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. […]
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Celebrity hair, makeup and nail stylists: How the Hollywood strikes have affected glam squads
By Leanne Italie, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Film, television, fashion: You name it and Kim Kimble has done it in her 30-plus years as a hair stylist in Hollywood — but even through the good times, she never gave up her backup plan. Until the pandemic. “I had a salon where I […]
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Black on Broadway: a look at the African-American creatives bringing Black stories to the ‘Great White Way’
By AFRO Staff The year is 1992 and Michael Jackson (MJ) is on the precipice of shocking the world with his Dangerous Tour— that’s if he can get it off the ground. From financial woes to childhood trauma, a myriad of challenges face the global pop star as he tries to mount the show that […]
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Baltimore artists discuss Hip-Hop on the genre’s 50th anniversary
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Aug.11 marks the official 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. In 50 years it has grown from a genre of music to a culture that has impacted the world. Although Hip-Hop was started in the Bronx, N.Y., artists around the world have contributed to the genre, resulting in a wide array […]
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Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga that saw two careers, and lives, thrown into turmoil. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed […]
