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Genre-Jumping and High Note-Hitting Princess Fortier Won’t Be Boxed In
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Genre-Jumping and High Note-Hitting Princess Fortier Won’t Be Boxed In

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterMay 15, 2025

“I sing for my supper,” says Princess Fortier, the Los Angeles-based model, actress, and recording artist. “Country, opera, musicals, jazz, I’ll sing anything,” she adds, self-assured and smiling. From the moment she began releasing original music to her recent contributions on high-profile projects like Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” which won this year’s Album of the Year, Princess has proven she is a voice for every genre.

David Lami Friebe Moves From Venice Beach Drums to BET’s ‘Sistas’
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David Lami Friebe Moves From Venice Beach Drums to BET’s ‘Sistas’

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterApril 16, 2025

David Lami Friebe, known to many as just Lami, may be best known today for his recurring role as Trey, the charming delivery man on Tyler Perry’s hit BET series “Sistas,” but his creative roots run far deeper than television. A gifted actor, musician, and storyteller, Friebe’s artistic journey spans continents, cultures, and mediums — from jazz-infused church services to voice acting in genocide memorials to the sun-soaked sidewalks of Venice Beach, where he beat his dream-laced drums and tested his voice with strangers.

TAYE DIGGS TO HOST 24TH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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TAYE DIGGS TO HOST 24TH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 3, 2019

Acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs will host the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced today.  Diggs is currently starring in The CW drama “All American” and was recently seen in the romantic comedy “Set It Up.”

Karimah Westbrook: Diversity in Entertainment & Positive Outlook
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Karimah Westbrook: Diversity in Entertainment & Positive Outlook

Shaquille Woods, Contributing WriterOctober 4, 2018

The CW Network’s new show “All American” received the highest tested pilot episode in the network’s history. “All American” is inspired by life events of professional football player Spencer Paysinger. The Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper spoke to Chicago native, Karimah Westbrook , who stars in the show along with other notable actors such as Taye Diggs.