In the world of comedy, there’s only room for one queen, and comedian Sommore has undoubtedly claimed the throne. After busting onto the scene in 1995 as the first female […]
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“Golden Voice” Ted Williams Checks Out of Rehab
Ted Williams, the homeless man who rose to fame in early January for his “golden voice,” reportedly left substance abuse rehab after receiving less than two weeks of treatment. According […]
Montel Williams Lobbies for Medical Marijuana in Md.
A week before Maryland state legislators were set to consider whether medical marijuana should be legal in Maryland, television personality Montel Williams came to Annapolis to voice his support. “ […]
Gladys Horton, “Please Mr. Postman” Singer, Dies at 66
Gladys Horton, the leader of Motown’s The Marvelettes who gave the label its first No. 1 hit with “Please Mr. Postman,” died Jan. 26 in a Sherman Oaks, Calif., nursing […]
Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves in Commemorative recital Feb. 1 at Kennedy Center
Opera superstar and Washington, D. C. native Denyce Graves will be presented in a special recital at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 1 at […]
The King’s Speech Lands a Dozen Nominations
The Oscar nominations were announced early Tuesday morning at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills by last year’s Best Supporting Actress-winner Mo’Nique (for Precious) along with Academy President Tom […]
The Zora! Festival a Rare Blend of Education, Fun and Sun
While winter chills lead indulgent thoughts southward, unique celebrations of Florida’s rich cultural history and heritage justifies visiting the state for a rare blend of education, fun and sun. Florida’s […]
“Golden Voice” Sensation Checks Into Rehab
The homeless man with the “golden voice” achieved rags-to-riches fame as an Internet sensation, but couldn’t control his substance addiction and checked himself into substance abuse rehab in early January. […]
Halle Berry Likely to Decline Offer to Play Aretha Franklin in New Film
After soul icon Aretha Franklin announced that actress Halle Berry would portray her in an upcoming movie based on her life, Berry recently expressed doubts that she would accept the […]
Local Church’s CD Debuts on Billboard Charts
Bishop Alfred A. Owens Jr. and Co-Pastor Susie C. Owens, founders and pastors of the Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, are celebrating the Greater Mount Calvary Recording Choir and Calvary […]
Local Arts Council to Learn Impact of Nonprofit Organizations
The Prince George’s Arts Council (PGAC) recently announced it has joined Arts & Economic Prosperity IV. The research study, being conducted by Americans for the Arts, will evaluate the impact […]
Janet Jackson Set to Rock D.C.’s DAR Constitution Hall
From the sultry “Anytime, Anyplace” to the upbeat “Escapade,” Janet Jackson’s fans in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area will enjoy an intense lineup of the multitalented star’s biggest hits when she […]