Category: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Jonathan Nelson is enjoying better days in this season of his life. His radio single, “Expect the Great,” has been well received on radio stations nationwide and his new CD, Better Days, is a top 10 hit. The composer and his family recently relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where he’s joined the staff of The […]

The Howard University Homecoming Committee unveiled the secrets of their ‘Dynasty’ in Cramton Auditorium to an anxious and energetic crowd. From the beginning to end, the ceremony spilled with Howard spirit. The Showtime Marching Band started the show off with an upbeat, high-energy set of songs like “No Hands’” and “Hard in the Paint.” The […]

According to U.S. Weekly, famed pop singer Beyoncé, 29, and award-winning rap mogul Jay-Z, 40, are expecting their first child. The Texas-born singer is allegedly in the first trimester of pregnancy. U.S. Weekly cites unnamed sources close to the entertainers, who confirm the new family addition. “ was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn’t […]

The Rev. Jamal Bryant is known for giving guidance to people in need. He is the pastor and founder of the popular Baltimore house of worship, Empowerment Temple AME Church, and author of self-help/spiritual books. He has taken his vision of “empowering the world through the word” to mass audiences as the former host and […]

Culinary masters at the Celebrity Chef Tour are surely going to delight your taste buds and tickle your fancies with fine wine, serene settings and delicious cuisine. But they’re not doing it solely for your enjoyment—they’re also doing it for a worthy cause. Originally introduced in 2004, the tour began after its creators wanted to […]

Michael Jackson’s brother Randy is reportedly upset that Oprah Winfrey was in his parent’s home recently for an interview, and is calling the sit-down a mistake. According to the Associated Press, Jackson used Twitter to voice his concerns about the interview, the occurrence of which has yet to be confirmed by Winfrey. He says she […]

District-based hip-hop artist Head-Roc, known nationally as “The Mayor of D.C. Hip Hop,” has teamed with grassroots community organization Empower DC for a series of outdoor concerts urging city residents to turn out in droves for the Nov. 2 General Elections. However, the organizers’ mission doesn’t stop there. The concert series was also established in […]

Lance Reddick has carved his niche in the film industry with standout performances in TV series like “The Wire,” “Lost,” “CSI Miami” and “Oz.” While audiences have come to respect the Baltimore-born actor thespian as a master of film, he’s prepared to introduce the world to his musical skills with debut jazz CD Contemplations & […]

(Amsterdam) – Solomon Burke was born to the sound of music in an upstairs room of a Philadelphia church and went on to become one of the greatest soul singers of the 1960s, renowned as among music’s premier vocalists. Yet his popularity never matched that of those he influenced, contemporaries including James Brown and Marvin […]

Jazz and R&B icon Gerald Albright , considered one of the most innovative and successful jazz artists in the past decade, showcases his soulful vibe with the release of Pushing The Envelope and upcoming appearances at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Va., and Rams Head in Annapolis. Released in June, Pushing the Envelope highlights Albright’s musicality […]

The plight of an African-American musician in 1919 was a far cry from the glamorous journey to superstardom many performers now enjoy. Racism shuttered many doors and limited educational opportunities stunted the careers of performers who’d otherwise make powerful footprints on America’s musical fabric. In 1919 a conglomerate of musical performers and teachers joined forces […]

Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean recently accepted an appointment as a visiting fellow at Brown University. According to Newsone.com, Jean will be appointed in the university’s Africana Studies program for the 2010-11 academic year. Leaders of the program say Jean will participate in activities dealing with Brown’s Haiti Initiative, including lectures, faculty conversations and classes. The […]