By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO Jamal James is literally waiting in the wings to take the stage in the national tour of “The Color Purple” — he unfortunately can’t go on unless something befalls one of the three male actors he’s following. James, 30, a Centreville, Va. native, is one of two […]
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Janet Jackson, Daddy Yankee Celebrate Release of New Song
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson’s fans were so energetic at an event Friday for her new single that one fan chimed in so the icon could speak without interruption. “Everybody, be quiet. We can’t hear her,” a girl yelled, as Jackson and the rest of the packed room […]
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MTV VMAs Working to Craft Tribute for Aretha Franklin
By JOHN CARUCCI, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards plans on honoring the legacy of Aretha Franklin — they’re just not sure how they will do it. The VMAs will air live Monday. Show executive producer Jesse Ignjatovic tells The Associated Press on Friday that his team is “working on […]
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AP Source: Omarosa has Video, Audio, Texts
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not just audiotapes. Omarosa Manigault Newman has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The Associated Press Friday. Television […]
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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit. The late singer’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said Friday that the funeral, to be held at Greater Grace Temple, is limited to the Queen of Soul’s family and friends. This Jan. 14, 2012 […]
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Black Americans Aren’t Buying Omarosa’s Turn Against Trump
By JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply unpopular with African-Americans who see her as a sellout for aligning herself with a president who has hurled one insult after another at Black people. Her falling out with Trump and her decision […]
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In Franklin’s Anthems, Women Heard an Empowering Message
By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin never saw herself as a feminist heroine. That, she quipped, was Gloria Steinem’s role. But she leaves a legacy of indelible anthems that resonated deeply with women by celebrating their strength and individuality — and demanding, well, just a little respect. “I don’t […]
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Queen of Soul Also Leaves a Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
By ERRIN HAINES WHACK, AP National Writer Aretha Franklin, who was born and rose to fame during the segregation era and went on to sing at the inauguration of the first Black president, often used her talent, fortune and platform to inspire millions of Black Americans and support the fight for racial equality. “She not […]
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Vigil Held at Detroit Church for Aretha Franklin
The Associated Press People are praying for Aretha Franklin in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. The special vigil at New Bethel Baptist Church began before dawn on August 15. People are praying for Aretha Franklin, who is seriously ill, in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
By Rosa Pryor, Special to the AFRO Hello everyone, how are you? This week I just want to profile some of my friends and yours to acknowledge their contributions. You may recognize a few of them and that is good. I just want them to know Baltimore appreciates their work. They have and still are […]
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AP Source: Aretha Franklin Is Seriously ill
By The Associated Press Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not allowed to publicly talk about the topic, told The Associated Press on Monday that Franklin is seriously ill. No more details were provided. Aretha […]
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Dru Hill Adds Members of Playa to Form Supergroup
By AFRO Staff Fans over the world have sung along to the lyrics of their hit songs such as “Tell Me,” “Sleeping in My Bed,” “Never Make a Promise” and “We’re Not Making Love.” And, this weekend, attendees of the Baltimore AFRAM will have the opportunity to do the same when the home-grown R&B sensation, […]