Category: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Dunn Deal Studios released a hilarious, new comedy web series called “Sista Wives.” The series follows a Black polygamist (Jacob Jones), who lives with his three Black wives (Sarah, Abigail and Rachel) in the fictitious Kush, Utah. Jacob feels it is time to add another wife to the family, but as he tries to find […]

On Oct. 16, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” celebrated the brilliance, beauty, grace and influence of Black women. Hosted by Nia Long, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” honored the most exceptional women of color in the country from Missy Elliot to Raven Symoné and featured performances and appearances by actress Malinda Williams, newcomer Shontelle, thespian Lynn Whitfield, singer Keri […]

Essence Atkins was born in New York City on Feb. 7, 1972. Between her innate sense of comedy and girl-next-door charm, it makes sense that she has become one of Hollywood’s most sought after talents. Last year, she played a lead role in Dance Flick, a spoof of the dance genre produced by the Wayans […]

Howard University students are featured in the cast of the critically acclaimed and award winning gospel musical comedy Sanctified, which is running through Nov. 14 at the historic Lincoln Theatre on U Street in Washington. Joshua Nelson, Kasaun Wilson and Ashley Jeudy, all theater majors, join John McClure of BET’s “Sunday’s Best” fame in the […]

Chicago hip-hop artist Rhymefest recently announced his candidacy for alderman representing Chicago’s 20th ward. The artist, whose real name is Che Smith, won a Grammy as Kanye West’s co-writer for the hit “Jesus Walks.” Emphasizing his desire to serve everyday residents, Smith made his campaign announcement Oct. 21 in a local car wash and detailing […]

President Obama defended his record Oct. 27 in an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”, sparring with host Jon Stewart, who contrasted the president’s hope-filled campaign with the reality of governing against a steady drumbeat of opposition. In response to Stewart’s humor-wrapped skepticism, Obama said he knew that people would be frustrated two years […]

A Philadelphia author is suing Oprah Winfrey for copyright infringement, alleging that she lifted passages from his book during an episode of her “Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2009. According to MSNBC, writer Charles Harris alleged in a lawsuit filed on Oct. 16 in U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania that he sent 10 copies of his […]

Since American slavery times, the Black Church has been an integral institution in the African-American community. Javon Johnson’s play Sanctified brings the unique Black church experience to stage with the fictional East Piney Grove Baptist Church. The gospel music-infused production follows the animated congregants and their ambitious new pastor as they fight to overcome hard […]

Though rapper T.I. may be one of the latest additions to the sprawling list of rappers-turned fashion designers, his clothing line AKOO is certainly in a league of its own. AKOO, (an acronym for A King of One’s Self), is a contemporary men’s clothing line of jeans, hoodies, polo shirts, jackets, sweaters and bags. The […]

Spoken word and rap collide in poet J. Ivy’s world, but the Grammy-winning artist’s unique fusion of the two has not only earned him guests spots on a bevy of albums, commercials and television shows, it’s also solidified his title as the poetic voice of the hip-hop generation. “Music is the universal language and hip-hop […]

After rumors swirled this week that megastar Beyoncé Knowles and her husband rapper Jay-Z were expecting their first child, the singer’s mom, Tina Knowles, disappointed legions of fans hoping for the family’s new addition. “No, no. It’s not true,” Tina Knowles told Ellen DeGeneres during a show taping. “Not right now. I’m looking forward to […]

Denzel Dominique Whitaker was born in Torrance, Calif., on June 15, 1990, to Dale and Younalanda Whitaker. He made his acting debut at 11 in Training Day opposite his namesake, Denzel Washington, and he was subsequently directed by and co-starred with Denzel in The Great Debaters. Whitaker has also been on the big screen in […]