By Larry NeumeisterThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City drug dealer was sentenced Aug. 18 to 10 years in prison for providing “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death. Irvin Cartagena, 40, of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams. Cartagena had […]
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PRESS ROOM: First Annual CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS confirmed for AUGUST 31st, 2023 LIVE from the renowned KINGS THEATRE in Brooklyn, New York
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPDY2gRPR3o ‘A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION’ FOR CARIBBEAN MUSIC HOSTED BY 3x GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER WYCLEF JEAN. MACHEL MONTANO TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. (Black PR Wire) New York, NY – The stage is set and it’s time to recognize and celebrate Caribbean Music! With an electrifying lineup of performances, presenters, and nominees, this extraordinary event will […]
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Ron Cephas Jones, ‘This Is Us’ actor who won 2 Emmys, dies at 66
By Andew DaltonAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Cephas Jones, a veteran stage actor who won two Emmy Awards for his role as a long-lost father who finds redemption on the NBC television drama series “This Is Us,” has died at age 66, a representative said Aug. 19. Jones’ manager, Dan Spilo, said […]
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Nichelle Lewis’ TikTok performance lands her role of a lifetime as Dorothy in Broadway bound production of ‘The Wiz’
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Nichelle Lewis, a 24-year-old entertainer and triple threat in theater, music and social media, will star in a revival of “The Wiz” on Broadway. A seasoned actress who has appeared in “Hairspray” and showcased her vocal prowess on “American Idol,” Lewis reportedly captivated […]
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Tyler Perry BET deal falls through as Paramount removes network from sales block
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – Paramount Global has pulled out of a deal to sell BET Media Group to renowned filmmaker Tyler Perry. According to The Wall Street Journal, Paramount announced that they had ended the bidding process, which would have included VH1 and BET Studios, streamer BET+ […]
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Blind-sided: Former NFL star Michael Oher’s explosive claims reveal twists in ‘The Blind Side’ movie tale
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Michael Oher, a former NFL star known for inspiring the film “The Blind Side,” has filed a petition in a Tennessee court with claims that the family who took him in lied about an important part of his life story. Oher says the […]
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New champion crowned at annual King of Baltimore dance competition
By AFRO Staff The King of Baltimore dance competition celebrated 10 years on Aug. 6. Hundreds of Charm City residents braved inclement weather to pack out Patapsco Arena, where classic dance moves like the Cherry Hill, the Spongebob and crazy legs were on full display as Baltimore Club mix hyped up the energetic crowd. The […]
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Le Dîner en Blanc set to return to Washington D.C.
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Washington, D.C. is set to transform into a sea of white on Sept. 9 as the highly anticipated Le Dîner en Blanc descends upon the nation’s capital once again. This event, known for its alluring and secretive nature, promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and togetherness. It will […]
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National African American Quilt Guild donates quilt to Souls at Sea
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO When Rhonda Masters, co-founder of the National African American Quilt Guild (NAAQG), learned that the Universal Sailing Club (USC), a Baltimore-based organization of Black sailors, was preparing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Souls at Sea,” a two-part remembrance ceremony honoring the lives of enslaved men, women, and children […]
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‘To be, or not to be’: a look at how Black people exist in the theater space
By David Mitchell, Special to the AFRO Why is it important to have Black people in the theater space? My gut response: “Why is it important to have White people in the theater space??” Both questions are provocative. When my counterparts and I were met with the first question, for years I got stuck reaching […]
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Clarence Avant, ‘The Black Godfather,’ dies at 92
By AFRO Staff Music mogul Clarence Avant also known as “The Black Godfather” passed at 92 years old. The star maker who worked with the likes of Bill Withers, Michael Jackson and Muhammad Ali inspired thousands across the span of his lifetime. “Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates […]
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Beyoncé pays for extended Metro service after concert delays due to rain
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO Beyoncé performed in front of millions of fans during her two-day tour stop in D.C. on Aug. 5 and 6 proving her performance was worthy of the wait fans incurred. The concert was filled with surprises both nights and took place at the FedExField Stadium in Landover, Md. […]