LaRita Shelby is known popularly by jazz lovers throughout Los Angeles as “Jazzy Rita.” In addition to singing jazz for her supper, Shelby is also an actor, host, producer, publicist, and a radio and voice-over artist.
Queen Latifah will host the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, March 16, at 8 p.m., on BET and CBS.
Williams says the show is family friendly, and a show her own kids can watch. She also says hosting a nationally broadcast primetime TV show expands her reach to a new audience, especially in flyover states.
Actress, singer and producer Queen Latifah was named on Tuesday, Feb. 21, as the host of the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated said they are excited to welcome 10,000 attendees at its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), scheduled for September 14 – 18, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
News One Now’s host and managing editor Roland S. Martin spoke about daytime talk show host Wendy Williams comments about Jesse Williams, HBCUs, and the NAACP. “If you actually bothered to read a book and not gossip magazines. You might know these things. Wendy let me help you out. When you’re on TV and have no idea what you’re talking about shut the hell up. Don’t open your mouth. Don’t embarrass yourself because you sound silly,” said Martin. (courtesy TV One/NewsOne Now)
Charlamagne Tha God has never been one to be politically correct. As one third of the popular morning show,“The Breakfast Club,” the radio personality doesn’t hesitate to ask any and everything that’s on his mind, which has admittedly gotten him into some trouble over the years. But despite having made more enemies than friends, he’s always honest and true to his brand–and it’s definitely paid off. Off the strength of his name alone he’s snagged roles in television (“Empire”) and film (“Ride Along”), not to mention a shout out from Drake in the Grammy nominated diss record “Back to Back.”
The two-day family friendly event is expected to draw thousands of music-loving Angelenos to historic Central Avenue as the festival celebrates 20 years of music and entertainment.