Waitress the Musical. Photo by: Joan Marcus This week through December 2, Broadway San Diego’s latest Tony nominated musical to hit the stage is “Waitress.” Based on the film written by Adrienne Shelly, and starring Kerry Russell, the story centers on a waitress in an abusive marriage who recently finds out that she’s pregnant by her …
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Annapurna Pictures has released the official poster and final trailer for Barry Jenkins’ latest film, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (starring Stephan James, KiKi Layne, Regina King, Colman Domingo and more). Academy Award-winning writer/director Barry Jenkins’ first film since the Best Picture Oscar-winning Moonlight is If Beale Street Could Talk, his adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel – the …
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SILVER SPRING, MD) – November 20, 2018 – This January, TV One will launch CLEO TV, a new aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that …
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Grammy Award winning artist DJ Lil Jon, is doing what it takes to make the world a better place. The Atlanta producer/rapper/philanthropist continues to use his wealth for good, opening a second primary school in the West African nation of Ghana. AOL reports the Southern beat smith opened his second school in the village of …
“Forever First Lady” Michelle Obama covers upcoming December/January issue of ESSENCE Magazine. All smiles and looking stunning in a natural hairstyle for the first time. She talks to ESSENCE about her days in the White House, how to find your own Barack—and what’s next for her. ON HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN BARACK: “I think a lot of people don’t have …
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In most homes across America, Thanksgiving Day is spent with four F’s: Family, Friends, Food and Football. Well, we’d like to add one more F to that list, films. Before falling asleep from being full from turkey, ham, sweet potato pie, dressing (as we black folk prefer to call it, NOT stuffing), greens, candied yams, …
Creed II and Green Book: Two Films to Checkout During the Thanksgiving Holiday Read More »
Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios has acquired the rights to produce the life of trailblazer Lauren Simmons, the youngest female trader to work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Kiersey Clemons who’s credits include “Dope,” is set to star in and produce. At 23, Simmons is also only the second black women …
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Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the start of production in Atlanta of the new multigenerational family saga “Ambitions,” produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, and starring Robin Givens (“Riverdale,” “The Fix,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Essence Atkins (“Marlon,” “Half and Half”), Brian White (“Ray …
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The 70’s gave us many heartthrobs—there was Michael Jackson, Billie D. Williams and even Donnie Osmond, but one thing’s for certain, there’s only one Leon Isaac Kennedy. The actor, writer, and producer often referred to as “Leon the Lover”, had an incredibly successful career, and then suddenly went off the grid—leaving many of his fans …
Pioneer Filmmaker Leon Isaac Kennedy Makes a Positive Comeback Read More »
Despite a few disappointments, black voters showed up in a big way at yesterday’s midterm elections. And, there’s a lot to be said for that alone. Historically midterm elections are unpopular among not only black, but all registered voters. Approximately 114 million votes were cast in U.S. House races in 2018, compared to 83 million …
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