By PABLO GORONDI, Associated Press Charles Bradley was past 60 when he released his first album with the extended Daptone Records family, and his death from cancer a year ago robbed soul music of one of its most expressive and exuberant singers and performers. “Black Velvet” collects 10 songs recorded mostly during sessions for his […]
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A New Book About Realizing One’s Dreams and Potential By Africa Miranda
By Nyame-Kye Kondo, Special to the AFRO After more than a decade of being in the entertainment industry, renaissance woman, Africa Miranda has displayed her talents on television, as a model and most recently as an author. Charismatic, elegant, and witty in demeanor, Africa Miranda’s personality has enabled her to be relatable and impactful when speaking […]
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Author Barry Fletcher Releases Second Printing of Book on President Barack Obama’s Two Presidential Terms
By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO Author, CEO and entrepreneur, Barry Fletcher released the second printing of his latest book “President Barack Obama’s Two Tremendous Terms: Monthly Political Chronicle 2008-2016” in January of this year. The book takes readers on an unique, poetic journey of President Barack Obama’s presidency. The book, whose original version was […]
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The Rookie Actress Afton Williamson Remembers Legendary Scribe Ntozake Shange
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO Sad news of Ntozake Shange’s passing broke the weekend actress Afton Williamson flew home to New York City from Los Angeles. The groundbreaking poet, author, and playwright held a special place in Williamson’s life. “I moved to Harlem ten years ago and I had been walking through Harlem […]
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Oscar Buzz Accompanies Release of ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Oscar discussions for “If Beale Street Could Talk” began in earnest after several screenings, including a special premiere screening at New York’s famed Apollo Theater. “ is a timeless work of Black Love set in Harlem,” said Kamilah Forbes, the Apollo Theater’s executive producer. Forbes called the […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
Hello my dear friends, I believe winter is at our door. We set our clock back an hour, meaning you get an extra hour sleep, but I suggest that you use that hour to get out your winter gear, such as your heavy coats, boots, sweaters, hats, gloves, sweat suits, etc. because it about that […]
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People Magazine Names Idris Elba 2018’s Sexiest Man Alive
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — People magazine has named Idris Elba as 2018’s Sexiest Man Alive, and the British actor says the honor has given him a boost of self-confidence. Elba, who starred in “The Wire” and “Luther,” was surprised after being crowned this year’s winner, the magazine said . […]
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Aretha Franklin Doc ‘Amazing Grace’ to Finally See the Light
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More than 46 years after it was shot, the Aretha Franklin concert film “Amazing Grace” will finally be released, ending one of the most tortured and long-running sagas in documentary film. The late gospel singer’s estate and film producers said Monday that “Amazing Grace” will premiere […]
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Janet Jackson Honored with the Global Icon Award at MTV EMAs
By The Associated Press BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello was the big winner at the MTV EMAs gala in Spain on Sunday, while Janet Jackson used her acceptance speech for a life-time achievement award to take a stand for women’s rights. Jackson was honored with the Global Icon Award for her four-decade, […]
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Jazz Giant Hargrove Dies
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com Roy Hargrove, one of the great young lions of the jazz world has died. He was 49. Hargrove, a Grammy-award winning trumpeter died of cardiac arrest according to a report in Rolling Stone magazine. He had recently been admitted into a New York City hospital with kidney issues. Hargrove performed […]
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Rihanna and Axl Rose to Donald Trump: Stop Playing Our Music at Your Rallies
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor When a popular singer with 88 million followers on her twitter account sends a message about something bothering her, people tend to notice. When she sends the message less than 72 hours before a crucial midterm election they notice even more. President Trump’s constant use of popular music […]
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Items Owned by Tupac Shakur Donated to Temple University
By The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Items owned by Tupac Shakur have been donated to Temple University, including a bullet-dented golden medallion the rapper was wearing in 1994 when he was shot five times. The rapper’s items will be on display at the school’s main campus at the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection. The […]