Tracy Chapman will perform at the Grammys with Luke Combs
Tracy Chapman is slated to be a performer on the Grammys stage this weekend.
The Greatest Night in Pop – 2024 Sundance Film Festival
How many music stars (45) were in the A&M studio on January 28, 1985, and what was that wattage like the night “We Are the World” was recorded? As one wag put it: “If a bomb lands on this place, …
Ava DuVernay Dives Into the 'Origins' in Insightful Conversation
Ava DuVernay Talks ‘Origins’; Says ‘All the ‘isms’ sit on top of this thing called caste’ + Inclusion of Book Burning Scene
Film about the unhoused elderly comes to Black Public Media's "AfroPoP Digital Shorts" series
Black Public Media’s AfroPoP Digital Shorts series continues on MLK Day on Monday with the story of one man’s 40-year battle with homelessness on the mean streets of Hollywood.
Mary J. Blige to Receive Entertainment Icon Honor at 2024 "Urban One Honors"
Today, Urban One announced that GRAMMY™ and EMMY Award-winning singer, OSCAR®-nominated actress and legendary Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, will be recognized as the prestigious Entertainment Icon Honoree at “URBAN ONE HONORS.” The two-hour “URBAN ONE HONORS: …
“URBAN ONE HONORS” Kicks-Off Year-Long Celebration Of TV One’s 20th Anniversary
Today, Urban One revealed the honorees for “URBAN ONE HONORS,” set to tape on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. This year’s two-hour telecast theme is “Best in Black” and premieres during Black History Month …
BOX OFFICE BONANZA: 'The Color Purple 'Shines with Record-Breaking $18M On Christmas Day
Marsai holiday season brought a triumphant gift to the movie industry as "The Color Purple" dazzled audiences nationwide, securing an impressive $18 million in box office sales on Christmas Day. This feat marked the most lucrative Christmas opening since 2009 …
Ellen Holly: Remembering a Luminary in American Television and Theatre
Ellen Holly, a paragon of the arts and a herald of change in American entertainment, has left an indelible mark on the world with her passing at the age of 92.
The Four-Time Tony Award®-Winning New Musical, "MJ," is Set to Wow Houston
Get ready for a musical extravaganza as "MJ" makes its Texas premiere at the Hobby Center from November 14 to 19, 2023. Produced by Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain, and presented by Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center, …
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wants his wax figure improved
Dwayne Johnson has heard the complaints about his wax figure and says he’s doing something about it.
Jay-Z wants you to take the $500,000 over lunch with him
Jay-Z has weighed in on a longstanding (hypothetical) internet debate over whether to choose a meal with the man himself or half a million dollars.
Janet Jackson to Headline World AIDS Day Concert in Houston
This holiday season, the residents of Houston are in for a remarkable treat as the iconic entertainer, Janet Jackson, graces the city to delight her fans and champion the cause of AIDS awareness.
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Star in Candy Cane Lane
● Eddie Murphy is coming to town, bringing his trademark comedic chops to his first holiday film! ● The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since their 1992 hit, Boomerang. ● The …
Megan Thee Stallion Joins The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge for Mental Health
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive youth in the south. Application submissions open from October 11 …
Simone Biles Becomes the Most Decorated and Dominant Gymnast in the World
Following her two-year hiatus, “Tears of joy as I make this comeback, surrounded by the love you’ve shown! thank you for believing in me,” she captioned in a post to Instagram. Hubby Jonathan Owens, whom she wed back in April, …
