Robert Townsend’s Daughter — Skye Townsend — A Funny Black Lady
May 27, 2021
Here is what the very funny, quick-witted and I think, uber-sweet Skye Townsend had to share about being a part of HBO’s “Black Lady Sketch Show.”
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Singer
IN MEMORIAM: Keeping the Legacy of Legendary Supremes Star Mary Wilson Alive
February 11, 2021
“I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes,” Motown founder Berry Gordy wrote in a statement emailed to NNPA Newswire shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday. “The Supremes were always known as the ‘sweethearts of Motown.’ Mary, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, came to Motown in the early 1960s.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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, which relegated her to second-class citizenship. In fact, she spent the first six months of her life behind bars with her mother, a sangoma (witch doctor), sent to prison days just after her birth. Luckily, her mom was also an amateur singer, and that was a gift Miriam inherited. She married at 17 and had a child a year later, but was soon abandoned by her abusive husband. So, she started
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
‘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.
Soul Legend Leon Ware passes away at 77 years-old
March 6, 2017
Ware leaves an imprint of music ingrained in the ears of music lovers.