entertainment Archives - Page 12 of 17

Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57

July 19, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Hip Hop has lost another legend. Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz,” has died at the age of 57. […]

Hil St. Soul Teams Up with Noel Gourdin For New Single And Leaves Us Feeling BLESSED

July 13, 2021 admin 0

When you hear the names Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway or Ashford and Simpson, timeless duets and everlasting love songs instantly come to mind. The art of duet magic has not been lost on Hil […]

From Inglewood to Hollywood: Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield’s rise as one of the music industry’s most valuable players

July 9, 2021 admin 0

Written by: Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderoju Photos by: Chasity Rogers It’s been three years since 5X Grammy Award Winner and International Performing Artist Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield released her debut album 1993 Camaro (The Journey). After growing up in […]

Howard University’s EU 50th Anniversary Series to Celebrate a Half-Century of Music and Social Change

July 7, 2021 admin 0

In 1971, a group of Charles Hart Middle School students in Washington’s Anacostia neighborhood gathered to form the Experience Unlimited Band. Fifty years later, EU remains a powerful cultural force with a repertoire that spans funk, rock, and go-go. They toured globally with […]

Sydney Boston- Future Film Producer

June 30, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Sydney Boston is a 20-year-old soon-to-be graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). She is moving towards a degree in Film & Television with a concentration in producing and directing. Sydney was introduced to the […]

Homestead Entertainment and Dennis L. Reed Release First Lady 3 in its Third Installment of Urban Films for 2021

June 26, 2021 admin 0

Homestead Entertainment is partnering with Dennis L. Reed II Productions (DIIR) to release First Lady 3 on the premium streaming services of Tubi and IMDb TV. Homestead has cornered the market in creating BIPOC films and distributing them across streaming […]

WATCH Jennifer Hudson embody Aretha Franklin

June 22, 2021 admin 0

As she becomes the Queen of Soul in a new behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming film RESPECT Listen to Jennifer Hudson’s new original song “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” Co-written by Carole King, Jennifer Hudson, and Jamie Hartman; […]

Faith & Black Women in Entrepreneurship SERIES: Award-Winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer Cheryl Polote-Williamson

June 18, 2021 admin 0

Award-Winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer Cheryl Polote-Williamson on entrepreneurship, servant leadership, the power of giving. Written by Leilani WhitfieldPhoto’s by: For Beauty Sakes Best-selling author and Award-winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer Cheryl Polote-Williamson has been changing lives for decades. With the […]

An Interview with Will Walters: Founder and CEO of Monarch Magazine

June 15, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create Monarch Magazine? Will Walters Growing up in a small town, I did not see much variation, in thought or way of life. So, media played a huge role as a way to […]

‘I Am A Man’: The Musical Magic Of History And Tragedy

June 3, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

The gospel-style single performed by B.Slade is billed as an anthem for the BLM generation.
The post ‘I Am A Man’: The Musical Magic Of History And Tragedy appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

6 Business Strategies After Getting A Door Slammed In Your Face

May 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Hitting a roadblock when trying to create a movie called “Concrete” turned into a set of powerful lessons for a Hollywood actress.
The post 6 Business Strategies After Getting A Door Slammed In Your Face appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Holly Robinson Peete Calls for Representation in Hollywood: ‘We Have Our Power and We Are Claiming It

May 26, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Editor Darlene Aedroju “We have to be everywhere … We have to be at networks making decisions,” the star tells Heart & Soul. “I feel like the more places we are, the better we’re able to see […]

Solo Seeks To Keep Soul Music Relevant

May 20, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

After years away from the music scene, R&B trio brings its ’60s-era sound back.
The post Solo Seeks To Keep Soul Music Relevant appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

To become the queen, she needed to find her voice. RESPECT starring Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin

May 19, 2021 admin 0

Starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin Marlon Wayans as Ted White Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland Kimberly Scott as Mama Franklin Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin Hailey Kilgore as Carolyn Franklin Heather Headley as Clara Ward Skye Dakota Turner as Young Aretha Franklin Tate Donovan as John Hammond […]

Monifa Brown celebrating 25 years at WBGO Public Radio’s flagship Jazz radio station

May 12, 2021 admin 0

By Staff May 24th marks a milestone for Monifa Brown, as she celebrates her 25th anniversary at WBGO (Public Radio’s flagship Jazz radio station) where she is the host of “Saturday Afternoon Jazz.” The four hour weekly program airs from 2 to 6pm ET […]

Snowfall star Amin Joseph speaks on filmmaking and being part of John Singleton’s legacy, two years after the legendary director’s passing

May 8, 2021 admin 0

Written by Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Craig Dewey StanleyPhotos & Video by Craig Dewey Stanley At this year’s third annual Micheaux Film Festival award ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Amin Joseph, star of FX’s Snowfall revealed what […]