea” on daytime television tabloid show, “The Geraldo Rivera Show.”
“Saint X” is one of the best limited series that you can binge-watch on Hulu right now.
If you’re a fan of the “whodunnit” crime genre, “Saint X” will leave you on the edge of your seat
with its complex and compelling storytelling.
“I enjoy the process, I enjoy the writing, I enjoy making people laugh, and I enjoy making people feel!” exclaimed Fouse. “I love imagining characters and their worlds.”
Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer, will be a special guest at the 30th annual “Sista’s Are Doin’ It For Themselves” Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, on Friday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the Director’s Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., in Los Angeles.
“John was the only person who saw my talent, who believed in me and knew what I could do.”
More than 100 protestors lined the sidewalk in front of the Federal Communications Commission late last week to demand that agency officials vote on a prospective merger between Standard General and TEGNA that could be a game changer in minority ownership of media properties.
If you enjoy true crime podcasts and murder mysteries, then you’ll love “Truth Be Told” (streaming on Apple TV+). Currently, in its third season, the series follows investigative journalist, Poppy Scoville played by Oscar Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer as she uses her platform to solve crimes, one podcast episode at a time. The plot of season three is extremely relevant as it shows the stark contrasts in law enforcement’s response time as well as the lack of media coverage when Black girls go missing as opposed to when Caucasian girls go missing. This season also tackles the intricacies of human
In the new Prime Video limited series “Swarm,” actress Dominique Fishback plays Dre, the ultimate fan (a crazy one), but in this horror satire, her performance elevates the genre and the written material.
The wait is over! The stars of NBC’s hit show, GRAND CREW, hosted an intimate premiere of the first episode of their second season for guest over the weekend at Black on The Block (BOTB) in Downtown Los Angeles. Screenings for Season 2 Episode 1 were held each hour between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at L.A. Center Studios. BOTB is a monthly vendor event in L.A. designed to assist Black businesses and entrepreneurs grow their reach and gain exposure. They provide a platform for small businesses to expand their market and meet new customers with more than a thousand