If you’re at a coffee shop or a restaurant, nine times out of ten, your server is an aspiring actor or musician. That was the case for Indiana native Andre Hall who moved to Hollywood with the goal of becoming a star.
First things first, yes, Tyler Lepley knows he looks like Drake and Omari Hardwick. And while these are great artists to be associated with, Tyler is in a league of his own as one of the stars of Tyler Perry’s immensely popular soap opera, “The Haves and The Have Nots”.
Oprah Winfrey’s dynamic new scripted series, “Greenleaf” explores the complexities of spirituality versus religion within a southern megachurch
Howard’s rise, fall and subsequent rebuilding and rebranding of her life and career is nothing short of triumphant
The Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer takes attendees on a journey through the history of music with four noteworthy performances
Numa Perrier is used to calling the shots and lending her creative input to what content will be produced by her immensely popular online web channel, Black&SexyTV.
Two years ago Angelica Nwandu dreamt of working in a creative field as a writer but instead she settled for a more stable position. “I knew being an accountant was secure but I also knew it was outside of my purpose.” The then 23-year-old began speaking into existence that she was a writer and subsequently received an opportunity to collaborate on her first screenplay which made it to Sundance film festival.
Fifteen years ago, Denzel Washington became an Oscar Award winning actor with the film, “Training Day” directed by Antoine Fuqua. Thirteen years later, the pair reunited for “The Equalizer” and fans have only had to wait two years for the pair to reconnect for the remake of “The Magnificent Seven”. The original film from 1960 starred Yul Brynner. When MGM offered Fuqua the opportunity to remake the project, he wanted Denzel in the lead.
Before DJ Khaled was giving you the “major keys to success” on Snapchat, Mathew Knowles had already designed the blueprint and her name is Beyoncé.
The former Xerox Medical Systems executive quit his job to invest in the careers of his daughter, and her girl group Destiny’s Child. The work ethic that he instilled within Beyoncé helped to make Queen Bey the incomparable icon that she is today.
Once the native West Angelino learned about the plethora of celebrities that shop and dine on Crenshaw in Inglewood and Compton. “South Of Wilshire” was born. While some people may have had reservations about Levin, who’s Caucasian spearheading a series about black businesses, the show was meant to be a cultural melting pot that provides small businesses with national exposure. One of the restaurants that has benefitted from the attention is Dulan’s on Crenshaw where host, Adam Glyn, challenges the contestants to answer questions for monetary prizes.
In American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson, Courtney B. Vance embodies the late Johnnie Cochran. The nine-part mini-series is the retelling of one of the most controversial cases in pop culture. Vance talks about how current events may be different if Cochran were alive today. With over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, the Yale and Harvard trained thespian shares the importance of being fiscally responsible in-between gigs which alleviates the pressure of having to take every role that comes across his path. With his extensive filmography including “Fences” on Broadway to “Law & Order”, Vance gets candid about typecasting and the importance of knowing your worth.
Meagan Good is a fighter. No, not the type that’s pulling weaves and throwing drinks on reality TV, she’s been fighting for her career. It’s far from easy to transition from being a child star to a well-respected actress, and equally as hard to make a shift from a sex symbol to a leading lady.
Former CNN anchor, Soledad O’Brien is currently on tour with her “I Am Latino In America” town hall events. Having recently stopped at Occidental College in Los Angeles, O’Brien is giving students and millennials an open forum to discuss issues that are of importance to them. She speaks exclusively to the LA Sentinel on why it’s necessary for African Americans and Latinos to come together to ensure the educational and economic success of the next generation. LAS: Throughout your career, you’ve always championed for the coverage of topics that impact African Americans and Latinos in this country. You’re also