WATCH: Vice President Kamala Harris Talks Student Loans, Build Back Better, and Republican Roadblocks -TGHT
December 18, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris got into a testy exchange with media host Charlamagne Tha God Friday,
Breaking News
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- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
TV Series
LeVar Burton joins Scripps National Spelling Bee as host
December 17, 2021
LeVar Burton has been hired as host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, giving the competition a celebrity headliner who’s also a longtime literacy advocate as Scripps takes over production of the bee telecast.
Jimmie Allen to Headline Dramatic Rose Parade Finale
December 17, 2021
The 133rd Rose Parade — returning Jan. 1 after being canceled in 2021 because of the pandemic — will wrap with performances by Grammy nominee Jimmie Allen, TikTok favorite Timothy Fletcher and an appearance by the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights, event organizers announced today.
Golden Globes, Tarnished This Year, Announce 2022 Nominations
December 13, 2021
With Snoop Dogg taking the stage to read some of the nominees during an early-morning livestream, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association today announced its nominees for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards — with “Belfast” and “The Power of the Dog” garnering a leading seven nods apiece in film, and HBO’s “Succession” getting five noms to lead among TV shows. Now the big question is, will anyone in Hollywood care? After months of turmoil inside the HFPA prompted by questions about the group’s diversity and ethical standards, these 79th Golden Globes will not have a broadcast partner when winners are
Critics Choice Association to Celebrate Black Cinema & Television Tonight
December 6, 2021
Halle Berry, Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Hudson and Barry Jenkins will be among numerous honorees tonight at the Critics Choice Association’s fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television.
ViacomCBS to Sell CBS Studio Center for $1.85 Billion
November 30, 2021
ViacomCBS has agreed to sell CBS Studio Center in Studio City for approximately $1.85 billion to a partnership formed by Hackman Capital Partners LLC and Square Mile Capital Management LLC, the companies announced today.
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., — Original Stars and lead singers of the legendary group, The 5th Dimension — at the Catalina Jazz Club — December 3 and 4th.
November 25, 2021
Here are some facts that you just can’t get around. Fact one, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., are living musical legends and that takes a lot of passion, heart work, hard work, and l.o.v.e. to accomplish.
Police Tie Car Used in Young Dolph’s Killing to 2nd Shooting
November 24, 2021
Police in Tennessee have tied a car used in the killing of rapper Young Dolph to a shooting that left a woman dead and wounded another person days before the ambush on the hip-hop artist, authorities said Monday. Two men exited a white Mercedes-Benz and fired shots into a Memphis bakery where Young Dolph was buying cookies Wednesday and killed him, Memphis police said. Police have released photos taken from surveillance video that captured the shooting, but no suspect information has been released and no arrests have been made. The same car was used in a Nov. 12 shooting in
`Red Notice,’ `Arcane’ Top Netflix Ratings
November 24, 2021
“Red Notice” was the most-watched English-language film for the second time in the two weeks it has streamed on Netflix, according to figures released by the streaming service today. Viewers spent 129.11 million hours watching the action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot between Nov. 15 and Sunday. Viewership dropped 13.2% from the 148.72 million hours the previous week, when it was available for three days “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star” was second, with viewers spending 24.77 million hours watching the Christmas romantic comedy in its first four days of release. The animated series “Arcane” was
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Get `People’s Champion’ Award
November 22, 2021
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will receive The People’s Champion award at the People’s Choice Awards on Dec. 7, NBC and E! announced today. The “Baywatch,” “Jumanji” and “San Andreas” star is a 15-time People’s Choice Awards nominee and two-time winner.
Market House Theatre Production Tackles Race Riots
November 15, 2021
A Kentucky playwright will finally get to see her play hit the stage when Market House Theatre’s production of “Riot: Ashbury Park” premieres this week.
Cardi B Selected to Host 2021 American Music Awards Show
November 2, 2021
Cardi B is ready to take on a new role as host of the 2021 American Music Awards.
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters Welcomed into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
November 1, 2021
Jay-Z’s added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul, and global icon _ Hall of Famer.
Cisco Plans $41 Million Office in Atlanta, Hiring 700
October 15, 2021
The California-based tech giant is investing $41 million to open in a massive complex developed on land owned by Georgia Tech. Cisco says it wants to focus on hiring more engineers and programmers from Georgia Tech, Georgia State University and the colleges of the historically Black Atlanta University Center: Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University and the Morehouse School of Medicine.
Commission Approves $6 Billion LAX Airfield, Terminal Modernization Project
October 8, 2021
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted Thursday to recommend approval of the $6 billion Airfield Terminal Modernization Project, which airport officials say will reduce traffic on public streets and improve customer experience.