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Stephanie Mills Talks About Music, Social Justice and Her Son’s New Book

July 16, 2020

Iconic Grammy and American Music Award-winner Stephanie Mills is unapologetically pro-Black. ... read more »

Naya Rivera, who rose to fame on TV show ‘Glee,’ dies at 33

July 16, 2020

A native of Santa Clarita, California, Rivera began acting at 4, appearing in such series as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family Matters” and “The Bernie Mac Show.” ... read more »

Talia Jackson shines in Netflix series “Family Reunion”

February 6, 2020

Jackson is a star to watch. She is all of 18 but wise and ambitious. ... read more »

Obba Babatundé Keeps Inspiring The Entertainment Industry

September 26, 2019

The Emmy Award-winning actor has spent four decades gracing theater stages, making moves as a dancer, and directing and producing creative projects. ... read more »

Beyond Black Music Month: Karen A. Clark – Motivated And Mission-Driven

July 4, 2019

Karen’s upcoming project is "Love Stories: Tales of An African Queen." ... read more »

Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba Film Review

January 23, 2018

Reverential Biopic Chronicles Rise, Fall and Triumphant Return of Legendary South African Singer/Activist Zenzile Miriam Makeba had the misfortune of being born black in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1932, ... read more »

“Surviving Compton” Actress Rhyon Brown Debuts First Live Performance for New Album, Hosts Over 300 Compton Unified Students at Concert

November 9, 2017

Brown sat down with the Sentinel in an exclusive interview to talk about her musical influences and collaborations, the art of being a true performer, and why she chooses to support the youth. ... read more »

Lalah Hathaway Discusses New Album, Tour, and Her Father, the Late Donny Hathaway

November 2, 2017

Hathaway also served as the headliner for this year’s Taste of Soul event. ... read more »

It’s A Rap! (Music Briefs): 11.2.17 – 11.8.17

November 2, 2017

Sapp is no stranger to coming in the top spot, with critically acclaimed single “Never Would Have Made it,” setting a record breaking history as the longest Gospel single to lead number one. ... read more / view gallery »

Jhené Aiko Achieves the Art of Hosting ‘H.O.M.E. By Martell’ with A-List Celebs

September 29, 2017

The songstress unveiled her signature cocktail using Martell Blue Swift while promoting the essence of signature mixers for one’s own home entertainment. ... read more »

2016 TOS StarQuest 4 Kids Winner Chloe Roston Testimony

August 23, 2017

The 2016 StarQuest 4 Kids Winner Chloe Roston stopped by the LA Sentinel office with her mother to chat about life after winning last year’s kids' competition! ... read more / watch video »

‘I Love Your Smile’ Singer Shanice Gets UNSUNG Recognition

August 3, 2017

I felt like my career was over because, since I was 11 years old, I’ve been signed to major record companies, so that’s all I know. Not to have a major deal, I just didn’t know what to do. ... read more »

Soul Legend Leon Ware passes away at 77 years-old