Court Officials Edging Closer to Dividing Prince Estates
December 27, 2021
Court officials are edging closer to dividing up pop superstar Prince’s estate.
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Rapper Dead After Stabbing at Exposition Park Concert
December 20, 2021
Los Angeles rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed outside a 12-hour concert at the Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park, according to multiple media reports. Los Angeles officials have not yet confirmed the victim’s identity or death, but one of the rapper’s representatives confirmed the information with Rolling Stone magazine.
Rapper SAINt JHN’s Route from Guyana to Miami to Stardom
December 13, 2021
SAINt JHN doesn’t like the camera setup. He had chosen the location _ in the living room of his high-rise Sunny Isles condo where the view spans from the Miami skyline to the Guitar Hotel _ but something had changed. It just didn’t work anymore.
Investigation Continuing Into Killing of Rapper in Inglewood
December 10, 2021
The investigation was continuing today into the killing of Compton rapper Slim 400, who was gunned down in Inglewood. The shooting was reported about 8 p.m. Wednesday at Manchester Boulevard and Seventh Avenue.
‘Halftime Game’ commercial features 2 HBCU marching bands
December 4, 2021
Marching bands from two historically Black universities are being featured in a new PepsiCo TV commercial that airs for the first time this weekend.
Here is a complete list of nominations announced today for the 64th Grammy Awards:
November 24, 2021
Record of the Year “I Still Have Faith in You,” ABBA “Freedom,” Jon Batiste “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga “Peaches,” Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Right on Time,” Brandi Carlile “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat featuring SZA “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” Lil Nas X “Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic Album of the Year “We Are,” Jon Batiste “Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga “Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe),” Justin Bieber “Planet Her (Deluxe),” Doja Cat “Happier Than Ever,”
Lois Andrews, a Mainstay of New Orleans Music Scene, Dies
November 22, 2021
Lois Nelson Andrews, a New Orleans cultural icon who led countless processions as grand marshal of jazz funerals and second-line parades, has died. She was 69.
Karla Gordy Bristol Shares the Secret to Building a Legacy Through Helping Others
September 9, 2021
Newly Approved Commissioner of Arts and Culture for the City of Beverly Hills, Karla Gordy Bristol, provides blueprints to following one’s passion by servicing others.
Music Producer’s `Racial Profiling’ Suit Against L.A. Tentatively Settled
June 4, 2021
A settlement has been tentatively reached with the city of Los Angeles in a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by a Hollywood music producer who fought in court to have police body camera video made public to prove allegations he was racially profiled before his arrest, his attorney said today.
Jesse Collins among producers of upcoming Academy Awards
December 11, 2020
This combination photo shows producers Steven Soderbergh, from left, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, that Soderbergh, Sher and Collins have come on board to produce the 93rd Oscars telecast. (AP Photo)
Producer/Director Winter Dunn – Making Her Way In Hollywood
November 12, 2020
The Dunn Way and Ready to Shadow a Hollywood Director
Writer Felicia Pride steps behind the camera to direct her first short film “Tender” — a look at a woman’s sexuality.
October 8, 2020
In Pride’s film “Tender” I understood that I was looking at the work of an exciting new director.
Dr. Dre’s wife of 24 years, Nicole Young, files for divorce
July 1, 2020
Nicole Young, Dr. Dre’s wife of 24 years, has filed for divorce.
STEPHANIE ALLAIN: The Oscars and Her People
January 9, 2020
She’s made careers happen in an industry known for keeping doors shut to Black and Brown people.
‘South Central Love’ Created By 25-Year-Old Filmmaker Christina Cooper Stands as a Change Agent in the Fight Against Gun Violence
July 18, 2019
“South Central Love” was created from a place of purpose, philanthropy, and love.