Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vent their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series released Thursday, which includes Harry describing how his older brother shouted at him during a meeting and Meghan talking about wanting to end her li… Read more Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out and in. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams and Tom Brady, too – oops, scratch that. Read more The year of the slap: Pop culture moments in 2022
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made a sweeping indictment of Britain’s media and the racism they believe has fueled coverage of their relationship in a new Netflix series that promises to tell the “full story” of the couple’s estrangement from the royal family. Read more Harry and Meghan slam British tabloids in new Netflix series
There’s a new TV drama about the exploits of a stylish, privileged and super-successful fictional family whose scheming members are at each other’s throats. They make the folks at “Succession” look almost functional. Read more New TV drama series ‘Riches’ mixes money and blood
It comes as some relief that Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation,” starring Will Smith as a runaway slave in Civil War-era Louisiana, is not, at least traditionally speaking, an Oscar movie. Read more Will Smith-led ‘Emancipation’ is an action thriller
A new production of “The Wiz” is heading out on a national tour next year before following the yellow brick road to Broadway, with its director hoping the show becomes a “touchstone for a new generation.” Read more New version of 'The Wiz' to tour and end up on Broadway
Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. Read more Musk says Twitter has suspended rapper Ye over swastika post
HOUSTON (AP) — A 33-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge in the shooting of rapper Takeoff, who police on Friday said was an “innocent bystander” when he was struck by gunfire outside a Houston bowling alley. Read more Man arrested in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff
Musician Jon Batiste is on tap to perform at President Joe Biden’s first White House state dinner on Thursday that will highlight long-standing ties between the United States and France, as well as honor French President Emmanuel Macron. Read more Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden’s state dinner
Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The star singer claimed a leading nine nominations Tuesday, making her tied — with her husband Jay-Z — as the most nominated music act in the history of the awards show. Read more Beyoncé ties Grammy record after leading nominations with 9
Michelle Obama said she struggled with a “crushing sense of hopelessness” after the 2020 presidential election that was brought on by the death and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, a summer of political and racial unrest, and the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Read more Michelle Obama shares personal stories of coping in new book
A representative for Roberta Flack announced Monday that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing. Read more Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says
Fans celebrated the musical legacy of slain rapper Takeoff on Friday at a memorial service in Atlanta, near where the artist grew up. The memorial drew Justin Bieber, Drake and other big names in the music industry. Read more Fans praise slain rapper Takeoff at Atlanta memorial
Letitia Wright hit the Marvel Cinematic Universe scene as King T’Challa’s joyfully witty younger sister in 2018’s blockbuster “Black Panther.” But in the new sequel, the actor’s usual easygoing character delivers a more serious tone while dealing with grief. Read more ‘Black Panther’ cast pushes Wakanda forward after Boseman’s death
Rihanna knew that if she was going to return to the stage less than a year after giving birth to her first child, the performance would have to top anything she’d done before. Read more Rihanna talks motherhood, Super Bowl: ‘It was now or never’
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year will induct Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon and two guys in sunglasses who have scored more No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 than all of those other acts combined. Read more Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
More women and people of color are creating television shows but the industry is falling short of equality when it comes to spreading production money around, according to a new study. Read more TV study: White men favored as big-budget series creators
A jury sided with Cardi B on Friday in a copyright infringement case involving a man who claimed the Grammy-winning rapper misused his back tattoos for her sexually suggestive 2016 mixtape cover art. Read more Cardi B absolved in racy mixtape artwork lawsuit
The New Orleans street where one of the founders of rock ’n’ roll spent most of his life is being renamed in his honor. Read more Renowned pianist Fats Domino has street renamed in his honor
It looks like your ticket was purchased the day you were born. Your destination was unknown and the journey takes a lifetime, but a seat was reserved for you that no one can take away. And yet, you could change course any time you wish, for greener pastures or safer homes. In the new book “F… Read more Canada’s connection to slavery and the Underground Railroad
When Whoopi Goldberg was invited to help produce an Emmett Till project, the actor thought she knew everything about the Black teenager’s 1955 kidnapping and lynching – until she learned the untold stories about how his mother handled the horrific aftermath. Read more For Whoopi Goldberg, 'Till' comes after long wait
While a parade of big-name actors have taken their turns donning various spandex suits, Dwayne Johnson – arguably the biggest movie star in the world – has, until now, sat out the trend. Read more Can the Rock steady the DC Universe with ‘Black Adam’?
A self-described family man with a distinctive back tattoo felt humiliated after Cardi B allegedly misused his likeness for her sexually suggestive mixtape cover art, his lawyer said during opening arguments last week. Read more Lawyer: Cardi B ‘humiliated’ man with racy image on mixtape
Representation seemingly an afterthought, if genuinely thought of at all Read more Netflix’s blind dating experiment misses the mark
Miko Marks created a buzz last month performing at AmericanaFest in Nashville, Tenn., and her latest album is an engaging encore. Read more Miko Marks draws on church roots and bridges genres
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National Minority Health Month is celebrated during the month of April and Black America, health disparities and COVID-19 are at the forefront of pandemic news. An April 7, 2020 headline in the Washington Post read, “The coronavirus is infecting and killing black Americans at an alarmingly h…
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
It’s not just about a juicy turkey and time-tested, family-favorite sides – divine and delightful appetizers, drinks and desserts are delicious bookends that will elevate your Thanksgiving spread to the sublime. And a quartet of apple-based recipes – featuring the satisfying texture and tast… Read more Apple-based dishes to sweeten your holiday table
John Artis, who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case made famous in a 1975 song by Bob Dylan and a 1999 film starring Denzel Washington, has died. He was 75. Read more John Artis, co-defendant of ‘Hurricane’ Carter, dies at 75
A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, his te… Read more Kobe Bryant's widow must turn over therapy records
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah — he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. Read more Trevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vent their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series released Thursday, which includes Harry describing how his older brother shouted at him during a meeting and Meghan talking about wanting to end her li… Read more Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Holiday classic more relevant with representation Read more Black dancers shine in 'The Chocolate Nutcracker'
The Black experience takes center stage at Broward Center Read more Darius Daughtry to debut ‘Theatrical Mixtape Volume IV’
The internationally acclaimed Jazz in The Gardens has begun to release its 2023 lineup, which will include artists Jill Scott, Sean Paul and El DeBarge performing at the Hard Rock Stadium March 11 and 12. The music festival is working toward announcing more artists in the upcoming week. Read more Jazz in The Gardens releasing 2023 lineup
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