Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid: ASCAP Honors Visionary Leader
Veteran musician-turned-record label executive Antonio "L.A." Reid strives to bring out excellence in anything and everyone with whom he comes in...
Whoopi Goldberg on Life, Love and Offending Others
*Warning* - profanity is included in some quotes in this article.
Whoopi Goldberg keeps it real. The bold veteran of both stage...
‘Take Me To The River’: Memphis’ Music is Central to American Culture
There’s no denying that the regional sounds that emerged out of Memphis between the 1950s and 1970s helped to cement the...
Joe Sample: Legendary Musician Passes Away
Legendary pianist and composer Joe Sample passed away on Fri., Sept. 12 from complications due to lung cancer.
The exceptional keyboardist with...
Rosie Perez Joins ‘The View’
Lynette Rice of People Magazine is reporting that actress/dancer/choreographer Rosie Perez is joining the cast of ABC's 'The View'. Rice reports:
"Actress...
Vh1’s Rock Doc on ATL Rap Leaves Viewers Wanting More
Black music scenes in America have always been characterized as having a specific “sound.” Scenes, or cities, such as Detroit, Memphis,...
‘Big Brother Africa Postponed’: House Burns Down
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the premiere of Big Brother Africa: HotShots has been postponed due to a house fire. Season 9 of the...
Harry Belafonte to Receive Prestigious Humanitarian Award from Academy
Reuters is reporting that that Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences is honoring legendary singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte...
Amma Asante: ‘I’m About Putting Smart Women On-Screen’
British filmmaker and writer Amma Asante thinks visual storytelling can promote sisterhood and create strong communities that extend beyond the film...
OITNB: Uzo Aduba Wins First Emmy
Michael O'Connell and Bryn Elise Sandberg of The Hollywood Reporter are reporting that Orange is the New Black's Uzo Aduba has...