Category: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Actress Kim Coles joined the Beverly Hills/Hollywood branch of the NAACP on July 26 and hosted a press conference to announce the nominees of the organization’s upcoming annual Theatre Awards. Keith Robinson, star of Dreamgirls and This Christmas also appeared at the event which was held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Now approaching its […]

From oversized bell bottoms to massive afros, “Soul Train” is synonomous with Black fashion, soul and above all, music. The TV series, hosted by pop icon Don Cornelius for more than two decades, aired its final episode in 2006 after a successful 40-year run. However, a new DVD from Time Life will revive the “Soul […]

R&B crooner Ne-Yo is known for his catchy hits, dashing good looks and songwriting skills. But the popular singer said he’s more than a passing pop music fad in a recent interview with ESSENCE.com. The 30-year-old Nevada native is preparing for the release of his fourth album, Libra Scale, which is based on a sci-fi […]

A bevy of entertainment heavyweights are set to appear at the National Urban League Convention July 28-31 in the District. From award recipients and performers like singer John Legend, actors Charles Dutton, Louis Gossett Jr. and Angela Bassett to former basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the city will be alive with culture and stardom. Marc […]

Yolanda Makle, a Maryland resident, won the coveted Ms. Galaxy International 2011 competition on July 10 at the Power Center Theater in Ann Arbor, Mich. Makle won four of the five competition categories: interview, swimsuit, fashion wear and photogenic ability. As Ms. Galaxy International, she will spend the next year traveling and promoting her platform, […]

Sibling gospel greats BeBe and CeCe Winans are scheduled to appear at the National Harbor on July 24 at THE PLATEAU at National Harbor, an outdoor concert venue. The duo will perform songs from their current CD Close to You, along with past hits that have established the Winans family name in gospel music history. […]

As Baltimore residents continue to participate in the wide-range of events scheduled this summer, a unique celebration of the arts is making its annual return to Charm City. Artscape is annual festival celebrating all things art. Often hailed as the country’s largest free arts festival, the event is a mash up of various visual art […]

Seth Fowler, a young writer, Morehouse College student, and teenage CEO, has had a lifelong passion for art. Even as a child Fowler spent hours drawing and doodling intricate designs – a gift that was not lost on his father, Paul. After Fowler’s dad recognized the extent of his son’s abilities, he encouraged Seth to […]

From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. He is currently the host of the late night television talk show “Tavis Smiley” on PBS and “The Tavis Smiley Show” […]

Nestled in Capitol Hill’s bustling corridors is a veritable beauty oasis shielded by an attractive, but mundane storefront. Women from all walks of life converge here for a bevy of beauty services – bikini waxing, eyebrow arching, massages, facials – in an ambience that blends urban sophistication with earthy elegance. Skin Beauty Lounge – a […]

Pharrell was born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Va., the eldest of three sons to bless the union of Carolyn and Pharoah Williams, a schoolteacher and handyman, respectively. At the age of just 12, the aspiring musician started playing with Chad Hugo, a kid he met over summer vacation at band camp. They […]

During the week of her birth, Baltimoreans will honor the late R&B/jazz singer Phyllis Hyman in a tribute concert. The concert will highlight vocalist SHANG along with several musicians who performed with Hyman during her career. Among the performers is Vince Evans, Hyman’s musical director for numerous years, and saxophonist Eric Marner. WEAA radio host […]