Javonte Rose is a multi-hyphenate artist whose journey from small-town New Hampshire to the entertainment world spans modeling, reality TV, music, and authorship.
John Origines Santos Jr., better known as Johnny Tsunami, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and choreographer. A San Pedro native, he is classically trained in concert dance while excelling as a commercial dancer, ballroom performer, and rap artist.
One of the most talked-about moments of the day was the panel “No Small Parts: Elevating Every Audition,” featuring Emmy-nominated writer and producer Raamla Mohamed and Emmy-winning screenwriter Lena Waithe.
For Tarra Denise Jackson every performance is an opportunity to dig into uncomfortable truths. “I believe art should always be a protest” she says. “Whether it’s challenging societal failures or resisting personal limitation,” she believes art should agitate. Tarra Denise Jackson is an actor and producer who uses her artistry to challenge fear, push boundaries, and take control of her narrative with her latest film, “The Checklist.”
Austen Parros, an actor driven by passion and creativity, reflects on his journey from theater to television, the spiritual depth of his craft, and how acting fuels his soul while balancing artistry, career, and personal life.
Reek Havoc, a powerhouse collective of comedians, actors, and writers, is making its grand debut on February 23, at The Broadwater. With a lineup of nine dynamic performers and a mission to blend stand-up, sketch, improv, and music, this comedy supergroup is ready to “wreak havoc” on the entertainment industry.
Da’Ante Bowman’s journey from small-town Kentucky to Hollywood’s big stage story about success through purpose, and creative mastery, proving that belief in oneself can turn dreams into reality.
The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA welcomes Jazz at Lincoln Center and Cirque Kalabanté in celebration of Black History Month. Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras with “New Orleans Songbook” on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m.
Erika Degraffinreaidt’s inspiring journey from a successful stylist to a rising Hollywood actress
Anwar Ali is a talented and versatile actor known for his sharp humor, compelling performances, and dedication to uplifting untold Black stories through his work on screen and social media.
The entertainment industry professional is giving youth of color an inside look behind the scenes.
The Lady in Red 2023 Diamond Rose Awards Gala on Nov. 10 was a dazzling affair that radiated glamour, sophistication, and much star power.
Women in the entertainment industry were about twice as likely as their male counterparts to experience biased or unfair behavior, with women of color reporting even higher rates, according to a report released today by the Hollywood Commission chaired by Anita Hill.
The Weinstein case has been categorized by some as one of the most significant #MeToo cases in history. This is because of the severity of the allegations against him and the fact that those allegations came early on in the movement and attracted much attention. It’s also true that many of the allegations are fairly recent and involved some of Hollywood’s best-known female stars. Conversely, many of the allegations in several similar cases are often decades old and/or occurred far outside of the statutes of limitations.
“…once I received the MC Lyte #EducateOURMen Scholarship to Dillard, I knew that I was destined to have a fulfilling college experience that was beyond my wildest dreams and I cannot thank MC Lyte, Lynn Richardson and the Hip Hop Sisters Foundation enough for investing in me and being one of my strongest support systems,” said Joshua Williams, a valedictorian at historically Black Dillard University.