Alicia Keys’ jukebox musical “Hell’s Kitchen” is a touching journey through the soulful melodies that have defined her career, featuring exceptional performances and 13 Tony Award nominations.
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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer”, has died at the age of 47.
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PRESS ROOM: Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival returns to Washington, D.C.
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent, is returning to Washington, D.C. in 2024 with a more community-centric approach and a charity aspect.
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The Baylor Project: A story of love, partnership and music
The Baylor Project, a seven-time Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning musical duo, was formed by Jean and Marcus Baylor, a married couple and professional musicians, who have successfully blended their marriage and career.
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An AFRO inside look: Amidst legal scrutiny, Sean “Diddy” Combs named in case against son, Christian Combs
Federal authorities have executed searches on two of Sean Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a broader sex trafficking investigation, resulting in a bad omen for Combs and highlighting the need for accountability and transparency within the entertainment industry.
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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died at the age of 93.
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PRESS ROOM: Three-time 2024 Grammy Award®–Winning rap artist Killer Mike joins the National Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform a new, original orchestra program with rapper Killer Mike, featuring new arrangements from his critically acclaimed album “Michael” and led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on May 21, 2024.
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Sean Paul helped bring dancehall to the masses– with a new tour, he’s ready to do it all over again
Sean Paul’s dancehall anthem “Get Busy” has been topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 21 years, and he’s released six albums, including two straight out of the coronavirus pandemic, while becoming a father and devoted husband to his wife, “Jodi”.
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Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum celebrates a century of Black arts education
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.
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Entertainment mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new allegations amidst sex trafficking investigation
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties were raided by authorities on March 25th, revealing new allegations of sex trafficking and highlighting the troubling intersection of power and abuse in the music industry.
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Sandra Crouch dies at age 81
By AFRO Staff Sandra E. Crouch, senior pastor of New Christ Memorial Church, has died at age 81. According to Billboard, the death came on March 17, while Crouch was […]
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Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
By Michael Balsamo and Colleen Long, The Associated Press Two properties belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched March 25 by federal Homeland […]