Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were arrested in May 2024 for committing over a million dollars in fraud, including stealing jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade, and furniture.
Category: ENTERTAINMENT
Posted inMedia
Career Communications Group appoints Alana Winns as chief content officer and editor in chief
Alana Winns has been appointed as the new chief content officer and editor in chief of Career Communications Group, where she will lead the charge in dismantling information silos and enhancing content strategy to boost viewer engagement and broaden media influence.
Posted inBaltimore News
Review: AfroPreak 2024: Elevating the Preakness experience for Baltimore’s Black elite
The AfroPreak Lounge experience at the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes was a vibrant cultural event that featured diverse food, music, and fashion, and welcomed 1,000 VIP and premium guests, showcasing local entrepreneurship and highlighting the importance of community involvement.
Posted inEntertainment
Diddy admits to 2016 assault in public apology, commits to personal growth
Sean “Diddy” Combs has admitted to a 2016 assault on model and singer Cassie Ventura, following the release of disturbing footage by CNN, and has expressed remorse and sought professional help in response.
Posted inArts & Culture
Beyoncé inspires new college curriculum with ‘Renaissance’ album
Prairie View A&M University has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign to offer a course on queer history and theory, feminism, and diversity, inspired by Beyoncé’s 2022 album “Renaissance”.
Posted inBUSINESS
They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along
Target launched a limited-edition collection based on the Gee’s Bend quilters’ designs for Black History Month in 2024, but the quilters received limited financial benefits from the collection’s success.
Posted inMusic
Navasha Daya to honor Ella and Duke at Keystone Korner
Internationally acclaimed singer Navasha Daya will celebrate her birthday with a tribute concert at the Keystone Korner, exploring the catalogs of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, two of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
Posted inU.S. Government
TikTok sues Biden-Harris administration over law that could ban the app
TikTok and ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration, arguing that a potential ban of the app would violate the First Amendment rights of millions of American TikTok users.
Posted inArts & Culture
Darin Atwater makes history as 1st Black artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival
Darin Atwater, the first African-American artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival, was awarded the Key to Baltimore City for his groundbreaking achievements in music and for his transformative work with Soulful Symphony.
Posted inMusic Reviews
Review: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’– A thrilling musical journey through Alicia Keys’ soul
Alicia Keys’ jukebox musical “Hell’s Kitchen” is a touching journey through the soulful melodies that have defined her career, featuring exceptional performances and 13 Tony Award nominations.
Posted inReligion
BSO’s GospelFest 2024: A harmonious blend of symphony and spirit
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Grammy award-winning gospel superstar Donald Lawrence joined forces for GospelFest 2024, a symphonic celebration of faith and music, which left the audience inspired and renewed.
Posted inBaltimore News
Howard County NAACP to host Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon
The Howard County NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon, featuring Grammy-nominated poet, human and civil rights activist, journalist and author Kevin Powell, to raise awareness and funds for advocacy activities.